PORTO | DOURO VALLEY | LISBON | EVORA | SINTRA, CASCAIS, ESTORIL | ALGARVE
Portugal’s continued popularity is no surprise. The country’s borders are the oldest in Europe, boasting a unique cultural heritage including fine wines, delicious food and welcoming people. Our 11-day explorer itinerary begins in Porto; enjoy wine and cheese in the Douro Valley and explore beautiful Lisbon. Discover romantic Sintra, Cascais and Estoril and charming Evora. Relax for three nights on the beaches of Praia de Rocha in the Algarve.
Highlights:
- Small-group Douro Valley wine tour with lunch
- Croft Port Caves wine cellar with tasting in Porto
- Discoveries Monument in Libson
- Romantic Sintra, cosmopolitan Cascais
- Casino Estoril, the largest in Europe
- Charming Evora with wine tasting at Herdade do Esporão winery
- Relax on beautiful Praia de Rocha in the Algarve
Package Includes:
- Total 10 nights accommodation:
- 3 nights in Porto at PortoBay Flores, Classic Room ★★★★
- 4 nights in Lisbon at Hotel Lisboa Plaza , Twin Room ★★★★
- 3 night in Praia de Rocha, Algarve at Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, Twin Elegance Room ★★★★
- Private transfers to and from airports
- Domestic flights: Porto – Lisbon – Faro
- Continental breakfast daily
- Hotel taxes and service charges**
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Price as indicated valid April 6, 2020, based on two passengers travelling together. Subject to availability at time of booking. For alternative dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully customizable. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events. Blackout periods may apply.
International airfare not included. Minimum 2 passengers travelling together.
Some tour schedules vary based on seasonality.
**European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
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Tour Code: EU2020
Itinerary
Day 1
PORTO, PORTUGAL Arrival in Porto, one of the oldest European cities which lies along the Douro River. Transfer to your hotel.
PortoBay Flores, Classic Room ★★★★
Day 2
Breakfast PORTO After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour around Bairro da Sé. Visit the elegant Aliados Avenue, the city’s center, and the banks of the Douro River before journeying towards Vila Nova de Gaia. Wind down with some wine at Croft Port Caves, a famous Port wine cellar founded over three hundred years ago. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure to visit local shops and admire the beautiful storefronts.
PortoBay Flores, Classic Room ★★★★
Day 3
Breakfast / LunchDOURO VALLEY WINE TOUR Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Begin your small-group tour of the Douro Valley with a stop at Casal de Loivos. Enjoy wine, cheese and appetizers before a traditional lunch at Quinta da Avessada. Take a guided tour of Favaios Winery and the Bread and Wine Museum. Taste delicious bread baked in traditional ovens before returning to Porto.
PortoBay Flores, Classic Room ★★★★
Day 4
BreakfastPORTO – LISBON After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lisbon, Europe’s westernmost and sunniest capital, once home to some of the world’s most famous explorers. Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel.
Hotel Lisboa Plaza, Twin Room ★★★★
Day 5
BreakfastLISBON After breakfast, tour Lisbon. Discover the history and traditions of magnificent Jerónimo’s Monastery, the iconic Belem Tower, the Discoveries Monument, and the fairy-tale carriages at the Coaches Museum. Your afternoon is at leisure.
Hotel Lisboa Plaza, Twin Room ★★★★
Day 6
BreakfastEVORA After breakfast, begin your full-day tour of the charming town of Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its rolling landscape of Alentejo, Olive trees and vineyards. Lunch on your own, then enjoy a wine tasting at Herdade do Esporão, one of the largest wineries located along Portugal’s wine route. Return to Lisbon.
Hotel Lisboa Plaza, Twin Room ★★★★
Day 7
BreakfastSINTRA, CASCAIS, ESTORIL After breakfast, explore Lisbon on your own. In the afternoon, tour romantic Sintra and the cosmopolitan bay of Cascais along the Estoril Coast, the Portuguese Riviera. Admire the incredible Boca do Inferno and the Casino Estoril Gardens, home to the largest casino in Europe. Return to Lisbon.
Hotel Lisboa Plaza, Twin Room ★★★★
Day 8
Breakfast LISBON – FARO – PRAIA DE ROCHA, ALGARVE After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Faro and transfer to your Relais & Châteaux in Portimão located on Praia de Rocha beach.
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, Twin Elegance Room ★★★★★
Day 9 & 10
BreakfastPRAIA DE ROCHA Breakfast at your hotel. Over the next two days, enjoy your time at leisure to explore an extensive selection of restaurants and bars, and a colourful nightlife. Relax in the sun along your hotel’s sandy beaches or by the pool; perhaps book a service at the hotel’s spa by L’OCCITANE, not included.
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, Twin Elegance Room ★★★★★
Day 11
BreakfastPRAIA DE ROCHA – FARO – HOME After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.
General Information & Maps
Not Included:
- International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
- Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.