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Welcome to Portugal! Upon arrival at Lisbon Airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel in the heart of this vibrant city where tradition and modernity blend effortlessly. Take time to unwind and soak in your new surroundings. In the evening, enjoy your first dinner at the hotel—a relaxing introduction to Portugal’s culinary pleasures. As you settle in for the night, the cobblestones, tiled façades, and rhythm of Lisbon await you in the morning.
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Dinner
Arrival In Lisbon – Where The Journey Begins
Your Accommodation
Turim Saldanha
Set in the heart of Saldanha, the hotel offers 87 luxurious rooms. With an effusive and contemporary décor, the hotel offers unique common spaces. Located on the ground floor is the restaurant and the bar.
After breakfast, step into the pages of history with a panoramic drive through the Belém district, home to Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. Admire the Jerónimos Monastery, a Manueline masterpiece that echoes with the spirit of explorers like Vasco da Gama. Continue to the riverside to view the striking Belém Tower and the bold Padrão dos Descobrimentos, a tribute in stone to Portugal’s seafaring pioneers. A must-stop: tasting a freshly baked pastel de Belém, the legendary custard tart known only to Lisbon.The afternoon reveals Lisbon’s hidden depths—literally. Descend into the ethereal Mãe d’Água Reservoir, a former 18th-century water cistern turned architectural wonder. Next, embark on a soulful walking tour with an exclusive Fado performance woven into the journey—music that expresses the heart of Portugal. Finish the day with a breathtaking view from the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, watching the city glow as day turns to dusk.
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Legends Of Lisbon – From Monuments To Melodies
Your Accommodation
Turim Saldanha
Set in the heart of Saldanha, the hotel offers 87 luxurious rooms. With an effusive and contemporary décor, the hotel offers unique common spaces. Located on the ground floor is the restaurant and the bar.
Today, venture into the lush, unspoiled mountains of Mira D’Aire. Your host? Portugal’s first professional shepherd—a Lisbon native who traded city life for mountain pastures. Meet his goats, each with a name and story—Rosa, Bolota, Espanhola—as you accompany them to graze on rolling hills. Then, don an apron and learn the secrets of traditional Portuguese cheesemaking, guided by age-old techniques passed through generations. Enjoy a scenic lunch with sweeping mountain views before continuing to Rio Maior, home to one of Europe’s few inland salt pans, still harvested using methods dating back to Roman times. Finish the day with a visit to a passionate local olive oil artisan, Sr. Fernando, who turns olives into liquid gold and stories into unforgettable memories.
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Breakfast, Lunch
Mountain Life & Hidden Treasures – Lisbon To Rio Maior
Your Accommodation
Turim Saldanha
Set in the heart of Saldanha, the hotel offers 87 luxurious rooms. With an effusive and contemporary décor, the hotel offers unique common spaces. Located on the ground floor is the restaurant and the bar.
After breakfast, leave Lisbon behind and step into medieval Portugal in the historic city of Tomar, the stronghold of the Knights Templar. A royal-inspired lunch awaits—complete with period flair—before you wander Dornes’ charming lanes and towers, frozen in time. This is a mystical lakeside village said to sit atop an energy vortex. Here, embark on a tranquil boat ride surrounded by misty hills and legends of King Dom Diniz. Later, travel north to Guimarães, widely regarded as the birthplace of Portugal. Its preserved medieval centre will be your home base for the next few days.
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Breakfast, Lunch
Castles, Boats & Kings – Into The Heartland
Your Accommodation
Hotel de Guimaraes
In the center of the city of Guimarães, the Hotel de Guimarães combines an atmosphere of modernity and excellence, in a harmonious response to the needs of comfort and well-being of our customers. The interior design and comfort of the rooms are combined with the natural charm of the Victorian landscape.
Start the day with a journey to Matosinhos, where the scent of the Atlantic mixes with the sound of industry. Visit a traditional canning factory, where fish is preserved the old-fashioned way—a Portuguese art form in itself. Next, hop aboard a tuk tuk and cruise along the coast to Porto, enjoying panoramic views of bridges, hillsides, and riverbanks. Explore Porto at your pace for lunch, perhaps trying a francesinha or grilled sardines by the Douro River. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the city’s sweet legacy with a visit and tasting at a Port wine cellar, where centuries-old barrels rest in dark tunnels, slowly perfecting the iconic fortified wine. Head back to the hotel this evening where we dine together.
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Breakfast, Dinner
From Cans To Cellars – Matosinhos To Porto
Your Accommodation
Hotel de Guimaraes
In the center of the city of Guimarães, the Hotel de Guimarães combines an atmosphere of modernity and excellence, in a harmonious response to the needs of comfort and well-being of our customers. The interior design and comfort of the rooms are combined with the natural charm of the Victorian landscape.
This morning, visit the historic Casa do Pão de Ló in Felgueiras, where one of Portugal’s most beloved sponge cakes has been baked for centuries. A family member will take you through the beautiful manor house, share stories of baking secrets, and guide you through a live demonstration and tasting, paired with—you guessed it—Port wine. In the afternoon, continue to Gondomar, the heart of Portuguese filigree jewelry. Walk through the Filigree Museum, then step inside a working artisan’s studio where delicate gold threads are twisted into wearable works of art. Watch as tradition is passed from skilled hands to heirloom treasures and maybe take something special home with you. Later we gather for a delicious local dinner before resting for the night at our hotel.
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Breakfast, Dinner
Sweet Heritage & Golden Hands – Felgueiras & Gondomar
Your Accommodation
Hotel de Guimaraes
In the center of the city of Guimarães, the Hotel de Guimarães combines an atmosphere of modernity and excellence, in a harmonious response to the needs of comfort and well-being of our customers. The interior design and comfort of the rooms are combined with the natural charm of the Victorian landscape.
Today you’re off to the Douro Valley, where vineyards cling to terraced hills and old-world charm lives on in every stone. Your first stop is Favaios, where you’ll meet the village baker keeping the flame alive—literally. Learn how to bake traditional bread in a wood-fired oven that dates back generations. Next, be welcomed by a visionary local host, whose passion for his village has transformed it into a cultural and culinary gem. Visit the Bread and Wine Museum, tour his Quinta (wine estate), and enjoy an authentic regional lunch complete with live Concertina music, echoing through the hills like a celebration of life itself. Return to Guimarães where we meet for the final night and share our favourite moments of the trip over dinner.
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
The Soul Of The Douro – Bread, Wine & Music
Your Accommodation
Hotel de Guimaraes
In the center of the city of Guimarães, the Hotel de Guimarães combines an atmosphere of modernity and excellence, in a harmonious response to the needs of comfort and well-being of our customers. The interior design and comfort of the rooms are combined with the natural charm of the Victorian landscape.
After a final Portuguese breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Porto Airport for your journey home. As you leave, carry with you the soulful songs, hearty flavours, and heartfelt stories of a country that welcomes you like family and stays with you like an old friend.
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Breakfast
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