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Treasures of Portugal
Operated by Bunnik Tours
Tripcode: 997
Overview
Destination:
Portugal,
Start:Porto, Portugal
Finish:Lisbon, Portugal
Finish:Lisbon, Portugal
Duration:10 days
Type:Group tour (max 20)
Travel Period
May 2025 - October 2025
A wealth of delicious cuisine, fascinating history and striking scenery awaits on this small group tour to Portugal. From delectable desserts and wine, a history rich in religious monuments and impressive architecture, to the stunning coastline and natural landscape, savour every moment as you travel through Porto, Braga, Coimbra and Lisbon.
Standard inclusions
Sightseeing
- Enjoy guided sightseeing in Porto
- Visit the Stock Exchange Palace
- Take a beautiful Six Bridges cruise in Porto
- Savour a port wine tasting in its birthplace
- Visit a local winery for a tasting in the Vinho Verde Region
- Visit the village of Amarante
- Taste test at the Pao de Lo de Margaride sponge cake factory
- Take a walking tour of Guimarães
- Visit the Ducal Palace in Guimarães
- Enjoy a short city tour of Braga
- Admire Ovar on an orientation tour
- Enjoy an Aveiro walking tour and canal boat ride
- Relish dinner and a Fado show
- Discover fascinating Coimbra during a sightseeing tour
- Visit beautiful Coimbra University
- Be mesmerised by the Shale Villages and enjoy a traditional lunch
- Enjoy an orientation tour of the small fishing village of Nazaré
- Try Ginjinha liquor in Óbidos
- Tour the stunning Sintra National Palace
- Wander through the towns of Cascais and Estoril
- Discover Lisbon during a guided sightseeing tour
- Explore Jerónimos Monastery
- Enjoy a coffee and a famous Portuguese tart
Touring
- All touring conducted in air-conditioned vehicles
- Enjoy a cruise along the Douro River
- Relax and cruise along the canals of Aveiro
Accommodation
- 9 nights in 4 star hotels
Properties include:
- Hotel Da Musica, Porto
- Vila Gale Collection, Braga
- Vila Gale, Coimbra
- Hotel Real Palacio, Lisbon
Hotels listed are an indication, and are subject to change without notice.
Double for Single Use: Please note the single supplement you pay on our tours entitles you to sole use of a room. A double for single use room is larger than a traditional single room offered in Europe. Often these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.
Meals
- 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners
- Meal highlights:
- Porto, port tasting
- Porto, wine tasting at a local winery and vineyard in the Vinho Verde Region
- Margaride, taste the delicious Portuguese dessert, Pao de Lo (sponge cake), during a tour of a factory that makes the dessert
- Coimbra, dinner and Fado show
- Coimbra, local lunch in the Shale Villages
- Lisbon, indulge in a traditional Portuguese custard tart during a city tour
Tour Guides
- English-speaking locally based national guide
- English-speaking locally based guides
Porterage
- Porterage included where available
Some things to note
- We don’t want you to miss out on any aspect of your small group tour. To ensure that you don’t, we recommend you arrive at your starting destination by 5.00pm.
- On Day 6 a smaller bus will be used due to narrow roads in the region.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1 - Porto
Welcome to Portugal! This vivacious south-western European country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Spain on the other, and offers an exquisite coastline, unique cities, a wealth of history, and incredible architecture. We begin our small group tour in Porto, a fascinating city that lies along the banks of the Douro River.
Located on the northern coast of Portugal, Porto is its second largest city and well known for its port wine production.
We don’t want you to miss out on any aspect of your small group tour. To ensure that you don’t, we recommend you arrive at your starting destination by 5.00pm.
At 6.00pm, join your fellow travellers and tour leader in the lobby for introductions and a welcome drink. Then take an orientation walk of the surrounds followed by dinner at local restaurant.
Day 2 - Porto
Our half day guided city tour of Porto begins after breakfast this morning. We’ll admire the façade of the Carmo Church and Clérigos Tower, learning about their distinct architecture and the part they have played in the intriguing history of the city. We’ll also visit the Stock Exchange Palace and marvel at the beautiful neoclassical style building from both inside and out.
Next, we’ll take a cruise along the Douro River and pass under each of Porto’s six bridges. We then a visit to a local wine cellar to learn how authentic port is made and enjoy a tasting before continuing our walking tour, crossing the iconic iron Dom Luís I Bridge.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to get acquainted with the city further on our own.
Day 3 - Porto
This morning we travel to the town of Penafiel for a visit to Quinta da Aveleda, a local family winery. Founded in 1870, the winery has been owned and operated by the same family for five generations and produces a variety of wines.
Special Experience
Explore the stunning Quinta da Aveleda estate, its vineyards, and immaculately manicured gardens during a guided tour before we have a chance to sip the delicious wines during a tasting.
We then make our way to the charming city of Amarante, where we’ll see the stunning Saint Goncalo’s Monastery. Begun in 1543 and finished in the 1600s, the monastery stands proudly, overlooking the river Tâmega. Here, we’ll have some free time for lunch before returning to Porto to enjoy the rest of our day at leisure.
Day 4 - Porto - Braga
Braga, one of Portugal’s eldest cities, is our destination today. Home to some of the country’s oldest architecture and rich in history, the ancient city and its lively atmosphere is a fascinating place to explore.
