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Journey through majestic cities and coastal villages that were once home to some of the greatest conquistadores, poets and artists the world has ever known. Savor the famous Port in the city it’s named for and soak up history in Guimarães Portugal’s birthplace. From fortified villages to fishing towns end your stay in Portugal’s vibrant capital city of Lisbon.
Journey through majestic cities and coastal villages that were once home to some of the greatest conquistadores, poets and artists the world has ever known. Savor the famous Port in the city it’s named for and soak up history in Guimarães Portugal’s birthplace. From fortified villages to fishing towns end your stay in Portugal’s vibrant capital city of Lisbon.
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival to Porto
Welcome to Portugal and the city of Porto, designated a UNESCO World heritage site in 1996. After settling into the hotel day will be free to explore the city.
Day 2
Half Day Tour of Porto
Today we embark on a panoramic tour of the Invicta city, visiting iconic sites like São Bento train station with murals depicting moments in the country's history, as well as, the Torre de Clérigos and São Francisco Church, a Baroque style church with its bell tower that skies above the city.
Your day will come to an end with a visit to a Porto Wine cellar where you will taste the famous fortified dessert wine.
Day 3
Douro Valley
Today we 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. Later, embark on this adventure through the Douro Valley on a river cruise and enjoy the majestic vineyards around you, loaded with grape bunches.
Day 4
Train to Lisbon
After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. Enjoy a train ride to the capital city of Lisbon. Settle into your hotel before embarking on an afternoon panoramic tour of the city of light.
Check in Hotel in Lisbon and rest of the day free to explore the city.
Day 5
Lisbon City Tour
Today you will have a unique glimpse into the fascinating history of ancient Lisbon. Leading you through this authentic neighborhood, we take you further into the local history, the roots of Fado song, the architecture, and the city culture while you discover hidden Portuguese food treasures.
Day 6
Sintra and Cascais
After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. Today you will be visiting the idyllic town of Sintra. Here, you will be able to visit the famous historical sites, like Quinta da Regaleira, a 19th Garden, where you’ll explore it’s hidden cave passageways, secretive spiral stairs leading down to symbolic wells.
After lunch, you will explore the Coast of the sunny town of Cascais.
Day 7
Leisure Day
The Day is at your leisure. You can add on a tour to Belem, Fatima, Coimbra or another place, please look at our add on activities for more info.
Day 8
Departure
After checking out, you will be transferred to the airport from your hotel for the return flight home. You bid adeus to Portugal and reminisce on the flight back of the good times that you had on the trip.
- Round trip transfers from airport to hotels
- 6 nights at centrally located four-star hotels
- Full American breakfast daily at the hotels
- Private tours
- Van with A/C in all tours and transfers (except walking city tour)
- English speaking guide in all tours and transfers
- Airfare, taxes and fees
- Single supplement
Portugal and Madeira are on GMT time, or five hours difference between the east coast of the US. The time in the Azores is four hours ahead of Boston, and seven hours ahead of San Francisco.
Portuguese is the official language of Portugal and its islands. Most hotels, stores and restaurants have English speaking employees or menus written in English.
Portugal and its islands use the euro as its currency. You can exchange money at the airport, or in the major cities/towns.
Most major credit cards are accepted, just look for a sign that says “Multibanco” or the credit card sticker in a shop or restaurant window. When paying by credit card they will bring you a handheld machine that they insert the card or swipe. Just remember to press ok if you accept, as most times it will ask for a PIN.
Gratuities are common in Portugal and its islands, though not as common as the US. Below is a suggested guide as to what to leave behind as a gratuity.
Restaurants: Expect to leave a few euros of change of gratuity, as 15%-20% is not common.
Tour Guides: 5-10 euros tip per person on a full-day tour. Tour Bus Drivers: 2-5 euros tip per person on a full-day tour. Cab Drivers: No gratuity needed.
Electricity in Portugal and its islands is 220-240 volts, and it uses a different socket/outlet compared to the US. Check the voltage accepted, with whatever device that you use, should the device be built for that type of voltage, then an adapter would be needed to charge the device.
Portugal and its islands have many places to connect to the Internet. Most hotels have an Internet /Wi-Fi connection and provide you with the password to connect. Restaurants and cafes also have connections, though password protected, just be sure to ask for the password. Also, in some towns, there is a local Wi-Fi, where it is free to connect.
Please check with your cell phone provider. Mention that you are traveling to “Portugal” and they can let you know if you have coverage with your phone. You can also purchase a prepaid cell phone in Portugal, the cost is about 25 euros, and it provides you with a Portuguese number and a certain amount of credits to make calls. Some providers even have specials where the calls are free to landlines.
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