Tour Overview

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, known as “Cidade Invicta”, the city that was never conquered. Located by the Douro River, Porto has been named “Best European Destination 2017”. Its historical center, never touched by invaders, is registered as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The historical value of the Old Cathedral, the Church of St. Francis and the Torre dos Clérigos combine with the contemporary buildings as the Serralves Museum and the “Casa da Música” (house of music), revealing the unique climate of the city.

Lisbon is the Portuguese Capital, known as the city of ‘seven hills’ located on the Tagus’ river mouth and the World’s Leading City Break Destinations 2017. This cosmopolitan city is famous for its hospitality, gastronomy and rich cultural heritage. Lisbon is an historical city full of authenticity and stories to tell where old customs and ancient history intermix with cultural entertainment, where historical monuments and World Heritage Sites blend with urban art by world famous artists.

Algarve is the most southern region of Portugal, offering magnificent beaches and a blessed climate, as well as a rich folk heritage which is worth appreciating along with the pleasures of the sun and the sea. Devote some time to discover old customs, living traditions and heritage buildings which can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Lisbon

Arrival at Lisbon Airport. Meet & greet in English and private transfer to your hotel. Check in and accommodation for 1 night on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2 - Lisbon/ Porto

Private transfer included from the hotel to Oriente railway station You will travel in First calss and the journey will take more or less three hours to Porto Private transfer from Campanhã railway station to Hotel in Porto. Transfer from the rail Station to the Hotel. Check in for 3 nights accommodation in Porto Time to discover the second largest city in Portugal, known for its monuments variety, tradition/cultural richness and an UNESCO World Heritage site

Day 3 - Half Day Porto Tour

Pickup at the Hotel for a regular tour with departure at 9:00 am or at 14:00 pm.
Guided tour to explore this beautiful city on the Douro river banks. Visit the superb Cathedral, the neoclassical stock exchange Palace, the São Bento train station. Continue through the historic center with narrow streets and squares, and admire the incredible Lello bookshop. Visit a Port wine cellar and sample some rich wine flavors .

Day 4 - Walk tour Porto Secrets

Meet at the hotel for a walking tour (daily 09.00-13.00 or 14.00-18.00). A real Porto experience walking through narrow alleys and amazing stairways. Feel the magical of the old city and the warmth of its inhabitants. Discover hidden viewpoints and embrace the “Tripeiro” spirit.

Day 5- Porto/ Algarve

Check out of the Hotel in Porto. Transfer included to the Porto Campanhã railway Station. You will travel in First Class and the journey will take approximately five and half hours to Tunes railway station, Algarve. Transfer included to the hotel where you will be staying for the next 4 nights.
Enjoy the colors of the mountains and sea... creating the impression of a watercolor dotted with highlights of gold, green and blue.

Day 6 to 8- Algarve

Free days to explore this beautiful city.

Day 9 - Algarve/ Lisbon

Check out of the Hotel in Algarve & transfer to Tunes railway station (transfer included).
Take the train to Lisbon travelling in Firts class, which will take about three hours.
Arrive at Oriente train station and take a taxi (transfer not included) to your hotel in Lisbon.
Accommodation and breakfast for three nights. Discover the Portuguese Capital, a fantastic city, where you will find a wide variety of places to visit, such as Monuments, museums, religious & historic buildings, gardens and cultural places.

Day 10 - Half day Lisbon Tour

Pickup at the Hotel for a daily Regular Tour with departure around 9:00 am.
Explore Lisbon on a morning sightseeing tour and see the Belem Tour, the Jeronimos Monastery, the National Coach Museum, and discover Alfama and Rossio quarters.

Day 11 - Lisbon tour by TUK TUK

Pickup at the Hotel for for a Lisbon Tour by tuk tukand and food & wine experience (duration 2:30 hours).
The most authentic experience of Lisbon combining history, iconic sights and Portuguese gastronomy. See some of the typical Lisbon quarters from Bairro Alto to Chiado and Rossio, admire beautiful views of the ‘city of seven hills’ and experience some Portuguese ‘tapas’ & wines.

Day 12- Lisbon

Check out from the hotel in Lisbon and Transfer (included)to the Lisbon Airport.

What's Included

Includes

1 night in Lisbon
3 nights in Porto
4 nights in Algarve
3 nights in Lisbon
Breakfast
Half-Day regular tours in Lisbon and Porto
Private transfers from Lisbon Airport to Hotel and from hotel in Lisbon to Lisbon Airport
Private transfers between railway train stations and hotels ( except Oriente Train Station in Lisbon)
Train tickets in First Class from Lisbon to Porto: Porto to Algarve and Algarve to Lisbon
Porto Walking Tour & Tuk Tuk tour and gastronomy experience in Lisbon
Entrance fees to Jeronimos (closed on Mondays), Museu da Ajuda e Museu dos Coches.
Please note: Museu dos Coches is only visited on Thursday tours.

Does Not Include

Airfare
City Taxes Lisbon, Porto and Algarve
Entrance fees to Livraria Lello & Palacio da Bolsa in Porto city.

