Taste of Portugal: A 7-Day Escorted Group Journey from Porto to Lisbon

7 Days / 6 Nights - Discover Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon with guided sightseeing, local culture, wine experiences and handpicked hotels.

Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
Trip style Escorted Group Tour
Departures Select Departure Dates
From $2,479 per person

Tour Overview

Tantalizing petiscos. Thrilling natural wonders. Timeless traditions. Portugal is calling with a wealth of wonders to amaze and enchant. From Porto to Lisbon, your senses are filled with visions of naturalbeauty, wonderful wines, tempting tastes, and amazing artistry on this escorted tour of Portugal.

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of an excursion in Coimbra so you can plan your day your way.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN PORTO, PORTUGAL

Welcome to Porto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Meals included: Dinner

Day 2

PORTO

Panoramas & Port Wine

Discover the beauty of the waterfront city of Porto when you follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour that features a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, plus a walk in the city center to see the soaring cathedral, the Church of São Francisco, and the Stock Exchange. Enjoy a glass of the local Porto Wine before relaxing on a panoramic Douro River cruise.

Tour Highlight

The grapes from the vineyards in the Douro Valley surrounding Porto provide the main ingredient for one of the world’s most recognized fortified wines. Visit a local wine cellar and taste centuries of tradition in a glass of Port wine in the city that bears its name. Saúde!

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3

PORTO–AVEIRO–COIMBRA

Art Nouveau & Academic Honors

This morning, stop at the picturesque fishing town of Aveiro, often called “the Portuguese Venice.” Take a stroll to admire the canals and the charming streets. Why not pop into a local bakery and get acquainted with Ovos Moles de Aveiro, delicious traditional pastries! Continue to Coimbra and start to discover the town on an orientation walk.

Tour Highlight

Aveiro is known as the Portuguese Venice for the canals that traverse it, and the traditional boats (barcos moliceiros) that sail on them. In the center, you'll discover the colorful buildings that reflect the delightful Art Nouveau movement in the city where the past and present blend to reveal a remarkable landscape!

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4

COIMBRA

Spend Your Day Your Way in Coimbra Explore more of Coimbra with your choice of an included choice excursion.

Academic Discovery

Explore Coimbra's historical district featuring the UNESCO-listed University and the Pátio das Escolas (central courtyard). Visit the Royal Palace, St. Michael's Chapel, Cabinet of Curiosities, the Chemistry Laboratory, and Biblioteca Joanina, considered one of the most spectacular libraries in the world; discover how the resident bat colony helps preserve the books.

Pouring In Portugal

Discover the celebrated Bairrada region, the perfect place for prized Portuguese wines, especially sparkling wines. Enjoy a visit to a wine cellar for a tasting and tales of wine traditions amid resting bottles in rock-carved galleries.

Enjoy free time this evening.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5

COIMBRA–LISBON

Monuments & Maritime Glory

After a pleasant drive, reach the beautiful capital city Lisbon, located on the River Tagus. Discover the historic grandeur of Lisbon when you join your Local Guide for a fascinating sightseeing drive complete with photo stops at Beléem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Enjoy an evening at leisure to explore more of this vibrant city.

Tour Highlight

The stunning capital city of Portugal is a treasure trove of historic and architectural masterpieces. Along the banks of the River Tagus see the 16th-century Belém Tower, which served as a fortress and an embarkation point for sailors; it was their last sight of land before the start of their journey. Lisbon’s impressive sculpture, the Monument to the Discoveries pays homage to great Portuguese explorers with a spectacular carved prow of an ancient ship.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6

LISBON–EXCURSION TO MAFRA, SINTRA AND CASCAIS

Portuguese Royalties A real treat today with an included excursion to visit three localities of the Portuguese Riviera. First stop is Mafra for an enjoyable guided visit which includes the Royal Palace, the convent, and John V Library. Continue to Sintra, free time to stroll the UNESCO-listed historical center and try some local specialties for lunch. Later, stop in the popular resort town of Cascais, browse the charming center before a scenic drive back to Lisbon. This evening, sit down with your travel companions for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Local Favorite

