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Portugal's Old-World Charms

featuring Douro Valley, Alentejo & Lisbon

Summary:

Venturing north to south from the Douro Valley to the capital of Lisbon, discover Portugal’s tapestry of regional traditions and customs as you encounter this small country’s many sides. Sample Amarante’s flavors fresh from the market, explore hilly Porto...

Duration
11 Days
Cities
4
Next Departure
16-Jun-2025
Starting at
USD 3,799.00
Price per day
USD 345.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Collette
 
Operator
Collette
Tour
Portugal's Old-World Charms
Sub-Title
featuring Douro Valley, Alentejo & Lisbon
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Summary

Venturing north to south from the Douro Valley to the capital of Lisbon, discover Portugal’s tapestry of regional traditions and customs as you encounter this small country’s many sides. Sample Amarante’s flavors fresh from the market, explore hilly Porto, and cruise along the Douro River through the UNESCO terraced vineyard landscape. Learn about the Alentejo’s rich and proud traditions with visits to an olive grove, winery, and more. In Evora, step inside a medieval city with Roman ruins. Explore the vibrant Portuguese capital of Lisbon, where narrow Moorish streets meet expansive squares. Enjoy this leisurely-paced tour with three-night stays in Douro, Alentejo, and Lisbon. Delve into the history of Portugal and immerse yourself in the country’s unique culture and local flavors.

Map: Portugal's Old-World Charms (Collette)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Day 2
Porto, Portugal - Amarante
Day 3
Amarante - Douro Valley - Amarante
Day 4
Amarante - Porto - Amarante
Day 5
Amarante - Aveiro - Alentejo
Day 6
Alentejo
Day 7
Alentejo
Day 8
Alentejo - Évora - Lisbon
Day 9
Lisbon
Day 10
Lisbon
Day 11
Lisbon - Tour Ends

Travel Cities (4): Aveiro, Evora, Lisbon, Porto

Highlights

City

  • Douro Valley
  • Porto
  • Amarante

Attraction

  • Douro River Cruise
  • Market Visit and Home-Hosted Lunch

City

  • Aveiro
  • Alentejo

Attraction

  • Lusitano Stud Farm
  • Olive Press Experience
  • Visit a Local Tile Museum or Serra d'Ossa Walkway
  • Winery Visit

City

  • Evora
  • Lisbon
  • Belém

Attraction

  • Alfama Walking Tour
  • Fado Performance

Included in Price

Culinary

  • Taste the wines of the Alentejo region during a locally sourced dinner at a winery.
  • Savor the cuisine of Portugal during a home-hosted lunch full of local flavors.

Experience

  • Venture to Alter do Chão, a small village with ties to the Lusitano horse breed.
  • Explore an old oil press in Marvão and learn about traditional olive oil production.
  • Experience a night of fado and learn about this traditional art form.

Optional, not included

Lisbon: Seaside Villages to Puzzling Palaces

  • Take a step away from the bustling streets of Lisbon for an excursion to charming seaside Ericeira, once a thriving fishing village. This beach town is now world-renowned to surfers and that aesthetic can be seen everywhere from the coast to the cozy cafes. Take some time to tour the quaint downtown along with your Tour Manager. Next, explore the town of Sintra (UNESCO), the summer residence of Portuguese kings. Your Tour Manager will show you around the Old Town before letting you explore as you’d like. After, venture to one of the most notable romantic palace of Regaleira where on the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, you will be able to descend via a spiral staircase into the crypt to discover the monumental initiation well that, at the bottom, leads via a grotto to a surprising lake hidden in the middle of the gardens. Duration approximately 6 hour(s). Transportation is included.


Marvao: Horseback Riding Through Alentejo Plains

  • Explore trails through the magnificent and peaceful plains of Alentejo. You’ll have the chance to see wildlife and beautiful scenery along the way. Upon your arrival, the perfect horse will be chosen for the right person, but all are very calm and relaxed and adapted to all levels and ages, you will discover narrow paths that cross hills in the direction of the Spanish border, always surrounded by virgin landscapes. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included.


Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Porto

Arrow Going To

Lisbon

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