Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll arrive in Lisbon and get settled at your 4-star hotel. This evening brings a fado show paired with traditional Portuguese dinner at one of the city's iconic fado houses, so you'll get a real taste of local culture right away.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Portuguese meal at a fado house)
Included Activities
- Fado show with traditional Portuguese dinner
- Day 2
Lisbon
Starting on Avenida da Liberdade with a local guide, you'll head through the city and check out Parque Eduardo VII for views across Lisbon. From there, you'll walk through the historic neighborhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto before reaching Praça do Comércio with its views of the Tagus River. After lunch, you'll join a cooking class to learn how to make pastéis de nata.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Avenida da Liberdade
- Visit to Parque Eduardo VII
- Neighborhood tours of Alfama and Bairro Alto
- Visit to Praça do Comércio
- Cooking class - pastéis de nata
Landmarks/POIs Avenida da Liberdade Parque Eduardo VII Alfama Bairro Alto Praça do Comércio Tagus River - Day 3
Sintra - Cascais
You'll travel to Sintra, about 30 km from Lisbon, where you'll pick one of the main attractions like Pena Palace, the National Palace, Monserrate, or Quinta da Regaleira. Later you'll head to Cabo da Roca, mainland Europe's westernmost point, for the dramatic ocean views. Then it's on to Cascais, a charming historic fishing village, before heading back to Lisbon along the coastal road through Estoril.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day tour of Sintra and Cascais
- Visit to one iconic Sintra landmark (choice of: National Palace of Sintra, Pena Palace, Monserrate, or Quinta da Regaleira)
- Visit to Cabo da Roca
- Visit to Cascais
- Coastal drive through Estoril
Landmarks/POIs National Palace of Sintra Pena Palace Monserrate Quinta da Regaleira Cabo da Roca Cascais Estoril - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
Heading north to Porto, you'll stop at two of three options: Óbidos (a walled medieval town), Fátima (an important Catholic pilgrimage site), or Coimbra (with its UNESCO World Heritage university). You'll arrive in Porto by evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to two of three locations: Óbidos, Fátima, or Coimbra
Optional Activities
- Visit to Sanctuary of Fátima and learn about the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Visit to University of Coimbra sites including Joanina Library
- Visit to Quinta das Lágrimas in Coimbra
- Explore Óbidos historic castle and traditional architecture
Landmarks/POIs Óbidos Fátima University of Coimbra Joanina Library Quinta das Lágrimas Coimbra - Day 5
Porto
A half-day guided tour takes you through Porto's UNESCO city centre, walking past landmarks including Lello Library, the Church of St. Francis, and Palácio da Bolsa. You'll stroll along the Douro riverfront to see the D. Luís Bridge and the Port Wine cellars. Before wine tasting at a Port Wine Cellar, you'll try local food at typical spots. The rest of your day is free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Tasting of typical Porto delicacies at local establishments)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Porto
- Walk through Porto's historic city centre (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Views of Lello Library
- Visit to Golden Church of St. Francis
- Views of Palácio da Bolsa
- Visit to Douro riverfront and D. Luís Bridge
- Tasting at typical Porto establishments
- Port Wine Cellar visit with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Entrance to Lello Library
- Entrance to Golden Church of St. Francis
- Entrance to Palácio da Bolsa
Landmarks/POIs Lello Library Golden Church of St. Francis Palácio da Bolsa Douro River D. Luís Bridge Port Wine Cellars - Day 6
Porto to Douro Valley
After breakfast you'll travel to Pinhão via National Road 222, one of Portugal's most scenic drives with great Douro River views. Your guide shows you Pinhão and the best viewpoints before lunch at a well-known winery. You'll spend the afternoon in the vineyards with a wine tasting, then take a peaceful 1-hour river cruise before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in one of the Douro Valley's famous wineries)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Pinhão via National Road 222
- Guided tour of Pinhão and Douro Valley
- Traditional lunch in a Douro Valley winery
- Vineyard visit with wine tasting
- 1-hour Douro River cruise
Landmarks/POIs Pinhão Douro Valley Douro River National Road 222 - Day 7
Douro Valley to Ponta Delgada (Azores)
You'll check out and head to the airport for a domestic flight to Ponta Delgada in the Azores. A private transfer takes you to your hotel for a 3-night stay. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city centre and have dinner at a local restaurant sampling regional food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Ponta Delgada city centre
- Dinner at a typical restaurant with local delicacies
Landmarks/POIs Ponta Delgada - Day 8
Furnas - São Miguel
Starting in the Furnas area, you'll stop in Vila Franca do Campo to try the famous local Queijada da Vila sweet. In Furnas valley you'll see volcanic fumaroles and how Cozido das Furnas is cooked in geothermal vents. There's an option to visit Terra Nostra garden with a thermal bath. Later you'll check out Pico de Ferro for valley views, then head to Gorreana tea plantation on the north coast for tea tasting. You'll finish at Santa Iria viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day tour to Furnas and Sete Cidades area
- Visit to Vila Franca do Campo
- Tasting of Queijada da Vila local sweet
- Visit to Furnas Lagoon
- View volcanic fumaroles
- Observation of Cozido das Furnas preparation
- Visit to Pico de Ferro viewpoint
- Visit to Gorreana tea plantation
- Tea tasting (black and green)
- Visit to Santa Iria viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Visit to Terra Nostra garden
- Rejuvenating thermal bath at Terra Nostra
Landmarks/POIs Vila Franca do Campo Furnas Lagoon Terra Nostra garden Pico de Ferro Ribeira Grande Gorreana tea plantation Santa Iria viewpoint - Day 9
Sete Cidades - Lagoa do Fogo
You'll start at a traditional pineapple plantation to taste the famous liqueur, then travel west along the coast. At Vista do Rei you'll see the iconic blue and green twin lakes of Sete Cidades. Later you'll explore Lake Santiago in the crater and the village of Sete Cidades before stopping at Capelas, the old whaling village. You'll visit Ribeira Grande's centre, swim at Caldeira Velha with its warm waterfall, and end at Lagoa do Fogo. On the way back you'll pass Pico da Barrosa for island views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional restaurant lunch)
Included Activities
- Full-day tour of Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades
- Visit to traditional pineapple plantation with tasting of pineapple liqueur
- Pico de Carvalho viewpoint
- Vista do Rei viewpoint of Sete Cidades volcanic complex
- View of twin lakes
- Visit to Lago de Santiago
- Village of Sete Cidades visit
- Lunch in regional restaurant at Sete Cidades
- Pedras Negras viewpoint
- Historic Ribeira Grande centre visit
- Caldeira Velha nature reserve visit
- Lagoa do Fogo visit
- Pico da Barrosa viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Caldeira Velha waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Lagoa do Fogo Sete Cidades Pico de Carvalho Vista do Rei Lago de Santiago Capelas Pedras Negras viewpoint Ribeira Grande Caldeira Velha Pico da Barrosa - Day 10
Whale Watching
You'll head to the whale watching meeting point after breakfast and board a boat for a three-hour trip. The Azores waters have 28 cetacean species, and you'll watch for whales and dolphins along with turtles, birds, and other marine life. After the tour you'll transfer back to your hotel with the afternoon free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whale watching tour - 3-hour boat trip
Landmarks/POIs Azores Waters - Day 11
Ponta Delgada to Home
After breakfast and checkout you'll transfer to the airport for your flight home, wrapping up your time in Portugal and the Azores.
- Meals
- Breakfast
