Portugal Highlights
From CAD $2,551
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
A new type of trip drenched in sun and packed with wellness vibes, this one's designed to dive deep into the unique beauty and culture of Portugal. Journeying from Lisbon to Porto, this trip hits iconic destinations, uncovers Portuguese culture & soaks up the good vibes and free spirit of surf culture across the azure shores of Portugal’s beautiful coastlines.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Coimbra: Explore the riverfront city and stroll the cobbled streets of its old town. Then cool off with a relaxing beer in the sun.
- Nazare: This tiny town is making big waves (literally!). We'll check out Nazare - a coastal gem famous for surfing and being home to the largest underwater canyon in Europe. Expect some of the tallest waves you've EVER seen.
- Aveiro: Board a colourful boat in the ‘Venice of Portugal’ and sail past candy-striped buildings and palm-tree lined streets.
- Obidos: A Moorish Medieval castle, cobbled streets and colourful houses pepper the landscape of this fairytale-like Portuguese town.
- Évora: Take a casual stroll around the medieval town. You’ll feel yourself grow wiser as you soak up all that lovely art, history and culture.
- Sintra: There are plenty of UNESCO heritage sites to see in this colourful Portuguese town.
Trip Details
Product Code: 17445
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 360.2161A
Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
Finishes: Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,551 ($283 /day)
Itinerary
Meeting in the luscious city of Lisbon we'll admire the Gothic glamour, winding cobbled streets, gorgeous cathedrals and scenic views. But the best way to explore this gastronomic capital is through taste, why not sample some delicacies and the Lisbon speciality: green wine, or maybe go for a glass of port in the Bairro Alto and watch the sunset.
Accommodation: VIP Executive Zurique (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
See ya, Lisbon. We'll never forget your culinary and cultural charms. We'll make a quick stop to visit the this tiny town known for it's massive waves & surfing scene. This lively city is bursting at the seams with historical monuments. It's home to Portugal's oldest university, and when we stop for lunch we'll fall in love with the old stone walls and tumbling terraces of pastel coloured buildings. And welcome to Porto. Famous for port wine, baroque architecture and a UNESCO-Listed historic centre, you’ll feel right at home in this colourful city… and tonight you’re free to check it out however you like.
Accommodation: Star Inn Porto (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Today is yours to explore Porto’s many wonders with your new Contiki crew. Need some inspo? Why not visit the Harry Potter Library, or one of the city’s multiple famous wine cellars? (Magic awaits, whatever you do.)
Accommodation: Star Inn Porto (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
We're saying 'Tchau' to Porto today. After breakfast we're taking the coach towards Santa Cruz.This mini-Venice is a gorgeous town built on canals. We'll have an optional traditional boat tour to cruise the winding canals, admiring the colourful houses.Another stop for lunch, another stunning historic old town to enjoy it in. Obidos will charm us with its whitewashed houses and ruddy blooms of flowers.Arriving on the surf shore of Peniche, we’ll settle into our modern hotel, with whitewashed walls, colourful rugs & wall murals, right in front of Alfarroba beach. Complete with indoor & outdoor swimming pools, a bar and Green Key sustainability award status, this is the perfect place to base ourselves whether you’re looking to kick back or hit the waves.
Accommodation: Star Inn Peniche (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Peniche is famous for its supreme surf beach - Praia dos Supertubos, less than 10mins from our accommodation - with a tubular wave that makes it one of the locations of choice for big time international surf event Rip Curl Pro. The shallow slope combined with the north wind and ocean currents together create a tall, perfectly hollow wave for surfing and bodyboarding. But it’s not all about the professionals - here you’ll find ideal surfing conditions for all abilities, and so many beaches that overcrowding never becomes a problem.
Accommodation: Star Inn Peniche (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Peniche - you've been a dream. It's time to drag ourselves away this morning as we head to The Algarve. Another trip to the past as we head inside the 14th century walls of Evora, home to grandiose medieval cathedrals, Ancient Roman baths and a spectacular town square. After wandering the cobbled streets we'll head on towards the Algarve. Hitting another coast on the way, we'll make a quick stop here for dinner and some more idyllic exploration. This picture perfect port-side part of Portugal retains Evora's quaint cobbled lanes but adds a whole bunch of stunning beaches.
Accommodation: Hotel Vila Galé Tavira (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Today is yours to enjoy the Algarve. Play golf, eat, take a boat trip, swim, soak up some rays or enjoy some water sports. The choice is yours in this sun-drenched playground.
Accommodation: Hotel Vila Galé Tavira (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, we have a short drive from the Algarve back to Lisbon today. Thanks for the good times! Welcome to the UNESCO town of Sintra. This fairytale town features turreted palaces and castle ruins - an insta dream. Grab your new pals for a farewell feast - the perfect chance to reflect on how much we've fallen in love with Portugal, and say our sad goodbyes.
Accommodation: VIP Executive Zurique (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Portugal, it's been emotional. Your delicious food, rich culture, paradisaical coastlines and glittering waters will stay in our memories forever. But we'll be back soon enough.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Clifford - Traveled, August 2024
Especially loved our time in Porto. Although Lisbon is a beautiful city, Porto seems more community oriented and I love how people get together to watch the games and responsibly chill out and drink in the street. Easy to book with clear instructions and requirements.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, March 2024
Really great trip, lots of insights into Portugal and plenty of free time to explore and relax. Great trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2024
Zoe - Traveled, September 2024
Sitting on the hill in Porto to watch the sunset was magical! Out trip manager was so passionate about Portugal and it made such a difference to the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, August 2024
Amazing trip manager and group. Portugal has so much to offer and cheap. Every day was action packed, accommodations were great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/23/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2024
So much free time to shop, eat, and explore! Accommodations were clean and comfortable! Tour guide was friendly and incredibly informed, made the trip that much better! I felt safe with my group and safe to explore around each destination. Easy to book, support team was very helpful in answering all of my questions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, November 2024
Had an amazing time exploring Portugal! Lots of sites, seafood, beautiful cities and beaches!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, December 2024
Such an incredible trip! Our bus driver was amazing and our tour guide was so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable! I loved the itinerary and all of the little towns we visited along the way. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested, whether you're a solo traveler or want to travel with a friend/partner.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/27/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, March 2024
This was a very well organized trip, all the free time add ons really embraced the local culture. The drive days were probably the best part as we had time to explore the small unknown towns of Portugal. I think though more time in the Algarve would be better than spending 2 nights in Peniche. Overall though a highly recommended trip if you want to see the best bits of Portugal.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
I loved our time in peniche and the day trip to berlenga island
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2024
I loved going to the sunset spot in Porto to watch the Euros with my entire group. I also loved the optional ferry ride to Ilha das Berlengas, an island off Peniche.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/16/2024
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