Learn about the colony of bats that have made their home behind the bookshelves of the John V library and that ensure its ancient books remain in pristine condition. The bats leave their hiding spot at night to hunt insects that would otherwise damage the leather- bound spines and yellowed pages of the library’s antique collection.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7

LISBON

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Meals included: Breakfast

What's Included

  • Guided walking tour in Porto’s historic center including a complimentary glass of Porto, Portugal's world-famous fortified wine
  • Scenic cruise on the Douro River, enjoying views of Porto and its picturesque waterfront
  • Visit Aveiro, Sintra, and Cascais, discovering three of Portugal's most distinctive destinations
  • Orientation walk in Coimbra, introducing one of Portugal's oldest and most historic university cities
  • Choice excursion in Coimbra − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walking tour of the historical district, focusing on the UNESCO-listed University, or a visit to a wine cellar followed by a wine tasting experience in the Bairrada wine region
  • Guided sightseeing in Lisbon featuring a photo stop at Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, two of the city's most iconic landmarks
  • [LF] Guided visit of Mafra includes the Royal Palace, the convent, and John V Library

Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Transportation

Transportation on this guided tour is primarily by deluxe touring motorcoach. Motorcoaches used in Europe generally provide:

  • Comfort: reclining seats with headrests, extra legroom and individual air-conditioning vents for climate control.
  • Connectivity: free Wi-Fi and onboard video monitors. Wi-Fi depends on signal coverage and may not be available on every departure or in every area.
  • Onboard restroom: an emergency restroom is provided on European motorcoaches and is intended for occasional use between regular comfort stops.
  • Seating: daily seat rotation is normally used so guests can enjoy different viewing positions during the tour.

Group size: The tour operator reports an average of about 36 guests per motorcoach. The actual number of travelers can vary by departure.

Dates & Rates

Available Tour Departures

Land-only prices per person in U.S. dollars

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Live tour status: departure status and pricing are retrieved directly from the tour operator and refreshed frequently. Final availability and price are confirmed when your reservation is processed.

Room pricing: Double is the per-person double occupancy. Single is the per-person single occupancy. Triple is the per-person triple occupancy.

2027 Departures

DepartureEndsStatusDoubleSingleTripleRequest
Apr 26, 2027May 2, 2027Available · Guaranteed$2,479 / person$3,009 / person$2,409 / personRequest Booking
May 3, 2027May 9, 2027Available$2,549 / person$3,109 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
May 10, 2027May 16, 2027Available$3,079 / person$3,639 / person$2,999 / personRequest Booking
May 17, 2027May 23, 2027Available$2,549 / person$3,109 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
May 24, 2027May 30, 2027Available · Guaranteed$2,549 / person$3,109 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
May 31, 2027Jun 6, 2027Available$2,589 / person$3,129 / person$2,519 / personRequest Booking
Jun 7, 2027Jun 13, 2027Available$2,539 / person$3,079 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
Jun 14, 2027Jun 20, 2027Available$2,539 / person$3,079 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
Jun 21, 2027Jun 27, 2027Available$3,059 / person$3,599 / person$2,989 / personRequest Booking
Aug 23, 2027Aug 29, 2027Available$3,059 / person$3,609 / person$2,989 / personRequest Booking
Aug 30, 2027Sep 5, 2027Available$2,539 / person$3,089 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
Sep 6, 2027Sep 12, 2027Available$2,549 / person$3,109 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
Sep 13, 2027Sep 19, 2027Available$2,549 / person$3,109 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
Sep 20, 2027Sep 26, 2027Available$2,549 / person$3,109 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
Sep 27, 2027Oct 3, 2027Available$2,549 / person$3,109 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
Oct 4, 2027Oct 10, 2027Available$2,549 / person$3,109 / person$2,469 / personRequest Booking
Oct 11, 2027Oct 17, 2027Available · Guaranteed$2,479 / person$3,039 / person$2,399 / personRequest Booking

