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Premium Portugal

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $6,095.00 /Person
From grand cities and medieval villages to sparkling coastlines, you’ll discover the best of Portugal on this eight-day Premium adventure. Starting in thriving Lisbon, …
Premium Portugal

From grand cities and medieval villages to sparkling coastlines, you’ll discover the best of Portugal on this eight-day Premium adventure. Starting in thriving Lisbon, go out in search of rich culture, delicious pastel de natas (Portuguese tarts) and some of the world’s best wines alongside a small group of like-minded travellers and a knowledgeable local leader. Discover the birthplace of port as you wine your way around the Douro Valley, touring wineries and staying in a gorgeous Feature Stay hotel among the rolling hills of the region. Then, step back in time at the ancient University of Coimbra and learn the secrets of Fado at an intimate live show. Take a tile-painting workshop, a full-day excursion of gorgeous Sintra and walk along cobblestoned streets that give you a glimpse into the past. This is Portugal!

Itinerary

Day 1: Lisbon

Day 2: Lisbon

Day 3: Sintra / Coimbra

Day 4: Coimbra

Day 5: Douro Valley

Day 6: Porto

Day 7: Porto

Day 8: Porto

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle

Accomodation

Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature stay (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Lisbon - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Lisbon - Walking Tour and Tastings with Local Guide
  • Sintra - Quinta da Regaleira
  • Coimbra - Fado Show
  • Coimbra - University, Joanina Library and Science Museum
  • Douro Valley - Wine Tasting & Lunch
  • Douro Valley - Day Trip
  • Porto - Sunset Drinks in Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Douro Valley - Douro River Boat Ride
  • Porto - Tile painting workshop
Trip Highlights
  • Visit local wineries during a tasting tour in the picturesque Douro Valley during an Exclusive Experience, stopping off for a lunch made with regional delights.
  • Get an insight into Fado – an atmospheric amalgamation of music and poetry, during a soul-stirring and intimate live show in Coimbra.
  • Spend a night in the rolling vineyards of the Douro Valley – your Feature Stay accommodation takes you into the heart of the region. Enjoy outdoor pools, excellent onsite restaurant and unforgettable views.
  • Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Quinta da Regaleira estate in Sintra, famous for its hidden occult history hidden within the Initiation Well, sprawling gardens and gothic palace.
  • Create a personalised memento of your trip and learn about the history of the vibrantly coloured tiles that adorn the facades of buildings all over Portugal with a tile-painting workshop.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: ZMPP
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
Trip Ends: Porto, Portugal
Countries Visited: Portugal

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Destination Details

Portugal
| 8 Days
| 1 - 12 People