Twelve days covering the entire Portugal. This tour will take you across plains, mountains, villages lost in time as well as main cities of the country.
We will show you the very best of Portugal. From the highest peak in Serra da Estrela to the white sandy beaches of the Algarve. The cosmopolitan of Lisbon, the traditional Porto and Coimbra. The charm of smaller historic towns like Sintra, Aveiro, Obidos, Evora, Monsaraz, Marvao. The sea presence in Olhao or Setubal. The famous Portuguese gastronomy with the Algarve seafood, Belem pastries, Porto francesinhas, Lisbon grilled sardines, the codfish cakes, all of course, accompanied by excellent Portuguese red and white wines and the unique Port wines, Green wines and Ginga liqueur. So much to explore! Medieval castles, towering monuments, natural caves and grotto, breathtaking sea-views, winding rivers of gold and silver… Landscapes and flavors that won’t be forgotten.
Your assigned driver-guide will meet you at a place designated by you, within the city of Lisbon.
The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
View of downtown area from the park
Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Monastery of Jeronimos Tower of Belem (entrance fee) Monument of discoveries Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries)
Lisbon's oldest quarter from Moorish times
National palace of Queluz (optional)
Option to visit: Pena palace (entrance fee) Sintra National palace (entrance fee) Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee) Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee) Sintra historic center
Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater) Cascais - free walk
Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon
Walking the old cobblestone streets and alleys of the medieval village of Obidos
Visit the world famous shrine
Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
One of the most beautiful libraries in the world at the old university of Coimbra
Arrival and overnight in Porto
Panoramic tour visiting the shore line and the mouth of the Douro river
Tower of Clerigos Lello Bookstore Carmo Church
Aliados Boulevard Bolhao market Santa Catarina shopping street Cafe Majestic
Sao Bento train station Cathedral of Porto (admission fee) Walk upper level of Don Luis iron bridge
Port wine cellars (admission fee) Rabelo boat tour (admission fee) Walk along the riverside Overnight Porto
Visit the city where Portugal was born as a nation. Walk the historic area
The first castle in Portugal. Symbol of the nation.
Walk the historic area of this roman born city
Amazing baroque religious construction at the top of the hill with spectacular view over the city of Braga Ride the oldest water pumped elevator in the world
Return to Porto
Stop at one of the oldest villages of Portugal
The heart of the Douro valley
Take a boat tour at Pinhao to admire the beauty of the valley (admission fee) Visit hte train station with ceramic tiles allusive to the grape harvesting and transportation
Optional visit with Port wine tasting to one of the most renowned wineries in Portugal.
Drive to Lamego and overnight.
Visit to this baroque shrine on top of the hill overlooking Lamego
Ancient medieval town with strong jewish heritage
Visit to this unique Bread Museum
The tallest mountain in Portugal. Drive to the peak 2000 meters (6000 feet) Overnight at Serra da Estrela
Near Serra da Estrela, Belmonte is one of the oldest Sephardic (old jewish) villages in the world
Enchanting old village made totally with local granite stone
Very old Portuguese village in the Alentejo region with one of the oldest synagogues in the world.
Lost in time granite stone border defense village, built at a mountain top with an old medieval castle. Overnight in Marvao
Visit to the largest garrison town in Europe
Visit the Braganca family's castle, the Portuguese royal family palace in Alentejo province.
Visit to a cork factory (Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world)
A world heritage site by UNESCO. Visiting: Bones chapel (admission fee) Roman Temple Giraldo square (main square) Overnight Evora
Visit to the old castle and its walls walk the slate stone made village
Old chermy Roman village by the Guadiana river with strong Moorish influence.
Town built from scratch in the 18 century to start the industry of Portuguese canned sardines.
Fortress on the seaside guarding the south Portuguese mediterranean border.
Old fishing city in the Algarve and beach resort in the summertime. Overnight Tavira
Visit to one of the most famous seafood markets in Portugal
The capital of the Algarve region. Visit the historic area
Walk along the Arade river and perhaps have lunch at one of the many typical fish restaurants
Walk the boardwalk of one of the most famous beaches in Europe
The early Portuguese sea expeditions to the African coast departured from Lagos. This is a magical old city with a lively nightlife. Overnight Lagos
Here you can take a boat ride along the rugged coast and visit the natural caves.
Visit the 1st Nautical school in the world where all the great Portuguese seafarers learned their trade.
Visit the southwesternmost point of Europe
Famous Portuguese beach at the coastal region of Alentejo
Breathtaking view of Troia beach (the longest in Europe) from the top of the Arrabida mountain
Return to Lisbon. End of itinerary
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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