Welcome to Lisbon! Arrival in Lisbon and private transfer to hotel. Tonight you will have a traditional welcome Fado Show and dinner (included) where you will have the chance to try some of the most well-known dishes from Portuguese Cuisine. Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Lisbon.
After breakfast, join a day tour with our certificated guide that will show you Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. The tour will start at Avenida da Liberdade, one of the city's main streets which, in monarchical times, the nobility and the royal family strolled and exhibited to the people. Then we will head for the Parque Eduardo VII, the largest park in central Lisbon, to enjoy the views over the city. This name was given in 1903 in honour of the English King Edward VII, who visited the Portuguese capital to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries. Next, we will visit some of Lisbon's most typical and picturesque neighbourhoods, such as Alfama and Bairro Alto, where traditions are still preserved, reflecting the mixture of people from different cultures and beliefs over the centuries. We will finish our visit in Praça do Comércio, one of the largest squares in Europe and home to some government institutions. From here you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Tagus River and contemplate the bustle of the city, which merge into a harmonious landscape.
After breakfast at the hotel, a private transfer will take you to visit Sintra and Cascais for the whole day. Sintra is 30 kilometres from Lisbon and offers a preview of paradise. The permanent freshness ensured by the mild climate and dense, luxuriant vegetation makes Sintra a deeply romantic and mysterious place. In the morning, you'll visit one of the town's main monuments, including Palácio da Vila, Palácio da Pena or Castelo dos Mouros (closed on 24 and 25 December, 1 January and Easter Sunday). In the afternoon, you'll visit Cascais, a beautiful fishing village that has existed since the 12th century and is very well preserved to this day. The return to Lisbon will be along the coast, where you will have the opportunity to pass through Estoril to admire the beautiful coastline and its beaches.
After having breakfast and checking out of the hotel, a private transfer will take you to the railway station to catch a train to Porto. When you arrive in the city, a transfer will take you to your hotel to check-in. You can use the rest of the day to do some sightseeing or to relax in the hotel's facilities.
After breakfast on board, you can check out at 10:30 AM and disembark at Cais da Ribeira. You will then take a half-day visit of the city of Porto with a certified tour guide. In the historic city centre, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will have more than enough time to explore Lello Library, where Harry Potter books and films were inspired, the Golden Church of St. Francis and Palácio da Bolsa with incredible granite work and magnificent Neo-Arabic influences (entrance not included). You will continue the tour until you reach the Douro River front, where you can admire D. Luis bridge and all Port Wine cellars that brought fame and fortune to the city. While strolling through the city, you will make a few stops at typical establishments to taste some of Porto's best delicacies! You will finish this tour with a visit to the Port Wine Cellars, with wine tasting at the end. A transfer will take you back to your hotel and then the rest of the day is on your own!
After having breakfast and checking out of the hotel, a private transfer will take you to Pinhão along National Road 222, one of the most amazing roads in Portugal, where you can enjoy the unique beauty of the Douro River. Your guide will show you around Pinhão and the best views of the Douro Valley, followed by a traditional lunch in one of the Douro Valley's famous wineries. In the afternoon you'll visit the vineyards, where you'll enjoy a wine tasting. End the afternoon in beauty with a boat trip along the Douro River and revel in the breathtaking views. At the end, a transfer will take you back to your hotel. Accommodation: 4-star hotel in the Douro
The last day is here! After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, a private transfer will take you to the airport or train station. We wish you a safe journey home and look forward to welcoming you again!
