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Local Insider Full day Porto tour with guide

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation Vila Gale’ Porto Ribeira Stay right in the heart of Porto’s most picturesque neighbourhood, Ribeira, with this hotel on the banks of the Douro. Not only are you perfectly placed to explore the city, but you’ll also be able to relax in the artfully designed rooms, some of which have views of the Douro. The outdoor terrace of Bar Fidélio is perfect for al fresco dining, or a glass of wine as the sun goes down over Porto. As Americas You have to keep it Art Nouveau if you’re staying in Aveiro, which is exactly what this stylish four-star hotel does. Rooms are cosy and modern, the onsite pub is ideal for a nightcap and the breakfast spread is to die for – choose your pastry wisely! Heritage Lisboa Plaza This city centre haven has been a family-run hotel since 1954, found near Avenida da Liberdade, one of Lisbon’s main boulevards. The hotel has maintained a lovely sense of traditionalism despite simultaneously feeling fresh and newly renovated. Our favourite spot is the rooftop terrace, the perfect place to enjoy a bit of sunshine and views of the city, within a serene hideaway spot.

Transport

Train tickets included

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Others

Welcome meeting Full day Porto tour with guide Port tasting Douro boat ride Walking tour of Aveiro Cruise on Moliceiro boat Ovos moles tasting Fado Show Full day tour of Lisbon Lisbon delicacies tasting (inc. Ginjinha tasting) Visit to Belem Visit to Saint Jeronimo Monastery Visit to Sintra and Quinta da Regaleira

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Optional

Insurance

Visas and Travel insurance not included

Flights

Others

Visas Travel insurance Hotel transfers Resort/City tax (if applicable)

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Day 1 Olá Portugal!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Olá Portugal!

Upon arrival at Porto Airport (OPO) you’ll make your way into the city – this should take around 40 minutes by metro, or 20 minutes by taxi, depending on traffic. Our hotel will be nice and central, with beautiful views over the Douro River. Check-in, relax and get your bearings before the whole group gathers together for a welcome meeting, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Accommodation

Vila Gale’ Porto Ribeira

Activities included

Welcome dinner
Day 2 Marvel At The Picture-Perfect Streets Of Porto And Sample Sweet Port Wine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marvel At The Picture-Perfect Streets Of Porto And Sample Sweet Port Wine

Our first full day is all about exploring Porto. Portugal’s second city is easy on the eye, particularly from the banks of the River Douro, which separates the medieval Ribeira district from Vila Nova de Gaia, connected by the awe-inspiring Luís I Bridge. You’ll spend most of the day touring the city on foot – with a bit of public transport to help get us up the city’s hills – meandering down beautiful cobbled alleys, discovering artisan shops and old churches. You’ll have the chance to visit the Palácio da Bolsa and Church of São Francisco, but the highlight of any visit to this city can only be one thing – a Port tasting. Porto was practically built on the back of this sweet fortified wine, so sampling some of the city’s finest in one of the old riverfront cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia is an absolute must.

Accommodation

Vila Gale’ Porto Ribeira

Activities included

Full day Porto tour with guide

Port Tasting
Day 3 A Scenic Day Trip To The Douro Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

A Scenic Day Trip To The Douro Valley

You can’t visit Porto without making a trip out to the wine-producing region that is intrinsically linked to it. Barrels have been transported on traditional Rabelo boats from the Douro Valley to Porto for centuries, and today you’ll get to follow in the wine’s footsteps. First up is a bus transfer to Regua. The route we’ll take through the Douro Valley is spellbindingly beautiful, as countless vineyards wrap their way around the riverbank hills. In Regua we’ll check out the train station, which is home to gorgeous tile work that depicts the region’s wine culture. We’ll head for a customary lunch at a local winery – washed down with some fine local produce – before embarking on a boat ride down the Douro. Having enjoyed all of the beauty this region has to offer, you’ll return to Porto by train in the evening, dozing off on one of the most beautiful rail routes in all of Europe.

