Sunny Portugal featuring Porto

What's Included

• Transportation

  Travel through Portugal with ease, enjoying scenic drives between destinations such as Porto, Lisbon, and the Algarve, with optional boat tours and local transportation included.

• Accommodation

  Stay at the Porto Royal Bridges Hotel, Turim Marques Hotel, Vitoria Stone Hotel, and Vila Galé Lagos, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey in Portugal.

• Meals

  Enjoy meals such as a welcome dinner in Porto, a traditional Alentejo lunch in Evora, and a picnic lunch in Monchique.

• Guided Tours

  Experience guided tours including a walking tour of Porto, a visit to a local wine cellar, and a tour of a family-owned cork factory.

• Cultural Experiences

  Experience the exclusive Cante Alentejano music in Evora and explore UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Sintra and Jerónimos Monastery.

What's Not Included

• Optional Excursions

  Optional excursions such as the Algarve's Coastal Cruise and a Night of Fado in Lisbon are not included in the base tour price.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks outside of included meals are not covered.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• Flights

  International and domestic flights to and from Portugal are not included in the tour package.
  
  

Experiences

Experience the exclusive Cante Alentejano music (UNESCO) in Evora.Spend the night in Evora, known as the "Museum City of Portugal."Enjoy a leisurely 3-night stay on the sunny coast of the Algarve.Discover Porto, the namesake of the famous Port Wine.

Options

Algarve: Algarve’s Coastal Cruise Set sail on the clear blue waters of the Bay of Lagos to experience the stunning Ponta da Piedade with some of the most beautiful and famous coastal scenery in Portugal, including pristine beaches and rocky cliffs that are simply breathtaking. Upon arrival at Ponta da Piedade transfer to smaller boats... then, it’s off to explore the magical grottoes! Take in the striking rock formations sculpted by the sea for thousands of years as you weave in and out of tiny inlets, serene grottoes and impressive caves. Duration approximately 2 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This excursion may not operate based on weather conditions. Also due to weather conditions, this excursion may operate in the afternoon.
Excursion will not be exclusive to Collette if our group does not fill the boat (boat accommodates a maximum of 33 guests).

Lisbon: A Night of Fado Fado: the perfect blend of voice and guitar. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Patrimony, it is a celebrated form of world music that captures what it is to be Portuguese. The word Fado comes from the Latin word "fatum", which means fate or destiny. It is a style of music that is about deep feelings: the disappointments of love, the ups and downs of life. No one knows quite how Fado first came into being, but to this day, Portugal's traditional music remains at the very heart of the country's culture. In one of Lisbon’s most popular Fado restaurants, professional performers entertain you while you enjoy a typical Portuguese three-course dinner with wine included. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Culinaries

Taste the wines of the Alentejo region during a locally-sourced lunch at a winery.Savor the flavors of Algarve with iconic local petiscos.

Must See

Venture to Lagos, where Prince Henry the Navigator began his explorations.Tour Lisbon and take in views of the Tagus River.Admire the stunning Cabo da Roca, the western-most point of continental Europe.

Choice Highlights

Porto Porto, known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon, and is located in northern Portugal. The city dates back to the 4th century. Porto’s city center is one of the oldest city centers in Europe. One of Portugal’s well known exports, port wine, is named for Porto since the metropolitan and surrounding area was responsible for the production and export of the fortified wine.

Lisbon Spread across steep hillsides that overlook the Rio Tejo, Lisbon offers all the delights you’d expect of Portugal’s star attraction, yet with half the fuss of other European capitals. Gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and quaint museums are all part of the colorful cityscape, but the real delights of discovery lie in wandering the narrow lanes of Lisbon’s lovely backstreets. The Lisbon experience encompasses so many things, from enjoying a fresh pastry and bica (espresso) on a petite leafy plaza to window-shopping in elegant Chiado. It’s mingling with Lisboêtas at a neighborhood festival or watching the sunset from the old Moorish castle.

Calcadas Walking Tour or The Way of the Cod Tour For your first choice, you can discover the art of the Portuguese sidewalks on a locally led walking tour. Get to know the history behind the emblematic Portuguese sidewalks, which are a symbol of culture and art in the country today. Black and white, symmetrical or not, the sidewalks have shapes and designs that narrate an era. For your second choice, you can venture with your Tour Manager and discover the city through the lens of the country’s beloved salted codfish. Hear how the fishermen throughout history would trek out into the cold, North Atlantic waters for this delicacy that cannot be found on Portuguese seashores.



Lisbon & Its Famed "Calcadas" Walking Tour

Activity Level 3

Led by a local guide, this tour requires walking 2 miles excluding Elevador da Gloria. It will include steep hills and walking on cobblestone, uneven streets.



