About this trip
This 13-day trip works its way across Portugal at a relaxed pace, taking in the big cities, the coast, and the quieter Alentejo countryside in one loop.
You'll move between Lisbon, Porto and smaller towns like Sintra, Óbidos and Aveiro, with time in the Douro Valley for wine and in Évora and Monsaraz for a slower, rural side of the country.
It's a good fit if you want a broad first look at Portugal — history, museums, wine and coastal towns — without rushing from place to place.
What you'll do
- Wander the historic centre of Lisbon
- Explore the palaces and hills of Sintra
- Taste wine in the Douro Valley
- Walk the walled town of Óbidos
- See the university city of Coimbra
- Visit Évora and the village of Monsaraz in the Alentejo
- Covers a lot of ground — ten-plus towns and regions over 13 days
- Described as relaxed pace despite the number of stops
- Falls over the Christmas and New Year period
Worth it if you want expert local guidance and genuine regional immersion. Think twice if you prefer larger group dynamics or spontaneity.
- Guides go genuinely above and beyond—one helped a traveller navigate the Portuguese health system after injury.
- With minimum 2-person commitment, small groups feel private. Carlos's navigation of narrow streets and passionate regional knowledge impressed seasoned travellers.
- Tour covers fifteen-plus sites across ten cities in ten days—logistically ambitious but well-curated to hit highlights and skip tourist traps.
- Accommodations, winery tours, and authentic Alentejo lunches included; travellers felt they genuinely understood Portugal's different regions.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £2,545, about 9% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Lisbon · 5 Nov – 6 Nov
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