Explore Porto, Guimarães, Pinhão, Douro Valley, Coimbra, Ericeira, Sintra and Lisbon with your Travel Director
Discover the heart of Porto on historic trams, the Douro Valley on a traditional Rabelo boat ride, winemaking traditions at a family-run quinta in the Douro Valley, the surf culture of Ericeira, Lisbon on its iconic trams, and Fado singing culture in Lisbon
Visit Pena Palace in Sintra (subject to availability) and a family-run quinta in the Douro Valley
Porto: Ride Porto’s historic tram along the river with your Travel Director, then explore the old town on foot with stops around Porto Cathedral, inside São Bento station and in the narrow streets of the Ribeira.
Pinhao: Board a traditional Rabelo boat in Pinhão and cruise a stretch of the Douro once used to carry barrels of port along the river. As you pass the valley’s steep terraces and vine-covered slopes, get a closer look at the landscape that has shaped one of Portugal’s best-known wine regions.
Sintra: Visit Pena Palace (subject to availability), the 19th-century royal palace above Sintra built as a summer residence for Portuguese royalty. As you explore its rooms, terraces and gardens, see the colors, design and hilltop setting that make it one of Portugal’s best-known landmarks.
Lisbon: Enjoy dinner on your final evening in Portugal while listening to Fado, the traditional music of Portugal with strong links to Lisbon. Rooted in the city’s old quarters, its songs tell stories of longing, love and everyday life through one of Portugal’s most recognized musical traditions.
Douro Valley: Join your hosts at a local quinta for lunch in the Douro Valley. Learn about generations of winemaking tradition, local grape varieties and the hospitality that runs through life in this part of Portugal.
