16 Day itinerary in Portugal, Europe
On this wonderful journey you will pamper yourself with idyllic locations, breathtaking views, mouth watering food and beautiful beaches, so you can relax and enjoy the wonders of Spain and Portugal.
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Relax at the secluded Comporta
Explore one of the best beaches in Europe.
Try a night out of pintxos
Enjoy a Winery Experience in Mallorca
Relax at the secluded Comporta
Explore one of the best beaches in Europe.
Try a night out of pintxos
Enjoy a Winery Experience in Mallorca
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Welcome to Lisbon
Private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Valverde Hotel Check into your Luxury Valverde Lisboa 5* Hotel, located in the city center At 13:30 please be ready for a Private Foodie Tour off the beaten track. Feel like a local and stimulate your taste buds from the moment we leave Downtown. Discover the multiculturalism of Mouraria, one of the oldest and authentic neighborhoods of Lisbon, birthplace of Fado music, full of history, stories and anecdotes situated on castle hill. Taste more than 10 delicious ingredients, foods and beverages prepared and served on the moment for you in 7 typical local specialty shops, taverns and restaurants. A kind of long meal of 3.5-4 hours, at stroll pace, among friends and locals. All food and beverage tastings are included.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Lunch
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Lisbon Highlights Tour
Good Morning! Enjoy the delicious breakfast in the hotel. Private Tour of Lisbon Highlights. Your guide will meet in your hotel lobby at 09:45 AM for your private full-day tour of Lisbon. You will begin on the peaceful "Jardim das Amoreiras" where you can admire the 18th century aqueduct that surrounds the area, and then proceed with your guide to some main historical quarters of Lisbon. Next on the list are Príncipe Real, Bairro Alto and Baixa. Along each of these areas your guide will be providing you with detailed information on the history of Lisbon and each of the specific areas, plus a wide variety of topics ranging from current events in Portugal to rich culinary traditions and much more. After lunch your guide and driver will take you to Alfama, Lisbon’s medieval quarter famous for its Fado culture and narrow maze like streets. Here you will also visit five lookout points, that offer the best views of old Lisbon. Along the tour your guide will be providing you with detailed information on the history of Alfama and the social issues that the community faces today. If time allows us we will also take you to Belem and see significant monuments like the Belem Tower. The tour is private, so we can adjust the day to whatever interest you the most. At the end of the tour, your driver will take you back to the Hotel. For tonight head over to one of Lisbon’s top restaurants for a memorable dinner.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Sintra Day Tour
Good Morning! Enjoy the delicious breakfast in the hotel. Our guide and driver will pick you up at 08:00 for a lovely day excursion. Private Tour of Sintra. Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of Lisbon on a visit to nearby sites of natural and architectural beauty. You’ll be met in your hotel lobby by your driver and personal guide to begin this full- day, private tour to Sintra. You’ll start off by heading to Sintra, a short drive away, and having a morning walk through the whimsical and lush Pena Park. See the park’s secret caves, and feel like royalty in Pena Palace. Marvel at the views of the surrounding landscapes and the Atlantic Ocean. Your guide will tell you about the fascinating history associated with this colorful palace. After a thorough visit, you’ll head into Sintra’s historical center to hear about its rich maritime past, with a lovely location on the water. The last stop of the tour is the stylish town of Cascais, where you can take a relaxing walk along the bay and have lunch before heading back to Lisbon. On the way back, you’ll first take a drive through the Natural Park, stopping at the palace of Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais, and Monserrate. Lastly, you’ll make a stop at the end of the world, the great cliffs at Roca Cape, which are the westernmost point of continental Europe. For the evening we can also make a reservation at one of the top rated restaurants.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Lisbon to Comporta
Check out and settle incidentals account. Pick your rental car in the Rental Car office located in the city center. You have a BMW 3-series Automatic, Audi A4 Automatic o similar with Insurance and GPS reserved for 3 days. Drive south for about 1 hour and half to Comporta. Check in at the 5 Stars Sublime Comporta Hotel. Activities in the surrounding areas include horse-back riding on the sand dunes, rice fields and deserted beaches of Comporta, picnics on deserted beaches or on private lakes, excursions to one of Europe’s unique artisanal fishing ports where you can go out with a local fisherman, wine tasting in that which is considered one of the “Worlds Best Wine destinations”, excursions to discover Portugal's only resident dolphin community or just relaxing and reading a book in the relaxed Comporta style. You also have a sublime spa where to indulge yourselves.
