Tour Inclusions

8 Nights
12 Meals 8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Hotel
Driver
Tour Leader

Discover Portugal

9 days
Portugal
Max 18 Passengers

Overview

From cosmopolitan Lisbon to Porto’s medieval cobblestone streets, and from the remote Douro Valley to Roman ruins and world-famous pilgrimage sites, this tour will give us a taste of the real Portugal, which still basks in the glow of ancient customs.

Tour Starts/Ends
1 Overnight Stop
Day Stop

The Blue-Roads Difference

Cruise the Douro River in a traditionally styled, but electric powered rabelo boat
Explore the magnificent Coimbra University Library
Taste delicious buttery cheese from a traditional producer outside Viseu

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 - Lisbon
We’ll meet with the group before delving into a tour of Lisbon. On a visit to a tile painting atelier, we’ll have the opportunity to paint our own tiles. This afternoon we’ll drive to Sintra, where we’ll visit the famous Pena Palace. This evening, we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner in a local restaurant – accompanied by a Fado performance. Accommodation: Hotel Lisboa Plaza (or similar)
- Meals
  - Dinner
Day 2 - Lisbon - Obidos - Nazare -Alvados
Today we’ll visit Óbidos before moving on to the charming fishing town of Nazaré. This evening we’ll enjoy a Portuguese cookery lesson and sumptuous dinner together in Alvados. Accommodation: cooking & Nature Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Dinner
Day 3 - Alvados - Tomar - Alvados
After breakfast we’ll continue our journey to Tomar, where we’ll visit the World Heritage-listed Convent of Christ. After sampling some of the local pastries, we’ll return to Alvados. Accommodation: cooking & Nature Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 4 - Alvados - Coimbra - Viseu
Today we’ll travel to Coimbra, where we’ll visit the famous Joanina Library. After some free time in the city centre, our road will take us to Viseu. Accommodation: Hotel Palacios dos Melos (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 5 - Viseu - Lamego - Douro Valley
Today we’ll visit a traditional cheesemaker, who will let us in on the secrets behind Viseu’s delicious buttery cheese. After a tasting we’ll move on to historic Lamego, which is home to the 18th-century Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies. After some free time here, it’s off to our hotel in Quinta Nova. Accommodation: Hotel Quinta Nova (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Dinner
Day 6 - Quinta Nova - Pinhao - Peso Da Regua - Quinta Nova
This morning we’ll make the scenic journey to Pinhão, where we’ll take a leisurely boat ride in an electric rabelo boat. Then: our road will take us to Peso da Régua before we return to Quinta Nova for the evening. Accommodation: Hotel Quinta Nova (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 7 - Duoro Valley - Amarante - Penafiel - Guimaraes
After heading to Amarante this morning (where we’ll see the 16th-century São Gonçalo Church), we’ll visit the Aveleda Winery. Here, we’ll savour a glass of the region’s famous green wine and learn more about the winemaking process. Our day will end in Guimarães. Accommodation: EMAJ Boutique Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 8 - Guimaraes
After learning about the castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and the historic city centre on a walking tour with a local guide, you’ll have a free afternoon to relax. This evening, we’ll enjoy one last dinner together – accompanied by a traditional dance performance. Accommodation: EMAJ Boutique Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Dinner
Day 9 - Guimaraes - Porto
Our journey will end in Porto, where we'll tick off some important landmarks - including the Clérigos Tower, Aliados Avenue, the cathedral and the Ribeira district. This afternoon we'll visit the famous port wine cellars and indulge in a tasting before our trip ends.
- Meals
  - Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

8 nights in boutique accommodation

The Crew

-Experienced Driver and Tour Leader

-Local guide in Porto

Transport

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