Portugal, the land by the sea and home to great seafarers, is one of Europe’s oldest nations. This classic journey takes you to the origins and the very soul of the country. Explore the historic centers of Porto and Lisbon, spend an unforgettable day in the picturesque Douro Valley, and visit Guimarães, the cradle of the Portuguese nation. In Coimbra, marvel at the venerable university; in Tomar, follow in the footsteps of the Knights Templar. In Fátima, absorb the spiritual atmosphere, in Nazaré the sound of the sea, and in Lisbon the melodies of Fado. At the westernmost point of continental Europe, breathe in the scent of the Atlantic, and at local wineries, savor the aromas of fine wines. Portugal is diverse and special — experience its soul with an insider and dive into the heart of Saudade and Fado.
You will stay in selected ****hotels in prime locations: in Porto’s Ribeira Old Town near the Douro River, in the Douro Valley with panoramic vineyard views, and in Lisbon along the famous Avenida da Liberdade.
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Porto
Flight Luxembourg–Porto (Luxair, 12:40–14:15)
Welcome and transfer to the hotel
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2: Discover Porto
City tour of Porto
Walk through the Ribeira Old Town
Lunch at a local restaurant
Boat trip on the Douro (traditional Rabelo boat)
Visit a port wine cellar with tasting
Day 3: Highlights: Braga & Guimarães
Drive to the Minho province
Walking tour of Braga
Visit Bom Jesus Church
Lunch at a local restaurant
Stroll through the Old Town of Guimarães
Day 4: Douro Valley – Wine & Panoramas
Train ride through the Douro Valley
Visit a renowned winery with tasting
Lunch paired with wine
Boat trip on the Douro (traditional Rabelo boat)
Day 5: University City Coimbra
Drive to Coimbra
Lunch at a local restaurant
Walking tour of Coimbra
Free time in Coimbra
Day 6: Variety – Tomar, Fátima, Nazaré & Óbidos
Drive to Tomar
Visit the Templar Castle (UNESCO World Heritage)
Drive to Nazaré, with a stop in Fátima to visit the sanctuary
Walk along the traditional fishing harbor in Nazaré
Lunch at a local seaside restaurant
Drive to Óbidos
Walk through the medieval Old Town
Continue to Lisbon
Day 7: Discover Lisbon
Panoramic tour of Lisbon
Walk through the Old Town districts of Baixa and Alfama
Lunch at a local restaurant
Belem: Tower, Monument to the Navigators, Jerónimos Monastery (exterior visits)
Day 8: Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais
Drive to Sintra
City tour/walk through the Old Town
Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit a family-run winery with tasting
Drive to Cabo da Roca (westernmost point of continental Europe)
Return to Lisbon with panoramic views
Stop in Cascais
Day 9: Leisure Day, Optional ‘Blue Coast’ Excursion
Free day
Optional excursion: “Blue Coast”
Drive through the Arrábida mountains (panoramic views of bays and beaches)
Visit a family-run winery (tour and tasting)
Lunch at a local restaurant
Walk through the traditional fishing village of Sesimbra
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