Itinerary
- Day 1
Germany to Porto
You'll fly from Germany to Porto and then transfer to your hotel for the first of your 3 nights in the city. This gets you settled in and ready to explore starting tomorrow.
- Day 2
Porto
A guided morning tour takes you through Porto with a German-speaking guide leading the way. You'll check out the famous shopping street, walk through the historic market hall, and see the world's oldest bookshop. The tour also covers the city's tallest bell tower, the Stock Exchange Palace, and the Ribeira district down by the river. After that, you'll visit a port wine cellar where you get to taste some local wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Porto
- Visit to Rua de Sta. Catarina shopping street
- Mercado do Bolhão market hall
- Livraria Lello bookshop
- Torre dos Clerigos bell tower (exterior)
- Stock Exchange Palace
- Ribeira district
- Port wine cellar visit with tasting
Landmarks/POIs Rua de Sta. Catarina Mercado do Bolhão Livraria Lello Torre dos Clerigos Stock Exchange Palace Ribeira - Day 3
Porto
The day is yours to spend however you like in Porto. Many people head to Park da Cidade do Porto, which has 80 hectares of lakes and green spaces perfect for relaxing. Or if you prefer, you can wander through other parts of the city and find your own discoveries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Park da Cidade do Porto
Landmarks/POIs Park da Cidade do Porto - Day 4
Porto to Lisbon
You'll head to Porto's train station and board the fast Alfa Pendular train for the journey to Lisbon on your own. Once you arrive, your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for a 4-night stay in Portugal's capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Lisbon
Morning brings a guided tour of historic Lisbon with a German-speaking guide. You'll travel by streetcar and funicular through the Alfama and Bairro Alto districts, getting a real feel for the city's layout and character. Later you head to Belem to see the Hieronimus Monastery and Belem Tower from the outside, plus the Monument to the Discoverer. The afternoon is free so you can explore on your own terms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alfama (old town) by streetcar, funicular, and on foot
- Tour of Bairro Alto (upper town)
- Hieronimus Monastery (exterior visit)
- Belem Tower (exterior visit)
- Monument to the Discoverer (exterior visit)
Landmarks/POIs Alfama Bairro Alto Hieronimus Monastery Belem Tower Monument to the Discoverer - Day 6
Lisbon to Sintra
A half-day coach trip takes you to Sintra, where Portuguese kings once had their summer retreat. You'll visit the National Palace and stop at Cabo da Roca to take photos from this dramatic coastal spot. Then you drive back to Lisbon, passing through Cascais and Estoril along the coast, covering about 90 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided half-day excursion to Sintra by coach
- National Palace visit
- Photo stop at Cabo da Roca
- Coastal route through Cascais and Estoril
Landmarks/POIs National Palace Cabo da Roca Cascais Estoril 
- Day 7
Lisbon
Another free day in Lisbon for you to do what you want. Walk around the beautiful squares and narrow alleyways, grab some pastéis de nata with a cappuccino, or just soak in the city's energy at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Lisbon to Germany
Time to head to Lisbon airport for your return flight to Germany. Or if you're interested, you can arrange to stay longer and extend your time in Lisbon instead.
Optional Activities
- Extension stay in Lisbon (price on request)
