Ready for a journey through Portugal? The In-depth Cultural tour Discovery of Portugal – 8 Days provides an unforgettable experience starting in Porto and ending in Lisbon. Lasting eight days, this guided tour will take guests across five different destinations throughout the country, with all travel costs included. Accommodation at a hotel is also provided along with meals and an expert guide to ensure your complete enjoyment.
Tour Highlights:
Day 1 Welcome to Porto and Private Transfer service to your hotel
Welcome to Porto. Private transfer from Porto Airport to Hotel in Porto.
Overnight in Porto.
Day 2 Discovery of Porto “Cidade Invicta” – 6 Bridges Cruise – Tasty lunch
Embark yourself in a Half day exploration of Oporto, voted Best European Destination 2012 by the European citizens. This is also known as “Cidade Invicta” (unvanquished city). It’s his distinct and unique character that gave Porto a World Heritage classification. Aligned with the river Douro, rich in contrasts and well preserved treasures, an ancient city of the Port of immeasurable beauty.
The tour will end with a relaxing cruise of the Six Bridges.
Overnight in Porto
Day 3 Douro Region – Wines of Douro Valley – Scenic cruise of Douro River
Explore the wonderful Douro Region, a traditional place born in the culture of wine production. Visit the most famous Wine Estates and taste its delicious Port Wines. Embark on this adventure through the Douro Valley on a river cruise and enjoy the majestic vineyards around you, loaded with grapes. Discover the best road in the World, N222, which connects Peso da Régua to Pinhão.
The journey includes a guided tour to two of the main Douro Wineries with commented tastings of wines of excellence. You will enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant with vegetarian options (please indicate on reservation). Finally, relax with a scenic cruise on the Douro River in Pinhão.
Overnight in Porto
Day 4 High Speed Train from Porto to Lisbon & Transfers services
Transfer from your hotel to Porto Railways Station.
High Speed Train from Porto to Lisbon. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Lisbon
Day 5 Visit the beautiful Lisbon – Belém Tower – National Coach Museum
Travel the beauty and grandeur of Lisbon on a half-day visit to its various emblematic monuments and districts. In Belém, discover the Belém Tower, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and the Jerónimos Monastery with its church, listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue with Continue with a visit to the National Coach Museum, which hosts one of the world’s finest collections of historical carriages. Explore Alfama, with its neighbourhood of paved streets and alleys “à Portuguesa” and finally walk the main squares of the city: Praça do Comércio, Rossio and the panoramic Marquês de Pombal.
Overnight in Lisbon
Day 6 Discovery of Serra de Sintra – Cascais – Estoril
Discover one of the most famous attractions in the country, grandly located at the top of the Serra de Sintra – the Pena Palace. Your expert guide will walk with you through its different richly decorated rooms and introduce fascinating facts about Portugal’s history. In the historic centre of Sintra, enjoy free time to explore the narrow streets full of regional shops. On the return to Lisbon, discover the villages of Cascais and Estoril, traditional fishing areas and known as the “Portuguese Riviera”.
Overnight in Lisbon
Day 7 Free Day in Lisbon
Free time to explore the region.
Overnight in Lisbon
Day 8 Departure Day and Transfer Service to Lisbon airport or train station
Transfer to the airport or train station.
Option to book extra nights
Schedule Highlights
Start point Porto, Portugal
End point Lisbon, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
What’s included
Accommodation
7 overnights – 4 star hotels.
Hotels in Porto: Porto AS 1829 Hotel / HF Ipanema Hotel / Memória Hotel
Hotels in Lisbon: PortoBay Liberdade Hotel – Britania Hotel – Browns Hotel
The hotels may be substituted with a similar category
Guide
Professional tour guide. Expert Guide Included .
COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
In accordance to current legislation, which is constantly revised in accordance with the epidemiological situation, We have implemented thorough social distancing, hygiene and sanitation procedures to ensure your comfort, health, and safety during the tour with us.
Meals
Daily breakfast
One Lunch in Douro
One Douro Valley wine tasting
Additional Services
● Daily breakfast
● Arrival & Departure Transfer
● Transfer from Porto hotel to the station and from Lisbon Station to hotel
● Small group guided visit or Porto + 6 Bridges Cruise + Wine Tasting – Pick up at the hotel are included.
● Small-Group Visit of Douro Valley + Cruise + wine tasting – Pick up and drop off at the hotel are included.
● High-speed train from Porto to Lisbon
● Half-Day shared / small group guided visit of Lisbon – Pick up and drop off at the hotel are NOT included.
● 5 hours shared / small group tour to visit of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril – Pick up and drop off at the hotel are NOT included.
The sequence of the tour may change depending on the departure date.
Transport
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles
Transfer from Porto hotel to the station and from Lisbon Station to hotel
High-speed train from Porto to Lisbon
Arrival & Departure Transfer
What’s not included
Flights
International flights are not included
Insurance
Insurance is not included
Optional
Pre and Post Accommodation
Other activities and services are not included
Additional Services
City Tax
Pick up and drop off at the hotel are NOT included for tours in Lisbon
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