Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll arrive in Lisbon at your own pace, giving you time to settle in and get oriented. By 6pm, head to one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods where the group gathers for a traditional Portuguese dinner paired with fado, the local folk singing tradition that's been part of this culture for generations.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Portuguese Meal with Fado Performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (My Story Hotel Tejo Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
- Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal
Optional Activities
- Alfama District Visit (Free)
- Belém Tower (6 EUR per person)
- Praça da Figueira Market (Free)
- Santa Justa Lift (6 EUR per person)
- São Jorge Castle (8.50 EUR per person)
- Rossio Square (Free)
Landmarks Santa Justa Lift São Jorge Castle Belém Tower - Day 2
Sintra
Travel to Sintra, a 19th-century resort town and UNESCO World Heritage site about an hour from Lisbon. You'll take a guided visit through Pena Palace and walk around its surrounding park with views of the forested hills. After returning to Lisbon, the afternoon is yours to wander through the city's pastel-coloured architecture, check out the lively plazas, and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (My Story Hotel Tejo Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Pena Palace and Park Guided Visit
- Lisbon Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Santa Justa Lift (6 EUR per person)
Landmarks Pena Palace Sintra Santa Justa Lift - Day 3
Évora
Head inland to medieval Évora in the Alentejo region. You'll see the Chapel of Bones, a 16th-century monument created by Franciscan monks with bones arranged into the chapel walls and roof. From there, walk to Diana's Temple, one of the best-preserved Roman temples still standing on the Iberian Peninsula, then explore more of the old town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vitoria Stone Evora)
Included Activities
- Chapel of Bones Visit
- Diana Roman Temple Visit
Optional Activities
- Clock Museum
- Évora Cathedral
Landmarks Chapel of Bones Diana's Temple Évora Cathedral - Day 4
Évora
This morning travel to a traditional cork farm in the Alentejo countryside where a local expert walks you through cork harvesting and production. You'll have lunch right at the farm, eating the way cork strippers do. Later, spend the afternoon on your own exploring Évora's UNESCO World Heritage centre, wandering past whitewashed houses decorated with azulejos tiles and wrought-iron balconies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Cork Stripper's Lunch at Cork Farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vitoria Stone Evora)
Included Activities
- Cork Farm Visit and Lunch
- Évora City Centre Self-Guided Exploration
Optional Activities
- Clock Museum
- Évora Cathedral
Landmarks Évora Cathedral - Day 5
Tomar to Coimbra
Spend the day in Tomar exploring medieval history from the Crusades era. A local expert guides you through the vast Convent of Christ and the Templar Castle, founded in 1160 by Gualdim Pais. After that, you'll travel to Coimbra in the evening, arriving with enough time to settle into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vila Gale Coimbra)
Included Activities
- Knights Templar Historic Tour
Landmarks Convent of Christ Templar Castle - Day 6
Coimbra to Porto
Take a guided tour of the University of Coimbra, Portugal's most prestigious university and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll enter through the 10th-century Porta Férrea, walk along mosaic cobblestone paths, and see the baroque Joanina Library, the Chapel of São Miguel with its elaborate azulejo tiles, and the 18th-century Botanical Garden. Later, catch the train to Porto on the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Porto Centro)
Included Activities
- University of Coimbra Visit
Landmarks University of Coimbra Joanina Library Chapel of São Miguel Botanical Garden of Coimbra - Day 7
Porto
Board a traditional Rabelo boat and cruise down the Douro River, known as the 'river of gold,' floating past Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia while looking up at the historical bridges that connect the two cities. Visit a local wine cellar to learn about port production, then taste this regional specialty. In free time, walk the cobblestone streets of the medieval Ribeira district, check out the baroque São Francisco Church, and see the palatial Palácio de Bolsa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Porto Centro)
Included Activities
- Porto Ribeira Cruise
- Port Wine Cellar Visit
Optional Activities
- Lello Bookstore (5 EUR per person)
- Ribeira Square (Free)
- Palácio de Bolsa (8 EUR per person)
- São Bento Railway Station (Free)
Landmarks São Francisco Church Palácio de Bolsa Lello Bookstore Ribeira District São Bento Railway Station Douro River - Day 8
Porto
You'll depart Porto at any time that works for you, ending your time in Portugal with flexibility for a final morning or heading straight to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
