Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of the Alfama district
Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to the Discoveries
Visit the Belem Tower
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Visit the famous patisserie, Pastéis de Belém, and try the original version of the classic Portuguese egg custard tart
Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of heartbreak, melancholy, and the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
Day 4: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais
Take an excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra
Exploration time in Sintra
Explore Cascais on your own
Day 5: Lisbon • Porto
Take the morning high-speed train to Porto, Portugal’s “second city”
Take a walking tour of Porto’s Ribeira neighborhood, part of the city’s Historic Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cruise through the Douro River Valley
Day 6: Porto
Add this in-depth excursion:
Take a surfing lesson
Hang ten on one of Porto’s beautiful beaches. Experienced instructors will teach you how to surf and stand-up paddle. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, you’ll learn safely as you catch some waves. In order to participate in this seasonal activity, travelers must be able to swim. (weather permitting)
Visit Livraria Lello, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world
Visit the Torre dos Clérigos
Take a guided tour of Porto
Stop for a photo of the sunset near the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge
Day 7: Depart for home