10-Day Golden Tour of Portugal
10 days · Lisbon, Sintra, Tomar, Coimbra, Porto, Douro Valley · History, Sightseeing, Culture
The Golden Tour is the most loved journey in our collection. Ten unhurried days covering the country's most iconic regions, with a private driver, private guides and a relaxed daily pace. Lisbon and Sintra at the start, the medieval heart of Portugal in the middle, and Porto with the Douro wine country to close.
Highlights
- Private city tour of Lisbon with Alfama and Belém
- Sintra palaces with Pena and Cabo da Roca
- UNESCO Évora or Tomar Templar route
- Coimbra university and old town
- Porto historic centre and Port wine cellars
- Douro Valley quintas with private wine tasting and river views
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon
Private airport pickup and transfer to your Lisbon hotel. Evening at leisure to settle in.
Day 2: Lisbon City Tour
Alfama, Belém, Jerónimos Monastery and Parque Eduardo VII viewpoint with your private guide.
Day 3: Sintra & Cascais
Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and the old fisherman village of Cascais.
Day 4: Évora or Tomar
Day trip into UNESCO heritage country, depending on your interests.
Day 5: Lisbon to Coimbra via Óbidos & Nazaré
Coastal and medieval stops on the drive north. Overnight Coimbra.
Day 6: Coimbra & onward to Porto
Coimbra's historic university, then transfer to Porto. Evening to explore Ribeira.
Day 7: Porto City Tour
Historic centre, Lello bookshop, Clérigos tower, and Port wine cellars in Gaia.
Day 8: Douro Valley
Drive through the wine country with two quinta visits, private tasting and river lunch.
Day 9: Porto at Leisure
Free morning. Optional Douro river cruise or guided walking tour.
Day 10: Departure
Private transfer to Porto airport (or back to Lisbon airport on request).
What is included
- Private black Mercedes-Benz with English-speaking driver
- All daily transfers, sightseeing drives and intercity transfers
- Private guided tours at each destination
- Hotel pickup and drop-off every day
- All tolls, parking and driver expenses
- 24/7 dedicated trip coordinator
Not included
- International flights
- Hotel accommodation (booked directly by you — we are happy to recommend)
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified)
- Personal expenses and tips