Meals: Breakfast
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Comporta Free Day
Enjoy this free day exploring the beautiful Comporta and relax at the beach.
Meals: Breakfast
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Comporta - Lisbon - Bilbao - San Sebastian
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the hotel and settle any incidentals. Please collect your boarding passes at your hotel reception desk before departure Please drive to Lisbon Airport. Return the rental car. You have 2 boarding passes for a flight to Bilbao (departing at 16:00 and arriving in Bilbao at 18:55 – FLIGHT TP1062) Arrival into Bilbao – please meet your driver at Bilbao Airport, our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel in San Sebastian
Meals: Breakfast
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Basque Wine and Cheese Tour.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Basque Wine and Cheese Tour. Our expert guide will be picking you up at your hotel this morning to take you on a private, full-day tour of the quaint villages that dot the Basque countryside. We will make our way to a real sheep farm, located in the rolling Basque hills, to taste and learn about one of the culinary icons of the area, Idiazabal cheese. The owner will lead you through the farm, giving us an intimate insight into the production starting with the milking process in the Milking Room, using the fresh milk we just got, you will participate in the process of cheese- making to finally have a great tasting session of 4 different cheeses paired with wine or cider. On the hills of the stunningly beautiful Txakoli wine region, are the vineyards of the charming family owned winery you’ll be visiting. Discover their famed Txakoli wines, made with local grapes varieties that grow on terraces overlooking the sea; After learning about the special production way of this wine, we will taste the wine accompanied by local tuna, chilli peppers and chorizo! Lastly, you’ll visit the charming fishing village of Getaria, home of the first man to sail around the world – Juan Sebastian Elcano (1487-1526). A quaint village, it is one of the most treasured medieval centers that reflects the passing of time. After a short drive, you’ll be just about ready for lunch. Today it will be by the sea, in one of the typical grilled fish restaurants at the harbor of the captivating fishing town of Getaria. After lunch, go into town and take pleasure in a relaxing stroll with your guide through the enchanting Medieval streets of the center, and the picturesque color and charm of the fisherman’s houses with their beautiful wooden balconies. The town’s location, perched on the hills overlooking the sea, offers spectacular views that will stay in your memory forever. Afterwards, you’ll head back to San Sebastián.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Biarritz and St Jean de Luz Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Private tour Biarritz and St Jean de Luz. Our English-speaking guide and private Mercedes Sedan with driver will pick you up at 9:00, and you will be back around 17:30 (TBD) This neat adventure takes from San Sebastian to Hendia, the longest beach of the Basque County. From there you'll visit Saint Jean de Luz and Biarritz, one of the most posh beach resorts of the Basque Coast in France. Before your tour ends you'll visit Hondarribia - with its medieval old part, it's one of the few fortified towns in the Basque County. You will first start in Hendaia: The longest beach of the Basque Country, Sundays are the best days to try the delicious oysters in beachfront stalls! After a short stop, you will depart to Saint Jean de Luz through the beautiful coastal “La Corniche Road”. Former Basque Corsairs’ capital - Saint Jean de Luz: Although Saint Jean de Luz is located a mere 20 minutes away from Biarritz and both are famous beach resorts, the atmosphere in St Jean de Luz is completely different, somehow more relaxed. It is busy but not overcrowded, beautiful but not overly luxurious. There are large beautiful Basque houses that form the old part of the town. Many of the buildings date back to the 17th century, a time when Saint Jean de Luz was one of the most important fishing ports of France. We will then continue to Biarritz: One of the most elegant beach resorts of the Basque Coast, it is a luxurious French seaside town and is popular with tourists and surfers. Biarritz also boasts some of the best beaches in Europe. Biarritz's became more renowned in 1854 when Empress Eugenie (the wife of Napoleon III) built a palace on the beach (now the Hôtel du Palais). The British royal family and European royalty regularly took vacations in Biarritz. We will take you to a very special place in Biarritz for lunch: A private collector’s country home. Please note that lunch cost is not included.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Afternoon Pintxos Experience