2028 Departures

DepartureEndsStatusDoubleSingleTripleRequest
Apr 24, 2028Apr 30, 2028Available$2,599 / person$3,179 / person$2,529 / personRequest Booking
May 1, 2028May 7, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,289 / person$2,599 / personRequest Booking
May 8, 2028May 14, 2028Available$3,239 / person$3,849 / person$3,159 / personRequest Booking
May 15, 2028May 21, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,289 / person$2,599 / personRequest Booking
May 22, 2028May 28, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,289 / person$2,599 / personRequest Booking
May 29, 2028Jun 4, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,279 / person$2,609 / personRequest Booking
Jun 5, 2028Jun 11, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,279 / person$2,609 / personRequest Booking
Jun 12, 2028Jun 18, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,279 / person$2,609 / personRequest Booking
Jun 19, 2028Jun 25, 2028Available$3,239 / person$3,839 / person$3,169 / personRequest Booking
Aug 21, 2028Aug 27, 2028Available$3,239 / person$3,839 / person$3,169 / personRequest Booking
Aug 28, 2028Sep 3, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,279 / person$2,609 / personRequest Booking
Sep 4, 2028Sep 10, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,289 / person$2,599 / personRequest Booking
Sep 11, 2028Sep 17, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,289 / person$2,599 / personRequest Booking
Sep 18, 2028Sep 24, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,289 / person$2,599 / personRequest Booking
Sep 25, 2028Oct 1, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,289 / person$2,599 / personRequest Booking
Oct 2, 2028Oct 8, 2028Available$2,679 / person$3,289 / person$2,599 / personRequest Booking
Oct 9, 2028Oct 15, 2028Available$2,599 / person$3,209 / person$2,519 / personRequest Booking

Tour operator and Travel Assistance: Globus. Booking request handled by Portugal Online.

Hotels

Planned tour hotels: Hotels are supplied by the tour operator and may be substituted with a similar property for a specific departure.

Booking & Policies

These booking conditions apply to Globus reservations made through Portugal Online. Portugal Online is responsible for arranging and processing your reservation with Globus, communicating booking confirmations and payment requirements, and processing requested changes or cancellations with the supplier. Globus, Group Voyagers, Inc., and the applicable hotels, transportation companies, guides, airlines, and other service providers are responsible for operating and providing the travel services they supply.

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1. Reservation and Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of US$300 per person is required to book and hold a standard Globus reservation through Portugal Online. The deposit is applied toward the cost of your trip.

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If full payment is not received by the applicable final-payment date, the supplier may cancel the reservation and retain the deposit and any other non-refundable amounts in accordance with the applicable terms.

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If a price is incorrect because of a system, human, or other error, Globus or the applicable tour operator may correct the price and re-invoice the reservation in accordance with the supplier's official terms.

5. Cancellation by the Traveler

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For 2026 and 2027 Portugal Online reservations, the cancellation schedule is:

When Cancellation Is Effective Cancellation Charge
Before the final-payment date Non-refundable deposit
Final-payment date through 35 days before commencement of services 50% of the total trip price
34 to 2 days before commencement of services 80% of the total trip price
2 days before departure or later 100% of the total trip price

Travel-protection payments are non-refundable. Airfare and other additional services may be subject to separate or more restrictive cancellation rules and fees.

6. Changes and Revision Fees

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7. Airfare and Additional Services

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8. Tour, Hotel, and Itinerary Changes

Globus itineraries, hotels, transportation, sightseeing, and other tour components may be changed when operational circumstances require it. Hotels shown before travel are generally expected accommodations but may be substituted with properties of a similar standard.

Globus or the applicable tour operator may also modify, reschedule, or cancel services because of weather, strikes, transportation disruptions, government actions, force majeure, or other circumstances beyond reasonable control. The supplier's applicable terms govern such changes.

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Each traveler is responsible for obtaining and carrying the passports, visas, travel authorizations, identification, and other documentation required for the countries included in the itinerary. Travelers are also responsible for meeting applicable entry, health, and documentation requirements.

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