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A 10-day Portugal small-group tour from India — Lisbon and Porto, the palaces of Sintra, the Algarve coast and the vineyards of the Douro Valley.
Ten days through Portugal, from the hills of Lisbon to the vineyards of the Douro. Explore Lisbon's historic quarters and a Fado dinner, the fairytale palaces of Sintra — Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira — and the coast at Cascais. Head south through UNESCO-listed Évora to the Algarve: the cliffs of Lagos, the Benagil sea caves and Sagres at the edge of Europe.
Then north to the university city of Coimbra, Porto's Ribeira riverfront and port cellars, and a day among the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley. Easy walking, no altitude, and plenty of time at the table.
Arrive in Lisbon and transfer privately to your hotel. The evening is yours to enjoy the city's warm atmosphere: a first taste of Portugal.
Explore Lisbon on a guided half-day tour of its historic neighbourhoods, landmarks and hilltop viewpoints. The evening is at leisure.
Travel into the Alentejo to the whitewashed hilltop village of Monsaraz. Continue to UNESCO-listed Évora for a guided visit, including the grand Cathedral and the Chapel of Bones.
Head south to the Algarve. On the way to Lagos, enjoy a private 75-minute boat ride to the famous Benagil sea caves and the dramatic Atlantic coastline.
Take a relaxed guided tour of Lagos: its old town, marina, cobbled streets and city walls. Later, visit Sagres Fortress and the windswept cliffs of Cape St. Vincent at the southwestern tip of Europe.
Travel north with a guided stop in Coimbra, one of Europe's oldest university cities. Arrive in Porto for a Fado dinner of three-course Portuguese cuisine and soulful traditional music.
Spend a full day in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO-listed wine region of terraced vineyards and riverside villages. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints over the river and tastings of the region's famous port.
Discover Porto on a guided tour of Clérigos Tower, the Lello Bookstore, the colourful Ribeira riverfront and the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia. The evening is free.
Travel south to Sintra to visit the colourful Pena Palace and the gardens of Quinta da Regaleira. Continue along the Atlantic coast through Cascais and Estoril to Lisbon for your final night.
After a final Portuguese breakfast, transfer to Lisbon airport for your flight home, with memories of historic cities, Atlantic coastlines, vineyard valleys and Fado evenings.
Easy to moderate. Walking is mostly during city and old-town tours, at a relaxed pace. Lisbon and Porto are built on hills and paved with limestone cobbles that become slippery when wet, and Sintra's palaces have steps, so shoes with real grip matter more than fitness. No hiking and no altitude.
May–Oct: 18–28°C, with September the sweet spot — the Atlantic is at its warmest, the summer crowds have gone and the Douro harvest is under way. Very little rain outside winter. Porto and the north are wetter than Lisbon in every month, which is precisely why the north is so green.
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In September, Portugal's best month, expect 20–28°C, the warmest sea of the year and very little rain. Porto and the Douro are slightly cooler and greener than Lisbon and the Algarve.
You need a Schengen visa. If you already hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa covering your travel dates, you can use it. US and UK visas do not exempt you. Visa fees are included in your tour price.
International airfare is not included. The price includes: hotels with daily breakfast; dinner daily (lunches are not included); visa fees, transfers, excursions and entrance fees; travel insurance up to age 69. GST (5%) and TCS are extra.
Easy to moderate, at a relaxed pace. Walking is mostly during city and old-town tours. Lisbon and Porto are hilly and cobbled, and Sintra's palaces have steps, so comfortable shoes with good grip matter more than fitness. No hiking and no altitude.
Up to 16 travellers.
Absolutely. Many of our travellers come on their own. We can try to match you with a same-gender room-share. If you'd prefer a room to yourself, the single supplement is EUR 750.
Yes, for travellers up to age 69. If you are 70 or older, we help you arrange separate cover.
Yes. Tell us your needs when you book and we brief our hotels and restaurants in advance.
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