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Portugal Uncovered - Small Group - 03 Apr 2027 to 30 Oct 2027

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Operated by Trafalgar
Tripcode: YPTGM27
Overview
Destination:
Portugal
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Travel Period
April 2027 - October 2027
From the riverside streets of Porto to the vineyards of the Douro, the Atlantic coast and the capital, Lisbon, explore Portugal with a Small Group tour. Along the way, discover cities shaped by trade, learning and seafaring history, with visits to royal palaces, historic quarters and local restaurants. With fewer guests, there’s more room to connect with the places you visit, whether you’re walking through old towns, cruising the Douro, sharing a Be My Guest experience or hearing Fado on your final evening.
Sightseeing highlights
  • Explore Porto, Guimarães, Pinhão, Douro Valley, Coimbra, Ericeira, Sintra and Lisbon with your Travel Director
  • 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, and Fado singing culture in Lisbon
  • Visit Pena Palace in Sintra (subject to availability) and a family-run quinta in the Douro Valley
Iconic Experience
  • 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.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • 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
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
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Welcome to Porto
Welcome to Porto, home to tiled churches, baroque facades and one of Europe’s great riverfronts. After checking in, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers before heading out on an evening walk through the city. Get to know the historic centre as you explore its steep streets, old merchant buildings and lively squares, with the Douro never far from view. Dinner is served in a local restaurant, where the bold flavours of northern Portugal give you your first taste of the city.
Discover Porto
This morning, discover Porto by historic tram with your Travel Director, following the riverfront and passing through neighbourhoods that show another side of the city. Continue on foot through the old town, stopping in the area around Porto Cathedral, inside São Bento station and in the narrow streets of Porto’s old riverside quarter. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. You could cross to Vila Nova de Gaia to visit the port lodges, browse Mercado do Bolhão or head to Foz where the Douro meets the Atlantic.
UNESCO Guimarães and into the Douro Valley
Journey into the Douro Valley, stopping first in Guimarães, often called the cradle of the Portuguese nation. Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the old town, taking in Largo da Oliveira, Largo do Toural, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira and views of the castle. Continue to Peso da Régua for a look across the valley’s terraced hillsides before travelling on to Pinhão. Here, board a traditional Rabelo boat for a ride along the Douro, then spend some free time in the village before heading to your hotel in the Douro Valley.
The Douro Valley
Spend the day in the Douro Valley with time to enjoy the setting around your hotel. You could relax and take in the views or explore more of the valley at your own pace. At lunch, join a Be My Guest experience at a local quinta, where you’ll meet your hosts and learn more about life in one of Portugal’s best-known wine regions. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy in the Douro, with more time to slow down and take in the landscape.
Explore Medieval Coimbra
Travel south through Portugal’s agricultural heartland to Coimbra, one of the country’s oldest cities. Join your Travel Director for an orientation through the historic centre, seeing the university quarter, the old cathedral and medieval streets, then enjoy free time in the Baixa district. Continue to Ericeira, a fishing town on the Atlantic coast known for its beaches, seafood restaurants and surf culture, where you’ll stay for the next two nights.
Coastal Ericeira at Leisure
Today is yours to enjoy Ericeira at your own pace. You could explore the historic centre with its whitewashed lanes and blue-trim houses, walk the clifftop paths for Atlantic views or head down to the beach for a stroll. There’s also time to browse the town’s artisan boutiques or sit down to fresh seafood in a traditional marisqueira.
Along the Portuguese Riviera to Lisbon
Travel along the Portuguese Riviera to Sintra, known for its hillside setting, old streets and pastry shops, and join your Travel Director for an introduction to the town before visiting Pena Palace (subject to availability) and its gardens high above the surrounding hills. Continue through Cascais, where elegant villas, Atlantic views and a long connection to Portuguese royalty give the town its standing on the coast. Later, arrive in Lisbon, Portugal’s seafaring capital, where grand squares, tiled streets and river views mark the start of your two-night stay.
Explore Lisbon’s Sights
Join your Travel Director for an introduction to Lisbon, beginning in Belém where the Monument of Discoveries and Belém Tower recall the voyages that carried Portuguese ships out from the Tagus and turned Lisbon into a seafaring capital. Continue to Alfama, the city’s oldest quarter, where steep lanes and hillside streets reveal a more traditional side of Lisbon. The afternoon is yours to explore further, whether you choose a museum, a viewpoint or one of the city’s historic tram routes. Come together with your Small Group for dinner and Fado, the traditional music of Portugal, to toast to your journey.
Farewell Lisbon
This morning, your time in Portugal comes to an end. After breakfast, say farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travellers as your tour concludes in Lisbon.
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The best of the world unlocked for you. Imagine unmissable experiences you’ve always dreamed of, getting to know the locals and having everything taken care of every step of the way.   Here's what you'll experience: Must-sees to local secrets: Visiting bucket list sites are a highlight of travelling, however, travelling on your own can make them hard work. Don’t queue with other sightseers for hours, with Trafalgar our experts unlock doors –  think exclusive access to the Vatican out of hours or a tour of Versailles and its grounds with an expert. This, coupled with the intimate glimpses and hidden gems our local specialists show you, are the life-changing experiences that make you feel like an insider, not a tourist. One-of-a-kind experiences: Thanks to our global network you’ll unlock local access to communities and people around the world. Our 100+ Be My Guest experiences are a signature Trafalgar exclusive, where you will enjoy the hospitality of locals as you are welcomed into their homes to hear their stories and learn about their cultures. In every destination, you’ll also enjoy unique “Stays with stories” accommodation: more than just a place to rest your head, they are part of the heritage and fabric of the communities you visit.  Responsible travel at heart: When you choose Trafalgar, you are choosing to make your travels a force for good and support our goal to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®. We recognise our responsibility to ensure we make a positive impact on the planet we call home, the people we visit, and the rich wildlife we find. We ensure that the impacts of our business and your travels are positive in two ways: through our TreadRight Foundation, and our 5-year sustainability strategy How We Tread Right.

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