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10 Day itinerary in Portugal, Europe

Explore Portugal

On this ten day journey, you will discover the magic of Portugal and its culture.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Porto

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Food & Culinary

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Walk around the beautiful city of Lisbon

2

Learn about the impressive treasures of Évora

3

Enjoy a day in the lovely beach of Praia da Galé

4

Explore the massive Costa Vincentina Natural Park

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Porto Gastronomic Experience

You will taste both modern and authentic classics of Portuguese cuisine, while visiting local markets or conversing with families who have dedicated themselves to cooking all their lives. Explore local restaurants, cafés and shops, accompanied by your local guide. See other activities Guided City Tour Vintage Car Porto Tour & Porto Wine Tasting Cooking Class in Porto Porto River Cruise

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 2

place Visit Porto with a Local

This guided tour will take you through the most important places in the second most populated city in Portugal. Settled by Romans, this is an iconic city known for its delicious Port wine, medieval houses along the beautiful Douro River, and churches built from blue and white tiles. See other activities Porto Market Guided Visit Electric Bike Porto Tour Visit a Cork Factory Kids Friendly Activities

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 3

place Douro Valley Day Trip

Discover Douro Valley on a day trip. You will visit the vineyards of the region while your guide explains the process of winemaking as you taste the wine. You will end today’s visit with a panoramic boat cruise that will cross the Douro Valley. See other activities Day Trip to Braga Gerês National Park - Adventure Activities Have lunch at a Quinta in Douro Valley Biking Guided Route in Douro Valley

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 4

place Transfer to Lisbon via Coimbra

Transfer to Lisbon. Along the way, you’ll make a stop in Coimbra, the medieval capital of Portugal for over a hundred years, and home to the country’s largest university for the past five centuries. Coimbra is a multi-colored collage of buildings spanning almost a millennium. See other activities Lisbon Gastronomic Tour Lisbon Kids Friendly Activities Lisbon Cooking Class Lisbon Fado Dinner

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 5

place Discover Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, a city built on seven hills. It is a charming and friendly city, with a cosmopolitan population, World Heritage monuments and impressive museums. A place where every corner breathes history, culture and art. See other activities Lisbon Sidecar City Tour Lisbon GoCar City Tour Lisbon Cooking Class Visit Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela – Adventure Activities

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 6

place Day Trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril

Cascais is the premier beach destination for holidaymakers from Lisbon, and it was once the coastal playground of Portuguese royalty. Then it is off to Sintra —some can’t-miss locales in this area include the dramatic coastal cliffs of the Cabo de Roca. See other activities Day trip to Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima Day trip to Tomar Lisbon Biking City Tour Visit a Cork Factory and Learn about the Making Process

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 7

place Transfer to Évora – Guided Visit

You will visit the Évora accompanied by your local guide. You will discover the most impressive treasures of this city, listed by UNESCO (awarded in 1986). Your guide will show you the main historical monuments of Évora, including those related to the golden age of the Portuguese maritime discoveries. See other activities Visit Évora on a Classic Car Alentejo Tour - Wine, Olive Oil, and Cork Evora Megalithic Tour Houseboats in Alqueva Lake

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 8

place Relax in Algarve

Today you will travel to the Algarve, the southern coast of Portugal. Along with way you can make stops in Albufeira, with the lovely beach of Praia da Galé to the west. You can also spend time exploring the pretty inland villages and the area’s high-quality rural restaurants. See other activities Boat trip to the Benagil Cave Sunset Fishing in the Ria Formosa Lagoon Explore the caves by kayak Catamaran Cruise experience

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 9

place Explore Algarve

Today, you’ll have the entire day to relax in town or head deeper into the Algarve. If you are enjoying Salema’s secluded surroundings, you can explore more of the massive Costa Vincentina Natural Park or diced to visit Lagos and its beaches. See other activities Dolphin Watching by Kayak Snorkel Experience Faro Guided Visit Rental Bike along the Coast

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 10

place Depart

You will transfer back to Lisbon to catch your flight back home.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 3* hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers as stated

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Not Included expand_less

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned

About Karin

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Cycling

Hiking

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Yoga

Culture & History

Kayak & Canoe

Nature & Wildlife

Food & Culinary

Water & Coastline

I have 20 + years in the travel industry including hotels, an international tour operator as well as a sustainable tourism consultant. I hold a master's degree in Intl Tourism Development. I have traveled extensively throughout Spain & Portugal

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