Upon your arrival in Lisbon, you will be transferred in a private vehicle to your selected World’s Ultimate Hotel where you will spend the next 4 nights.

Lisbon street with cathedral in background

Lisbon with Sao Jorge Castle

Cascais

Learn about all aspects of Lisbon, from its heritage to its drinking culture, on a sensational guided city walk and wine tasting tour. Visit the historic central districts of the city, then get comfy in a local wine bar to sample 5 Portuguese wines and delicious starters. Start by touring the historic centre of Lisbon, including the districts of Baixa, Chiado, Carmo, and Bairro Alto. Your guide points out gorgeous landmarks in Baixa, rebuilt after an earthquake in 1755, and Chiado, devastated by a fire in 1988. Visit the charming and historic Carmo district, and stroll through the eclectic streets of Bairro Alto. After an insightful introduction to Lisbon’s past, move on to a cosy local bar and prepare to dine.

Let Fado—the soulful music of Portugal—carry you away as you immerse yourself in the tastes and sounds of Lisbon. On this sunset tour, stroll through 2 of Lisbon’s most enchanting districts, listen to traditional Fado songs, and indulge in a dinner of classic Portuguese dishes. From the grand, tree-lined Restauradores Square, greet your guide and head to the culturally rich district of Mouraria—the birthplace of Fado music. Grab a seat in a nearby tavern, sip on the local liqueur, Ginjinha, and revel in the haunting melodies of a Fado performance.

Évora is the capital of Alentejo. Learn why this evergreen-surrounded city is called the Museum City. Visit one of the oldest cromleches in Europe, explore a Gothic church and its impressive Bones Chapel, and see the Roman Temple of Évora before ending with a taste of local olive oil. Join a small-group tour and venture to the Portuguese countryside. As you drive toward Évora, admire the beautiful emerald country landscapes and pass by quaint villages. Hear about Évora’s well-preserved historical centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, and admire its stunning monuments. You soon realize why Évora is still called the Museum City as you discover the notable Roman Temple of Évora from the 1st century AD.

Explore the mediaeval city of Sintra, a UNESCO-listed site full of beautiful castles—some of the most impressive in Europe. Learn about Portuguese history from your knowledgeable guide as you tour the grounds of Pena, the Moorish Castle, Regaleira, Seteais, and Monserrate. Get picked up from your hotel in Lisbon and travel to Sintra, a UNESCO-listed mediaeval town full of history and the Pena National Palace, considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. Explore the city and the castle on a private tour of the grounds. Afterward, choose to visit the Moorish Castle or walk around the mediaeval centre of Sintra, before a port wine tasting at a local shop.

Other optional excursions include a private day tour to Estremadura wine regions and Obidos or a private wine and gourmet Alentejo full day tour.

Tower of Belem

Obidos

Pena Palace Sintra

Estremoz

Santa Antao Church in Giraldo Square, Evora

National Palace Sintra

You will be transferred in a private vehicle to the train station for your train to Porto. Upon your arrival you will be collected and taken to your chosen hotel for the next 4 nights.

Porto Douro River

View over Douro River

Douro River Porto

Enjoy tastings at 2 of Porto’s local breweries—as well as 3 from one of its best craft beer pubs. Learn about the production process from the brewmasters themselves, while also learning more about the 2,000-year-old city—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—along the way. After pick-up, meet your local guide, who can answer all your questions about the city, and then head to a small craft brewery. Listen closely as the owner shares his production secrets, such as when they add their hops and details about their fermentation process. Top off the visit with a tasting of their best offerings.

Meet the fishermen as they come in to shore and learn about the bargaining and fish selection process, then go on to see a canning factory, where the flavour of the fish is maximised. At the end of the tour, sit down to savour a delicious lunch of seafood, enjoying the flavours of Matosinhos. The Portuguese Atlantic coastline is a true haven for fish lovers. Learn about the process that brings the best fish from the ocean to the table as you travel with a knowledgeable local guide. Begin on the beach, watching the fishermen arrive with live fish and going to trade with local fish sellers. Observe the bargaining process and revel in the thrill of choosing the best fish.

With a group of 8 people, explore the “Invicta” city, a return to the origin of the name Portugal. In this noble city, the capital of work and culture, try famous port wine, explore the city centre and admire illustrious monuments that speak of the past noble exploits of Porto’s inhabitants. See how Porto’s alignment with the river Douro and its contrasts make the city unique and valued internationally. In Porto, a city filled with well-preserved treasures including monuments in Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles, see major sights such as the Cathedral, São Bento Train Station and Clérigos Tower, and sip famed port wine at the Porto wine cellars.

Cruise out of Porto and dive into the charming villages scattered along the shores of the Douro river. Scope out the elaborate Baroque features of an 18th-century church, sip glasses of strong port wine, and tuck into a delicious lunch while admiring sweeping views of the Bagaúste Dam. After getting picked up from your Porto hotel, following the snaking bends of the Douro river as it weaves towards Portugal’s hilly hinterland. Chat with your guide as you ride through landscapes flecked with aromatic rosemary and groves of stone pine. Reach the riverside town of Amarante, where you can weave down narrow streets lined with Romanesque edifices to reach the 16th-century Church and Convent of São Gonçalo. Spend some time exploring the church’s fresco-wrapped columns and colossal pipe organ before heading to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in nearby Lamego. Enjoy the leg-pumping 686-step climb to this ornate sanctuary draped in Baroque and Rococo architectural features, rest your legs in the nearby gardens, and snap photos of the burbling fountain outside before you grab lunch at a riverfront restaurant near the Bagaúste Dam. Chat with your guide about the Douro River’s importance to the local economy and infrastructure while you eat, and then make your way back to Porto. On the way, stop off at a local winery for delicious samples of port wine and consider picking up a few bottles to take home.

Other optional excursions include a Fatima and Coimbra full-day tour.

Douro Valley

Douro region

Pinhao railway station Douro

Port Tasting

Barrells

You will be transferred to the airport in a private vehicle for your return flight.