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Portugal: Porto, the Algarve & Lisbon

with Lisbon extension

Duration: 9 or 11 days
Group size: 15-38
Reviews: 72

Tap into Portugal’s sunny, seafaring spirit.

Journey through the cities and coastal villages that were once home to some of the greatest explorers the world has ever known. Sip Port in the city it’s named for and soak up the historic neighborhoods along the Douro River. Coast from beaches to tranquil fishing towns in the Algarve, and end your stay in Portugal’s colorful capital city.

Your tour package includes

7 nights in handpicked hotels
7 breakfasts
3 dinners with beer or wine
5 guided sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides

Included highlights

Porto’s Old-World Ribeira district
Douro riverfront
Stock Exchange Palace
Coimbra
Évora’s Chapel of Bones

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Overnight Flight1 night

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Porto today.

Porto2 nights

Day 2: Arrival in Porto

Included meal: Dinner

Welcome to Portugal! Settle in to your hotel in the heart of this 2,000-year-old, UNESCO-listed city. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Porto

Included meal: Breakfast

Get to know Porto like a true tripeiro (Porto resident) as you follow your local guide.

• Wander through the medieval lanes of the Old-World Ribeira district and along the picturesque Douro Riverfront

• Pass citywide icons, such as the Baroque-style Clérigos Tower, the Gothic São Francisco Church, and the wrought-iron Maria Pia Bridge

• Step inside the city’s famed neoclassical Stock Exchange Palace

Enjoy a free afternoon in Porto or add an excursion.

Douro River Cruise & Port Wine Cellar

Excursion (additional cost)

Évora1 night

Day 4: Évora via Coimbra

Included meal: Breakfast

Drive south and stop to explore Coimbra on a guided walking tour of the city’s chapel and the country’s first university. Later, settle in to your hotel in Évora.

The Algarve Region2 nights

Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Évora & transfer to the Algarve Region

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Before making your way to the sun-soaked Algarve region, follow a local guide as you stroll through the streets of UNESCO-recognized Évora, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.

• Take in the region’s whitewashed homes and intricate tilework

• Pass the remains of the Roman temple and enter the Chapel of Bones

• Stop at the Alentejo Cork Factory for a tour to get a closer look at the way corks are made

Continue on to the Algarve region and sit down for an included dinner.

Day 6: Lagos, Sagres & Cape St. Vincent

Included meal: Breakfast

Discover the white-sand beaches, dramatic coastline, and small towns of the Algarve region, southern Portugal’s beachy hot spot.

• Visit the seafaring towns of Lagos and Sagres, as well as Cape St. Vincent

• Admire stunning views of the sea from Sagres Fortress

Lisbon2 nights

Day 7: Transfer to Lisbon & sightseeing tour

Included meal: Breakfast

Get to know the Portuguese capital on a tour with a local guide.

• Admire views of the city from Eduardo VII Park, then pass the Plaza del Marqués de Pombal and the Mouraria District

• Discover the city’s maritime heritage at the Monument to the Discoveries and Tower of Belém

• Enter Jerónimos Church, which was built to honor voyagers

• Walk through Chiado square to the Baixa district in the heart of the city

Enjoy a free afternoon in Lisbon or add an excursion.

Fado Dinner & Show

Excursion (additional cost)

Day 8: Free day in Lisbon

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend a free day exploring Lisbon or add an excursion.

Later, celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner.

Sintra & the Portuguese Riviera

Excursion (additional cost)

Flight Home

Day 9: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay in Lisbon.

Extension to Lisbon

Whitewashed buildings, red-clay roofs, and winding yellow trams are all part of the colorful cityscape of Portugal’s capital. Take two nights in Lisbon to explore this historic city’s monuments, cafes, and winding streets. Walk through the Alfama District, seek out the best bachalau and caldo verde, or pack a picnic lunch and watch the world go by on the banks of the Tagus. In Lisbon, there's discovery around every corner.

Lisbon2 nights

Day 9: Free day in Lisbon

Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy another free day in Lisbon or add excursions.