Special Experience
Visit a factory that produces the classic Portuguese dessert, Pao de Lo (sponge cake), for a tour of the factory and, luckily, a tasting of the scrumptious desserts made here.
We’ll then travel to Guimarães where we enjoy a walking tour of the city and its highlights, including a visit to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. There will be some free time here to grab lunch before departing for Braga.
On arrival in Braga we will get acquainted with its absorbing history, during a short walking tour of Braga’s city centre before spending the remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy your new surrounds.
Day 5 - Braga - Aveiro - Coimbra
Descending a steep hill to meet the river Mondego is the charming city of Coimbra. Best known for its university, one of the oldest in Europe, the dynamic city is rich in history and oozes charm.
On our way to Coimbra today, we’ll visit the charming town of Ovar, known for its vibrant tiled houses. We’ll take a guided tour and then have some time to explore on our own before heading to Aveiro.
Referred to as the Portuguese Venice, Aveiro is set on the shores of the Ria de Aveiro and is known for its charming canals that meander throughout the city. Here we’ll enjoy a relaxing cruise along the canals, before some free time for lunch (not included), followed by a walking tour.
This evening we’ll arrive in Coimbra and enjoy a group dinner while experiencing the unique sounds of Fado music.
Day 6 - Coimbra
This morning we will explore the city of Coimbra during a guided sightseeing tour. We’ll stop in at the city’s university grounds before admiring the intricate architecture of the city’s cathedral.
Special Experience
Discover the Shale Villages, visiting local shops and connecting with the locals before enjoying a traditional lunch.
Once we have become acquainted with Coimbra, we’ll make our way to the Shale Villages. Equally as charming as they are compelling, the Shale Villages are made up of houses and buildings constructed from shale, a fine sedimentary rock made mostly from clay that splits into very thin layers and makes for some spectacular architecture. We stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the Shale village of Candal before continuing to one of the main Shale villages, the pretty town of Lousã.
We return to Coimbra for an evening at leisure.
Challenging Day
Today is a particularly challenging day, where there will be extended periods of walking time, often across uneven ground and in areas of high altitude or heat and humidity.
Day 7 - Coimbra - Lisbon
Vibrant and bustling Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is a cultural delight with its history and modern progressiveness combining seamlessly to create this iconic city. From its incredible architecture to its picturesque cobblestone streets, its friendly people and so much more, a visit to this city is a must!
On our way to Lisbon today, we’ll stop at the small fishing village of Nazaré, home to the Big Wave Surfing Competition. Here we’ll have a short tour of the town before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon we’ll continue to the town of Óbidos, where we have the opportunity taste the local cherry liquor, Ginjinha, an iconic Portuguese liquor made by infusing sour cherries in the traditional local brandy called “Aguardente”.
We’ll arrive in Lisbon and check in to our hotel before enjoying an evening at leisure to explore this lively city on our own.
Challenging Day
Today is a particularly challenging day, where there will be extended periods of walking time, often across uneven ground and in areas of high altitude or heat and humidity.
Day 8 - Lisbon
After breakfast this morning we make our way to Sintra, a town just outside of Lisbon and home to the incredible National Palace of Sintra. Exploring the Palace, we’ll see the distinct mix of medieval, Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architecture which has remained relatively untouched since the mid-16th century. The National Palace of Sintra was used by the Portuguese Royal family until the end of the monarchy in 1910 and offers visitors a glimpse back through time.
On our way back to Lisbon we’ll stop in at the towns of Cascais and Estoril before enjoying the remainder of our day at leisure in Lisbon.
Day 9 - Lisbon
We’ll enjoy a half-day guided tour of Lisbon today. We see the green gardens of Eduardo VII Park, the Monument to the Discoveries that stands tall on the banks of the River Tagus, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery and more. We’ll stop for a coffee break where we treat our taste buds to the famous, and delicious, Lisbon custard tart. Our tour ends in Lisbon’s Rossio Square, a meeting place for the people of the city since the Middle Ages. From here we’ll enjoy the remainder of our afternoon at leisure.
This evening we’ll join our fellow travellers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant where we reminisce on our favourite memories and experiences of Portugal together.
Day 10 - Lisbon
Our tour concludes after breakfast this morning. We bid farewell to our new friends and to the treasures of Portugal.
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With over 25 years experience and a multitude of industry awards, Bunnik Tours' overarching aim remains simple: to provide a better way for travellers to see the world. We do this by creating a series of unique holiday experiences: - Small group tours of no more than 20 passengers, specifically designed to capture the essence of the places we visit. Tours that provide the perfect balance between organised sightseeing and free time for independent discovery. Holidays that visit the famous attractions but also wander off the usual tourist trail. Complete and stress-free tour packages with accommodation, guides, tipping, and meals included (and much more!). Independent travel packages are a flexible way to visit one or more destinations. They can also be added onto our small group tours for a unique experience! A strong belief in responsible travel and sustainable tourism. We have always been a family of travellers at heart, exploring the world around us with equal parts wonder, good humour and curiosity. As a family business we understand that our family's name and reputation is at stake every time we sell a holiday. We take your trust very seriously and look forward to the day when we can help you explore the world. Dennis Bunnik is the chair of the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) and we are actively involved in helping to improve the overall professionalism of the travel industry. Discover our passion for this incredible planet and its inhabitants, and experience your tour the ‘Bunnik Way’! - Dennis, Marion & Sacha Bunnik
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