Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Sintra
You'll arrive at your historic quinta in Sintra where your host greets you with welcome drinks and appetizers. Spend the afternoon exploring Sintra's charming streets or relaxing in the hotel gardens. Later you'll join the group for a welcome dinner where you'll meet your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome drink & hors d'oeuvres
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Sintra
- Relax in hotel gardens
- Day 2
Sintra
This morning your guide takes you through Sintra's colorful streets, sharing the town's myths and local legends along the way. You'll visit Quinta da Regaleira to see its secret tunnels, spiral wells, and cryptic symbols. After a Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant, you head to Pena Palace for a guided tour through its gardens and royal history, with sweeping views across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Portuguese lunch at a local spot in Sintra)
Included Activities
- Sintra guided walking tour
- Quinta da Regaleira guided visit
- Pena Palace guided visit
Landmarks/POIs Quinta da Regaleira Pena Palace - Day 3
Lisbon
Start the day in multicultural Mouraria where fado music fills the streets, then move to the lively Baixa district for views of the Tagus River. Finish in Alfama, Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, where you'll have a private fado performance and light tapas lunch. You can return to the hotel with the group or explore Lisbon on your own and take a taxi back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light tapas lunch with private Fado performance)
Included Activities
- Lisbon food tour
- Lunch with Fado show
- Lisbon free time
Landmarks/POIs Mouraria Baixa Alfama - Day 4
Alentejo Wine Region & Évora
You'll escape to a vineyard and cork forest, riding in a jeep through the sprawling estate to learn about cork production. Lunch comes with wine tastings of Alentejo's regional wines. Later you head to the charming town of Évora to visit the Chapel of Bones, explore the main square, and browse cork-filled boutiques before returning to Sintra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch paired with wine tasting from the estate)
Included Activities
- Vineyard & cork forest tour
- Lunch with wine tasting
- Chapel of Bones visit
- Évora free time
Landmarks/POIs Chapel of Bones (Alentejo) Évora Main Square - Day 5
Sintra & Lisbon
Today is yours to do what you like. Check out Sintra's lesser-known palaces, grab a pastel de nata at a local café, take a walk through Belém's seaside neighborhood, or shop in Chiado. Your trip host can share ideas based on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time
Optional Activities
- Explore Sintra's lesser-known palaces
- Visit local cafés in Sintra
- Leisurely walk through Belém neighborhood
- Shop in Chiado district
Landmarks/POIs Belém Chiado - Day 6
Azeitão, Sesimbra & Lisbon
Visit a dairy farm in Azeítão to see how creamy cheese is produced and try it fresh. You'll sample Muscat wines at one of the region's oldest family-run wineries, then learn traditional techniques while painting your own tiles at a local workshop to take home. Drive to the coastal village of Sesimbra for leisurely lunch, then stop at the Christ the King statue for views of Lisbon before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private dairy visit
- Cheese tasting
- Wine tasting
- Tile painting workshop
- Sesimbra free time
- Christ the King statue photo stop
Landmarks/POIs Christ the King Statue Sesimbra - Day 7
Sintra to Porto via Óbidos
You'll leave Sintra and head toward Porto with a stop in the medieval hilltop town of Óbidos. Walk through flower-draped alleys, browse bookshops and artisan boutiques, and climb the castle walls for views of the surrounding landscape. Later you continue to Porto in the evening with time to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Óbidos free time
- Porto free time
Landmarks/POIs Óbidos - Day 8
Porto
Join a guided food tour of Porto where your guide tells you about 'The Invincible City' and shows you hidden local gems while sampling regional delicacies. After the tour, explore Porto on your own. Book lovers should visit Livraria Lello, one of the world's most beautiful bookstores.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included as part of Porto food tour)
Included Activities
- Porto food tour
- Free time
Optional Activities
- Visit Livraria Lello bookstore
Landmarks/POIs Livraria Lello - Day 9
Douro Valley Wine Region
You'll experience the Douro Valley wine region, boarding a private boat for a relaxing cruise along the Douro River. Visit a quinta for Douro wine history and tastings, then enjoy a 3-course lunch paired with wines. Head to another quinta to sample Porto wines with chocolate pairings, then cruise back to Porto as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (3-course lunch paired with wines from the estate)
Included Activities
- Private Douro Valley cruise
- Premium Douro & Port wine tasting
- 3-course lunch paired with wine
- Wine & chocolate tasting
Landmarks/POIs Douro Valley Douro River - Day 10
Porto
Take it easy and explore Porto at your own pace. Wander through vibrant streets, look for souvenirs, or revisit your favorite spots. This evening you'll set sail on a private boat for a sunset cruise along the Douro River to take in the views as the sun sets over the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free day
- Sunset cruise
Landmarks/POIs Douro River - Day 11
Departure from Porto
Say goodbye to Portugal and your new friends. Your slowcation ends today. You depart at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time
