Lisbon & Porto
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Group Leader: Heidi Bouchard
Requested Return Date: 4/25/2025
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Spend the week falling in love with Portuguese culture as you wind through historic neighborhoods and enjoy sunset views from spectacular beaches.
In Lisbon, explore the medieval Alfama district, try your hand at making traditional azulejos (tiles), and sample the country’s classic egg custard tart, pastéis de nata. On day trips to Sintra and Cascais, take in the palaces and villas. And in Porto, see the Baroque Clérigos Church and climb to the top of its 75-meter-high bell tower, Torre dos Clérigos. Then marvel at the whimsical Livraria Lello, a famous bookstore known for its stained glass ceiling, intricately carved wooden panels, and photo stop-worthy staircase. From the capital to the coast, you’ll experience the magic of the Iberian Peninsula on this guided tour of Portugal./ / / / / /
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of the Alfama district, Lisbon’s former center of Moorish aristocracy
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Stop to take a photo overlooking Lisbon’s iconic red-tiled roofs
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Visit the famous patisserie, Pastéis de Belém, and try the original version of the classic Portuguese egg custard tart
Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais
Take an excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra
Enjoy free time to explore and have dinner in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility
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Day 5: Lisbon • Porto
Take the morning high-speed train to Porto, Portugal’s “second city”
Take a walking tour of Porto’s Ribeira neighborhood, part of the city’s Historic Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cruise through the Douro River Valley
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Day 6: Porto
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Take a surfing lesson
Hang ten on one of Porto’s beautiful beaches. Experienced instructors will teach you how to surf and stand-up paddle. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, you’ll learn safely as you catch some waves. In order to participate in this seasonal activity, travelers must be able to swim. (weather permitting)
Visit Livraria Lello, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world
Visit the Torre dos Clérigos
Take a guided tour of Porto
Stop for a photo of the sunset near the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge
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Day 7: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of the Alfama district, Lisbon’s former center of Moorish aristocracy
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Stop to take a photo overlooking Lisbon’s iconic red-tiled roofs
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Visit the famous patisserie, Pastéis de Belém, and try the original version of the classic Portuguese egg custard tart
Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais
Take an excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra
Enjoy free time to explore and have dinner in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility
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Day 5: Lisbon • Porto
Take the morning high-speed train to Porto, Portugal’s “second city”
Take a walking tour of Porto’s Ribeira neighborhood, part of the city’s Historic Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cruise through the Douro River Valley
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Day 6: Porto
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Take a surfing lesson
Hang ten on one of Porto’s beautiful beaches. Experienced instructors will teach you how to surf and stand-up paddle. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, you’ll learn safely as you catch some waves. In order to participate in this seasonal activity, travelers must be able to swim. (weather permitting)
Visit Livraria Lello, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world
Visit the Torre dos Clérigos
Take a guided tour of Porto
Stop for a photo of the sunset near the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge
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Day 7: Depart for home
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Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motor coach
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Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides; 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Palacio Nacional de Sintra; Torre dos Clérigos; Livraria Lello; Pastéis de Belém; azulejos tile workshop; Douro River cruise
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Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
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24-hour Emergency Service
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