Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll land at Lisbon airport where local reps meet you for the drive to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is open so you can start getting a feel for the capital, wandering through its historic neighborhoods and soaking in the local culture at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Lisbon's neighborhoods
- Day 2
Lisbon
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you to Edward VII observation deck for views across the city, then you'll walk through Avenida da Liberdade, Rossio, and Praça do Comércio. Later you head to Belém to see the Tower of Belém, Monument of the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery, plus you get to taste the famous Pastéis de Belém. Lunch and the afternoon free up so you can wander Alfama's narrow old streets on your own, then have dinner whenever suits you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Lisbon including Edward VII observation deck
- Visit Tower of Belém
- Visit Monument of the Discoveries
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
- Tasting of Pastéis de Belém
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Alfama neighborhood
Landmarks Edward VII Observation Deck Avenida da Liberdade Rossio Square Praça do Comércio Tower of Belém Monument of the Discoveries Jerónimos Monastery Alfama - Day 3
Lisbon
You'll drive out through old estates and small villages to reach Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe. From there, head to Sintra to see the romantic Pena Palace from a distance (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), with lunch on your own in town. Next comes the legendary Devil's Mouth cave and Guincho Beach, then a walk through the fishing town of Cascais. You'll pass through the spa town of Estoril before getting back to Lisbon for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cabo da Roca
- View Pena Palace from afar
- Stop at Devil's Mouth cave
- Visit Guincho Beach
- Stroll through Cascais fishing town
- Pass through Estoril
Landmarks Cabo da Roca Pena Palace Devil's Mouth Cave Guincho Beach Cascais Estoril - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
After breakfast, you drive to Tomar, a historic city where the Templars once lived. There you'll see the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with striking Manueline architecture. Then it's on to Fatima, a major pilgrimage destination, with lunch free. Later you stop at the Monastery of Batalha to check out its Late Flamboyant Gothic style before driving to Porto for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Convent of Christ in Tomar
- Visit Monastery of Batalha
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Fatima
Landmarks Convent of Christ Fatima Sanctuary Monastery of Batalha 
- Day 5
Porto
You get a half-day guided tour of Porto starting at the Bolhão Market, then the Chapel of the Souls and Santa Catarina Street (home to the famous Majestic Café). You'll see the tile work at São Bento Train Station, walk along Flores Street to the Stock Exchange Palace, and explore Ribeira district before crossing the Luis I Bridge on foot. The tour wraps with a port wine tasting in the historic cellars. Afternoon and lunch are free to keep exploring, and dinner is at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Porto
- Visit Bolhão Market
- Visit Chapel of the Souls
- Visit São Bento Train Station
- Visit Stock Exchange Palace
- Explore Ribeira district
- Cross Luis I Bridge on foot
- Porto wine tasting in historic wine cellars
Landmarks Bolhão Market Chapel of the Souls Santa Catarina Street Majestic Café São Bento Train Station Flores Street Stock Exchange Palace Henry the Navigator Statue Ribeira District Luis I Bridge - Day 6
Porto
Leaving Porto, you travel through the Douro River valley landscape (a UNESCO heritage region) and take a one-hour traditional rabelo boat tour on the river. After that, you stop at a winery for lunch and a wine tasting with entertainment. The evening is yours to relax, and you'll stay overnight in Porto.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Winery lunch)
Included Activities
- One-hour traditional rabelo boat tour on the Douro River
- Winery lunch and wine tasting with entertainment
Landmarks Douro River Douro Vinhateiro - Day 7
Porto to Lisbon
You'll head to Aveiro, known locally as the 'Venice of Portugal' because of its canals. Check out Costa Nova village with its colorful striped fishermen's houses, then walk through Aveiro city center and its iconic boats. Later you drive to Nazaré, a beach town with good seafood and dramatic cliffsides, where lunch and free time let you explore on your own. In the early afternoon, you go to Óbidos, a medieval town that's well preserved, for a stroll through cobblestone streets, handicraft shops, and whitewashed houses with flower decorations. Then it's back to Lisbon for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Costa Nova village
- Explore Aveiro city center
- Visit Nazaré
- Explore Óbidos medieval town
Landmarks Aveiro Costa Nova Village Nazaré Óbidos 
- Day 8
Lisbon to Ponta Delgada
After breakfast, your local reps meet you in the hotel lobby and take you to the airport for a domestic flight to Ponta Delgada in the Azores. When you arrive, you'll get a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to start exploring São Miguel, the largest island in this volcanic archipelago, known as the 'Green Island' for its varied landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of São Miguel
Landmarks São Miguel Island - Day 9
Ponta Delgada
After breakfast, you visit a pineapple plantation and taste the liquor they make. Next, you head to Pico do Carvão to see the central island and both coasts, then stop at Sete Cidades parish to see the beautiful blue Lagoa das Sete Cidades. You'll also check out the peaceful Lagoa de Santiago on the way to Vista do Rei viewpoint for a different view of the volcanic crater before heading back to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit pineapple plantation and liquor tasting
- Visit Pico do Carviño
- Stop at Lagoa das Sete Cidades
- View Lagoa de Santiago
- Visit Vista do Rei viewpoint
Landmarks Pico do Carviño Lagoa das Sete Cidades Lagoa de Santiago Vista do Rei Viewpoint 
- Day 10
Ponta Delgada
This day in Ponta Delgada is yours to spend however you like. You can walk the charming cobblestone streets and find old architecture, colorful buildings, and coffee shops, or head along Avenida Infante Dom Henrique on the harbor front. Some folks visit the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança and nearby Igreja de São José church, or check out Portas da Cidade, Largo da Matriz, the Carlos Machado museum, and São Sebastião parish church. It's all up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Sete Cidades
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
- Visit Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança
- Visit Igreja de São José
- Visit Portas da Cidade
- Visit Largo da Matriz
- Visit Carlos Machado Museum
- Visit São Sebastião parish church
Landmarks Avenida Infante Dom Henrique Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança Igreja de São José Portas da Cidade Largo da Matriz Carlos Machado Museum São Sebastião Parish Church - Day 11
Ponta Delgada
Another day free in Ponta Delgada to continue exploring on your own. If you're interested, you can visit Gruta do Carvão, a volcanic geological formation, with a local guide, or look into optional tours available at the hotel desk. You'll stay overnight in Ponta Delgada.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Gruta do Carviño with local guide
- Optional tours available at hotel desk
Landmarks Gruta do Carviño - Day 12
Ponta Delgada
After breakfast, you have some free time to walk around Ponta Delgada before your transfer to the airport for your flight home. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final exploration of Ponta Delgada
