Reviews
RatingsTour code: BDPLP3
Discover Portugal
Overview
From charming medieval villages to the cobbled streets of Porto, the empires of the past have left their mark on this captivating Iberian nation. Uncover the real Portugal as we journey from Gothic cities to cinematic rural scenery – taking in world-famous pilgrimage sites, sumptuous local cuisine and ancient customs as we go.

- Tour Starts/Ends
- 1 Overnight Stop
- Day Stop
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic ride along the Douro River in a traditional rabelo boat
- Indulge in a tasting of delicious locally produced cheeses near Viseu
- Explore the wonderfully atmospheric and history-laden streets of Coimbra
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 - Lisbon (Portugal)
Welcome to Lisbon – a mesmerising capital filled with Gothic glamour and enthralling culture. After meeting the group at the hotel, we’ll kick off our adventure with a group dinner accompanied by an atmospheric Fado performance. Here’s to the journey ahead! Accommodation: Turim Terreiro do Paço Hotel (or similar)
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Meals
- Dinner
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Meals
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Day 2 - Lisbon – Sintra – Lisbon
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Day 3 - Lisbon – Óbidos and Nazaré – Alvados
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Day 4 - Alvados – Tomar – Alvados
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Day 5 - Alvados – Coimbra – Viseu
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Day 6 - Viseu – Lamego, Pinhão and Peso Da Régua – Douro Valley
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Day 7 - Douro Valley
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Day 8 - Douro Valley – Amarante and Penafiel – Braga
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Day 9 - Braga – Guimarães – Braga
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Day 10 - Braga – Porto
Tour Inclusions
Accommodation
- 9 nights in hand-picked accommodation
The Crew
- Experienced Tour Leader and Driver
Transport
- Premium mini-coach transportation
Reviews

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1st August 2023Review ratingService was excellent. My husband, Ian, and I thoroughly enjoyed our Discover Portugal tour (BDPLP3) (3-12 May 2023). Our guide was knowledgeable, interesting and thoughtful. Our driver was excellent in handling the small bus on all sorts of roads.
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24th July 2023Review ratingThe tour generally was good. However, we felt there was too much down time around from 12-2pm in some towns (where there was little to do). We loved the experiences with locals and would have liked more contact with locals, or have had options such as kayaking, or a forest walk. The historical knowledge of our wonderful guide Eddi was expectational, along with her calm nature and willingness to assist made the tour very enjoyable. Our driver Melo was an absolute gentleman with fabulous driving skills. Hotel in Lisbon was in a good location, however the room was cramped and dreary.
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6th July 2023Review ratingSonia was excellent. Great knowledge of country and culture. She was very caring and went beyond our expectations. Hotels were generally good with some exceptional and some not quite up to standard. The driver Mello was great.