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Best of Portugal

11 days
From Lisbon to Obidos
4.5
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Gaze at the enchanting religious landmarks of Fátima
  • Saddle up for a superb stud farm visit with the locals
  • Indulge in a traditional home-cooked meal in Alentejo
  • Sample the Douro Valley's delicious Port wine at a lodge
  • Visit the dramatic Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Lisbon
  2. Day 2 Discover Colourful Lisbon Dive Into Culture
  3. Day 3 Journey to the Algarve Region Connect with Locals
  4. Day 4 Cliffs, Beaches and More in the Algarve
  5. Day 5 Onwards to Elegant Évora
  6. Day 6 Venture Past Mountains to Viseu
  7. Day 7 Through the Douro Valley to Porto
  8. Day 8 Explore Vibrant Porto Dive Into Culture
  9. Day 9 On to Coimbra and Pilgrimage to Fátima
  10. Day 10 Experience Village Life Returning to Lisbon
  11. Day 11 Farewell Lisbon
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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    4.8
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  • Best of Portugal reviewer 1
    · May 7th, 2025
    Enjoyable and not over-taxing
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being our guest. We are thrilled you have enjoyed the tour and found it not overly taxing.
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Best of Portugal reviewer 2
    · November 18th, 2024
    Well organized tour. Tour guide George was friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Our driver Fernando was extraordinary good. Local guide Ju was phenomenal. Hotels were very nice. For solo travelers - a piece of advice: do not share room with another solo traveler for the sake of saving some money. Your roommate will be assigned to the sit next to you on the coach/bus the entire tour. Speaking from my experience, it can be a nightmare. Use single supplement.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We sincerely appreciate your choice to travel with Trafalgar. Thank you for being our guest. It brings us great joy to know that you found the services provided by our On The Road Team to be exceptional. Their commitment is invaluable, and we strive to... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
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    · September 21st, 2024
    It’s all about the tour director. On our most recent trip we had Isabel. She was an all around disappointment.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • Best of Portugal reviewer 4
    · June 30th, 2024
    Tour Director excellent. Attentive, informative and organized. Happy that he was assigned to this role. Some of stops were not as successful as hoped because of the weather conditions. But the tour design achieved a great first introduction to Portugal.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are thrilled you enjoyed your best Portugal tour and found the Travel Director attentive, informative and organised. Our Travel Directors are a great asset to our company. Thank you for your feedback.
    Trip date: June 2024
  • XG
    · June 2nd, 2024
    Our tour guide Nuno is the best one we have ever had. He is very funny and makes us laugh all the way. He also takes good care of everyone during the tour.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are thrilled you had a wonderful experience on this itinerary and received exceptional service from our Travel Director. We truly value the efforts of our team members, and they are indeed an asset to our... Show more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • DS
    · April 19th, 2024
    Above and beyond my expectations attributed to the tour guide Ana Rita and the bus driver Mario..
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are truly grateful that you chose to travel with Trafalgar. Your enjoyment of the tour and your positive feedback mean a lot to us. Your kind words about our itinerary, On The Road and Local Teams, are a testament to our commitment to providing our... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • Best of Portugal reviewer 7
    · February 20th, 2024
    The tour director and driver were excellent but the program could have been better managed. The program priority was on optional trips and included items in the itinerary were brushed over. The two major cities , Lisbon and Porto portion were not done justice to. Just an orientation in the bus did not do justice to the town's. Instead of the winnery tour a historical places tour would have been better. Lisbon also, except for half a monastery ( without the chapel) what did we see? Thankfully we spent extra days in Lisbon ans explored the city. The other towns were
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent trip. We are thrilled that our On The Road Team made your guided vacation experience even more memorable. We appreciate your comment about the Optional Experiences; these... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Best of Portugal reviewer 8
    · January 8th, 2024
    First tour with a group larger than 15-17 people, still unsure I like the size (40+). That aside, Trafalgar certainly knows tourism and gave us many opportunities to really see and learn about Portugal. Our guide Daniel was extremely knowledgeable and provided insights and stories to illustrate what we were experiencing. All in all a good experience!
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We appreciate your feedback and value your opinion. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We apologise if you found the number of travellers on our tours overwhelming. Our luxury coaches are designed to accommodate up to 52... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
  • Best of Portugal reviewer 9
    · October 13th, 2023
    Well organized but extremely busy schedule
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are delighted you got to experience all the beautiful highlights Portugal offers. We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests returned home from our guided trips with fond memories. We thank you for your valuable feedback and hope to... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • Best of Portugal reviewer 10
    · October 6th, 2023
    The tour director was excellent and food was wonderful. Only wished that we had some downtown at the beaches.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to learn that you had the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine during your trip to Portugal. We are thrilled to read that our Travel Director... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023

