Lisbon & Porto
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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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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Full-time Tour Director
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
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
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Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.