Porto and Lisbon

Private Group

Porto

Porto

Douro River

Porto

Bragança Palace

Aveiro

Bom Jesus Church

Aveiro

Porto and Lisbon

Experience the charm of Portugal with a scenic Douro Valley cruise and guided tours through Porto, Guimarães, Braga, Coimbra, Lisbon, and Sintra’s stunning palaces and historic landmarks.

Price is based on flights from Manchester or London
Price is based on 26 - 30 passengers.
Single supplement of £595pp applies

Itinerary/Excursions

Day 01

Arrival at Porto Airport and transfer to your hotel in the centre of Porto. Check-in and free time for an early lunch, in the afternoon you will enjoy a walking guided tour in the historic centre of Porto to include such sites as Saô Bento train station with its 20.000 “azulejos” (ceramic tiles) or the spectacular neoclassic Palacio de la Bolsa (Stockmarket Palace). Hotel and dinner in Porto.

Day 02

Today you take a cruise up the beautiful Douro Valley. A magnifi cent boat trip to get to know one of the most famous routes in the Douro: the region between Porto and Régua. Enjoy a charming trip from Porto by coach and, from Régua, enjoy a relaxing Cruise to Porto. Once on board, enjoy a lunch specially prepared by our chefs. It will certainly be a fantastic trip down the Douro River! In the evening, a private transfer takes us back to our hotel in Porto.

Day 03

You start the day with an official guided tour of nearby Guimaraes, the first capital of Portugal. This historic city has lots to offers and we have included entries to the elegant Bragança Palace. After some free time for lunch you continue to Braga paying special attention to the Bom Jesus Church, from where we get excellent views. Hotel in Porto.

Day 04

Today you are going to Aveiro, to see Portuguese Venice. You will visit the Carcavelos bridge, the Art Nouveau buildings and the Misericordia church. Free time to eat and then you will take the moliceiro boat route, passing through some of the most emblematic points of Aveiro, such as the Art Nouveau buildings on the banks of the canal, the Aveiro salt flats, the fishermen's quarter, the old Jerónimo ceramics factory. In the afternoon you return to your hotel in Porto.

Day 05

Today you say goodbye to Porto and make your way south. You stop at Coimbra for a guided tour and learn about the history of Portugal's oldest university and perhaps have a cup of coffee at the famous Santa Cruz café. You then continue to Lisbon where you will be staying the next three nights. Dinner at the hotel in Lisbon.

Day 06

An official guided tour awaits you in Lisbon this morning. This will include the downtown area by the River Tagus and then Monasterio de los Jeronimos in the Belem area. The afternoon is free to further explore at your own pace. Hotel in Lisbon.

Day 07

Your excursion today takes you to nearby Sintra, where you visit the grand Palacio Nacional in beautiful surroundings. We continue to the pleasant seaside town of Cascais .The afternoon is free to do your own thing in Lisbon, where your tour manager will be at hand with suggestions. Hotel in Lisbon

Day 08

Today you transfer to Lisbon Airport for your flight back to the UK.

Your holiday includes

Return flights with luggage
Return UK coach transfers
4 nights at The HF Tuela, Porto
3 nights at The Hotel Dos Reis Beautique Hotel, Lisbon
Breakfast, 1 lunch and 2 evening meals
Transport for the duration ofthe tour
Excursions as per itinerary
Headsets for the guided visits
English speaking tour manager throughout
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Hotel Details

Situated in Boavista, a central area of Porto, the 3* Hote Tuelo Portol is located in one of the biggest business and shopping centres of Porto. Its privileged location places the hotel only a few minutes away from the greatest attractions of the city, such as Casa da Música, the gardens of Palácio de Cristal or the emblematic Douro river. Enjoy the restaurant, Pimenta Preta. With a complete buffet breakfast available every morning, this will be the ideal starting point to your day exploring Porto.

Perfect to relax while enjoying a cocktail or one of our delicious snacks, the Lobby Bar provides a cosy environment to take a break in the middle of the day.

The HF Tuela, Porto website

Located on Avenida Almirante de Reis, The Hotel Dos Reis by The Beautique Hotels combines contemporary design with history and reflects the building’s architectural versatility. As a way to transmit the soul of the space, the Atelier Nini Andrade Silva created several exclusive details and signature pieces. This is the case of the large sculptural crown-shaped lamp in the hotel reception area, signed by the artist and illustrator Mário Belém

At Anarchia restaurant you can enjoy the best of Italian cuisine in a modern and timeless atmosphere. Delight your palate with a unique culinary experience full of flavour.

There is easy access to public transport for exploring Lisbon's historic centre, viewpoints, and attractions

The Hotel Dos Reis Beautique Hotel, Lisbon website