This classic 11-day “Best of Portugal” escorted tour with Trafalgar begins and ends in Lisbon and takes travelers through the country’s most iconic regions: the colorful capital and its Age of Discoveries monuments; the sun-drenched Algarve coastline; the historic Alentejo city of Évora; the mountain town of Viseu; the vineyard-clad Douro Valley; vibrant Porto with its Port cellars; the university city of Coimbra; and the pilgrimage center of Fátima.
Tour-only pricing (no flights) is $4,995 CAD per person based on double occupancy.
Lisbon
Arrive in the pastel-hued capital of seven hills. Meet your Travel Director for an orientation drive past iconic sights followed by a welcome dinner. Overnight at Turim Lisboa.
Lisbon
Explore Belém with a Local Specialist: Monument to the Discoveries, Belém Tower, and the UNESCO Hieronymite Monastery. Free afternoon. Overnight Turim Lisboa.
Lisbon to Algarve
Drive south via the Serra da Arrábida and Alentejo plains. Enjoy a Be My Guest lunch at a historic Lusitano horse stud ranch, then continue to the Algarve coast for two nights at Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira.
Algarve (Lagos & Albufeira)
Visit historic Lagos, once home to Henry the Navigator, then free time in lively Albufeira for beaches, cafés, or shopping. Optional Faro/Almancil excursion, Lagos walking tour with tastings, or traditional Cataplana dinner available.
Algarve to Évora
Travel north to the ancient Alentejo city of Évora. Guided visit to the cathedral, Roman temple, and Chapel of Bones; free time to explore the walled medieval center. Optional Monsaraz and deep Alentejo drive. Dinner and overnight at M’AR de AR Muralhas.
Évora to Viseu
Stop in the charming hilltop town of Castelo de Vide with its Jewish Quarter, then continue through the Serra da Estrela mountains to Viseu near the Dão wine region. See the 12th-century Sé cathedral. Optional Beira dinner in a Dão wine cellar. Overnight Grão Vasco.
Viseu to Porto via Douro Valley
Journey through the scenic Douro Valley vineyards. Visit the Baroque gardens of Palácio de Mateus and view Guimarães Castle before arriving in riverside Porto for two nights at Turim Oporto. Optional Douro River cruise and dinner available.
Porto
Guided sightseeing of Porto’s baroque churches, cobblestone lanes, Gothic Church of St. Francis, and Stock Exchange Palace (Arabian Hall). Dive into Culture with a Port cellar tasting; free afternoon or optional Braga & Bom Jesus Sanctuary or Atlantic seafood dinner.
Porto to Coimbra & Fátima
Visit one of Europe’s oldest universities in Coimbra, then the Templar Convent of Christ in Tomar. Continue to the famous pilgrimage center of Fátima. Dinner and overnight in Fátima.
Fátima to Lisbon via Batalha, Nazaré & Óbidos
Stop at the UNESCO Batalha Monastery, the fishing village of Nazaré, and the medieval walled town of Óbidos. Celebrate the final evening with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® dinner at a family-run vineyard featuring organic wine and local flavors. Overnight Moxy Alfragide Lisboa.
Lisbon
Say adeus after breakfast as the tour ends in Lisbon.
