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Portugal Uncovered with Madeira - Small Group
from $5,375 pp

  • Duration: 12 Days
  • Destinations: Portugal
Explore Portugal and Madeira on a Small Group tour through Porto, the Douro Valley, Coimbra, Ericeira, Lisbon and Funchal. From vineyard-covered hills and royal palaces to coastal towns and the Atlantic island of Madeira, this journey brings together the places, food and traditions that shape Portugal. Cruise the Douro on a Rabelo boat, join a Be My Guest experience, visit Pena Palace and discover Madeira through its food culture and island capital.
Included With Your Trip
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities Private air-conditioned vehicle All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Optional Experiences and free time Flight from Lisbon to Funchal
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Welcome to Porto

Welcome to Porto, home to tiled churches, baroque facades and one of Europe's great riverfronts. After checking in, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers before heading out on an evening walk through the city. Get to know the historic center as you explore its steep streets, old merchant buildings and lively squares, with the Douro never far from view. Dinner is served in a local restaurant, where the bold flavors of northern Portugal give you your first taste of the city.
Hotel: Vila Gale Porto Rivera

Discover Porto

This morning, discover Porto by historic tram with your Travel Director, following the riverfront and passing through neighborhoods that show another side of the city. Continue on foot through the old town, stopping in the area around Porto Cathedral, inside Sao Bento station and in the narrow streets of Porto's old riverside quarter. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. You could cross to Vila Nova de Gaia to visit the port lodges, browse Mercado do Bolhao or head to Foz where the Douro meets the Atlantic.
Hotel: Vila Gale Porto Rivera

UNESCO Guimaraes and into the Douro Valley

Journey into the Douro Valley, stopping first in Guimaraes, often called the cradle of the Portuguese nation. Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the old town, taking in Largo da Oliveira, Largo do Toural, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira and views of the castle. Continue to Peso da Regua for a look across the valley's terraced hillsides before traveling on to Pinhao. Here, board a traditional Rabelo boat for a ride along the Douro, then spend some free time in the village before heading to your hotel in the Douro Valley.
Hotel: Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa

The Douro Valley

Spend the day in the Douro Valley with time to enjoy the setting around your hotel. You could relax and take in the views or explore more of the valley at your own pace. At lunch, join a Be My Guest experience at a local quinta, where you'll meet your hosts and learn more about life in one of Portugal's best-known wine regions. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy in the Douro, with more time to slow down and take in the landscape.
Hotel: Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa

Explore Medieval Coimbra

Travel south through Portugal's agricultural heartland to Coimbra, one of the country's oldest cities. Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the historic center, seeing the university quarter, the old cathedral and medieval streets, then enjoy free time in the Baixa district. Continue to Ericeira, a fishing town on the Atlantic coast known for its beaches, seafood restaurants and surf culture, where you'll stay for the next two nights.
Hotel: Vila Gale Ericeira

Coastal Ericeira at Leisure

Today is yours to enjoy Ericeira at your own pace. You could explore the historic center with its whitewashed lanes and blue-trim houses, walk the clifftop paths for Atlantic views or head down to the beach for a stroll. There's also time to browse the town's artisan boutiques or sit down to fresh seafood in a traditional marisqueira.
Hotel: Vila Gale Ericeira

Along the Portuguese Riviera to Lisbon

Travel along the Portuguese Riviera to Sintra, known for its hillside setting, old streets and pastry shops, and join your Travel Director for an introduction to the town before visiting Pena Palace (subject to availability) and its gardens high above the surrounding hills. Continue through Cascais, where elegant villas, Atlantic views and a long connection to Portuguese royalty give the town its standing on the coast. Later, arrive in Lisbon, Portugal's seafaring capital, where grand squares, tiled streets and river views mark the start of your two-night stay.
Hotel: Marques de Pombal Hotel Lisbon

Explore Lisbon's Sights

Join your Travel Director for an introduction to Lisbon, beginning in Belem where the Monument of Discoveries and Belem Tower recall the voyages that carried Portuguese ships out from the Tagus and turned Lisbon into a seafaring capital. Continue to Alfama, the city's oldest quarter, where steep lanes and hillside streets reveal a more traditional side of Lisbon. The afternoon is yours to explore further, whether you choose a museum, a viewpoint or one of the city's historic tram routes. Come together with your small group for dinner and Fado, the traditional music of Portugal, to toast to your journey.
Hotel: Marques de Pombal Hotel Lisbon

Fly to the Island of Madeira

Fly from Lisbon to Funchal and begin your stay in Madeira's capital, set between the sea and the hills. After arriving and settling into your hotel, join your small group for dinner and get your first taste of the local flavors that reflect the island's distinct identity.
Hotel: Vila Porto Mare Resort

Food & Culture in Funchal

Make the most of a leisurely morning on Madeira, whether that means time by the sea, enjoying your resort's facilities or heading into Funchal for a look around the capital. Or choose an Optional Experience to the south-west of the island, taking in Ponta do Sol, the Cabo Girao skywalk and Camara de Lobos. Join a Local Specialist for a foodie walking tour that introduces you to Madeira through its flavors and culture. As you explore Funchal, learn how the island's history has shaped its food scene, with local tastings bringing the stories to life. Visit the lively Lavradores Market, then walk along Santa Maria Street, known for its painted doors and murals.
Hotel: Vila Porto Mare Resort

Funchal at Leisure

Today is yours to enjoy Madeira at your own pace. You could browse the boutiques of Funchal, explore the old town streets of Zona Velha or take the cable car up to Monte for views over the bay and the city below. You could also join an Optional Experience and experience the island's nature by exploring the mountain forests with a Local Specialist on a Levada trail hike.
Hotel: Vila Porto Mare Resort

Farewell Madeira

This morning, your stay in Madeira comes to an end. After breakfast, bid farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travelers as your tour concludes in Funchal.

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