Grand Portugal Discovery: Lisbon, Sintra, Douro Valley & Porto

Overview

Welcome to Portugal! This meticulously designed 10-day private journey showcases the very best of the country, seamlessly blending iconic highlights, rich history, and scenic landscapes from Lisbon to the Douro Valley and Porto. With your dedicated private driver/guide and comfortable Mercedes-Benz vehicle, you will experience authentic Portuguese hospitality, culture, and cuisine at a relaxed, comfortable pace.

Highlights

• Warm airport welcome and luggage assistance by your private driver
• Scenic initial orientation drive along Lisbon's elegant boulevards
• Smooth hotel transfer and seamless check-in assistance
• Relaxed evening at leisure with free time for dinner on your own
• Templar Convent of Christ in Tomar
• Gothic monastery of Batalha
• Sanctuary of Fatima
• Countryside of central Portugal
• Explore the whimsical architecture and panoramic terraces of Pena Palace
• Stroll the cobblestone streets and pastry shops of historic Sintra village

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Welcome to Lisbon
   Upon arrival at Lisbon Airport, your private driver will greet you warmly in the arrivals hall and assist with your luggage before escorting you to your Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Enjoy a gentle orientation drive through Lisbon's grand avenues toward your hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is yours to unwind from your journey, with free time for dinner on your own.
2. Day 2 — Tomar, Batalha and Fatima
   The monastery route: the Templar Convent of Christ in Tomar, the gothic abbey of Batalha and the sanctuary of Fatima, through the limestone hills of central Portugal.
3. Day 3 — Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais
   Travel to the romantic forested hills of Sintra, where fairy-tale palaces and noble estates are nestled among the lush greenery. Visit the colorful Pena Palace, marveling at its eclectic architecture and sweeping views over the Atlantic coastline, before exploring Sintra's historic town center. Continue along the dramatic coast via Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, returning through the charming seaside town of Cascais and the coastal road of Estoril.
4. Day 4 — Evora UNESCO Heritage & Relaxed Alentejo Winery Day
   Journey east into the gentle rolling plains and olive groves of the Alentejo region to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Evora. Enjoy free time for lunch on your own at an authentic Alentejo tavern before returning to Lisbon in the late afternoon.
5. Day 5 — Arrabida Natural Park & Azeitao
   Head south across the 25th of April Bridge toward the dramatic limestone peaks and azure waters of the Arrabida Natural Park. Take in spectacular ocean vistas from the coastal mountain road before visiting the fishing town of Sesimbra and the historic town of Azeitao. Savor an artisanal cheese tasting and explore traditional tile-making heritage before an easy return to Lisbon for an evening at leisure.
6. Day 6 — Scenic Journey North via Obidos & Nazare
   Depart Lisbon and begin your northbound journey, stopping first at the enchanting medieval walled village of Obidos to wander its cobblestone alleys and enjoy a taste of local ginjinha liqueur in a chocolate cup. Continue to the Atlantic fishing village of Nazare, admiring the sweeping coastal views from the Sitio clifftop and the Forte de Sao Miguel Arcanjo. In the late afternoon, arrive in the historic university city of Coimbra for check-in and an evening at leisure.
7. Day 7 — Historic Coimbra to the Douro Valley
   Today belongs to the Douro Valley, where terraced vineyards drop down to the river. In the morning you step aboard a private 1-hour boat trip on the Douro, seeing the valley from the water. Back on land, the drive follows the panoramic roads above Pinhao and Peso da Regua, stopping at the best viewpoints. In the afternoon a family run quinta welcomes you for a Douro wine tasting, with time to walk the vines before the day closes.
8. Day 8 — Lamego and the Douro Viewpoints
   A second day in the Douro Valley, away from the river and deeper into the villages and estates of the region. The morning follows the high panoramic roads towards Sao Joao da Pesqueira and Casal de Loivos, with time in Lamego or one of the small granite villages. In the afternoon a different family quinta welcomes you for a tasting of their own wines and Ports alongside local bread, cheese and olive oil.
9. Day 9 — Porto Historic Center & Ribeira
   Spend the day discovering Porto's historic center, admiring the thousands of hand-painted blue tiles inside Sao Bento Station and taking in views of the Clerigos Tower and Dom Luis I Bridge. Stroll through the lively Ribeira riverfront district and enjoy free time in the traditional shopping streets before checking into your hotel.
10. Day 10 — Departure from Porto
    Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Your private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and provide a comfortable, direct transfer to Porto Airport (OPO) in good time for your departure flight home, concluding an unforgettable journey through Portugal.

What is included

• Private English-speaking driver-guide
• Black Mercedes-Benz vehicle (E-Class, V-Class, or Sprinter based on group size)
• All ground transport between cities and on tour days
• Door-to-door pickups and drop-offs at hotels and airports
• Bottled water and Wi-Fi in the vehicle
• Personalized planning by Portugal Magik travel designers

Not included

• Hotel accommodation (we recommend properties on request)
• Flights to and from Portugal
• Meals and drinks (suggestions provided by your driver)
• Museum and monument entrance fees
• Travel insurance

Who this trip suits

Travellers who prefer a private, fully planned Portugal journey with a driver-guide handling every transfer.

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