The Ultimate Portuguese Grand Tour: Douro & Cities
Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- Concierge Service
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
Welcome to Porto! Upon arrival, private transfer by a luxury car, Mercedes or Audi, with an English-speaking driver. Accommodation in Porto.
Meal Plan: No Meal
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, enjoy a regular tour of Porto (4h) to discover the highlights. Guided tour through Porto, the Capital of the Northern Region of Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Everything in this wonderful city makes this trip memorable, from the Cathedral to the Port Wine Cellars, where you will get the chance to have a tasting. The historic district is characterized by narrow streets, medieval buildings, and a lively atmosphere. Also, the Douro River plays a significant role in the city's landscape. You will also have the opportunity to visit places filled with tradition and culture, and you will be given important details about the streets and squares of its historic centre. Accommodation in Porto.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, pick up your rent a car (class C) at Porto city office and drive to Douro. Accommodation in your hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, take your rental car to enjoy the Douro Valley landscapes and Shared visit to a “Quinta “winery with Porto wine tasting (1h). With more than 26 thousand hectares, this region was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, in the category of cultural landscape. Bathed by the Douro River has been producing wine for more than 2000 years, among which is the world-famous Porto wine. Accommodation in Douro.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Lisbon and drop-off your rent a car at Lisbon city center office. Accommodation in your hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, enjoy a regular tour of Lisbon (4h) to discover the highlights of this magnificent city. Get to know Lisbon, a city bathed in light. With the Tagus River as a backdrop, you will discover the history and traditions of Lisbon in this sightseeing tour of the monuments that pay tribute to the golden age of Portuguese Discoveries. You will stop at Belem Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Jeronimo´s Monastery (closed on Mondays) and visit Ajuda National Palace (or Royal Treasury Museum on Wednesdays). The tour includes a digital walking tour through Alfama and Baixa-Chiado, feeling the echoes of Fado at every corner. Do not miss this opportunity to explore Lisbon, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Accommodation in Lisbon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast and private transfer from hotel to International airport. Proceed onwards to your next destination.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
•2 nights’ accommodation in Porto at selected hotel category. Bed and Breakfast basis
•2 nights’ accommodation in Douro at selected hotel category. Bed and Breakfast basis
•2 nights’ accommodation in Lisbon at selected hotel category. Bed and Breakfast basis
•Arrival and departure transfers in all cities.
•3 days rental car - Class C (Pick up on Day 3 and drop off on Day 5)
•Porto, 4 hours shared regular sightseeing tour with wine cellar visit included.
•Douro, 1 hour Portuguese Farm “Quinta” shared visit with wine tasting.
•Lisbon, 4 hours shared regular sightseeing tour with entrances to Ajuda Palace (replaced on Wednesdays by Royal Treasure Museum).
Exclusions
•City tax, direct payment to the hotel. Tips, porterage, or anything not included on inclusion list.
•In case of unavailability, services may be replaced by others of similar characteristics.
•Prices not valid if there is a congress or important event in the city.
Notes
Hotels Used Or Similar
Lisbon
- 3*/ 4* Standard hotel - Heritage Lisboa Plaza*
- 4* / 4* Superior hotel - H10 Duque de Loule 4*
Porto
- 3*/ 4* Standard hotel - Vila Gale Porto 4*
- 4* / 4* Superior hotel - Porto Royal Bridges 4*
Douro Valley
- 3*/ 4* Standard hotel - Vila Gale 4* or similar
- 4* / 4* Superior hotel - Vila Gale Collection Douro 4*
-Prices not valid if there is a congress or important event in the city.
-In case of unavailability, services may be replaced by others of similar characteristics.
Rate mentioned are “starting from” rates and may change based on the actual travel dates and due to the increase in fuel rates, entrance fees as well as cost of meals at restaurants.