For fans of port wine, mysterious history, and gastronomic greatness, this 10-day tour of Portugal reliably presents visitors with an abundance of each. You will venture through the Iberian country to experience a blend of guided recreation and leisure time. From Porto to Lisbon and Vilamoura, this tour will open your eyes to the beauty of Portugal and the adventures awaiting you.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Porto – Portugal's Wine Region
Following a north to south track, your exploration of Portugal will start in the fertile fields and lush gardens of the Port region that is famous for its warm hospitality and rolling vineyards. After arriving at the airport of Portugal's second-largest city, a transfer will whisk you effortlessly through traffic to the pedestrian-friendly city center. After arriving at your hotel, you will be within a short walk of many of the city's noteworthy sites in addition to having the remainder of the day to explore each one.
What's Included:
Day 2
Porto – Custom Food Tour
Day 3
Porto – The Region's Namesake
Day 4
Lisbon – The Portuguese Capital
Day 5
Lisbon – Exploring the City Center
Day 6
Lisbon – Stretching Your Legs
Day 7
Vilamoura – In the Deep South
Day 8
Vilamoura – In Search of Sea Caves
Day 9
Lisbon – Returning to the Capital
Day 10
Lisbon – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Wander the scenic alleys and cobbled corners of Lisbon, where an earthquake leveled the Portuguese capital in the 18th century
- Sample the abundant variety of food and drink proudly displayed to those visitors who are wise enough to venture to Porto's wine region
- Allow your senses to lead you on a trip to a functioning vineyard and winery in the Douro Valley to sample port wine and to learn about the production techniques
- Walk in the footsteps of the Knights Templar on a visit to the village of Aveiro, where a rustic city center and magnificent architecture charms locals and visitors
- Learn about Lisbon's compelling history on a guided walking tour of the city center, including visits to the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, and Pasteeis de Belem coffee shop
- Scan the horizon from atop the colorful cast of the Pena Palace, where the royal family once summered, for some of the region's best views
- Dive into the heart of Portugal's Algarve region, where windswept cliffs, stunning rock formations, and sandy beaches appear in abundance
- Take to the waves on a voyage to the Benagil Sea Cave, where the ghostly echoes of a one-legged pirate still reverberate off the limestone rock formations
Starting Price
$3,500 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.86 stars based on 59 reviews.
Our trip to Portugal was wonderful. The itinerary was well planned. Our Zicasso coordinator was in contact with us throughout and listened to our goals for the trip. We feel like we saw all the highlights, while getting to do a deep dive on selected items, for example, the Douro Valley and wine tours.
The hotels were perfect for our family; welcoming, spacious, and centrally located.
Our guides were premium! A wealth of knowledge. They were flexible to our schedule/needs and ensured we had all of the necessary experiences (best pastry shops and other unique culinary delights).
Thank you for a wonderful trip.
Reviewed By Amy V.
Zicasso's travel agent was very easy to work with. She put together a great itinerary for our family vacation. She listened to our interests and also included some unique experiences for us that we would never have been able to set up on our own. She was also very quick to take care of some miscommunication at one of our hotels when we got to Lisbon and quickly got it resolved for us. Her communication was great and she took good care of us.
Reviewed By Julie H.
We loved the entire experience with our travel company. Zicasso made it easy to find them, but from there, our specialist was a great partner. She worked with me to tailor our trip to maximize each day and include experiences and places that would allow us to see the most of Lisbon and São Miguel.
Our guides were amazing! Even our tween kiddos loved one of our guides; he was so personable and knowledgeable. Both of them tailored our days to us; they were flexible with plans to accommodate tired and hungry kids, helped make lunch reservations, and knew so much about the history and culture of Portugal. We've never had a guided vacation like this before, but were highly impressed and would do it again.
Our agent and the entire team were very responsive before and during the trip. She helped find amazing hotels for our family. Highly recommended.
Reviewed By Julia C.
Zicasso's travel agency made planning our special celebratory trip to Portugal easy and tailored to our individual needs. The guides were super-knowledgeable, fun, and genuinely cared about our needs. I would recommend this travel company to anyone who wants a private, customized trip!
Reviewed By Lisa K.
The trip, from the planning stages to the completion, could not have been more perfect. Zicasso's travel expert was efficient and responsive in the planning stages and execution of the trip, and our guide couldn’t have been better. The service, efficiency, tours, and hotels were perfect.
Reviewed By Bonnie S.
The Zicasso travel company was highly responsible and attentive to one’s needs. Everyone was extremely gracious and pleasant to work with. They go the extra mile for their client.
Reviewed By Mary M.