Day Tours

May be scheduled for different days according to availability

Dates & Rates

Prices per person in US Dollars
Single = 1 person per room
Double = 2 persons per room
Triple = 3 persons per room
Prices are subject to change according to Hotels availability

General

Booking your land only vacation

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $350 per person is required to confirm and hold your reservation
Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change until confirmed
Full payment due 50 days from departure

Booking your Vacation with Air

This vacation does not have an airfare option. We can hold your land reservation while you book air. Once you confirm your air itinerary we can then proceed with collecting a deposit and confirming your land portion

Cancellation Policy

Deposit is non-refundable
Cancellation up to 36 days prior to arrival: $350 per person
Cancellation with 35 or less days prior arrival, "no shows" and unused services - No refund
A cancellation is only valid after our services acknowledge the request and confirms that it's cancelled

Refund Fees

A 3.9% credit card assessed fee will be subtracted from any refunded payment, including deposits refunded due to services requested not available for date of booking.

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Hotels

Note: Hotels shown are for reference only. We reserve the right to change hotels based on availability, group size or other factors. Should alternate hotel be required, it will be of same or better rating .

Comfort Hotels

Porto - HF Tuela Porto

Located in Boavista, one of the most important business and shopping centers in Porto, some of the main tourist attractions are just around the corner from the hotel, such as the gardens of Palácio de Cristal and their amazing views, or the banks of the Douro river.

Lisbon - Hotel Travel Park

Hotel Travel Park is located in the East side of Lisbon a mere 300 feet from Anjos Metro Station and a 15 minute walk from the bustling Praca Dom Pedro IV. It has a bar with a terrace.

The air conditioned rooms at the Hotel Travel Park Lisboa have wooden furnishings. They include a sitting area with satellite TV and a private bathroom with signature amenities.

Guests of the Hotel Park can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast. The hotel serves snacks and light meals in the bar and offers room service. On warm days, meals can be enjoyed on the spacious terrace.

A 24-hour front desk and car rental services are among the useful facilities offered by the Park Lisboa.

Albufeira - Hotel Velamar

This property is a 11-minute walk from the beach. This hotel was fully renovated in 2016 and reopened with a Boutique hotel concept. It is located in Olhos D'Água in the Albufeira region. Velamar Boutique Hotel features lavish amenities, including an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers and parasols.

Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and has a luxury bathroom. A balcony with views over the tranquil fishing village or the Atlantic Ocean is featured in some of the bright, air-conditioned rooms.

A breakfast buffet is served in the modern breakfast room which features panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.Guests can relax with drinks and refreshments at the hotel’s bar. Free WiFi is available.

Hotel facilities include a bicycle and car rental service. Free private parking is provided by Velamar. The Velamar is less than a 5-minute drive from Maria Luísa Beach and the historic Albufeira Old Town. The Balaia and Pine Cliffs golf courses are within 1.2 mi and Faro International Airport is 19 mi away.

Superior Hotels

Porto - Hotel Fenix Porto

Standing tall in a commercial area of Porto’s Boavista district, HF Fénix Porto is 1,300 feet from Casa da Musica concert hall. It features free Wi-Fi throughout and spacious rooms with cable TV.

All rooms at the HF Fénix Porto are air conditioned and include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors offer full views of the Douro River.

A varied buffet breakfast consisting of pastries, breads, cereals, eggs, fruits and juices is served each morning in Fénix’s dining room, which features stained-glass features in the ceiling. There is a bar and an outdoor terrace with parasols.

The Fenix’s attentive, multilingual staff can provide babysitting services on request, arrange car rental and provide tourist information.

Cidade Do Porto shopping center is next to the hotel and São Bento Train Station is 1.9 mi away. Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 7.5 mi away.

Lisbon - Hotel Mundial

Set in Lisbon’s Baixa Pombalina district, this 4-star hotel features a terrace with panoramic city views. It is a 2-minute walk from Rossio Square and offers free on-site private parking.

Rooms at the Hotel Mundial have air conditioning and traditional-style furnishings. They come equipped with satellite TV and a minibar. The private bathrooms include a bathrobe and hairdryer.

The Veranda de Lisboa Restaurant offers local cuisine in an a la carte style. Both the restaurant and the rooftop bar offer extensive views of Lisbon. There is also a wine cellar, where guests can attend wine tasting sessions hosted by experts.

Hotel Mundial is a 5-minute drive from St. George's Castle, and is a 10-minute walk from various shops and restaurants.

- Oceano Atlantico Apartamentos Turisticos

Contemporary 4 Star apartments on the Algarve coast, Portimão city center and Praia Da Rocha Beach are both a 5-minute drive away.

Each apartment is spacious with full kitchenette, flat-screen TV, washing machine and a private bathroom with tub and amenities.

There's an outdoor and indoor swimming pool.

The Restaurant Oceano Atlantico are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cocktails and light meals are served at Oceano Atlantico Bar.

Portimão Railway Station is 1.9 mi from the Oceano Atlantico Apartamentos. Parking in a garage is available for a surcharge. Alto Golf Course is 0.9 mi away.

Porto Lisbon and Algarve by Train Tour