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Highlights of Portugal

8 days
From Lisbon to Porto
4.5
32 traveler reviews
Highlights of Portugal - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124665
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Highlights

  • Sip on the local produced Ginjinha brew
  • Train into the mountains to the colourful Pena Palace
  • Discover the medieval capital of Portugal
  • Enjoy a wine tasting in the heart of the Duoro Valley

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Lisbon; evening orientation walk
  2. Day 2 Explore Lisbon's Bairro Alto neighbourhood on foot. Optional afternoon Sintra visit
  3. Day 3 Explore the west of Lisbon on walk to Belem Tower. Afternoon free in Lisbon.
  4. Day 4 Visit Alcobaca and Batalha Monastery; arrive in Coimbra
  5. Day 5 Wine tasting and spend the night in the Douro Valley
  6. Day 6 Train to Porto for a walking tour and port tasting; free afternoon
  7. Day 7 Free day in Porto
  8. Day 8 Trip ends in Porto
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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

439

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

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    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
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    4.3
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  • KF
    · October 13th, 2024
    Really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide Mercedes was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful with restaurant and activity recommendations. Overall the itinerary was good. One suggestion I would make is to spread out some scheduled activities over a couple of days. There were some days where too much was planned in one day so it was difficult to cover everything well. Then a whole day was left as free time which was too much. Our guide was able to move things around so that we had less free time on one day but able to do everything well. That flexibility was very good.
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    Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Mercedes provided such knowledgeable and friendly guidance, along with great local recommendations. It’s fantastic that this flexibility helped balance... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • A
    · May 14th, 2023
    I particularly enjoyed the winery trip in the Douro valley and the panorama from the top of the bridge in Porto was spectacular. I enjoyed strolling around Lisbon and Coimbra was also a lovely place to visit. The hotel in Lisbon was very good and excellently situated. The group travelled independently to Sintra and that was also a highlight for us.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 17th, 2023
    Lisbon was amazing. Great place to stroll
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 29th, 2023
    Visit to Sintra, visit to Belem, port tasting.
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 30th, 2023
    Ilsbon - Castelo, Gulkbenkien museum, Belem - all done on my own, of course.
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 26th, 2023
    Sights, food and weather.
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · June 29th, 2023
    Visiting the Douro valley and wine-tasting, having some free time in Lisbon, being led by a very attentive guide who responded immediately to any problems and had lots of suggestions for activities.
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · August 21st, 2023
    Train ride in Douro valley, Porto
    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · August 27th, 2023
    Ahhh...the highlights!! For me the architecture and history were the best part. Everything we saw was put into an historical context which is something extremely important to me. It also laid the groundwork for our next Explore trip to Patagonia. I love knowing about the connections and influences of one culture to all the others:)
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    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · September 14th, 2023
    I very much enjoyed Porto. I felt that the tour gave me a good idea of what Portugal is like.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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8 days
Highlights of Portugal
From Lisbon to Porto

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • What is your policy on changing travel dates?

      Changes can be accommodated up to 10 days before departure, depending on current bookings and availability.

    • When can I expect to receive my final travel documents?

      Final documents, including the full itinerary, will be sent to you on the dashboard 3 weeks before travel.

    • What should I do if I have questions regarding my booking?

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any inquiries regarding your booking.

    • Are there additional costs for post-tour accommodation?

      Yes, the cost for an extra night at the Hotel Moov Porto Centro is an additional AU$240 per room.

    • Will breakfast be provided during the tour?

      Yes, the tour includes 7 breakfasts as part of the itinerary.

    • Can I add extra services to my trip?

      You can add particular services to your adventure and specific requests can be discussed with our team.

    • What happens if I need to cancel my trip?

      If you need to cancel, different cancellation charges apply based on the time frame relative to your trip’s starting date.

    • Is the tour suitable for college students?

      Yes, we recommend this tour for individuals aged 16 and older, making it appropriate for college students.

    • Can I request a Spanish-speaking guide for the tour?

      Currently, all our groups are accompanied by English-speaking guides only.

    • What is included in the price per person?

      The twin share room basis cost starts from $1,940 per person, which includes all transfers and accommodation.

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      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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      • For any tour departing before February 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 4th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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