Accommodation

Vila Gale’ Porto Ribeira

Included activities

Lunch at a local winery

Douro boat ride
Day 4 Discover The Charming Streets And Sweet Treats Of Portugal’S Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discover The Charming Streets And Sweet Treats Of Portugal’S Venice

Our journey south begins today as we leave Porto behind, hopping on a train to Aveiro. This lagoon city is a sight for sore eyes, with colourfully-painted Moliceiro boats gently floating by gorgeous Art Nouveau buildings on the canalfront – there’s no wonder this place is described as the Portuguese Venice. You’ll get a full walking tour of the city with our Local Insider, which includes a short cruise on a Moliceiro boat, plus a chance to taste this city’s most famous delicacy – ovos moles. This sweet treat is made with sugar and eggs, wrapped in a light crusty wafer and sold in wooden barrels all over the city. You’ll have some free time later in the afternoon, so we recommend a visit to one of the expansive Silver Coast beaches nearby, followed by an evening indulging in delicious seafood delights.

Accommodation

As Americas

Included activities

Walking tour of Aveiro

Cruise on Moliceiro boat

Ovos moles tasting
Day 5 Bask In The Beauty Of Rural Portugal On The Train To Lisbon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bask In The Beauty Of Rural Portugal On The Train To Lisbon

This morning we embark on the longest train ride of this trip, which is also your most expansive visual insight into the splendid, ever-changing countrysides of Portugal. We’ll pass through the old capital, Coimbra, and by the epic Ponte Vasco da Gama – Europe’s largest bridge – en route to the modern capital, Lisbon! After check-in at the hotel you’ll have the rest of the day at your leisure, before reconvening for an evening Fado show. This soulful form of folk song is sung all over Portugal, but originated in Lisbon, and is a beautiful music specific to Portuguese culture. There’s no better introduction to the capital than experiencing a live Fado show in an authentic establishment.

Accommodation

Heritage Lisboa Plaza

Included activities

Fado Show
Day 6 Famous Sights And Local Delicacies In Lisbon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Famous Sights And Local Delicacies In Lisbon

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the many delights of Lisbon. You’ll embark on a full guided walking tour of the city centre with our Local Insider. Along the way you’ll also get a tasting experience of the city’s most iconic delicacies, from cod fritters and Ginjinha berry liqueur to the most famous of them all, the pastel de nata – there’s no better place on Earth to gorge on these sweet treats. We’ll then hop on the tram to Belem, home to two of the city’s most beloved sights, Saint Jeronimo Monastery and Belem Tower. The rest of your evening can be spent at your pace. Top tip – the nightlife here is out-of-this-world.

Accommodation

Heritage Lisboa Plaza

Included activities

Full day tour of Lisbon

Delicacies tasting (inc. Ginjinha tasting)

Visit of Belem

Visit of Saint Jeronimo Monastery
Day 7 Fall In Love With The Fairytale Town Of Sintra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fall In Love With The Fairytale Town Of Sintra

Our last day trip is focused on the magical hilltop town of Sintra, just an hour’s train ride from Lisbon. Surrounded by luscious pine forest and centred around the striking yellow structure of Pena Palace, this Unesco-listed town really is like something out of a fairytale. You’ll get a tour of Sintra, as well as a visit to the striking gothic palace of Quinta da Regaleira, before hopping on a bus to Azenhas do Mar. This nearby seaside town is a charming spot for us to have an authentic Portuguese lunch before returning to Sintra. Spend the next few hours wandering around Sintra, imagining yourself at the heart of a romantic fairytale. In the evening we’ll hop on the train back to Lisbon for our farewell dinner back in the capital.

Accommodation

Heritage Lisboa Plaza

Included activities

Visit to Sintra and Quinta da Regaleira

Lunch in Azenhas do Mar
Day 8 Tchau For Now!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tchau For Now!

After your final breakfast in Lisbon – last chance to cram in as many de natas as you can! – it’s time to say goodbye and part ways. You’ll need to check-out of the hotel by late morning but whether you head to the airport or not is up to you. Is this really the end, or just the beginning of your Portuguese adventure?

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Itinerary of your trip Complete Portugal By Train

Olá Portugal!

Marvel At The Picture-Perfect Streets Of Porto And Sample Sweet Port Wine

A Scenic Day Trip To The Douro Valley

Discover The Charming Streets And Sweet Treats Of Portugal’S Venice

Bask In The Beauty Of Rural Portugal On The Train To Lisbon

Famous Sights And Local Delicacies In Lisbon

Fall In Love With The Fairytale Town Of Sintra

Tchau For Now!

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