Best Of Portugal

Inclusions

  • Daily breakfast (9)
  • 3 Nights stay at 4-star hotel in Lisbon.
  • 3Nights stay at 4-star hotel in Porto
  • 3 Nights stay at 4-star hotel in Madeira.
  • All the hotels have +75% recommendation on tripadvisor
  • Food and Wine Walking Tour in Lisbon
  • Sightseeing Bus Tour in Lisbon
  • Full-Day Tour to Sintra Highlights and Pena Palace
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour in Porto
  • River Cruise, & Port Cellar Tour in Porto
  • Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Tastings
  • River Cruise in Douro Valley
  • Flights from Madeira - Lisbon
  • Train travel from Lisbon to Porto
  • One way airport transfers in Lisbon and Porto and Madeira
  • Return airport transfers in Madeira
  • English speaking guide during excursions
You'll Love
  • Enjoy a guided gastronomy tour in Lisbon
  • Taste the world-famous Port wine in the Calém Cellar
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch on a family wine estate
  • Marvel at the amazing Ajuda Palace and immerse yourself in its royal grandeur
  • Visit the fairy-tale village of Sintra for glorious views and pastel-hued architecture

Overview

Portugal, in spite of being a small country has plenty of options when it comes to travel. Blessed with many unique and beautiful places to visit, including historic cities, castles, monasteries, mountains, seaside, vineyards, secluded beaches and cobblestone-lined city streets the options are varied. It is difficult to cover all aspects of Portugal in one trip. You would need separate trips for culture exploration, a separate one to cover the natural beauty n beaches or you could pack in all aspects in a single trip. This epic Portugal package tour highlights the cosmopolitan city of Lisbon with Porto, home to centuries-old wine production and colourful architecture along with some vineyard visits along the picturesque Douro River. The last stop is at Madeira Island for secluded beaches and un- touristy villages waiting to be discovered.

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Itinerary

Welcome to one of the trendiest capital city of Europe - Lisbon!

On arrival at Lisbon airport you would be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Complete the check in process day and the rest of the day is to free to either rest or explore your neighbourhood area. Alfama district, with its perfect mix of historical landmarks and charming residences with whitewashed houses, flower-laden balconies, and red-tiles roofs is a good option to begin exploring Lisbon.

Overnight in a hotel in Lisbon
 

Today, after breakfast, you'll get to discover Lisbon and learn about its rich 
history on a half-day guided tour, visiting key sites and some well-kept secrets, exposing the city's unique atmosphere and authenticity. Some of the places you cover in this tour are Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Manueline architecture of Jerónimos Monastery, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the extravagant Ajuda National Palace, fronted by 23 marble statues

In the later part of the day, you get to discover the culinary history of Portugal on a guided walking tour. Enjoy the flavours of the Portuguese cuisine in Lisbon’s traditional places and Lisbon’s great cafés. Sample some authentic Portuguese dishes like the famous Portuguese codfish cake or Portugal’s famous fortified wine, with the delicious São Jorge Cheese. Make sure to wear a good pair of walking shoes.

Overnight in a hotel in Lisbon

The day begins with a delicious breakfast, post which you proceed on a full day tour spend the day in Sintra, where you get to admire the stunning landscapes and discover some of the grandest and most beautiful buildings in Europe. In this tour you enjoy a guided tour of monuments like Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and Monserrate Palace. Walk through Sintra's charming city center and do stop by the decorative Quinta da Regaleira estate. Explore the Initiation Well, quite a mysterious and unusual place. The tour concludes at the eclectic Monserrate Palace, a glorious estate that once served as a summer residence for the British elites in Portugal.

Overnight in a hotel in Lisbon


The day begins with a delicious breakfast before leaving for Porto. You make your way to the train station to board the train to Porto On reaching Porto, you make your way to the hotel and check in. Rest of the day is free for you to explore the historic town on your own. Porto is Portugal’s second most populous and a city steeped in history. It is also called Invicta (the Unbeaten City). You could try exploring the trendiest and most cultural area of the city, Boavista Avenue, on your own.

Overnight in a hotel in Porto

After breakfast proceed on a full-day tour to discover Porto and its highlights with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket. In this tour you get to see the highlights of the city and discover the best of Porto. You also get to sample wines at the Calém Wine Cellars and enjoy a cruise sail on the Douro River. This pass also gives you access to the cellars of Cales Calém, where top quality port wines have been produced since 1859.

Overnight in a hotel in Porto

After a hearty breakfast, depart on a day tour to explore the stunning beauty of the Douro Valley on a tour to 2 wine estates. You visit the town of Amarante and sample regional wines at both wine estates. A delicious lunch on a family wine estate, overlooking the vineyards is followed by a river cruise through the lush landscapes of the Douro Valley.

Overnight in a hotel in Porto

Today post breakfast, you would be dropped off to the Porto airport for your flight to Madeira. On arrival at Madeira, you would be escorted to your hotel. After the checks in formalities are completed, the rest of the day is free for you to relax.

Madeira Island—part of a tiny archipelago (four islands) in the mid-Atlantic, just northwest of Africa. With stunning green mountains facing the vivid blue ocean—and colourful flowers that bloom all year round, this picturesque island offers a relaxed urban atmosphere.

Overnight in a hotel in Madeira

Today you have the entire day to enjoy exploring Madeira. This island offers an enchanting mix of green mountains, rugged cliffs, pebbly beaches, and interesting settlements along the Fajã River. If you are looking to explore sights within the city then the centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, renowned for its carved wooden ceiling, and botanical gardens in the hilltop capital city of Funchal is a good option. You could also pay a visit to the So Tiago Fortress, which currently houses the Contemporary Art Museum with a sizable collection of Portuguese paintings, is also located along the harbour.

Overnight in a hotel in Madeira

After a hearty breakfast, you have the entire day to enjoy the tiny volcanic island at leisure. You can go down to the village of Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) for an active full day day tour. The village's high terrain formerly served as a haven for nuns fleeing from pirates. It now provides a network of foot and mule trails with picturesque vistas and regional specialties to try, like chestnut pastries and a cherry-infused liqueur.

Overnight in a hotel in Madeira

Your Portugese tour comes to an end today. After breakfast, you will be dropped off at the Funchal airport for your journey back to Lisbon. You may choose to extend your tour by adding some extra nights in Lisbon or Porto or perhaps book a stay at Nazare or Lagos for a couple of days more.

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