Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Lisbon
Your flight lands at Lisbon Airport and from there you'll transfer to your hotel. Check-in opens at 3:00 PM, so if you arrive earlier you can store your bags and start getting oriented. The rest of the day is yours to settle in or take a casual walk around if jet lag isn't hitting too hard.
Optional Activities
- Personal activities or relaxation
- Day 2
Belem - Cascais - Cabo da Roca - Sintra
After breakfast, you'll head out at 9:00 AM toward Belem to see the UNESCO monuments from Portugal's Age of Discoveries. Stop by the Pastel de Belem bakery and try the famous pastry there. The drive takes you along the coast to Cascais where you'll have time for lunch and a walk around. Next you'll reach Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point on the continent, and finish the day in Sintra where there's time to wander through the historic center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
- Visit Belem Tower
- Visit traditional Pastel de Belem bakery and taste specialty
- Scenic drive to Cascais
- Visit Cabo da Roca
- Explore Sintra historic center
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Cascais
- Walk through Cascais village
Landmarks/POIs Jerónimos Monastery Belem Tower Cabo da Roca - Day 3
Belmonte
After breakfast at 9:00 AM you're heading to Tomar to see the Templar Castle and the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO site with different architectural styles throughout. Then you'll travel to Belmonte, where Pedro Álvares Cabral was born and where Portugal's first Jewish community lived. You'll walk through Belmonte Castle, the Cabral Family Pantheon, and check out the old pillory.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Templar Castle in Tomar
- Visit Convent of Christ
- Explore Belmonte Castle
- Visit Cabral Family Pantheon
- Explore old pillory in Belmonte
Landmarks/POIs Convent of Christ Belmonte Castle - Day 4
Vila Nova de Foz Côa - Miranda do Douro
After breakfast you'll depart at 9:00 AM for Castelo Rodrigo, a hilltop village with views across the plateau toward Spain and down into the Douro valley. You'll explore the pillory, Cristóvão de Moura Palace, a medieval cistern, and the Convent of Santa Maria de Aguiar. Later you'll have lunch in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, then visit the Côa Valley Archaeological Museum to see Paleolithic rock art over 20,000 years old (UNESCO-listed). The day ends in Miranda do Douro, a charming border town in the Douro International Natural Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Castelo Rodrigo pillory
- Visit Cristóvão de Moura Palace
- Explore medieval cistern in Castelo Rodrigo
- Visit Convent of Santa Maria de Aguiar
- Visit Côa Valley Archaeological Museum
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Vila Nova de Foz Côa
Landmarks/POIs Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley Archaeological Museum Miranda do Douro - Day 5
Gimonde - Montesinho - Rio de Onor - Bragança
At 9:00 AM you'll board an environmental cruise through the Douro canyons, navigating past cliffs, waterfalls, and glacial formations in the UNESCO-listed Iberian Meseta Biosphere Reserve. You'll arrive in Gimonde, a quiet village with the charming Ponte Velha, and lunch is included there. After that you'll continue to Montesinho Natural Park with its deep valleys and isolated villages. A visit to Rio de Onor follows, a unique border village split between Portugal and Spain where medieval communal traditions are still practiced. You'll finish in Bragança with time to settle in after check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Gimonde)
Included Activities
- Environmental cruise through Douro canyons
- Visit Gimonde and Ponte Velha
- Visit Montesinho Natural Park
- Visit Rio de Onor
Landmarks/POIs Douro River Canyons Montesinho Natural Park Rio de Onor - Day 6
Bragança
After breakfast at 9:00 AM you're visiting the Bragança Citadel, an authentic medieval fortress with strong walls. You'll see the Keep Tower, pillory, Church of Santa Maria, and the unusual 12th-century Domus Municipalis with its pentagonal shape. The Military Museum is inside the castle, and you can climb the Princess Tower for views of the city and surrounding landscape. This afternoon you'll have free time to walk through the historic center and try some regional food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bragança Citadel
- Explore Keep Tower
- Explore pillory in Bragança
- Visit Church of Santa Maria
- Explore Domus Municipalis
- Visit Military Museum
- Climb Princess Tower
Optional Activities
- Regional cuisine in historic center
Landmarks/POIs Bragança Citadel Domus Municipalis - Day 7
Mirandela - Chaves - Peso da Régua
You'll depart at 9:00 AM for Mirandela, a nice city on the Tua River known for flower-filled gardens. You'll see the Tárvoras Palace (now city hall), Santo António Gate, and the historic Ponte Velha. Then you're heading to Chaves, which Romans founded as Aquae Flaviae and which is known for thermal springs. Lunch is free time in the historic center. Heading south from there, Douro vineyards begin on terraced slopes, and you'll visit a traditional quinta for a Port wine production tour and tasting. The day ends in Peso da Régua on the Douro River with free time to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Port wine tasting at traditional quinta)
Included Activities
- Visit Tárvoras Palace in Mirandela
- See Santo António Gate in Mirandela
- Visit historic Ponte Velha in Mirandela
- Visit Douro winery with Port wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Chaves historic center
- Visit Douro Museum in Peso da Régua
Landmarks/POIs Tárvoras Palace Santo António Gate Chaves - Day 8
Porto
After breakfast at 9:00 AM you're heading to Porto, known as the Invicta City and famous for its Port wine. When you arrive there's a panoramic tour showing the city's main sights including the Serra do Pilar lookout with Douro River views, traditional rabelo boats, iconic bridges, the colorful Ribeira district houses, and historic Port wine cellars. After the tour you can head back to your hotel or explore the city center independently.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Porto
- Visit Serra do Pilar lookout
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of city center
Landmarks/POIs Serra do Pilar Ribeira District - Day 9
Porto
This day is free time in Porto. Optional tours are available if you want to see more, or you can explore at your own pace and find your own pace for discovering the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tours available
- Day 10
Aveiro - Lisbon
After breakfast at 9:00 AM you're departing for Aveiro, a charming coastal city often compared to Venice. You'll take a traditional moliceiro boat ride through the canals, looking at Art Nouveau buildings and learning about the city's history. You'll have free time to explore the center and try the famous ovos moles pastries. From December to February, if weather stops boat navigation, you'll visit the Vista Alegre Factory Museum for Portuguese porcelain instead. In the afternoon you'll head back to Lisbon, check in at your hotel, and have free time for your own activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Moliceiro boat ride in Aveiro
Optional Activities
- Explore Aveiro center
- Visit local shops in Aveiro
- Taste famous ovos moles in Aveiro
- Visit Vista Alegre Factory Museum (December-February weather alternative)
Landmarks/POIs Aveiro - Day 11
Departure from Lisbon
After breakfast you'll check out by 11:00 AM and transfer to Lisbon Airport, which takes about 3.5 hours before your flight departs. This ends the tour services.
- Meals
- Breakfast
