Portugal with Luxury & Style (8 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline
ID #: DT-P-8-4-5-10-RAIJ
DAYS 1 & 2: Porto, Regua & Pinhao, PORTUGAL
Your afternoon tour of Porto includes the highlights, visiting the
Stock Exchange Palace, the Lello bookshop, an exquisite landmark
dating to the early 1900s and Casa do Infante. Journey along the
picturesque River Douro, through the Port Wine region. Meet the
owner at Quintada Pacheca wine estate who will show you their
process of producing wine and sample their Port.
►Some suggested Porto hotels (in alphabetical order):
Hotel Infante de Sagres, Porto InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 3: Obidos & Sintra, PORTUGAL
Visit the quaint and white-walled town of Obidos, founded by the
Moors in the 18th century. Then continue on to the aristocratic town
of Sintra, where English poet Lord Byron lived, and called “Paradise
on Earth.”
►Suggested hotel: Hotel Tivoli Palacio de Seteais, Sintra
DAYS 4 & 5: Cascais & Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Your morning tour of Sintra will explore some of the castles
including “Palacioda Pena,” or Pena Palace. Then follow the scenic
coastline, referred to as the Portuguese Riviera, with breaks to
take in wonderful vistas. On Day 5, enjoy a tour of Lisbon, starting
with a visit to the 16th-century Belem Tower and Jeronimos
Monastery. Take a ride on the charming tram for a breathtaking
panoramic view of the city. ►Some suggested Lisbon hotels (in alphabetical order): Four
Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon (V) Olissippo Lapa Palace (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 6: Reguengos de Monsaraz & Evora, PORTUGAL
Évora is a royal city with more than 2,000 years of history. Enjoy a
walking tour through the labyrinthine streets—admiring the Moorish
courtyards, Renaissance fountains, and gothic doorways and turrets.
►Suggested hotel: Convento do Espinheiro, Evora
DAYS 7 & 8: Igrejinha, Arraiolos & Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Depart Évora and drive to Herdade dos Coelheiros wine estate for a
private visit. After lunch at the estate, explore the quaint little
town of Arraiolos before returning to Lisbon. On Day 8, you will be
taken to the airport for your flight home or onto your next
destination.
►For Lisbon hotel suggestions, see above.
DAYS 1 & 2: Porto, Regua & Pinhao, PORTUGAL