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Best of Portugal
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    Lori

    Asked on April 29th, 2025

    Do you arrange flights?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten April 2025

      The adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. We do have a helpful place to search flight prices and book your own flights. Please note that you will be responsible for booking your own flights to meet at the starting city of your adventure. We additionally recommend you do not book your airfare until your place is confirmed and guaranteed to depart.

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      Before applying the travel credit mentioned, please confirm where the credit came from or what is the name of the credit.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on December 30th, 2024

    Could you kindly advise how much walking will there be on each day? Could you kindly indicate the walking time and distance for each day (approximately)?

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      How many travelers are currently booked for the departure on April 16th?

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      Elizabeth

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      What is the average group size during that period of the year?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2024

      The activity level of the trip is classified as Balanced, which means guest can expect up to 1-2 miles (1.6-3.2 km) of walking per day. The walking will primarily be on flat surfaces, with some stairs along the way.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2024

      Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the exact number of travelers currently booked for the departure on April 16th, as the number can fluctuate. However, departures are regularly updated to show as "definite" when the tour reaches 50% capacity.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2024

      The average group size for our Best of Portugal tour typically ranges from 40 to 45 guests, with a maximum of 48 guests.

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    The Trafalgar company that runs this particular tour, where are they based out of?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2024

      We appreciate your interest in one of our tours. Please be advised that our main office is based out of Cypress, California, in the United States.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, the prices indicated on the website are indeed per person.

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    is the price inclusive

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten November 2024

      The price includes: All hotels throughout the tour, Daily breakfast and selected evening meals as outlined in the trip itinerary, All porterage and restaurant gratuities, All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes, Sightseeing and activities as described in your itinerary

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    I would like to know how much walking is involved each day (1 mile,2 miles). My walking is limited because I am 85 years old. Since you mentioned that the age limit is up to 99 years. Just want to make sure this is correct.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten October 2024

      The activity level for this trip is balance. Which means you will have typically feature up to 1-3 miles/1.6-4.8 km of walking per day and might involve some uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones, hills and stairs. This trip will be perfect for you since, we are open age from 5-99 years old.

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      Marilyn

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      It would seem impossible to tour most of the country and be on the bus for only 2-3 hours. Can I get a realistic answer?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2024

      On average, per day, the travel on coach from one location to another is about 2 hours, departing hotel in the morning, arriving at the hotel in the evening.

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    If you are traveling with a friend, can you request 2 beds in the hotel accommadations (twin or double)?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2024

      We can request your preferred bed type if you wish. Typically, our twin rooms come with either two single beds or one double bed.

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      Greg

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      What is the typical group size for each of the daily excursions?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2024

      This trip has an average of 40 to 45 guests and maximum of 48 guests.

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    Asked on August 15th, 2024

    Does this trip include the cork industry area

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten August 2024

      Upon checking, we have an optional experience at Monsaraz and the Deep Alentejo Drive that cost €40.00 per person (subject to change). You will Follow your Local Specialist through the vineyards and groves of cork oaks to charming Monsaraz, one of the most famous and beautiful villages of the Alentejo.

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      Do you work with small home based travel agents

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