The Way of the Cod - Codfish Route

Activity Level 2

Includes public transportation using the subway. Involves walking on cobblestoned, uneven streets.

Belém Standing proudly on the bank of the Targus river in Lisbon is Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This 16th-century tower was where explorers from the Age of Discovery set out towards the New World, across the Atlantic.

Cork Factory Visit a local cork factory, where you’ll learn about the product’s importance to the local economy. Harvested from the cork oak, or sobreiro as it’s known in Portuguese, cork is transformed into hundreds of different products.

Evora One of Portugal’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns, Évora is an enchanting place to delve into the past. Inside the 14th-century walls, Évora’s narrow, winding lanes lead to striking architectural works: an elaborate medieval cathedral and cloisters; the cinematic columns of the Templo Romano (near the intriguing Roman baths); and a picturesque town square, once the site of some rather gruesome episodes courtesy of the Inquisition. Aside from its historic and aesthetic virtues, Évora is also a lively university town, and its many attractive restaurants serve up hearty Alentejan cuisine.

Winery Visit Sample the different full-bodied wines from the prolific Alentejo wine region, during a winery tour and tasting. Some wines are even made using the ancient Roman method, using huge clay pots instead of barrels.

Alentejo Travel across the famous Alentejo region of southern Portugal, known for three things; pottery, wine, and cork. Sparsely populated, the Alentejo region is rolling green hills, orchards of sobreiro trees, and vineyards.

Lagos The town lies along the bank of the Rio Bensafrim, with 16th-century walls enclosing the old town’s pretty, cobbled streets and picturesque plazas and churches. Beyond these lies a modern, but not overly unattractive, modern sprawl. The town’s good restaurants and range of fabulous beaches nearby add to the allure. With every activity under the sun (literally) on offer, plus a pumping nightlife, it’s not surprising that people of all ages are drawn here. Aside from its hedonistic appeal, Lagos has historical clout, having launched many naval excursions during Portugal’s extraordinary Age of Discoveries.

Algarve The Algarve is alluring. Coastal Algarve receives much exposure for its breathtaking cliffs, golden beaches, scalloped bays and sandy islands. But the letter 'S' (for sun, surf and sand) is only one letter in the Algarvian alphabet: activities, beach bars (and discos), castles (both sandy and real), diving, entertainment, fun. Coastal Algarve is not all there is to the region. The enchanting inner Algarve boasts pretty castle towns and historic villages, cork tree– and flower-covered hillsides, and birdlife.

Setúbal

Portuguese Riviera The Riviera stretches from Lisbon and Cascais. The coastline has become a place where the elite vacation between September and October, and a popular tourist destination for its chic look. Removed from the city, the Lisbon coastline is easy access to all the culture that Lisbon offers. It has become a major hotspot for major international celebrities from the world of fashion, sport, and entertainment. The Riviera is also known for is world class conditions for surfing.

Obidos Obidos is a small town located on the Atlantic Coast of Portugal. The town’s origins can be traced back to an early Roman settlement. The area of the town is located on a hilltop, surrounded by a fortified wall. From its streets, squares, fortified wall and castle, the town remains as a well preserved example of medieval architecture. It is because of this that the town is a popular tourist destination.

Sintra With its rippling mountains, dewy forests thick with ferns and lichen, exotic gardens and glittering palaces, Sintra is like a page torn from a fairy tale. Its Unesco World Heritage–listed centre, Sintra-Vila, is dotted with pastel-hued manors folded into luxuriant hills that roll down to the blue Atlantic. The jewel on the crown lording ominously over the picturesque town center is the National Palace, once the summer retreat of the Portuguese monarchy.

National Palace of Sintra or Free Time Today in Sintra, you have the choice of two activities. First you may choose to explore the quaint hilltop village independently, making your way along the winding streets lined with cork products, pastries, and local cafes. Your other option is to be led on a tour of the National Palace of Sintra, the country’s best-preserved palace from the Middle Ages.



Sintra Free Time

Activity Level 1

Tour Manager guided orientation tour of Sintra with included Sintra pastry at Piriquita and drink with additional free time.



Sintra National Palace

Activity 3

When visiting the National Palace, travelers need to be able stand for 30 minutes at a time and be able to climb 100 steps.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Heritage is the legacy of the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. A World Heritage Site is a place of special cultural or physical significance and is selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). To be nominated a site must meet at least one of the 10 cultural and natural criteria. UNESCO World Heritage sites included on your tour are Jerónimos Monastery, Tower of Belém, Evora, and Sintra.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Portugal with ease, enjoying scenic drives between destinations such as Porto, Lisbon, and the Algarve, with optional boat tours and local transportation included.