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13 Day itinerary in Portugal, Europe

From North to South

This tour mixes Portugal's vibrant cities with the incredible natural scenery of the Algarve region, starting with tours of Porto and Lisbon's hilly and historic neighborhoods. Enjoy a trip to the Douro Valley for a tasting of the region's wine and port varietals, then head south to Algarve to explo... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

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Recommended Age

Everyone

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English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Porto

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Meet local people

Visit markets

Nature & Wildlife

Culture & Heritage

Food & Culinary

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Douro Valley

2

Porto Wine

3

Lisbon & Fado

4

Algarve Beaches

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival in Porto

Welcome to Portugal! Arrival in Porto. Private transfer from Porto International Airport to the chosen hotel by private vehicle. At the agreed time, dinner in the local restaurant within walking distance. At the end, return to the hotel. Overnight in Porto.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
Day 2

place Walking tour of Porto + River Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide in the lobby. Porto is a city of contrasts, full of art, history and life. During our first hours we could not get much use due to heavy rains. Without a doubt we have many things to tell and experience; this is just a short summary of what can be done in this city. Navigate the margins of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in a typical Rabelo Boat and discover the beauty of the Douro River! Duration of 50 minutes, the Cruise of the Bridges became the most popular Cruise in 2019 Enjoy this nice walk across the Douro River and get to know the six bridges that crown the city of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. When embarking on this cruise, you will set sail on an exciting 50-minute ride along the Douro from where you can see the different points of interest that surround the city and get to know the famous Rabelos boats, authentic barges of the region. Visit one of the main attraction of Porto – Palacio de Bolsa and discover the secrets of Portuguese history. Overnight in Porto.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
Day 3

place Visit to the Douro Valley by jeeps

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide in the lobby. Departure to the Douro region by jeeps where we will visit Amarante with the Church and the São Gonçalo bridge, continuing to Régua , passing through Pinhão and the well-known railway station. Enjoy the visit of the winery Quinta da Pacheca, where you will not only taste and discover one of the best wines in the country but also enjoy a picnic lunch! Return to Porto. Overnight in Porto.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
Day 4

place Keep discovering Porto in the World of Wine

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide in the lobby. Transfer to WOW. A city with the wow factor: Discover Porto and Portugal At WOW! In centuries old Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, WOW pays homage to the region, and shines a light on the most important Portuguese industries and traditions. But WOW is more than museums, it is an entire district full of new and exciting things to do, explore, and learn. Six museum experiences, nine restaurants, shops, a temporary exhibition space, an events space and a wine school. Enjoy any of the 2 experiences. Free afternoon. Overnight in Porto

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
Day 5

place Tour to Obidos, Nazare, Lisbon

Check out of the hotel. Meet you guide in the lobby. Private transfer to Porto - Obidos - Nazare –Lisbon. In the central area of Portugal, north of Lisbon, there are a number of towns and cities that are very interesting to visit. Óbidos is a beautiful little Portuguese city, declared a national heritage. It preserves some of the most emblematic buildings of the Portuguese medieval era. The name Óbidos comes from the Latin term oppidum, which means "citadel" or "fortified city." Recently it was discovered that there was presence of Roman occupants thanks to archaeological excavations, very close to the highest hill in the village.After the fall of Roman rule, the region came under the rule of the Visigoths. Nazare, already next to the coast, another highly recommended option to visit is the city of Nazaré. For centuries, Nazaré was a traditional seaside town where fishermen taught their children to avoid the big waves that crashed on the nearby cliffs. Yet over the past eight years, those same waves have made this place an unusual destination for extreme surfers like McNamara, their fans, and the international companies that sponsor athletes. The waves, which are the height of a 10-story building, are caused by an underwater canyon - 5 kilometers deep and 201 kilometers long - that ends abruptly just before the shore of the city. Lunch on their own. Arrival to Lisbon. Check in the hotel. Overnight in Lisbon.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
Day 6

place Go Cars city tour in Lisbon + Fado Show dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Walking to GoCars pick up point. The GoCar able all participants to drive through the city enjoying the sights, while learning all there is to know due to a unique interactive GPS guided Tours system. In 2 hours there is a lot to explore in the breathtaking Portuguese capital. This tour has three reasonable circuit options: Alfama Tour (Blue Route), Center Tour (Red Route) and Belém Tour (Green Route). Free afternoon. Meet your assistant for the dinner in the lobby. Walking to the Fado restaurant and enjoying the dinner with typical Portuguese ambience. Return to the hotel. Over night in Lisbon.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
Day 7

