Vineyards in the Douro River Valley, Portugal

Food, Wine, and Culture in Portugal

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Customizable Itinerary

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Countries Visited

Portugal

Places Visited

Lisbon, Obidos, Nazare, Porto...

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Suggested Duration

9 Days

A destination of discovery, with classic cities, dramatic landscapes, and sites representing a rich past. This is what you will find on this 9-Day Food, Wine, and Culture in Portugal tour. Enjoy the dramatic interior of Porto’s Se Catedral, bohemian Lisbon neighborhoods, the castle walls of Obidos, and the magnificent wine region along the Douro River, biting into flavors of traditional Sintra queijada or Belem’s pasteis de nata to embrace delectable Portugal.

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Trip Highlights

  • Wander the walled city of Obidos, admiring the splash of pink of bougainvillea covering white-washed walls.
  • Visit the picturesque and hauntingly dramatic cathedral in Porto and learn of kings and prominent men through tales told in tiles on the famous Sao Bento Railway Station
  • Weave your way along the Douro River and capture the scenic beauty of the vineyards flanking the body of water
  • Savor the taste of Evora as you bite into the Alentejo smoky sausage and smooth Evora DOP cheese.
  • Enjoy classic Alentejo red wines, fruit-forward, floral, and served in wineries set on large plots of land, surrounded by vineyards.
  • Soak up scenes of a turquoise ocean as it laps against pristine white-sand beaches along the Setubal Peninsula
  • Walk the bohemian neighborhood of Alfama and delight in a pasteis de nata or two in the popular neighborhood of Belem
  • Take some time out to discover charming Sintra, with its Pena Palace a highlight of any visit to this picturesque town

Starting Price

$2,700 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

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  • 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

4.99 stars based on 333 reviews.

Portugal Trip Review: Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, Sintra, Douro...
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Portugal Family Vacation Review: Porto, Lisbon, Nazare,...
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Portugal Tour Review: Douro Valley, Lisbon, Algarve, Évora,...
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Portugal Vacation Review: Lisbon, Coimbra, Évora, Porto,...
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Portugal Trip Review: Lisbon, Porto, Douro Valley, Hiking,...
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