This luxurious 10-day journey provides you with Portugal’s most exclusive and enticing experiences. If an unforgettable vacation is what you are after, look no further than Portugal. From its sparkling shores to its metropolitan cities, this European gem presents the perfect recipe for an ideal getaway. Indulge in a market to table food tour, escape to Berlenga Grande Island, embark on a hot air balloon adventure, and delight in a scenic picnic over Lisbon.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon – Picnic Overlooking the City
From the moment that your flight lands in Lisbon, your private driver will be waiting to transfer to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. After you check-in and have some time to rest, you will depart on your evening excursion. Your dreamy destination for the evening will be the Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen lookout, which is known by the locals as Miradouro de Graca. Here, you will enjoy a gourmet picnic. After your picnic, your driver will return you to your accommodation in Lisbon for the remainder of the evening.
What's Included:
Day 2
Lisbon – Be Introduced to Lisbon’s Best on a Highlights Tour
Day 3
Lisbon – Indulge in a Market to Table Food Tour and Sip Wine with a View
Day 4
Lisbon – Be Pampered at an Elite Spa and Partake in a Sunset Cruise
Day 5
Lisbon – Soar High in the Sky on a Balloon Ride and Dine in a Palace
Day 6
Lisbon – Be Amazed by the Beauty of Arrabida Natural Park
Day 7
Lisbon – Discover Your Bliss on an Outdoor Adventure to Berlenga Grande
Day 8
Lisbon – Have Your Heart Stolen by Sintra’s Romantic Wonders
Day 9
Lisbon – Private Yoga and a Leisurely Exploration
Day 10
Lisbon – Enjoy a Romantic Brunch Before Departing
Trip Highlights
- Indulge in a market to table food tour with an epicurean guide
- Spend an entire day in the sun, enjoying the great outdoors and one another at Arrabida Natural Park
- Feast like royalty during an elegant meal at a palatial Lisbon estate
- Experience true bliss on an escape to Berlenga Grande Island, where you will explore unforgettable beaches, kayak through the clear water, and swim in the sea
- Bask in luxury spa experience at one of Lisbon’s most elite establishments
- Glide along the iconic Tagus River while enjoying a feast on an evening cruise
- Embark on a hot air balloon adventure that will have you flying above the picturesque landscape
- Enjoy a gourmet picnic that overlooks the illuminated city lights of Lisbon
- Roam around Lisbon during an immersive walking tour that will introduce you to the highlights of Portugal’s capital city
Detailed Description
Lisbon is a city that imprints its mark on all who visit. This luxurious 10-day journey promises you an endless variety of exclusive experiences that you will cherish for years to come. After spending your vacation in Lisbon, the two of you will return with a wealth of memories and revered experiences.
Your handcrafted European escape will begin the moment that you land in Lisbon and are transferred to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. Your first evening in Portugal’s capital city will be spent enjoying a picnic that overlooks the illuminated city lights. A private tour of Lisbon’s highlights will fill your first full day in Portugal, and after making your way through some of the city’s most iconic sites, you will enjoy a feast at another lookout point, which will provide you with one of the most spectacular views of the city.
The flavors of Lisbon will be waiting to impress you on day three. You will embark on a market to table culinary adventure with an epicurean guide. Later that evening, a bottle of wine and one of the most impressive views in all of Portugal will provide a perfect ending to a day of tasting and exploring. Day four will present you with a day of utter relaxation and pampering. You will be transferred to an elite Lisbon spa, where you will be waited on while enjoying a couple’s treatments of massages, facials, herbal body treatments, and much more. In the evening, you will be provided with a dinner cruise that will have you gliding along the Tagus River.
A blissful private balloon ride, lasting for upwards of three hours, will begin your fifth day of vacation. Afterward, you will have the unique opportunity to learn how to make one of Portugal’s favorite treats on a hot summer day: gelato. Then, you will culminate your night by candlelight while feasting in an ornate palace. The following day, you will venture to Arrabida Natural Park. Another day of basking in the sun and uncovering the beauty of Portugal will be in store for day seven. On day seven, you will embark on an excursion to Berlenga Grande Island, where you will snorkel, swim, and kayak until the sun goes down.
Sintra will be your destination for day eight. Upon your arrival, you will understand why travelers flock to this wonderland. Your final day promises a memorable string of elite events, beginning with a private yoga session, which will be followed by a private tour of the city. A romantic stroll along the Tagus River at sunset while savoring an authentic Lisbon gelato will culminate your time in Portugal.
Throughout your entire trip, you will stay in luxurious accommodations and have every detail of your vacation taken care of, including all private transfers to and from every destination and airport. Nearly everything about this itinerary is customizable, so you can adjust nearly anything and everything to better suit your moods and interests once you are in Portugal.
Starting Price
$3,300 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
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
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