place Private guided tour of Sintra, Estoril and Cascais

After a pick-up from your hotel in Lisbon by private guide and transfer, we will lead to extravagant Sintra to visit Quinta da Regaleira. Hear about the former owner of Quinta da Regaleira, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, before stopping for a traditional Portuguese lunch (by there own or in the winery +35 euros per person). Visit a privately own winery with an astonishing overview towards the ocean to have some tasting of delicious wines. Head to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, and get a souvenir certificate with the inscription "where the land ends and the sea begins" for Camões. Pass the stunning beaches of Cascais, including Praia do Guincho, the most picturesque beach on the Lisbon coast. On the way to Cascais, experience the mystery of the cave "Devil's Mouth", created by the crashing of the waves on the rocky cliff. Stop at the elegant seaside resort of Cascais, a once peaceful fishing village that was discovered by European nobility for its idyllic setting and became a favorite destination for the international jet set thereafter. At the end of the visit - free time Overnight in Lisbon.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
Day 8

place Free Day in Lisbon

Breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure in beautiful Lisbon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
Day 9

place Tour to Algarve

Check out of the hotel. Private transfer to Algarve via magnificent beaches of Costa Vicentina. Enjoy relaxed day and the beach view. Overnight in Algarve.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar
Day 10

place Water activity in Algarve

Transfer to the beach activity. Kayak or SUP tour. Visit the most beautiful caves of the Algarve, enjoy the golden coast and relax in an idyllic deserted beach only accessible by sea. During the stop there is the possibility to snorkel in the crystal clear waters. When the sea conditions allow, the guide (marine biologist) can capture different marine species, that are part of our diverse marine ecosystem, such as: octopus, crabs, cucumbers, stars, sea urchins and many others. Before being released it is possible to touch, photograph and learn some particular curiosities about these animals. Overnight in Algarve.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar
Day 11

place FD Honey Tour or Oil Tour

Meet your guide in the lobby. Private car at disposal. Honey Tour Start Our day in the Mountains of Loulé with an easy walking tour in one of the most beautiful natural places of the Algarve knowned as Fonte Benémola. After a 5 km walking tour we are ready for a traditional lunch in a rustic local restaurant in the village of Querença! In the afternoon we will meet the beekeeper and his honey plant where he will explain all the honey processes since it’s taking from the hives until the bottling. You will also be able to taste the 6 different types of raw honey, honey vinegar and his homemade licquors! Oil Tour Start the tour heading to visit the downtown Faro where we will pass by the mains streets and monuments in “Vila Adentro” (Mother Church, Paço Episcopal, etc) and the main streets of the Algarve Capital! We then go for a Traditional Lunch in one of the best restaurants of Faro, situated in the old town with more than 100 years of existence! In the afternoon we will visit an Olive Oil Factory where you will know all the process of the olive oil and you will also taste different types of Olive Oil that they produce. Overnight in Algarve.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar
Day 12

place Free day at leisure

Enjoy your last day at leisure on the beach.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Low Season: Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar
  • High Season: Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar
Day 13

place Departure from Faro

Private transfer to Faro Airport. Departure to the origin destination. Portugal will await your return!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
  • Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
  • Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar
  • Hotel Eurostars Porto Centro 4* or similar
  • Hotel My Story Figueira 4* or similar
  • Hotel Lagos Avenida 4* or similar

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (1)
  • Breakfast (12)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers IN/OUT
  • Transfer Porto - Obidos - Nazare - Lisbon
  • Private car for tour in Sintra
  • Transfer Lisbon - Algarve
  • Transfer Algarve Hotel to Kayak and back
  • Pricate car for tour in Algarve

Activities expand_less

  • Entrance Palacio de Bolsa
  • 6 bridges cruise
  • Wine tasting + Picnic in Quinta in Douro
  • Jeep Tour in Douro
  • Experiences in WOW (2 experiences)
  • City Tour by Go Car (2h)
  • Dinner with Fado Show
  • Entrance Quinta da Regaleira
  • Wine tasting in Sintra
  • SUP or Kayak Expereience
  • Honey or Oil Expereience
  • Dinner in walking distance from the hotel Porto

Extras expand_less

  • Assistant for the dinner Lisbon

Not Included expand_less

  • Meals, drinks and other services not specified in the program
  • Tips
  • Services not specified in the previous section

About Vera

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Sunny greetings to everyone! I am Vera Sycheva. Travelling and Portugal are the two things I chose from pure love. The main purpose of my work is to create unforgettable memories and fall my clients in love with Portugal as much as I did once myself.

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