Lisbon to Porto Discovery

Once you have arrived in Lisbon, a transfer will take you to your hotel for check-in. You may have some time to explore the city, grab a meal, or relax.

This evening, we will experience the soul of Portugal at a traditional Fado performance, where heartfelt melodies capture the spirit of Lisbon’s historic neighbourhoods.

During the show, we will enjoy a welcome dinner featuring some of the most beloved dishes of Portuguese cuisine, a perfect introduction to the country’s rich culinary heritage.

Today, we will take a transfer from our hotel for a half-day city tour with a local guide who will introduce us to Lisbon’s main sights. We begin along Avenida da Liberdade, once a grand promenade for Portugal’s nobility, before continuing to Parque Eduardo VII, the city’s largest park, named in honour of King Edward VII of England.

We will then explore some of Lisbon’s most characterful neighbourhoods, including Alfama and Bairro Alto, where narrow lanes, tiled facades and centuries of tradition capture the city’s unique charm. The tour ends at Praca do Comercio, one of Europe’s grandest squares, with wide views across the Tagus River.

The afternoon is free for you to relax or explore more of Lisbon at your own pace.

Lisbon – Sintra – Cascais – Estoril – Lisbon. This morning, we will travel by transfer to the beautiful towns of Sintra and Cascais. Just outside Lisbon, Sintra enchants with its lush hills and romantic palaces. You can visit one of its iconic landmarks, such as the National Palace, Pena Palace, Monserrate Palace or Quinta da Regaleira, each offering a distinctive glimpse into the town’s history and charm.

Continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, where dramatic cliffs overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Then journey on to Cascais, a former fishing village that has evolved into a stylish seaside retreat while retaining its historic character.

We return to Lisbon along the scenic coastal road through Estoril, admired for its elegant promenade and sandy beaches.

Please note: that these monuments in Sintra close on 24 and 25 December, 1 January and Easter Sunday.

Lisbon - Porto. After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and take a transfer to the railway station for our train to Porto. When we arrive, we will have another transfer, which will take us to our hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your own pace. You might take a gentle walk through Porto’s historic streets, enjoy the riverfront views, or simply unwind and make use of your hotel’s facilities.

Today, we will meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a half-day sightseeing tour of Porto. In the historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will walk through the winding streets while learning about the city’s fascinating history and culture.

Along the way, we will see notable landmarks such as the Lello Bookshop, said to have inspired the Harry Potter stories, the richly decorated Church of St Francis, and the striking Palacio da Bolsa, known for its fine granite work and distinctive Neo-Arabic influences (entrances not included).

The tour continues to the picturesque Douro riverfront, where we can admire the elegant Dom Luis Bridge and the famous Port wine cellars that made the city world-renowned. During our walk, we will pause at traditional establishments to sample some of Porto’s finest local delicacies.

Our experience concludes with a visit to one of the Port wine cellars, where we will enjoy a tasting before returning to our hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore more of Porto at your own pace.

Porto - Pinhao - Douro Valley - Porto. We will enjoy breakfast before a transfer takes us to Pinhao along National Road 222, one of the most scenic routes in Portugal, where we can take in the stunning views of the Douro River.

Our guide will show us around Pinhao and we will see the best viewpoints of the Douro Valley, followed by a traditional lunch at one of the region’s renowned wineries. In the afternoon, we will visit the vineyards and enjoy a tasting of the valley’s celebrated wines.

Later, we will end the day with a one-hour cruise along the Douro River, admiring the spectacular landscapes from the water. At the end of the day, we will be transferred back to our hotel.

After our final breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and take a private transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey. Safe travels!