Reviews
RatingsTour code: BDPLP4
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
55 reviews
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10th November 2023Review ratingSmall group touring at its best. Our guide and driver were exceptional - They had a terrific sense of humour ,and were always professional and helpful, going above and beyond to make the trip enjoyably memorable.
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9th November 2023Review ratingOur tour guide had a very thorough understanding of local history and legends and was very personable/good fun. BUT...We were left to our own devices to get to know one another - no effort to introduce ourselves to the group. Portuguese is not a widely spoken language: little effort was made to provide us with useful vocabulary for conducting transactions with locals. Yes - perhaps that is my job as a tourist (to be prepared) but it would have been useful to have been provided with a crib sheet of useful phrases. We had a quiet day (apparently our driver needed a day off) in a remote location at Quinta da Pacheca. We were advised not to walk in to town but to take a taxi but the town was just a small town (nothing of special interest). When we paid big money to get to Portugal, I didn't get value for money that day. Often when we got to a new town we were told in which direction to go to find sights ... but got the impression our guide wasn't interested in taking us to them.
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7th November 2023Review ratingIt gave an excellent overview of Portugal and I particularly enjoyed seeing the smaller towns and out of the way places which would have been hard to get to on my own.