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Spend 7 days in Portugal on an unforgettable trip to some of the country’s most beautiful cities like Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, and more.
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The foods of Portugal are diverse, ancient, and unique in their flavors. Our Tastes of Portugal tour allows guests to discover a variety of regions and flavors while immersing themselves in once in a lifetime experience across Portugal.
This 8-day small group tour begins in Lisbon and travels north through small towns, discovering local delicacies in each locale and expanding your palate. This tour is perfect for those looking to experience the country through its food while discovering other aspects of Portuguese culture along the way.
Looking to get your hands dirty and take some skills home? You will also take three cooking classes to hone your skills and wow your friends when you get back home. You will savor authentic regional flavors, such as pastéis de nata, caldo verde, chorizo bread, Piri-piri chicken, and grilled sardines.
This will be an immersive week into a culture with ancient roots. You will explore Mediterranean cuisine, wine, and culture. Join us as we taste the real Portugal on this 8-day journey.
Get in touch with us! We require a minimum of 2 travelers to offer this experience as a private tour.
Our tours are suitable for your next travel adventure, as an anniversary trip, family vacation, or a trip to only celebrate life! Book a journey with a group of friends or family. It will be an incredible experience with many opportunities to bond and create lifelong memories. You donât need to organize your vacation alone. We are here to help walk you through it all and plan a memorable trip!â
Who doesnât want to learn about the wine-making process while strolling vineyard grounds with a glass of these world-renowned wines in hand? Book an extra night with our Douro Valley Tour, offered as a post-tour extension. This is the perfect fit for those who are looking to discover more of the wine-making process and taste a few more delectable Ports.
The booking will be confirmed with you as soon as we get the final confirmation of hotel availability.
DAY 1
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Welcome to Lisbon! Arrive at any time, and a transfer will be waiting to whisk you away to the hotel. There are no activities planned for this day, so feel free to explore some of the city at your doorstep. Check-in at the hotel from 2 pm. onwards.
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in Lisbon.
Suggestion: Sunset Cruise on Tagus River. Check out our tour extension!
DAY 2
Lisbon â Sintra â Lisbon
Meeting point at the hotel lobby â 09h00 am.
Take the 30km drive to the permanently fresh and ever-romantic Sintra. Start at the National Palace before heading to the picturesque Pena Palace. Once you have finished taking in the views, head back to town to taste the Portuguese delicacy queijada at the world-famous Piriquita pastry shop.
Head back to Lisbon to visit the 16th-century Jeronimos Monastery, the Discoveries Monument along the banks of the Tagus River, and the impressive Belem Tower (Tickets are not included). Make a visit to Pastéis de Belem, world-famous purveyors of pasteis de nata, who have managed to hold on to their secret recipe for nearly 200 years. Enjoy a demonstration and tasting of this treasured treat.
Next, we will visit St. George Castle, considered the most emblematic monument of Lisbon, with sweeping views of the city before heading back to your hotel for the evening.
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in Lisbon.
Meals: Breakfast, Pastry Pastel de Belém (one Portuguese custard tart and one coffee are included), and Pastry Piriquita (one cake and one coffee are included).
DAY 3
Lisbon â Obidos â Fatimaâ Porto
The meeting point will be at the hotel lobby â 09h00 am.
After a quick ride, our day begins in the medieval walled town of Obidos, most noted for its whitewashed houses. Visit handicraft stores, and bookstores, and make sure to sample ginja. This liqueur is made by infusing sour cherry in brandy and adding sugar to create a potent yet enjoyable aperitif. A classic Portuguese drink.
Next, you will stop at the imposing SantuĂĄrio de FĂĄtima, a destination for Catholic pilgrims from across the world. On May 13, 1917, three children who were herding sheep observed an apparition of the Virgin Mary, as a response, the sanctuary and Chapel of the Apparition were built. Once you finish here, we will get back in the van and head to Porto.
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in Porto.
Meals: Breakfast.
DAY 4
Porto
Meeting point at the hotel lobby â 09h00 am.
Porto is known for its history, architecture, culture, gastronomy, trade, and famed port wine. We will start the day with a walking tour, visiting the historical center including Clerigos Tower, Livraria Lello e IrmĂŁo, Avenida dos Aliados, Estação de S. Bento, Bairro da SĂ©, Ponte LuĂs I, and Ribeira (Tickets are not included).
We will then visit a small market to learn the secrets of olive oil in Portugal. Tasting some exceptional Portuguese products; cheese, sausage, ham, wine, and bread. After our culinary discoveries, we will cross the Douro River and visit a port wine cellar for a tasting in one of the oldest caves in the city. We will get to know these unique wines and begin to understand what makes them different and their cultural significance within the region (Included: standard two great wines).
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in Porto.
Meals: Breakfast, Olive Oil Tasting, Portuguese products tasting (sausages, ham, and cheeses), and Port Wine Tasting.
DAY 5
Arcos De Valdevez
Check-out at the hotel until 11 am. Free morning in Porto.
Meeting point at the hotel lobby â 12h30 pm.
Our first stop will be the sardine cannery. On this factory tour, you will learn about the sardine industry in Portugal, from fisheries to canning to marketing and distribution. Donât worry; the smell is not as strong as you might think! You will finish the tour with a delightful tasting of sardines, bread, and of course Portuguese wine.
After visiting the cities, we will visit the real Portugal, off the beaten path and authentic. We will explore remote villages, authentic cultural heritage, and some of the greenest landscapes in the country. You will sleep in the heart of the Minho province and at the door of the Peneda-Geres National Park, surrounded by stunning mountains and forests.
During the journey, we might come across garrano, or wild ponies. These wild animals have been native to the region since the Celtic era during the first millennium B.C. The Portuguese government began to rebuild the herds in the 1940s in what is now the national park.
Dinner will be at our rural hotel. You can help Chef Vasco prepare dinner with a hands-on cooking class. This hotel works hard to incorporate slow food with the goal of promoting local small businesses while working against the globalization of agricultural products. Duration: 1/2 day.
Accommodation: Country House. Overnight in Arcos de Valdevez.
Meals: Breakfast, Canned sardines factory tour, and Dinner (cooking class).
DAY 6
Arcos De Valdevez
Visit an incredible local vineyard and expand your knowledge of the revered Vinho Verde. Enjoy the stunning landscape during our picnic lunch served alfresco. Dinner will be at our hotel, once again, you can help Chef Vasco prepare dinner with a second cooking class. At the end of the class, dinner will be served in the dining room. The meal will consist of the dishes prepared during the cooking class and complemented with local wines. Duration: 1 day.
Accommodation: Country House. Overnight in Arcos de Valdevez.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Wine Tasting, and Dinner (cooking class).
DAY 7
Arcos De Valdevez â Braga
Letâs make some traditional bread!
We will join Chef Vasco and friends one last time to discover the wonders of bread making. Our cooking class brings to life the traditional process while using several kinds of locally grown corn and wheat to create our own broa de milho.
In the afternoon, we will head out into the city for a guided walking tour of the historic towns of Braga and the Bom Jesus do Monte Shrine.
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in Braga.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (cooking class).
DAY 8
Oporto Airport (OPO)
Our time of discovery will have come to an end. Check-out at the hotel by 11 am, after which we will transfer you to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast.
Suggestion: Interested in exploring more of the Douro Valley? Check out our tour extension!
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