Portugal Tours
Southern Portugal 4 days / 3 nights
This region is known for its open plains , cotton fields and beautiful beaches along the Algarve Coast . You ’ ll visit typical Portuguese villages and the World Heritage site of Évora .
Day 1 : Lisbon – Évora Travel through a landscape of olive trees , cork oak trees and vineyards before wandering through the narrow streets and white washed houses of historic Évora .
Day 2 : Évora – Beja – Silves – Lagos Enter the Algarve through fields of orange trees . You ’ ll arrive in Silves , the renowned town dominated by its red sandstone castle .
Day 3 : Lagos – Ponta da Piedade – Sagres – Cabo de São Vicente – Lagos Travel along the cliffs to Cabo São Vicente , the most south western point of Europe . Then the cosmopolitan town of Lagos awaits where you can taste delicious Algarve dishes such as the fish and shellfish cooked in a copper pan ( cataplana ) – never forgetting the fine sweets such as the famous marzipans or almond and fig cakes .
Day 4 : Lagos – Setúbal – Serra da Arrábida – Lisbon Say farewell to the Algarve . The return trip will take you by the city of Setúbal , a major port town on the north bank of the Sado Estuary . Then cross the Arrábida Mountain Range before travelling over the Tejo River to arrive back in Lisbon .
Porto and Douro Valley 8 days / 7 nights
Experience Porto and the Douro Valley , with its fertile hills striped with green vines , silver olive trees , painted long boats that ply the river , and the region ’ s tiny , untouched villages of white houses with red roofs .
Day 1 : Porto Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site , set on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Douro River .
Day 2 : Porto – Pinhão Enjoy a train ride along the impressively engineered railway of 26 tunnels and 30 bridges which cling to the sliver of land between the River Douro and the steep slopes .
Day 3 : Pinhão – Sabrosa ( 13km ) Absorb the spectacular scenery of the Alto Douro wine region , whilst you walk the hilly slopes and through beautiful villages .
Day 4 : Sabrosa – Alijó ( 13km ) Today ’ s walk will follow a trail through vineyards down to the River Pinhão before crossing an ancient bridge to Favaios village . Stay in a local winery with views over the vineyard terraces .
Day 5 : Alijó – Vale Mendiz ( 16.5km ) After walking back into the vineyard town of Favaios you will visit Enoteca Douro – Quinta da Avessada , an interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the region .
Day 6 : Vale Mendiz – Pinhão ( 8km ) Walk back to Pinhão via a different route with stunning views over the Douro .
Day 7 : River Douro Cruise – Porto Enjoy a peaceful day cruise down the Douro River past thousands of tiers of vine-lined terraces and small settlements on the sloping hillside .
Day 8 : Porto Tour ends after breakfast .
Heritage and Coastal Trail – Lisbon to Sintra 8 days / 7 nights
Explore the architectural heritage and lush landscapes on this walk through the Sintra- Cascais Natural Park , easily accessible from Lisbon and filled with colourful castles , palaces and monasteries dating from the 13th century .
Day 1 : Cascais Wander through the delightful old town and along the marina before lingering to eat alfresco in a local fish restaurant .
Day 2 : Cascais – Guincho Beach . Walk to Azóla ( 9km ) Your walk begins in the golden beach town of Guincho , over beach dunes , boardwalks and following the rugged coastline to reach the São Saturnino Convent .
Day 3 : Azóla Inland Loop ( 10km ) Today ’ s circuit walk takes you into the Sintra Hills or the ‘ Moon Hills ’ to one of the highest points in the area with stunning views where you ’ ll find the hill-top chapel at Peninha .
Day 4 : Walk to Colares ( 13km ) Walk the coast to reach Cape Roca . Continue over the cliffs winding down to the wild and beautiful beach of Ursa . After lunch , turn inland through a forest and traditional village .
Day 5 : Colares ( 15km ) Do a circuit walk into the heart of the Sintra forest and hills to visit the remarkable Capuchos Convent . Squeeze through the warren of cells , chapels , kitchens and caverns where the monks lived a simple life .
Day 6 : Walk to Sintra ( 13km ) Follow forest trails in the Sintra hills until you reach the impressive Monserrate Palace . Explore the ornate house and extensive gardens . Continue to the town of Sintra , a UNESCO World Heritage site .
Day 7 : Sintra Inland Loop ( 9km ) Explore the scenic hills above Sintra village , passing by castles and palaces including the amazing Moorish Castle and the Pena Palace .
Day 8 : Sintra Tour ends after breakfast .
Departures : Saturdays ( Jan-Dec )
Inclusions : 3 nights accommodation , breakfast daily , transportation , tour guide & selected entrance fees
Price Guide From : $ 1049
Departures : Daily ( Mar-Jun , Sep-Nov )
Inclusions : 7 nights accommodation , breakfast daily , welcome briefing , day cruise , detailed route maps for self-guided walk , local support person , luggage transfers , Porto Airport transfers
Price Guide From : $ 1925 WW
Departures : Daily ( Apr-Oct )
Inclusions : 7 nights accommodation , breakfast daily , welcome briefing , detailed route maps for self-guided walk , local support person , luggage transfers , arrival transfer Lisbon Airport , transfer to Sintra to Lisbon
Price Guide From : $ 1946 WW
The price guide shown is per adult , per tour for twin share based on low season travel . Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date
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