Portugal in Depth

Arrival at Lisbon airport. Welcome at the airport where your driver will be waiting for you, to take you to your hotel. Free afternoon to recover from jet lag or simply stroll around the city. Overnight in Lisbon

Today, with your private guide in a half day tour, you'll discover Lisbon. Lisbon, the city of the seven hills, will seduce you in every neighborhood, on every street. It’s old. It’s modern. It is, without doubt, always surprising. It's a cosmopolitan city with so much to see and do that it is difficult to have enough time to see everything you want. For today, we suggest a selection of things from amongst all those you can do, which cannot be missed in the Portuguese capital. Start with the historic Alfama and Castelo districts, with one of the most fabulous views over the city and the river. Follow towards Belém, the neighborhood of the Discoveries, with the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, both World Heritage. In Chiado and Bairro Alto, the most bohemian part of the town, stroll around, feel the atmosphere and do some shopping. In the evening, have a typical dinner at a Fado house while enjoying a Fado performance. Whether or not you like the style of music, dinner by candlelight listening to fado in Lisbon is unmissable. Overnight in Lisbon

Sintra, the Mountain of the Moon, is a place full of magic and mystery. The town and the northern slope of the Serra de Sintra has wonderful natural characteristics and impressive historic landmarks, which you'll discover your private guide. It's difficult to see all of Sintra has to offer in one single day, so our suggestion goes to one of the most romantic palaces in Portugal, the Pena Palace, a fancy, revivalist reconstruction built in the Romantic period. Another option is the Palácio and Quinta da Regaleira, boasting impressive decorations laden with Masonic references. On the way back to Lisboa, stop in westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca. Continue your journey towards, Cascais and Estoril, one of the most cosmopolitan and touristic places in Portugal. It’s worth going on a stroll around town, feeling the atmosphere. Overnight in Lisbon

Free day to relax and explore the city on your own. Overnight in Lisbon

Today you'll go north, towards Oporto but on the way, your private driver will stop in Óbidos, Batalha and Fátima. The delightful town of Óbidos, with white houses adorned with bougainvilleas and honeysuckle is one of the most picturesque and well preserved in Portugal. Inside the walls you can sense a cheerful medieval ambience of winding streets, Manueline porticoes, colourful window boxes and small squares. Visit the magnificent Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture, constructed in 1386 in honour of Portuguese independence against the powerful Kingdom of Castille. The Sanctuary of Fátima, place where Our Lady appeared to three children, annually welcomes hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and tourists. People guided by their faith, in fulfilment of pledges, in search of spirituality or simply for a way of finding themselves. Overnight in Oporto

Today you'll discover the amazing city of Porto. With your private guide, start this half day tour, by visiting some historical monuments. S. Bento Station, with its atrium lined with tiles, is a great way to start! Just ahead is the Cathedral followed by Clérigos Tower, worth climbing for a different view of Oporto. Don't forget to stop in the Lello bookshop, that inspired some of the Harry Potter stories. Then pop in to the Café Majestic for a break. Continue south and descend by steps and mediaeval streets to Ribeira with its café terraces and picturesque corners. On the other side of D. Luís Bridge you'll find all the Port wine lodges, where you'll visit and taste the famous Port wine. In the afternoon, you'll do the 6 bridges river cruise. Overnight in Oporto

Today you'll explore the only Portuguese protected area classified as National Park: Peneda-Gerês with a hiking tour. It's a world apart in which human activity and nature are harmoniously integrated. A lush vegetation in all shades of green with endemic species and waterfalls designing breathtaking landscapes. The diversity and abundance of local flora and fauna provide a unique contact with nature where mediaeval castles, monasteries and traditional villages are part of the landscape. Overnight in Oporto

Free day to relax and explore the city on your own. Overnight in Oporto

It's time to go south, towards Évora. On the way, your private driver will stop in Tomar. If you love history, you'll be amazed by Tomar, the Templar City. Go to the Templar castle and discover the monumental work of the Convent of Christ learning how the Order of the Knights Templar became the Order of Christ, upholding their power, knowledge and wealth in Portugal. Overnight in Évora

In the morning, your private guide will show you Évora, a book of Portuguese art history. With narrow streets of Moorish origin contrasting with squares where the light floods in, discover why this city was classified as World Heritage Site. The medieval walls, the Cathedral, the Graça Church and São Francisco Church, with its curious Chapel of Bones are unmissable. Free afternoon to stroll around the city. Overnight in Évora

In the morning, your private driver will take you to Algarve region, your next destination. Overnight in Algarve

Algarve enjoys mild weather throughout the year with over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. With about 200 kilometres of coastline, great weather and calm waters, the Algarve is ideal for sailing. Seeing the region from the sea is something completely different, from the golden cliffs, red cliffs and the dunes of white sand there’s a great variety of scenery. You'll do a 2h boat tour. Overnight in Algarve

Free day to relax and enjoy the beach. Overnight in Algarve

You'll return Lisbon but before reaching the city, your private driver will show you breathtaking views over the ocean from Arrábida natural park. Overnight in Lisbon

It's time to say adeus, and after a fond farewell, your driver will take you to Lisbon airport.