Portugal | Tour Code: 12385
Explore the wonderful Porto with its Douro region and Lisbon, the capital of Portugal in this enthralling, 7-day independent holiday.
Highlights
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Wander around Porto, the country’s northern capital and one of the oldest cities in Europe.
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Explore Douro Wine Region Valley, up to Barca de Alva, is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world.
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Admire the Monastery of the Hieronymites & Belém Tower in Lisbon, listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites
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This holiday package is carefully designed by our team to give you complete Peace of Mind, with access to trusted local partners and expert support at your destination.
Overview
Start your journey in Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage city built on the hills, boasting a growing architecture scene. Discover the highlights of the city and don’t forget to taste its world-famous port wine.
Pick up your car rental and drive towards the Douro Valley. Along the way you can admire breathtaking landscapes over the river and visit vineyards, towns and villages.
Reach Lisbon by car, and enjoy a day tour around the ancient Olisipo. Visit some of the city’s tourist attractions, including the famous Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery.
Inclusions
- 2 nights in Porto at Vila Gale Porto - 4*
- 2 nights in Douro at Vila Gale Vineyards - 4* or similar
- 2 nights in Lisbon at Lisboa Plaza Hotel - 4*
- 3 days Car Rental
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Regular sightseeing Porto tour
- Private visit to a farm “Quinta“ with Wine tasting
- Regular sightseeing Lisbon tour with entrances to Hyeromites Monastery & Coach Museum
Itinerary
Welcome to Porto. Upon arrival, private transfer by a luxury car with an English-speaking driver.
Overnight stay in Porto in Vila Gale Porto or similar.
After breakfast, enjoy a regular tour of Porto to discover the highlights.
When reaching the D. Luis bridge from the south and you start to catch a glimpse of Porto, in the words of a Portuguese author, you see “a cascade built on a mountainside surrounded by fog”. It is the most beautiful cascade you’ll ever see, and so much more. Come and discover Porto, the country’s northern capital and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Enjoy a unique and unforgettable tour through the Sé quarter, the heart of old Porto, with medieval roots. This memorable trip ends at the famous Porto wine cellars, in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, with an ambience which will take you on a journey to the past.
Overnight stay in Porto in Vila Gale Porto or similar.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and pick up your car rental at Porto city office.
Enjoy an 1 hour and half drive towards your hotel in Douro Valley while taking in the breathtaking view of the Douro River and the Tedo River.
Overnight stay in Douro at Vila Gale Vineyards or similar.
After breakfast, enjoy the landscapes and the river, visit a private farm “Quinta“ with Wine tasting.
Learn more about this unique region and its wines full of history and tradition, but with the right amount of modernity, refinement and exclusivity.
Overnight stay in Douro at Vila Gale Vineyards or similar.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Then, drive towards Lisbon and drop-off your car at Lisbon city center office upon arrival.
Overnight stay in Lisbon at Lisboa Plaza Hotel or similar.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a regular tour of Lisbon to discover the highlights of Lisbon: discover our magnificent city. Unveil the history and traditions taking you to the Monuments of the Portuguese Discoverers, the typical quarter and emblematic city museum. Discover the major sights that the city has to offer: Jerónimos Monastery, Tower of Belem, Monument of the Discoveries, Coach Museum, Alfama & Rossio.
Overnight stay in Lisbon at Lisboa Plaza Hotel or similar.
Breakfast and a private transfer from the hotel to the International airport. Proceed onwards to your next
destination.
Additional Information
FROM price reflects the lowest available price within the advertised travel period (e.g. April to October). Pricing varies depending on travel dates, availability and demand, and may not be available on all departures. Higher pricing applies during peak and shoulder periods. Final pricing is confirmed at the time of enquiry or booking. Please refer to Pricing & Price Conditions for full details, including inclusions, exclusions and other conditions.
We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means we may need to offer an alternative hotel of equivalent or better quality. Our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit.
