Portugal in Style

Day 1 : Porto

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to relax and explore the vibrant streets of Porto.

Day 2 : Porto

This morning join your guide for a panoramic view of Porto, declared a UNESCO Heritage site. Explore charming cobbled streets and beautiful Baroque churches, including the architecturally impressive church of Sao Francisco. Visit the Stock Exchange Palace and its incredible granite work and magnificent neo-Arabic influences. Make a stop for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before boarding a river boat where you will visit local wineries and enjoy wine tasting.

Day 3 : Porto > Douro Valley

After breakfast, head north into the Douro Valley. This region has been producing wine for more than 2000 years, among which is the world famous Porto wine. Stop for a traditional lunch and wine tasting. Check into your hotel, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.

Day 4 : Douro Valley

Spend a full day exploring the hills and vineyards of the Douro Valley and tasting wines at some of the region’s best producers. Join a shared Rabelo boat, a traditional Portuguese wooden cargo boat, and cruise the Douro River, enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 5 : Douro Valley > Sintra

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the royal village of Sintra. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 6 : Sintra

This morning join your guide for a tour of Sintra. As you stroll Sintra’s opulent buildings and charming streets you will feel an air of enchantment. You will have the opportunity to get to know the Pena Palace, its vibrant colours, intricate detailing, and panoramic views create a truly magical experience.

Day 7 : Sintra > Lisbon

Drive to Lisbon and check in to your hotel before joining a walking tour where you will explore the charming Belem Tower – officially the Tower of Saint Vincent, built in 1520 to defend the Tagus River bank and as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers. Wander the streets of central Lisbon, tasting local delicacies along the way.

NB: Belem Tower is closed to the public on Mondays.

Day 8 : Lisbon

Today you will visit a local market before joining a fish cooking class (tour available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays). Later join a relaxing sunset river cruise on the Tagus River and experience the best views of the city.

Day 9 : Lisbon > Evora > Monsaraz

Transfer to Alentejo region known as the Tuscany of Portugal for its comely lined olive groves and stunning scenery.  Enjoy a shared tour through the vineyards and tasting of some of the regional wine specialties. Later stop at  Evora, popular for its Roman ruins, gothic cathedral and Moorish alleyways.

Days 10 & 11 : Monsaraz

Enjoy the next two days at leisure. You can stroll through the area, visit local vineyards, try stargazing in the observatory, relax with a spa treatment or simply enjoy the facilities of your lovely accommodation.

Day 12 : Monsaraz > Lisbon

After breakfast, transfer to Lisbon airport where arrangements end.