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the morning at your leisure. Private Pintxos Experience. Dine in San Sebastian like a local, led by our friendly and knowledgeable Basque guide. Our expert foodie guide will meet you in the evening at a designated meeting point to begin a Pintxo Tour in the old town of San Sebastian. Pintxos (Basque tapas) line every bar in San Sebastian’s famed Old Town, but knowing where to find the best ones is an art. While it’s hard to have a bad meal in town, knowing exactly where to go for the best, freshest, and most exciting pintxos takes local, insider knowledge. This is just exactly what you will be getting! A pintxo is a small snack, typically eaten in bars, traditional in northern Spain and especially popular in the Basque Country and Navarre. They are usually eaten as a small snack while hanging out with friends or relatives. They are related to tapas with the main difference being that pintxos are usually 'spiked' with a skewer or toothpick, often to a piece of bread. You’ll dive straight into the culinary heart of the city for a day of eating and drinking unlike any you’ve ever experienced. From fresh prawns, line-caught baby squid to perfectly charred steak, the pintxo hunt changes nightly, but always features a range of traditional spots and chic, avant-garde bars. Come thirsty too, as you’ll be pairing each pintxo with the perfect drink; from cider to local whites and reds. This is the best way to get acquainted with the city on your first night in San Sebastian.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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San Sebastian to Mallorca
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the hotel and settle any incidentals. Our driver will be waiting for you at the Hotel Lobby to take you to Bilbao Airport. You have 2 boarding passes for a flight to Mallorca (departing at 10:45 AM and arriving in Mallorca at 12:05 – FLIGHT VY3944) Arrival in Mallorca – Please pick your rental car in the Rental Car office located in the airport. You have a Mercedes-Benz Clase A Automatic o similar with Insurance and GPS reserved for 4 days Please drive to Port Soller. Check-in to the grand luxury 5 Stars Jumeirah Port de Soller Hotel. Enjoy your beautiful hotel surrounded by the stunning nature. You can also do lovely excursions to Palma de Mallorca or other pretty villages. We will be happy to make recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast
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Mallorca Private Sailing Excursion
Breakfast in Hotel. Today you will have a full Private Sailing Excursion in Motor Yacht with skipper. Sit back and relax while your skipper takes you on a trip along South East Mallorca's spectacular coastline. Discover quiet beaches in the height of summer and snorkel in crystal clear waters in hidden coves. Your skipper will drop you off for lunch at one of the excellent coastal restaurants.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Mallorca Finca and Winery Experience.
Breakfast in the hotel. Mallorca Finca and Winery Experience. Meet your driver in the hotel lobby at 10:30 AM for your private tour of Mallorca’s traditional fincas and wineries. For centuries, the fincas on Mallorca have been creating their own wines. After generations, the artform has become perfected on this unique island, leading to some of the best wines being experienced on Mallorca. On this VIP tour, you’ll 3 of the best wineries, where you’ll taste their superb productions paired with traditional tapas. With the first stop being the oldest winery in Mallorca, having opened in 1711,you’ll start the day strolling through the beautiful cellars and learning about the winemaking process. You’ll then move on to a finca that has been in the same family for over six generations. Walk among the vines and see how the horticulture plays a key role in how well the wine will be at the end. At the last winery, you’ll be able to sample the new Cap Salines blue wine that has become popular in Mallorca, as well as enjoy a homemade meal of locally bred lamb or pork, prepared in the Finca’s stone ovens. After lunch, you’ll be taken back to your hotel, where you can enjoy the afternoon resting by the seaside.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Mallorca to Barcelona
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out of the hotel and settle any incidentals. Please drive to Palma de Mallorca Airport and return the car. You have two boarding passes to Barcelona (departing at 18:30 and arriving in Barcelona at 19:25 – FLIGHT VY3909) Upon arrival at Barcelona airport you will enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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Sidecar Tour of Barcelona.
