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Highlights of Portugal
8 Days | Eat, dance and travel your way through Portugal’s highlights.
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Start
Porto, Portugal
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Finish
Lisbon, Portugal
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Trip Code
ZMSZ
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
7 breakfasts
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Transport
Train, Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
From £1,870(8 days)
Trip Informations
Take in the highlights of the sun-kissed splendour of Portugal on an eight-day sightseeing adventure from Porto to Lisbon. Taste port in its birthplace, explore riverfront Coimbra and its historic university, and weave through the verdant countryside all the way to the capital. From the leafy Schist Villages to a traditional Fado show, you’ll be experiencing the best of Portugal’s arts and culture. Oh yes – they have pretty good custard tarts too. Put Portugal on your itinerary today with a small-group journey that gets you to the places you need to see.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Take a walk through the idyllic coastal city of Porto and understand why the birthplace of fortified wine is renowned for its narrow lanes, charming buildings and delicious cuisine.
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Explore the country’s oldest university when discovering the historic riverfront city of Coimbra – once the capital of Portugal.
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Take in all the highlights of Portugal’s arts and culture scene with an included traditional Fado show in Coimbra.
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Walk through the secluded Schist Villages, a set of 27 settlements hidden between the mountain slopes and away from daily life.
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Join your leader in Lisbon for sunset views while enjoying a glass of local wine and some tapas – this is European living.
Is this trip right for you?
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Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be extreme in Portugal (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season. Please note that only some of our hotels and public trains in this region have air-conditioning.
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Less time spent travelling; more time to explore each destination. The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Trains are a fast way to cross long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. They are comfortable and all have toilets, however, can sometimes be quite busy. Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find specifics under ‘Packing’ in the ‘Essential Trip Information’ section.
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Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart.
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If you have more time to explore the region or can't find a suitable date for this trip you may want to check out our other trips in the region, such as 'Explore Spain & Portugal' (trip code ZMSI), or 'Madrid to Marrakech (trip code ZMSH) which continues on into Morocco.
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On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Porto
- DAY 2Porto
- DAY 3Porto / Coimbra
- DAY 4Coimbra
- DAY 5Schist Villages/Aldeia das Dez
- DAY 6Lisbon
- DAY 7Lisbon
- DAY 8Lisbon
Inclusions
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7 breakfasts
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Train, Private vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
festival Activities
circlePorto - Port Wine Tasting
circleCoimbra - Evening Fado Performance
circleSchist Villages - Village Walk
circleLisbon - Drink and Local Bites
museum Add on activities
circlePorto - Clerigos Tower - EUR8
circlePorto - Bolhao Market - Free
circlePorto - Livraria Lello - EUR8
circlePorto - Serralves Foundation - EUR20
circlePorto – Tile-Painting Workshop - EUR45
circleCoimbra - Mondego River Boat Trip - EUR10
circleCoimbra - Cathedrals - EUR5
circleCoimbra - Joanine University Library - EUR14
circleLisbon - Oceanarium - EUR25
circleLisbon - Naval Museum - EUR7
circleLisbon - Experience Lisbon Walk Urban Adventure - EUR45
circleLisbon - Puppet Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - Folk Art Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - National Art Museum - EUR6
circleLisbon - Gulbenkian Museum - EUR10
circleLisbon - Belem Tower and Monastery - EUR20
circleLisbon - Ginginha Tasting - EUR2
circleSintra - Day Trip - EUR10
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Saturday May 31, 2025
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, excluding Day 5. Availability is limited due to small property we use. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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