Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll land in Lisbon and meet your levarTravel leader at the hotel. After you get settled and take some time to rest, your leader can point you toward things worth checking out around the city. This evening, everyone gathers for dinner at a local restaurant where you'll try authentic Portuguese food for the first time.
Optional Activities
- Explore Lisbon independently with leader recommendations
- Day 2
Lisbon
Start your Lisbon exploration in Alfama, walking through narrow streets and steep staircases to find hidden courtyards. You'll see the old cathedral and climb up to a viewpoint that looks out over the Tagus River. From there, move through downtown to see the triumphal arch and Terreiro do Paço, the plaza that once sent Portuguese explorers out to sea. Ride the famous Tram 28 through the old quarters, then finish the day with a glass of ginjinha as the city lights come on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sé de Lisboa cathedral
- Views from Miradouro de Santa Luzia
- Explore Alfama district
- Walk through Baixa Pombalina downtown
- Visit Praça do Comércio
- Ride Tram 28
- Ginjinha tasting
Landmarks/POIs Sé de Lisboa Miradouro de Santa Luzia Alfama Praça do Comércio Tram 28 
- Day 3
Lisbon
Head west to Belém to see where the Age of Exploration began. The Jerónimos Monastery shows off incredible carved arches and holds Vasco da Gama's tomb inside. You'll also check out the Monument to the Discoveries and the historic Belém Tower. Grab warm pastéis de nata from the original bakery, then spend the afternoon at the MAAT museum looking at modern art before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
- See Monument to the Discoveries
- Visit Belém Tower
- Pastéis de Nata from Pastéis de Belém bakery
- Visit MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology)
Landmarks/POIs Jerónimos Monastery Monument to the Discoveries Belém Tower Pastéis de Belém MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology) - Day 4
Lisbon to Coimbra
Travel north through central Portugal's countryside to reach Coimbra, a city full of history and character. At the University of Coimbra (a UNESCO site), you'll see the Joanina Library with its gilded woodwork and frescoed ceilings, then walk through the Royal Palace and Chapel of São Miguel. Climb the tower for views across the city, wander the Alta district's winding streets, and see the Romanesque Old Cathedral. Later, you might hear fado music, Coimbra's unique male vocal tradition, echoing through downtown.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit University of Coimbra
- Explore Joanina Library
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Chapel of São Miguel
- Climb tower for panoramic views
- Explore Alta district
- Visit Old Cathedral (Sé Velha)
Landmarks/POIs University of Coimbra Joanina Library Royal Palace Chapel of São Miguel Old Cathedral (Sé Velha) - Day 5
Coimbra to Porto
Move north to Porto, where the Ribeira district greets you with colorful houses hanging over the river. You'll cross the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge (designed by one of Eiffel's colleagues) and walk through Praça da Ribeira. From Vila Nova de Gaia, explore the legendary Port wine cellars, then after lunch climb the Clérigos Tower and visit its Baroque church. Check out Lello Bookstore and stroll down Avenida dos Aliados before having dinner by the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Ribeira district
- Visit Praça da Ribeira
- Cross Dom Luís I Bridge
- Visit Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Climb Clérigos Tower
- Visit Clérigos Church
- Visit Lello Bookstore
- Stroll Avenida dos Aliados
Landmarks/POIs Ribeira Praça da Ribeira Douro River Dom Luís I Bridge Vila Nova de Gaia Clérigos Tower Clérigos Church Lello Bookstore Avenida dos Aliados 
- Day 6
Porto and Douro Valley
Leave Porto early and board a cruise boat on the Douro River heading into the Douro Valley wine region. As you drift upriver, layered hills with terraced vineyards replace the city. You'll pass by quintas, olive groves, and engineering locks that lift the boat higher. Arrive at Peso da Régua by midday to explore and visit a local wine estate for tasting. Late afternoon, board the scenic Douro Line train back to Porto, following the river as sunlight filters through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local wine estate)
Included Activities
- Douro River cruise from Porto to Peso da Régua
- Wine estate tour and lunch
- Scenic Douro Line train journey back to Porto
Optional Activities
- Short journey to Lamego or Pinhão for additional regional charm
Landmarks/POIs Douro River Peso da Régua Douro Valley Lamego Pinhão - Day 7
Departure
Your time in Portugal wraps up here. Take a moment to reflect on the experiences you've had, the places you've walked through, and the people you've met along the way. Thank you for choosing levarTravel to guide you through this journey across Portugal.