Enjoy the wonderful Breakfast at the hotel. Sidecar Tour of Barcelona. Get ready for a unique tour experience. Your expert local guide will meet you in your hotel lobby to take you around the city to see the highlights of Barcelona – on a URAL sidecar motorcycle. With roots in WWII history, these motorcycles are classics. Fall in love with Barcelona cruising along the streets in style. Barcelona sidecar tours are personal, customizable, exciting and utterly unique journey into the heart and soul of this unforgettable city. Hop in our sidecar and ride with the wind, twisting and turning the picturesque backstreets and the majestic avenues. The driving is slow paced and absolutely safe – with plenty stops along the way. Each sidecar motorcycle has room for two passengers and your private guide. Both passengers’ seats are exceptionally comfortable, spacious and separate from the driver’s seat – with handles to hold on to, no hugging the driver is required. This tour brings together the historical and architectural highlights of Barcelona, and some of the most charming backstreets in town. Along the way, you’ll take many stops, some quicker (for explanations and photos) and others which allow you to go for an easy walk or enjoy the views. This tour of Barcelona offers a great view of the city, including: Eixample planned district (see below), which includes a wonderful showcase of Art Nouveau architecture. Here you’ll find Barcelona’s most representative avenues, landmarks and neighborhoods, as well as Plaza Espanya, the Palau Nacional, Gran Via, the Arc de Triunf, the Columbus monument, and the Arenas Monumental Bullfighting Stadium. Montjuïc Hill (see below), where the views are outstanding! You can climb atop and take some of the most impressive pictures of the entire view. This is one of the most impressive views in Barcelona. And of course, the Sagrada Familia (see below). Started in 1866 and still unfinished, this temple became a world-renown symbol of Spain
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Foodie tour of Barcelona.
Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at your leisure. At 17:00 please meet your guide at a designated meeting point to begin your Private Foodie tour of Barcelona. Experience the busy streets of Barcelona like a local, exploring one of the city’s favorite neighborhoods that’s off the beaten path! Heading to the north side of Barcelona and away from the touristy downtown area, you’ll walk right into the charming village of Gracia, one of Barcelona’s hidden gems. An authentic town that reluctantly merged with the big city at the turn of the last century, Gracia has still managed to keep its small-town character, filled with cafés, bars, and colorful food markets. Explore the meandering streets, popping in and out of tucked-away restaurants and family run eateries that boast their own homemade specialties. You’ll mingle with the locals and bump elbows with the old timers, hearing the stories of their family businesses passed down from generation to generation. Between bites, you’ll pass through Gracia’s central squares, visiting the old town hall and learning about the rich cultural heritage of this region of Spain. Enjoy your walk with our expert guide on this unique culinary and cultural experience!
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Barcelona Departure
Good morning! Enjoy breakfast in your hotel, then check out and settle any incidentals. Private Transfer to Airport. Our driver will meet you in your hotel lobby to help you load up your luggage and head to the Barcelona Airport. As you’ll be taking an international flight back home, the driver will meet you at least 3 hours before your departure time, to ensure that you arrive in a timely manner. We hope you enjoyed your lovely trip. You’ve done a lot! We also hope that you made some nice memories and took some great photos. Thank you for your trust, and we wish you safe travels! Please be aware that we are always here for you, before, during and after your trip. ¡Hasta pronto!
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