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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