Upon arrival at Porto airport, a private vehicle will take you to your hotel where you can check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city – is rich in architecture, museums, and wine. It’s a lively city built on the steep granite rising above the Rio Duoro with a UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town of cobbled streets tumbling steeply down to the medieval waterfront – the Ribeira district. Famous as a wine district for centuries, this is a place to imbibe in good tastes and great sights.

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Accommodation in Porto

Today, explore Porto using the Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass.

Hop on and hop off at any stop in the city, taking in attractions such as the Avenida dos Aliados and the neighborhoods of Santa Catarina and Batalha. During your tour, see both Porto and its neighboring beach towns of Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos. While heading along the Porto route, stop in the city center and see one of the city’s oldest and most important Romanesque monuments, the Porto Cathedral. Next, hop-off at the Port Wine Museum, located in an 18th-century warehouse in Porto. Here, learn about the history of Port wines, its commercialization, and its impact on the economic development of the city. Shift gears onto the second route and visit Porto’s pristine coastal towns. Tucked in the Parque da Cidad do Porto, see Anémona, a giant modern sculpture resembling a jellyfish. Then experience Matosinhos’ with its bustling seafood market and beautiful beaches.

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Accommodation in Porto

Today, embark on a full-day tour to Douro Valley with wine tasting, Portuguese lunch, and river cruise.

Go wine tasting amid the vineyard-clad hills of the Douro Valley, a World Heritage-listed region famous for its port wine production. In the afternoon, feast on regional specialties with a traditional lunch in the scenic village of Pinhão and visit two wine estates for an introduction to award-winning local varietals.

Later, hop aboard a Rabelo boat — a traditional cargo boat native to this region — for a leisurely ride. You’ll meander up the Tua river tributary and pass by Quinta da Romaneira before returning back to Pinhão.

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Accommodation in Porto

Start your day early as you pick up your rental car from Porto and drive to Cascais.

En route, make a stop at Obidos, a romantic city filled with an exquisite medieval architecture built upon ancient Roman ruins. Discover this hilltop town’s slender streets, gothic facades, and vibrant houses whose window sills are decorated with flowerpots and colorful tiles.

Make your next stop at Sintra. This colorful town is packed with the most stunning and unique castles, palaces and historic mansions. Make sure to visit Palácio da Pena that is perched on top of a rocky peak in Sintra’s Mountains. Next, take a walk along the medieval streets of Sintra and visit the national park to see rare fauna, unique trees, Moorish castle, Monserrate Palace and chalets.

After Sintra, travel over the mountains to the coast to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point on the European mainland. Enjoy the views of this breath-taking landscape and watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean whose waves crash against the base of the jagged collection of cliffs.

Conclude your day’s journey as you reach Cascais and check-in at the accommodation.

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Accommodation in Cascais.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the city of Cascais.

Start your morning checking off Cascais’ major attractions, including palaces and mansions. Hit the famous beaches of Cascais and spend some time relaxing or trying your hand at surfing. Soak up the scenery of the Portuguese Riviera with a walk along the promenade that connects Cascais to the nearby town of Estoril, which is known for its glitzy casino. Wrap up your day by indulging in a meal and glass of wine with a view at one of the town’s many waterfront restaurants.

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Accommodation in Cascais.

After breakfast, drive to Lisbon and on arrival, check-in at the accommodation.

Later in the evening, enjoy a sailing cruise along Lisbon’s TagusRiver at sunset

After the crew sets the sails and you begin cruising, stand along the deck and relish Lisbon’s most famous attractions. As the sun dwindles lookout at Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, both UNESCO World heritage sites, and watch as they illuminate in rays of golden light. Sailing Lisbon has never been more special than passing the Monument to the Discoveries which honors ships that departed in the 15th and 16th centuries to explore India and the Orient. After the sun dips below the Atlantic, begin the journey across the Tagus River back to the dock. 

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Accommodation in Lisbon

After breakfast, spend your morning at leisure.

In the evening, proceed for Sunset Walking Tour of Lisbon with Fado Performance

Experience Lisbon at night on a 3-hour small-group walking tour that includes a tasting of Portuguese cuisine and a live fado performance. You’ll ride a vintage tram, get views of the city from the Castle Hills, and experience the soulful Alfama neighbourhood. Take in tiny squares, dark alleyways, and cobblestone streets, passing taverns and music venues that come to life after dark. The walking tour concludes at a small restaurant, where you’ll taste some classic Portuguese tapas, wine, and local cherry liqueur as you listen to the unique rhythms of Fado, Portuguese music that’s recognized by the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

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Accommodation in Lisbon

After breakfast, start your road trip to The Algarve region.

Gorgeous beaches, spectacular coast, surf, dolphins, sunshine, plus castles and countryside. What’s not to love about Portugal’s playground, The Algarve? On your way to Lagos, stop at the city of Sagres and visit Cape St Vincent. Capture the stunning coastal views of the southwestern tip of Europe before visiting some of the local ceramic shops. Portugal is known for its pottery and unique designs. This is a great place to buy some ceramics as a souvenir to take back home.

Later continue to drive to your accommodation in Lagos and on arrival, check-in.

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Accommodation in Lagos

Today proceed for Half-Day Lagos Golden Coast Cruise with Lunch

Marvel at the dramatic sea cliffs, gold-sand beaches, and rocky coves of Portugal’s Algarve coast on this half-day small-group catamaran cruise from Lagos. Sail past landmarks such as the Ponta da Piedade and the black rock of Praia da Luz; enjoy swimming, kayaking, or paddle boarding in Burgau bay; and tuck into a delicious lunch on-board.

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Accommodation in Lagos

Today, start your day early and drive to Carvoeiro.

Rent a kayak and visit the Bengail Caves early in the morning to avoid the tourist rush. Spend your time swimming and kayaking in the cave before the tourist boats start coming in. You can also hike around the top of the hole and look down onto the beach. After visiting the Benagil Cave, head to Praia da Marinha that is located near the caves. Spend time at the beach which has tons of rocks to walk around and climb on and various caves and coves to walk into.

Drive to Albufeira and check in at the accommodation.

Head to Old Town for dinner before experiencing Albufeira’s famous nightlife

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Accommodation in Albufeira

Today, spend your day relaxing at the beach. You also choose to cruise along the Algarve coastline and spot schools of dolphins as they jump and swim near the boat.

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Accommodation in Albufeira

After breakfast, transfer to Faro airport and return your rental car before catching your flight back home.

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