Discovering the Local Culture in Portugal
Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon is a city that makes you want to go exploring, to discover whatever might appear in every neighborhood, on every street. It’s a safe and friendly city, relatively small but with so much to see. It’s an ideal place to spend a few days or as a starting point for touring the country. It’s old. It’s modern. It is, without a doubt, always surprising.
Accommodation in a 4* hotel with breakfast included.
Day 2
Lisbon
Today, you will experience a hiking in the Natural Park of Sintra. Start from Cabo da Roca and go along the coast to the beautiful Adraga beach, known for its rock arch and caves.
Free afternoon at leisure to relax at the hotel or explore its surroundings.
Day 3
Lisbon
Start the day with a private sidecar tour in Lisbon.
Imagine yourself riding in Lisbon in a vintage black Sidecar, full of glamor, charm, and history, feeling the pleasant breeze of the wind, and the warmth of the sun, and discovering new perspectives, and new ways. Have fun, and feel safe, away from the hubbub of the tours filled with confusion. More than a ride or a tour, discover a new experience, a new way to know our Culture, History, Nature, Food, and Nightlife.
Free afternoon at leisure to relax at the hotel or explore its surroundings. We highly recommend you visit Belém, as it offers a unique blend of rich history, culture, and stunning landmarks.
Day 4
Lisbon
You’ll have the opportunity to experience a traditional ceramic and tile-making workshop with a skilled local artisan.
Afterward, you will enjoy a Fado experience with live performance and drinks. Fado is Portuguese and was born in Lisbon. It was adopted by Portuguese culture and is now a symbol of Portugal, with a strong tradition in the historic districts of Lisbon.
Day 5
Lisbon - Alentejo
Start your day by exploring the historic center of Setúbal and its vibrant fish market.
Then, continue with a private walking tour through the charming streets of Évora, soaking in its rich history and stunning architecture.
Accommodation in a 5* hotel
Day 6
Porto
Today, you may enjoy a free morning at your leisure, perhaps relaxing at the spa at Torre de Palma Wine Hotel.
Next, indulge in a private cooking experience with a local chef at Torre de Palma, where you’ll learn to prepare authentic regional dishes.
Free afternoon at leisure to relax at the hotel or explore its surroundings. The Hotel can provide you with the best walking and biking routes around the wine estate. You can also visit Torre de Palma Roman Ruins, or just relax at the indoor pool.
Before the day ends, enjoy a private dinner at Casa do Forno, where you’ll savor a delightful and intimate culinary experience.
Day 7
Alentejo
You can make a few stops to explore the charming village of Evoramonte, as well as the picturesque towns of Estremoz and Elvas, before enjoying a wine blending experience at Herdade de Torre de Palma.
Day 8
Fátima
Explore on your own the Pilgrimage Catholic Site of Fatima
The sanctuary includes the Basilica, the square of the prayers, the chapel of the apparitions, the Church of the Holy Trinity, and the pyre where people burn candles asking for blessings.
Accommodation in a 4* hotel with breakfast included
Day 9
Nazaré - São Martinho do Porto
You may explore at your own pace the charming fishing town of Nazaré, known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and rich maritime heritage.
Nazaré beach, with its mild climate and natural beauty, has one of the most ancient traditions connected to fishing in Portugal.
Then, you’ll head off for a hike along the scenic natural cliffs of São Martinho do Porto, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline and surrounding landscapes.
Day 10
Aveiro
Today, you will enjoy a private walking tour through Aveiro, exploring its charming canals and vibrant streets, followed by a relaxing Moliceiro boat tour along the picturesque canal.
The Moliceiro, once used to harvest moliço, is now used as transportation for the numerous tourists who visit Aveiro. Visit the canals of the city and contemplate the natural and built heritage, the Art Nouveau facades and its modern buildings perfectly harmonized with its past.
Accommodation in a 4* hotel with breakfast included
Day 11
Porto - Matosinhos
Curated food tour experience in Porto and Matosinhos
In Porto, you can try some of the best food in Porto including traditional Portuguese Food and local regional cuisine. Many of the local cafes, cervejarias, and local restaurants are affordable and the food tastes amazing! During this tour, you will have the opportunity to explore Matosinhos, a major port and fishing town that boasts some of the finest beaches close to Porto and is home to some of the best seafood cervejarias in the area.
To end your day, experience the Ferreira Port Wine Lodge.
Day 12
Douro Valley
Private River Cruise in the Douro Valley
Departing from Pinhão, you will descend downstream, surrounded by some of the most emblematic estates in the Douro Valley.
Along the way, you will have the opportunity to admire the spectacular landscapes of the Douro and its vineyards, while sailing smoothly on the Douro River. On the way back and if the wind helps, the skipper will open the sails and enjoy the silence and tranquility that only a sailboat can provide.
Wine Estate – Quinta dos Frades
You will be able to visit a series of delightful spots: The mansion-house with its beautifully cared for gardens, the Tea House, the tranquility of the vineyards, the wine cellar and the wines, whose heady sounds and palates you will be able to try for yourself.
Day 13
Viana do Castelo - Ponte de Lima
Enjoy a full-day tour of Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima with a private guide.
Ponte de Lima is a town of stories and history, a walk through the town center is a journey to the roots of our ancestry.
Viana do Castelo is one of the most beautiful cities in the north of Portugal. Its involvement in the Portuguese Discoveries and, later on, cod fishing shows its traditional connection to the sea.
Day 14
Porto
The journey has come to an end. Thank you for visiting Portugal!
Includes:
- Hiking in the Natural Park of Sintra – From Cabo da Roca to Adraga Beach
- Sidecar tour in Lisbon
- Traditional ceramic and tile making workshop
- Fado dinner experience
- Walking tour in Évora
- Cooking experience with a local Chef at Torre de Palma
- Wine blending experience at a wine estate
- Hiking in the Natural Cliffs of São Martinho do Porto
- Walking tour in Aveiro and Moliceiro Canal boat tour
- Curated food tour experience in Porto and Matosinhos
- Ferreira Port Wine Lodge Experience
- River cruise in the Douro Valley
- Guided full day tour to Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima
Excludes:
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Insurance
- Luggage service
- Payments and gratuities to guides and/or drivers
- Personal extras
- Everything not specified in “Included”.
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