Portugal Uncovered

• Day 1-2 - Arrival in Porto:
  Fly to the vibrant and colourful city of Porto, on the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure to start soaking up the culture of Porto's picturesque city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Day 3 - Discover Porto:
  Porto is a city best explored on foot and today we discover its most famous monuments and some of its hidden secrets on a comprehensive walking tour. Along the way your guide will tell you about the politics, religion, local customs, traditions, gastronomy, wines, and everything else you need to know about Porto's local customs. After lunch in a traditional taverna, continue to one of Porto's oldest port cellars, where you will learn all about the wine after which the city is named, and sample three different vintages.
• Day 4 - Via Guimarães and Braga to Viana do Castelo:
  Head north to the historic town of Guimarães and enjoy a walking tour through its UNESCO listed medieval centre to the castle, known as the birthplace of the kingdom of Portugal, and to the colossal Palace of the Dukes. Pause for lunch in one of the city's medieval squares before continuing to Braga, the religious heart of Portugal, to visit the Bom Jesus do Monte complex. This neoclassical church sits at the top of a monumental 17-flight stairway. Continue to Viana do Castelo, often called the 'Jewel of the Costa Verde', to sample the fresh seafood for which the town is famous.
• Day 5 - Viana do Castelo to Gerês National Park:
  This morning, discover the fabulous Manueline, Renaissance, Baroque and Art Deco architecture of Viana do Costelo on a guided walking tour, then drive to the historic town of Ponte de Lima with its famous medieval bridge. Enjoy a traditional lunch in the town square and then continue to Quinta do Ameal, a wine estate dating back to 1710 in the heart of the Vinho Verde region. Here you can visit the cellar and learn about its fully organic wine production, with tastings of some of the estate wines. Finally drive to your hotel on the western edge of the Gerês National Park.
• Day 6 - Explore Gerês National Park and drive to Douro Valley:
  Today you will experience the wild natural beauty of Gerês National Park. Transfer to the park entrance and enjoy a relaxed and gentle-paced walk to see crystal-clear streams, hidden waterfalls and peaceful lakes. Take the opportunity to swim, if you like, in the refreshing waters after a picnic lunch at the water’s edge. Then continue to the attractive town of Vila Real, pausing to visit the baroque masterpiece Mateus Palace, and finally drive into the scenic Douro Valley region to our hotel overlooking the famous terraced hillsides.
• Day 7 - Douro Valley:
  This morning, drive to the lovely town of Pinhão in the heart of the Douro Valley. Here, board a historic Rabelo boat for a relaxing cruise on the Douro River, flanked by wineries on both riverbanks. Next, step aboard a local train and enjoy a scenic rail trip along the Douro River to the town of Peso da Régua. Continue by coach to a local family-run winery in the Douro Valley. Here enjoy a leisurely tour of the vineyard and learn about the wine making process, while sampling some of the wines. Return later to your hotel for some time at leisure.
• Day 8 - Via Aviero to Coimbra:
  Today head south from the Douro Valley to explore the beautiful city of Aveiro, a former great seaport. Nowadays the city is crossed by canals navigated by colourful traditional boats. Explore the streets of the historic centre of Aveiro before continuing to Coimbra. Here take a guided walk through the university town, whose historic centre is a multi-coloured collage of buildings spanning nearly a millennium.
• Day 9 - Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha:
  First visit the small town of Tomar, the last Templar town to be commissioned and considered one of Portugal's finest historical jewels. Admire the UNESCO listed Convent of Christ while learning about the history and legends of the Templar Order and the Christ Order. Next visit two nearby monasteries, also UNESCO protected: first explore the 14th century Monastery of Batalha, with its spectacular flamboyant gothic architecture, then the earlier 12th century Alcobaça Monastery with its remarkable early Gothic façade. Enjoy lunch at the traditional fishing village of Nazare, famous for its big wave surfing, then head to the medieval, walled town of Obidos. Here, try some of the sweet cherry liqueur known as ginja and soak up the ambience of the cobbled paths and tiny medieval houses.
• Day 10 - Caldas da Rainha to Évora:
  Head south to the Alentejo region. First visit a working cork farm, set in a rural paradise of rolling hills, cork forests, olive groves and vineyards, with the occasional medieval fortress or abandoned chapel. Learn about cork farming along with all the other farm activities, plus the local fauna and flora. At the farmhouse, enjoy a tasting of the delicious wines produced here. Later arrive at Évora and set out on a walking tour of the town. Explore the UNESCO listed city centre, which dates right back to Roman times, and climb to the roof of Évora Cathedral to admire the view of the city and its surroundings.
• Day 11 - Sintra and Old Lisbon:
  First drive to Sintra and visit the historic heart of this fabulously romantic 19th-century town, with its ornate and vividly painted villas and palaces, set in luxuriant parks and gardens. The whole area is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Lisbon and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Tagus River by sailing boat. Later in the evening, having checked in at your city centre hotel, set out on a walking tour to experience the emotion of Fado, the evocative, haunting and deeply traditional Portuguese music. Guided by your Fado singer, discover some of the traditional Fado haunts of Old Lisbon, and visit a Fado House, where you will enjoy an incredible live performance and be transported to another world.
• Day 12 - Lisbon and Belém:
  Set out on an action-packed final day, starting aboard our fleet of electric tuk-tuks for an enjoyable ride from Lisbon to Belem, passing by the river and watching the bustling city life. Explore a host of Belém’s famous monuments and legacies of Portugal’s golden age of exploration. Head back to Lisbon and find out more about Portugal's deep-rooted links with Asia at the Orient Museum. Portuguese merchants were the first Europeans to create sea routes between Europe and India, as well as to establish contacts with Japan. We then board a vintage No. 28 Tram. These tiny, colourful trams date back to the 1930s and the No. 28 route takes you through the oldest and most picturesque districts of Lisbon. End the day with a farewell dinner.
• Day 13-14 - Depart Lisbon:
  Transfer to Lisbon Airport for your onward flight.

• 09 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2026
  from $11,680 pp twin share *
• 30 Oct 2026 - 11 Nov 2026
  from $11,480 pp twin share *
• 19 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2027
  from $11,980 pp twin share *
• 08 Oct 2027 - 20 Oct 2027
  from $12,180 pp twin share *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

• Hotel Axis Porto Club
• Axis Viana Business & Spa Hotel
• Hotel Sao Bento da Porta Aberta
• Vila Galé Collection Douro
• NH Dona Inês Coimbra
• SANA Silver Coast
• Vila Galé évora
• Figueira by The Beautique Hotels

How long is this journey?

This itinerary runs for 14 days and 11 nights.

When can I travel?

Departures are currently scheduled between 09 Oct 2026 and 20 Oct 2027, subject to live availability.

Are there different departure options?

Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.

What is generally included?

Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.

What style of accommodation is used?

Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.