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The cities of Portugal trip invites discerning travelers to design a deeply personal, authentic Portuguese experience. Work with local experts to tailor every detail, from accommodations in historic neighborhoods and private tastings with producers to leisurely coastal afternoons and immersive cycling through quiet valleys.

Create an itinerary that reflects your tastes, travel rhythm, and curiosities, then reserve your preferred dates and guides. Ready to turn curiosity into a handcrafted journey that reveals Portugal's true character? Start planning your bespoke Portugal trips today.

The cities of Portugal trip highlights

  • Explore Lisbon's hidden neighborhoods: Stroll Alfama and Mouraria with a local guide to uncover fado, tile workshops, and rooftop views.
  • Savor Porto's riverside and wine cellars: Taste vintage port in family-run cellars, cruise the Douro at sunset, and arrange private tastings.
  • Discover Coimbra's historic university charm: Hear student fados, visit centuries-old libraries, and design guided visits.
  • Wander Évora's Roman and medieval streets: Explore megaliths, whitewashed plazas, and intimate taverns with a private guide.
  • Tailor-made coastal escapes and local encounters: Customize seaside drives, market visits, and family-hosted meals.
DayMorningAfternoonEvening
Day 1Porto arrivalGuided Petiscos foodie tour 
Day 2Hotel breakfast; guided bike ride from Favaios to Pinhão  
Day 3Breakfast; meet private driver; Guimaraes exploration; Braga Bom Jesus climbBarcelos pottery demonstrations; learn Barcelos rooster legend 
Day 4Breakfast at hotel; private driver transfer to Coimbra Live fado performance
Day 5Hotel breakfast; meet private driver; transfer to Quinta do Sanguinhal  
Day 6Breakfast at hotel, visit local marketsFree day in Lisbon 
Day 7Hotel breakfast; meet private driver and guideBatalha monastery visit; Nazaré beach views and fishing traditions 
Day 8Meet private driver; travel to Évora, visit ruins and Cromlechhiking, biking, horse riding, kayaking on nearby lakes 
Day 9Stroll historic neighborhoods; shop local crafts; revisit favorite caféRelaxed stroll, local craft shopping, revisit favorite café 

Places you'll visit

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Coimbra
CoimbraCoimbra and the Beira Litoral
Porto
PortoPorto and the Rio Douro
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Day01

Day 1: Porto arrival and Petiscos foodie tour

Welcome to Porto. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel to freshen up before your first tailored experience on this cities of Portugal trip. Meet your private guide for a Petiscos walking tour through narrow streets and Calçada Portuguesa.

Taste sardines, octopus, and classic bacalhau, sample Arouquesa beef from Trás-os-Montes, Portuguese charcuterie, craft beers, and regional wines. This Portugal travel focuses on authentic flavors, local stories, and memorable culinary discoveries.

Porto
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Day02

Day 2: Douro Valley by bike

Meet your private driver for a guided bike ride through Douro Valley, pedaling along off-road trails from the wine village of Favaios to the riverside charm of Pinhão.

Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant, sampling regional dishes and the area’s best wines, including Port, Douro table wine, and the famed muscatel of Favaios.

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Day 3: Minho region, Guimaraes, Braga and Barcelos

Breakfast at the hotel, then meet your private driver for a tailor-made excursion through the Minho region. Explore Guimarães, birthplace of Portugal, wandering medieval streets, granite balconies, and hidden cloisters that reveal the city's living history.

In Braga, discover Baroque splendors and climb to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary for sweeping views. After a local lunch, continue to Barcelos to watch pottery artisans and learn the legend of the Barcelos rooster, a colorful symbol of good luck. It’s a day that adds depth and tradition to any well-rounded Portugal itinerary.

Douro river
Day04

Day 4: To Coimbra

Start your day with a transfer to Coimbra. Discover this charming city on the banks of the Mondego River, a nostalgic former capital of Portugal with red roofs, the historic University of Coimbra, and its baroque Biblioteca Joanina.

Today you have a chance to customize your Portugal cities trip with authentic experiences: a private walking tour, a riverside café stop, a live fado performance or visits to local artisans and museums.

coimbra
Day05

Day 5: Historic winery visit on the road to Lisbon

Meet your private driver for the journey to Lisbon, with a stop at Quinta do Sanguinhal to visit the Pereira de Fonseca family and explore over a century of winemaking tradition. Walk through the vineyards and 19th-century gardens, tour the old distillery and aging cellar, and compare the original 1871 stone and wood wine presses.

Then, enjoy a guided tasting paired with classic dishes like cod with spinach and baked spicy chorizo on bread. This tailored experience offers a rare glimpse into multigenerational winery life and adds depth to any list of the best places to visit in Portugal.

Lisbon
Day06

Day 6: Free day to explore Lisbon

Enjoy a free day to explore Lisbon at your own pace. Discover local markets, relax in a café, or simply soak up the atmosphere.

Choose optional activities: an interactive food tour and cooking class to master regional recipes, a scenic boat trip along the Tagus River for stunning views, or an intimate fado show to feel Portugal's soulful music.

Lisbon
Day07

Day 7: Óbidos, Batalha and Nazaré

On the seventh day of this Portugal cities tour, you will be visiting Óbidos, Batalha, and Nazaré. Wander through Óbidos whitewashed lanes and medieval walls for authentic local charm.

Explore the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória in Batalha and learn its 1385 vow history. Finish at Nazaré beach to soak up the mild climate, coastal views, and age-old fishing traditions. Your driver is at your disposal for a relaxed, personalized day.

Obidos
Day08

Day 8: Evora and Alentejo discovery

Meet your private driver for a tailored Alentejo day. Cross the lands beyond the Tagus River to Evora, an ancient Roman city with striking ruins and the nearby Almendros Cromlech, a compelling Stone Age site.

Savor Alentejo’s top wines and olive oil with a farm lunch and tasting, then choose active options like hiking, biking, horse riding, or kayaking on nearby lakes for authentic local experiences.

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Joel

Tips from Joel

Portugal Travel Expert

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If you’re in Alentejo, stay a night in a rural monte near a small village like Juromenha. Grab local cheese, bread, and talha wine and watch the sunset. The light, the silence, the stillness, it’s the real Alentejo.

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Day 9: Departure from Portugal

After breakfast, enjoy your last hours in Lisbon. Take a relaxed stroll through historic neighborhoods, pick up local crafts, or revisit a favorite café with tips from your travel specialist for a tailor-made finish to this cities of Portugal tour.

When it is time, a private transfer will take you to Lisbon airport. Reflect on curated experiences and the personal touches that made your Portugal trip unforgettable.

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