Private Hidden Treasures of Portugal Tour

What to expect on this itinerary
This 8-day Portugal tour leads you to many of the country’s off-the-beaten-path areas that are often overlooked by travelers. Island-hop to Faial Island, traverse volcanoes, trek across miles of beachside beauty, and immerse yourself in the culture of this treasured country. Book your tour today and uncover many of the hidden gems that Portugal has to offer.
Customizable Itinerary
Lisbon – Overnight Honeybee Experience
When your flight arrives in Lisbon, a driver will greet and transfer you to the surrounding countryside. Your destination will be a honeybee farm. Here, you will camp overnight in style in addition to getting a rare glimpse of the inner workings of this family business of bees. Your hosts will lead you on a tour of the farm as well as illustrating a day in the life of a bee farmer. This evening, you will watch a movie under the stars before spending the night suspended in a treehouse accommodation.
What's Included:
Porto Covo – Morning Yoga and Porto Covo
Porto Covo – Hike the Fisherman's Trail
Ponta Delgada – Fly to Ponta Delgada
Horta – Off-Road Scenic Tour
Horta – Hike the Ten Volcanoes Trail
Horta – Visit a Banana Plantation
Horta – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Journey to the countryside of Lisbon for an overnight adventure with honeybees on a bee farm
- Indulge in a private tour of Porto Covo
- Hike a section of the Fisherman's Trail, beginning at Porto Covo
- Fly to Sao Miguel’s Ponta Delgada and explore its charming main square
- Island-hop to Faial Island and explore the best of this breathtaking island with a 4WD vehicle tour
- Hike Faial Island’s Ten Volcanoes Trail
- Explore the wonders of Pico Island with a stop at a local banana plantation
Detailed Description
This luxury 8-day aims to ensure that you do not miss out on the best off-the-beaten-path experiences that Portugal has to offer. This journey begins in the surrounding countryside of Lisbon, where you will take part in an unforgettable honeybee experience. Upon waking at the bee farm, you will enjoy a morning yoga session and brunch before heading to Porto Covo.
After touring Porto Covo in the evening, you will spend the night before the following day leads you on a nature hike along a stunning coastal section of the Fisherman’s trail. On day four, you will fly to the Azores Islands, where you will spend your first evening on Sao Miguel Island in Ponta Delgada. Here, you can explore the main square and charming side streets that are marked by intricate telework. Day five will find you island-hopping to Faial Island. Here, you can explore the island with a 4WD vehicle tour. The following day, you will hike the Ten Volcanoes Trail.
You will then transfer to Pico Island and embark on an exploration of the island, which will eventually lead you to a banana plantation. Here, you can get a fascinating glimpse of a day in the life of a banana farmer. Your final morning in Portugal will feature a farewell brunch and a few hours to spend at your leisure.
Starting Price
$3,200 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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My husband, our two adult sons, and myself had the pleasure of going to Spain for 11 nights. We didn’t know much about the country, so we relied on Zicasso’s travel specialist to guide us. From the start, she explained the history, culture, food, etc.
We traveled to Madrid, Granada, Seville, Barcelona, and Costa Brava! We also took day trips to Toledo and Córdoba. We had excellent tour guides and drivers. Our trip flowed nicely, as we were on the go a lot of the time.
It was a trip of a lifetime for our family. We looked forward to the tapas, paellas, Jamón Ibérico, gazpacho, empanadas, rabo de toro, and, of course, the seafood every evening. The Spanish people were great and some we’ll never forget!
We learned so much about the ancient and early history, including the Roman conquest through the Medieval and early modern history. We were taking in this information all week, including the Prado Museum, the Picasso Museum, and the Dalí Theatre-Museum!
A simple family moment was sitting on our rooftop in Seville by the pool looking out at this beautiful city, which was difficult to leave!
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Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team were amazing! We developed a great itinerary that included diverse activities and beautiful accommodations. Everyone was knowledgeable, pleasant, attentive, and flexible to adjust to changing conditions, such as intermittent bad weather. We highly recommend the whole team!
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Our trip to Portugal was outstanding. Zicasso, the tour operator, and our travel specialist were excellent. I worked with our specialist for over a month planning our trip. We did this via email and one phone call. She responded to every change I requested promptly and organized the itinerary to exactly how my wife, Jacki, and I wanted it.
The hotels she picked were excellent. The private drivers we had were always on time and were very friendly and professional. The tour guides she provided were great; very informative on the history of Portugal. The wine tours and city tours were exceptional.
Jacki and I have the utmost gratitude for our specialist's efforts in organizing this vacation. I would rate her a 10 of 10. Her expertise was invaluable, which made our vacation so enjoyable. We experienced so much that we couldn't have done on our own.
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Zicasso’s travel specialist and tour operator are fantastic. They planned a great adventure for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Spain and Portugal. When little hiccups came up, our agents took care of everything. This was our second vacation planned through Zicasso and they have delivered both times. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour operator to any of my friends who are planning a vacation to Spain or Portugal.
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Zicasso's travel specialist planned a wonderful trip. All entrance tickets were purchased in advance, so we never had to wait in a line. Our tour guides were very informative and always answered our questions. I walk with a cane and they all took their time with us. We never felt rushed. The personal service was excellent. The cars (Mercedes-Benz) were very comfortable.
The travel agency is an excellent company to deal with. Each step of the trip, we were well taken care of. We were also taken to some sights that were not on the itinerary. They are very flexible.
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Zicasso's travel specialist could not have been better to work with. As we planned the trip, his knowledgeable and patient demeanor came to the forefront. He always had good suggestions and solutions to our questions. There was no pressure and everything involved in planning the trip was very relaxing and enjoyable.
While we were in Portugal, our agent was incredibly communicative (and timely in his communication), helpful, and able to help us pivot when something came up on our end—he was very solutions-oriented and focused on us just enjoying our time there. We appreciated it immensely—the trip was worry-free.
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