Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll arrive at Lisbon International Airport and get a complimentary transfer to your hotel. Once you're settled in, your Travel Director will take you to a welcome dinner at a local restaurant where you'll meet the other people on the tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with Travel Director and fellow travellers at 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corinthia, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with Travel Director
- Day 2
Lisbon
A Local Expert will guide you through Lisbon, walking through the Lower Town's tree-shaded squares and the historic Belem Quarter. You'll see the ancient Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoveries, check out the Cloister of Jeronimos Monastery, and try traditional Pastéis de Belem from the patisserie. An optional dinner is available if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corinthia, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing through Lower Town and Belém Quarter with Local Expert
- Visit to Belém Tower
- Visit to Monument to the Discoveries
- Visit to Cloister of Jerónimos Monastery
- Taste of Pastéis de Belém from historic patisserie
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience dinner featuring Portuguese culture
Landmarks Belém Tower Monument to the Discoveries Jerónimos Monastery - Day 3
Lisbon to Lagos
You'll cross the River Tagus heading south to Lagos, a charming fishing port on the coast. After walking around town, you'll continue to your resort hotel near Ria Formosa National Park. The area is known for fresh seafood and Portuguese restaurants along the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Real Marina Hotel &Spa)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Lagos with Travel Director
Landmarks Ria Formosa National Park Meia Praia 
- Day 4
Lagos to Évora
You're heading to Évora, a medieval walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the day you'll see the Roman Temple, the Chapel of the Bones (Capela dos Ossos), and the cathedral with its mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The afternoon is yours to wander through Évora's historical centre or visit the city park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M'Ar de Ar Aqueduto, Évora)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Évora UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Expert
- Visit to Roman Temple
- Visit to Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones)
- Visit to Évora Cathedral
Landmarks Roman Temple of Évora Capela dos Ossos Évora Cathedral Évora Historic Centre 
- Day 5
Évora to Monsaraz to Évora
You'll travel to Monsaraz, a white village on a hilltop surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. From there you can see castle ruins and views across to the Spanish plains and Lake Alqueva. A local boat captain will take you on a leisurely cruise, then lunch at restaurant Sem Fim with traditional tapas. You'll return to Évora with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Memorable Alentejo Highlight Lunch at local restaurant Sem Fim, once an olive mill. Indulge in dish-after-dish of tapas in a vibrant setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M'Ar de Ar Aqueduto, Évora)
Included Activities
- Visit to Monsaraz castle ruins with views
- Leisurely cruise on Lake Alqueva with local boat captain
- Alentejo Highlight Lunch at restaurant Sem Fim with traditional tapas
Landmarks Monsaraz Castle Lake Alqueva - Day 6
Évora to Fátima to Tomar
Start your day with a wine tasting at Casa Relvas, where you'll try Portuguese grape varieties and learn about sustainable water-saving techniques. Then head to Fatima, Portugal's most important pilgrimage site, visiting the basilica or Chapel of the Apparitions. Continue to Tomar where you can choose between a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Convento do Cristo with a Local Expert or a city tour that includes the medieval Synagogue of Tomar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel dos Templários, Tomar), Hotel (Templários, Tomar)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Casa Relvas with Alentejo wine education
- Visit to Fátima basilica or Chapel of the Apparitions
- Choice of either: Guided visit to UNESCO World Heritage Convento do Cristo with Local Expert featuring octagonal Templars' Rotunda and Manueline Window, OR Guided city tour of Tomar visiting medieval Synagogue of Tomar
Landmarks Casa Relvas Fátima Basilica Chapel of the Apparitions Convento do Cristo Synagogue of Tomar - Day 7
Tomar to Coimbra to Douro Valley
In Coimbra, a Local Expert will take you through the Old Town including the UNESCO World Heritage University of Coimbra and its impressive baroque library. Later you'll journey through green hills and vineyards along the Douro River, stopping for a farm-to-table lunch made from local ingredients and enjoying a Port wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wonderful Farm-to-Table lunch freshly prepared from locally sourced ingredients with Port wine tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa, Douro Valley), Hotel (Douro Palace Resort & Spa, Douro Valley)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Coimbra Old Town with Local Expert
- Visit to University of Coimbra UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to baroque university library
- Farm-to-Table lunch with locally sourced ingredients and Port wine tasting
Landmarks University of Coimbra Douro River 
- Day 8
Douro Valley to Guimarães to Porto
You'll travel through mountain ranges to Guimaraes, known as Portugal's birthplace. You'll take in views from the Visigoth castle and walk the cobbled medieval streets. After that, head to Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With your Local Expert, you'll visit the Sao Bento Railway Station with its hand-painted azulejo tilework and cross the Dom Luis I Bridge for views of the river. An optional experience includes exploring the Ribeira district, a traditional Rabelo boat cruise, and dining by the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Centro Santa Catarina, Porto)
Included Activities
- Views from Visigothic castle ruins in Guimarães
- Exploration of medieval streets in Guimarães Old Quarter
- Visit to São Bento Railway Station with hand-painted azulejo tilework
- Stroll across Dom Luís I Bridge with Douro River views
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Explore pastel-hued houses of Ribeira district, cruise aboard traditional Rabelo boat, and enjoy traditional flavours at riverside restaurant
Landmarks Guimarães Castle São Bento Railway Station Dom Luís I Bridge Ribeira District 
- Day 9
Porto
You have the full day to explore Porto at your own pace. Walk around to see the multi-coloured houses and churches with beautiful glazed tiles. If you want, you can take a trip to Braga, the capital of Baroque architecture, or simply spend your time exploring Porto.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Collection Porto Batalha), Hotel (Mercure Centro Santa Catarina, Porto)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Braga, the capital of Baroque
Landmarks Braga Cathedral - Day 10
Porto to Óbidos to Lisbon
You'll visit the fortified town of Obidos and step inside the medieval town's ancient walls. Your Travel Director will lead you through the cobblestone streets. Then you'll head back to Lisbon for a farewell dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers, toasting the moments you've shared on the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Lisbon at a restaurant devoted to the enjoyment of regional cooking with wine and good cheer)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corinthia, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Visit to fortified town of Óbidos with Travel Director
- Guided walk through medieval cobblestone streets of Óbidos
- Farewell dinner in Lisbon with Travel Director and fellow travellers
Landmarks Óbidos - Day 11
Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Lisbon International Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
