Overview
Finish:Funchal, Portugal
Travel Period
- Explore with your Travel Director: Porto, Guimarães, Pinhão, Douro Valley, Coimbra, Ericeira, Sintra, Lisbon, Funchal, Câmara de Lobos (Optional Experience), a levada hiking trail and the iconic A‑frame houses of Santana (Optional Experience)
- Discover the heart of Porto on historic trams, the Douro Valley on a traditional Rabelo boat ride, winemaking traditions at a family-run quinta in the Douro Valley, the surf culture of Ericeira, Lisbon on its iconic trams, Fado singing culture in Lisbon, and the food and culture of Madeira on a Local Specialist-led foodie tour
- Visit Pena Palace in Sintra (subject to availability) and a family-run quinta in the Douro Valley
- Porto: Ride Porto’s historic tram along the river with your Travel Director, then explore the old town on foot with stops around Porto Cathedral, inside São Bento station and in the narrow streets of the Ribeira.
- Pinhao: Board a traditional Rabelo boat in Pinhão and cruise a stretch of the Douro once used to carry barrels of port along the river. As you pass the valley’s steep terraces and vine-covered slopes, get a closer look at the landscape that has shaped one of Portugal’s best-known wine regions.
- Sintra: Visit Pena Palace (subject to availability), the 19th-century royal palace above Sintra built as a summer residence for Portuguese royalty. As you explore its rooms, terraces and gardens, see the colours, design and hilltop setting that make it one of Portugal’s best-known landmarks.
- Lisbon: Enjoy dinner on your final evening in Portugal while listening to Fado, the traditional music of Portugal with strong links to Lisbon. Rooted in the city’s old quarters, its songs tell stories of longing, love and everyday life through one of Portugal’s most recognised musical traditions.
- Explore Funchal with your Local Specialist on a food and culture walk through Madeira’s capital. Along the way, sample local favourites, and hear how trade, island life and local ingredients have shaped what ends up on the table here.
What's Included
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Flight from Lisbon to Funchal
Dates & Pricing
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