Portugal Trip: Lisbon & Porto
Dates: Spring 2027
Cost: Approximately $3800 to $4,300 (international airfare not included)
Lodging will be in a private, boutique hotel Casa Do Valle in Sintra. Our group will have this gorgeous property to ourselves on this trip!
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Portugal Highlights Itinerary (7 Days)
Day 1 – Arrive in Lisbon
- Private airport transfer to hotel
- Welcome dinner at a local Portuguese restaurant
- Overnight in Lisbon
Day 2 – Belém & the Tagus River
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower
- Traditional seafood lunch
- Free afternoon to explore Lisbon
- Optional sunset sailing cruise on the Tagus River
- Overnight in Lisbon
Day 3 – Historic Lisbon
- Visit São Jorge Castle for panoramic views
- Explore the medieval streets of Alfama
- Traditional lunch at a local tasca
- Discover the Baixa district and its earthquake-resistant urban design
- Overnight in Lisbon
Day 4 – Sintra Day Trip
- Visit the colorful Pena Palace
- Explore the gardens, tunnels, and Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira
- Return to Lisbon
- Overnight in Lisbon
Day 5 – Tomar & Porto
- Travel north with a stop in Tomar
- Tour the Convent of Christ and learn about the Knights Templar
- Traditional Ribatejo lunch
- Continue to Porto
- Overnight in Porto
Day 6 – Porto & the Douro
- Visit São Bento Station, Porto Cathedral, São Francisco Church, and Bolsa Palace
- Explore Porto’s historic center
- Optional premium Port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Farewell dinner overlooking the Douro River
- Overnight in Porto
Day 7 – Departure
- Breakfast
- Private transfer to the airport
- Departure flights
Included Highlights
- Jerónimos Monastery
- Belém Tower
- São Jorge Castle
- Alfama District
- Baixa Pombalina
- Pena Palace
- Quinta da Regaleira
- Convent of Christ (Knights Templar)
- Porto Historic Center
- São Bento Station
- Porto Cathedral
- São Francisco Church
- Bolsa Palace
Optional Experiences
- Sunset sailing cruise in Lisbon
- Premium Port wine tasting in Porto
Meals Included
- 6 breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 2 dinners (Welcome & Farewell)
Ronnie Frey
Passionate about architecture and better living through beautiful design, Ronnie Frey is the photographer behind Doorways of Chicago and the principal of Frey Design.