Twin Jewels of Portugal in 7 days
Full itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Lisbon!
Arrive and check into your hotel in the heart of the city.
We will have a welcome drink followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Overnight in Lisbon.
Day 2
Belém | Culinary delights and city sights
Visit of the Discoveries neighborhood - Church of Saint Jerome (UNESCO world heritage site), followed by a sweet stop for a taste of the original custard tarts of Belém. We will then tour the Navy Museum and learn about the Portuguese Age of Discoveries.
Lunch stop in Belém (included).
In the afternoon, we will visit the Tower of Belém and the Monument to the Discoveries, two highlights of this district, before heading back to the city center to enjoy drinks at sunset with a view over the city’s hills.
Dinner on your own, overnight in Lisbon.
Day 3
Lisbon’s Old Town & Cultural Gems
Today we will tour the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, Alfama, and we will taste the traditional cherry liquor,
Ginjinha in a chocolate cup. Afterwards, we will make our way up to one of the best viewpoints in Lisbon, from
which we will have a 180º view of the city.
Lunch will take place at a traditional tasca, the equivalent to an old tavern, featuring authentic local dishes.
In the afternoon we will tour the Gulbenkian Museum, a world-renowned art museum that houses a diverse collection spanning 5,000 of history, from Egyptian and Greco-Roman artifacts to European paintings and jewelry and glasswork.
Tonight we will enjoy a Fado show and dinner at a traditional venue in the city center.
Overnight in Lisbon.
Day 4
Journey to the Douro Valley
Today we will drive to the city of Pinhão, for approximately 4h00 hours.
We will make a historical stop on the way, in the town of Coimbra, know for its singular university (UNESCO).
Upon touring the university headquarters (Baroque library, Royal palace and St. Michael’s chapel) we will walk down to the old town for a taste of Portugal’s most delicious suckling pig and sparkling white wine.
After lunch, we will drive towards the Douro Valley, we will check-in at our hotel and enjoy a glass of Port wine, overlooking the Douro river.
Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Pinhão.
Day 5
Douro valley wine experience
Today we will spend the day learning, tasting and dreaming of wine.
We will firstly enjoy a boat tour up the Douro river (1h), with scenic vineyard views.
We will then head to one of the most exclusive Port wineries in Portugal, where we will tour the grounds, enjoy a fantastic tasting menu, followed by a Port wine degustation.
After this tour, we will make our way to the second largest city in Portugal, Porto ( 2 hour drive).
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Porto.
Day 6
Porto o’clock.
Today we will explore downtown Porto on foot. We will stop at Bolhão Market, one of the most emblematic markets in Portugal, pass by the iconic Tower of Clérigos and visit the interior of the Stock Exchange Palace, one of Porto’s best hidden gems.
Lunch will be on your own today.
Free afternoon to explore Porto on your own.
In the evening we will have our Farewell dinner at a local Portuguese restaurant.
Overnight in Porto.
Day 7
Departure to USA