Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Lisbon
You'll touch down in Lisbon and head straight to your 4-star hotel for check-in. This evening brings a traditional Fado show paired with dinner, which gives you a real taste of Portuguese food and the country's musical heritage all in one go.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional welcome Fado Show and Dinner with Portuguese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Fado Show and Dinner with traditional Portuguese cuisine
- Day 2
Lisbon City Tour
After breakfast, a guided half-day tour takes you through Lisbon's key spots. You'll walk through Avenida da Liberdade, climb up to Parque Eduardo VII where you get city views, then move into the older neighborhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto. The tour wraps up at Praça do Comércio overlooking the Tagus River. From there, the afternoon is yours to either rest at the hotel or wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided city tour of Lisbon
- Visit Avenida da Liberdade
- Visit Parque Eduardo VII
- Explore Alfama neighborhood
- Explore Bairro Alto neighborhood
- Visit Praça do Comércio
Landmarks/POIs Avenida da Liberdade Parque Eduardo VII Alfama Bairro Alto Praça do Comércio Tagus River - Day 3
Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Estoril
After breakfast, you're transferred for a full day exploring Sintra and Cascais. In Sintra, pick one palace or castle to visit: the National Palace, Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, or Quinta da Regaleira. Next stop is Cabo da Roca, mainland Europe's westernmost point with views of the Atlantic. Later, you'll head to the fishing village of Cascais for some time there, then drive back to Lisbon via the scenic Estoril coastal route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour to Sintra and Cascais
- Visit Cabo da Roca
- Visit Cascais
- Drive through Estoril
Optional Activities
- National Palace of Sintra
- Pena Palace
- Moorish Castle
- Quinta da Regaleira
Landmarks/POIs National Palace of Sintra Pena Palace Moorish Castle Quinta da Regaleira Cabo da Roca Cascais Estoril - Day 4
Évora with Wine Tasting
After breakfast, a full-day tour takes you to Évora, a UNESCO site known as the 'White City' and 'City Museum.' You'll see historic churches, old squares, whitewashed buildings, and winding medieval streets that show off different cultural influences. Free time at lunch gives you a chance to grab food on your own. The afternoon includes a visit to a wine farm where you'll see production and taste wines before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour to Évora
- Explore Évora's historic center
- Wine tasting at production farm
- Tour of wine production facilities
Landmarks/POIs Évora - Day 5
Lisbon to Ponta Delgada
After breakfast, check out of your Lisbon hotel and get transferred to the airport. You'll fly domestically to Ponta Delgada in the Azores, then a transfer takes you to your 4-star hotel in town once you land.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades
After breakfast, a full-day tour shows you the island's natural side. You'll visit a traditional pineapple plantation, see views from Pico de Carviño viewpoint, and check out the Sete Cidades volcanic area from Vista do Rei. Lunch happens in Sete Cidades town at a local restaurant. The afternoon continues along the western coast through Capelas, an old whaling village, then into Ribeira Grande's historic center. You can choose between visiting a liquor factory or soaking at Caldeira Velha's natural thermal baths. Before returning to Ponta Delgada, you'll see Lagoa do Fogo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional restaurant in Sete Cidades)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour exploring island attractions
- Visit traditional pineapple plantation
- Visit Pico de Carviño viewpoint
- Visit Sete Cidades volcanic complex
- Visit Vista do Rei viewpoint
- Visit Sete Cidades town
- Lunch at regional restaurant in Sete Cidades
- Visit Capelas whaling village
- Visit Ribeira Grande historic center
- Visit Lagoa do Fogo
Optional Activities
- Regional Liquor Factory visit and tasting
- Thermal bath at Caldeira Velha natural reserve
Landmarks/POIs Lagoa do Fogo Sete Cidades Pico de Carviño Vista do Rei Capelas Ribeira Grande Caldeira Velha Pico da Barrosa - Day 7
Furnas Valley and Northern Coast
After breakfast, you explore another part of the island. Head to Vila Franca do Campo to taste the local Queijada da Vila pastry, then into Furnas Valley to see volcanic activity and learn about Cozido das Furnas, the stew cooked naturally in the volcanic soil. If you want, visit Terra Nostra garden and take a thermal bath (bring your swimsuit). Continue to Furnas village for more volcanic sights, then drive to Gorreana tea plantation on the north coast to taste their black and green teas. The day finishes at Santa Iria viewpoint overlooking the northern coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Furnas and northern coast
- Visit Vila Franca do Campo
- Taste Queijada da Vila local pastry
- Explore Furnas Valley volcanic phenomena
- See Cozido das Furnas preparation
- Visit Furnas village
- Visit Gorreana tea plantation and factory
- Tea tasting (black and green)
- Visit Santa Iria viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Terra Nostra garden visit
- Thermal bath experience
Landmarks/POIs Vila Franca do Campo Furnas Lake Furnas Valley Terra Nostra Garden Gorreana Tea Plantation Santa Iria Viewpoint Pico de Ferro - Day 8
Free Day in Ponta Delgada
You have the whole day free to explore Ponta Delgada however you like and soak in the island's relaxed feel at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Ponta Delgada to Lisbon Departure
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and get transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lisbon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
