Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll arrive in Lisbon and get your first look at the city's colorful buildings spread across seven hills. After meeting your Travel Director and the rest of the group, there's an orientation drive showing off some of the city's key landmarks. Dinner wraps up the evening so you can settle in.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Lisboa, Olissippo Marquês de Sá)
Optional Activities
- Explore Lisbon independently before group activities begin
- Day 2
Lisbon
Start your day in Lisbon with a local guide who'll take you through the city's seafaring history. You'll see the Monument to the Discoveries first, then walk out to the 25 de Abril Bridge that crosses the Tagus River. The bridge itself is quite something to experience up close. After that, head to Belem Tower, which sits right on the water and gives you a real sense of how important this area was for Portugal's maritime past. Next, you'll tour the Hieronymite Monastery, a UNESCO site with remarkable 16th-century Manueline architecture throughout. The intricate stone carvings and details in this style are really worth taking time to see. If you're interested, there's an optional trip to the Golden Triangle in the afternoon, which includes Estoril, Cascais, and a visit to a royal palace. Later in the evening, you can arrange a traditional Portuguese dinner with Fado music if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Lisboa, Olissippo Marquês de Sá)
Included Activities
- Visit the Hieronymite Monastery - UNESCO-listed former monastery with Manueline architecture
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist to see the Monument to the Discoveries
- Visit Bélém Tower, a fortress protecting Lisbon
- View the 25 de Abril Bridge suspension bridge spanning the Tagus River
Optional Activities
- Golden Triangle trip visiting Estoril, Cascais, and one of Lisbon's royal palaces
- Traditional Portuguese dinner accompanied by Fado music
Landmarks Monument to the Discoveries 25 de Abril Bridge Bélém Tower Hieronymite Monastery 
- Day 3
Lisbon to Algarve
Heading south across the Tagus, you'll reach the Serra da Arrábida Mountains and the Alentejo region. The highlight is a Be My Guest meal at a family ranch where Lusitano horses were historically raised, where you'll have lunch prepared by local hosts Tiago and Vera. From there it's south to the Algarve for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked meal at family ranch in Alentejo region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest experience - lunch at family home of historic stud ranch with Lusitano horse connection
Landmarks Serra da Arrábida - Day 4
Algarve
You'll visit Lagos, a historic resort town connected to Henry the Navigator and the Age of Discovery. Next comes Albufeira, a lively coastal town where you have free time to walk around, hit the beach, grab a bite at local cafes, or do some shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira)
Included Activities
- Visit historic resort town of Lagos
Optional Activities
- Stroll through charming streets of Albufeira
- Relax at beach
- Explore local cafes and shops
Landmarks Lagos Albufeira - Day 5
Algarve to Évora
Travel north to Evora, an ancient Alentejo city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Local Specialist shows you the cathedral, Roman temple, and Chapel of Bones. Spend your afternoon walking the medieval city walls and having coffee and cake in Praca do Giraldo. There's an optional excursion to the medieval village of Monsaraz if you want. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M'AR de AR Muralhas)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist - cathedral, Roman temple, and Chapel of Bones
- Explore Évora - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to medieval village of Monsaraz
Landmarks Évora Cathedral Roman Temple of Évora Chapel of Bones Praça do Giraldo - Day 6
Évora to Viseu
You'll head to Castelo de Vide, a hilltop town with white-washed buildings, narrow streets, and a Jewish Quarter worth exploring. Continuing north toward the Serra de Estrela mountains, you'll arrive in Viseu, which sits on a plateau near the Dão vineyards. The city's 12th-century Sé cathedral overlooks the area and offers nice views along with other art and architecture to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grão Vasco)
Included Activities
- Visit Castelo de Vide - hilltop town with whitewashed homes and Jewish Quarter
- Explore Viseu - including 12th-century Sé cathedral
Landmarks Castelo de Vide Viseu Cathedral Serra de Estrela - Day 7
Viseu to Porto
Moving through the Douro Valley with its vineyard-covered hillsides where Port wine comes from, you'll check out the Baroque gardens at Palacio de Mateus, the place featured on Mateus Rosé labels. Passing through Guimaraes, you'll see its impressive 10th-century castle before heading to Porto for a two-night stay along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Oporto, Carris Ribeira)
Included Activities
- Visit Palácio de Mateus - Baroque palace and gardens
- View Guimarães Castle - 10th-century fortress
Landmarks Palácio de Mateus Guimarães Castle Douro Valley 
- Day 8
Porto
A Local Specialist guides you through Porto's baroque churches and winding cobblestone paths toward the Douro River. You'll see the bridges crossing the water and the Gothic Church of St. Francis, then visit the Stock Exchange Palace with its Arabian Hall inspired by Granada's Alhambra. After touring a Port cellar to learn about wine production, the afternoon is yours to stroll through historic Porto and check out the azulejo-covered buildings, or stop by Livraria Lello, the city's oldest bookstore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Oporto, Carris Ribeira)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist - baroque churches, bridges, and Gothic Church of St. Francis
- Visit Stock Exchange Palace and Arabian Hall
- Port cellar tasting - explore local Port production
Optional Activities
- Stroll through historic center of Porto
- Visit Livraria Lello - oldest bookstore
Landmarks Church of St. Francis Stock Exchange Palace Livraria Lello Clérigos Tower Avenida dos Aliados - Day 9
Porto to Fátima
With a Local Specialist, you'll explore Coimbra and one of Europe's oldest and most important universities, then walk through ancient streets and squares. From there, you head to Tomar, a Templar city, to see the Convent of Christ, originally built as a Templar stronghold back in the 12th century. After that comes Fatima, a world-known pilgrimage site where millions of Catholic pilgrims visit each year, famous for the apparitions witnessed by three young shepherds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Maria , Fátima)
Included Activities
- Visit University of Coimbra with Local Specialist - explore ancient library and historic spaces
- Visit Convent of Christ - UNESCO World Heritage Site with Templar history
- Visit Fátima pilgrimage center - Chapel of the Apparitions and basilica
Optional Activities
- Stroll through ancient streets and squares of Coimbra
Landmarks University of Coimbra Convent of Christ Fátima Sanctuary - Day 10
Fátima to Lisbon
On the way back to Lisbon, you'll stop at Batalha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Portugal's best example of late Gothic architecture. Next is Nazare, a fishing village on the Costa de Prata coast, then Obidos, a medieval walled city with whitewashed houses and old cobblestone streets. Your final evening features dinner at a family-run vineyard with organic wine and locally sourced food, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at family-run organic vineyard with organic wine and locally sourced flavors)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olissippo Oriente, Moxy Alfragide Lisboa, Olissippo Marquês de Sá)
Included Activities
- Visit Batalha Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage Site with Gothic architecture and included cloisters and chapels
- Visit fishing village of Nazaré
- Explore medieval walled city of Óbidos
- Farewell dinner at Vale da Capucha organic vineyard - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
Optional Activities
- Stop in local shop to try regional cherry liqueur, Ginja
Landmarks Batalha Monastery Nazaré Óbidos Vale da Capucha Vineyard - Day 11
Lisbon
It's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your Portuguese trip comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
