Portugal — 5 Days

Welcome to Porto, Portugal’s enchanting northern city famous for its wine heritage, colorful architecture, and lively riverfront atmosphere. Upon arrival, enjoy a private VIP transfer to your luxury hotel before beginning your exploration of Porto’s UNESCO-listed historic center. Walk through charming streets lined with tiled facades, discover panoramic viewpoints over the Douro River, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich maritime history. Later, visit the renowned Port Wine Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, where you will learn about centuries-old wine traditions and enjoy a premium tasting experience featuring Portugal’s most iconic wines.

• Private VIP transfer to hotel, check-in
• Porto Historic Center
• Port Wine Cellars visit and tasting

Spend the day exploring the breathtaking Douro Valley, one of the world’s oldest wine regions and a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Travel through scenic vineyard terraces and picturesque mountain roads to Peso da Régua and Pinhão, two of the valley’s most charming wine villages. Visit a traditional vineyard estate where you will enjoy wine tastings paired with local products while learning about the region’s prestigious winemaking heritage. Complete the experience with a relaxing Douro River boat cruise surrounded by spectacular landscapes and peaceful countryside views.

• Peso da Régua
• Vineyard estate visit
• Wine tasting, local products
• Pinhão village
• Douro River boat cruise

Journey south toward Lisbon while discovering some of Portugal’s most culturally significant destinations. Begin in Aveiro, often called the “Venice of Portugal,” where colorful moliceiro boats glide through picturesque canals. Visit Costa Nova, famous for its striped beach houses and coastal atmosphere. Continue to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, where you will explore the magnificent university library and wander through the medieval old town filled with tradition and academic history. Before arriving in Lisbon, stop at the impressive Batalha Monastery, one of Portugal’s greatest Gothic monuments.

• Aveiro canals (Moliceiro boats)
• Costa Nova striped houses
• Coimbra University, Library
• Old Town Coimbra Walk
• Batalha Monastery
• Arrival in Lisbon

Discover the timeless charm of Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital city filled with history, elegance, and Atlantic beauty. Explore the iconic Belém district with visits to the Belém Tower and the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, symbols of Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. Taste the famous Pastéis de Belém pastries before strolling through Praça do Comércio and the narrow streets of Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest district known for traditional Fado music and panoramic viewpoints. End the day with a visit to the stunning Ajuda National Palace, where royal halls and lavish interiors reveal Portugal’s aristocratic past.

• Belém Tower
• Jerónimos Monastery
• Pastéis de Belém tasting
• Praça do Comércio
• Ajuda National Palace

Enjoy your final day discovering the beauty of Portugal’s Atlantic coastline. Visit the elegant seaside town of Cascais, known for its charming marina, sophisticated atmosphere, and coastal scenery. Stop at Boca do Inferno, a dramatic natural cliff formation shaped by the ocean, and optionally enjoy Guincho Beach with its wild dunes and breathtaking Atlantic views. Continue along the scenic Estoril coastline before your private transfer to the airport for departure.

• Cascais Village center
• Boca do Inferno
• Guincho Beach (Optional stop)
• Estoril coast drive
• Drop-off at airport