Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Porto
Head to your hotel at your own pace, where the Holiday Director will be waiting to greet you. Once you're settled in, you'll have your first evening together with a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Porto
This morning you'll explore Porto's main sights like the Clérigos Church and Lello Bookstore with its intricate carved ceiling. After that, you have free time to wander the cobbled streets of Ribeira at your own pace and grab lunch wherever you'd like. Later in the day, check out the Stock Exchange Palace before heading to a festive dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto highlights including Clérigos Church
- Visit to Lello Bookstore
- Exploration of historic Ribeira district
- Visit to Stock Exchange Palace
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Porto independently
Landmarks Clérigos Church Lello Bookstore Ribeira Stock Exchange Palace - Day 3
Porto (Christmas Day)
Christmas Day is yours to spend as you'd like. The hotel's serving a festive Christmas lunch with the other guests, and then you can explore around the hotel or the surrounding area on your own. Come back for dinner at the hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Joyful Christmas lunch with fellow travellers at the hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Christmas lunch with fellow travellers at the hotel
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore hotel grounds
- Free time to explore surrounding areas
- Day 4
Viana do Castelo
You'll travel to Viana do Castelo today to see the natural landscapes of Costa Verde and the Minho regions. Walk through the city to learn about its shipbuilding heritage, and then visit the elegant Pousada de Viana do Castelo sitting high on Monte de Santa Luzia. Head back for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Viana do Castelo
- Visit to Pousada de Viana do Castelo
Landmarks Pousada de Viana do Castelo Monte de Santa Luzia 
- Day 5
Guimarães
Today you're heading to Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques. You'll see Largo da Oliveira square and explore historic buildings, including a ruined castle with real character. The Palace of the Dukes of Bragança is also on the agenda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Largo da Oliveira square
- Exploration of historic buildings
- Visit to ruined castle
- Tour of Palace of the Dukes of Bragança
Landmarks Largo da Oliveira Palace of the Dukes of Bragança 
- Day 6
Coimbra to Cascais
Start in Coimbra, Portugal's medieval capital, where you'll see the University of Coimbra and the New Cathedral. From there, you'll travel to Cascais on the coast, which becomes your base for the rest of your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to University of Coimbra
- Tour of New Cathedral
Landmarks University of Coimbra New Cathedral 
- Day 7
Lisbon
Take a panoramic tour of Lisbon today. You'll visit the iconic Belém Tower on the Tagus River, a 16th-century fortress that later became a lighthouse and symbol of Portugal's maritime history. Return to the hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belém Tower
Landmarks Belém Tower - Day 8
Sintra and Cabo da Roca
You're off to Sintra to see its UNESCO-listed architecture and grand villas. Tour Sintra National Palace with its distinctive twin chimneys and painted rooms, then make your way to Cabo da Roca Lighthouse, the westernmost point of continental Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sintra National Palace
- Visit to Cabo da Roca Lighthouse
Landmarks Sintra National Palace Cabo da Roca Lighthouse 
- Day 9
Óbidos (New Year's Eve)
Head to Óbidos, the hilltop town with narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings. You'll have time to shop for local specialties like cherry liqueur and handmade crafts. Get back for a New Year's Eve gala dinner celebration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (New Year's Eve gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Óbidos
- Free time to shop for local crafts and specialties
Landmarks Óbidos - Day 10
Cascais (New Year's Day)
New Year's Day is relaxed and on your schedule. Have brunch at the hotel, then check out Cascais's beaches and gardens, stroll down Rua Direita, or just take it easy. Later you'll gather with the group for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Brunch at the hotel), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Brunch at the hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore beaches and gardens of Cascais
- Walk along Rua Direita
- Relax at the hotel
- Spend time with fellow travellers at hotel grounds
Landmarks Rua Direita - Day 11
Departure
It's your last morning. Enjoy breakfast and say goodbye to the other travelers as your holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
