Best of Portugal
From CAD $3,710
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Group Tour
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Experience Overview
This Best of Portugal tour reveals a nation’s proud history, warm-hearted locals and soul-warming cuisine. Starting in Lisbon, you’ll travel north and south to explore a Templar stronghold, watch thoroughbreds perform at an Alentejo farm and visit the Algarve.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Panoias-Ourique: Visit a family ranch and learn about Portugal's Lusitano horse. Hear an ancestral story of unrequited love that defined the character (and color) of the ranch before sitting down to a home-cooked lunch with Tiago and Vera in the heart of the Alentejo region.
Dive into Culture
- Lisbon: Visit the Hieronymite Monastery, a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome and exquisite example of Manueline architecture.
- Porto: Savor the flavors of Portugal's centuries-old Port heritage and gain insights into its local production at a tasting in a Port cellar.
Iconic Experience
- Lisbon: With your Local Specialist, visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
- The Algarve: Explore the history of the Algarve in depth.
- Évora: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your Local Specialist and see the famous Roman Temple. Witness the fascinating cathedral and its mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
- Castelo de Vide: See the traditional cobblestone streets and whitewashed homes of Castelo de Vide.
- Casa de Mateus: Admire the Baroque architecture of Mateus Palace and its gardens.
- Douro Valley: Marvel at the extensive terraced vineyards as you travel through the Douro Valley.
- Guimaraes: See Guimarães Castle and the Palace of Dukes before walking through the medieval squares of central Guimarães.
- Porto: See the Clérigos Tower, Avenida dos Aliados and the Palácio da Bolsa former stock exchange.
- Coimbra: With a Local Specialist, visit the University and witness the triumphal arches, painted ceilings, and walls of ancient tomes in the Joanina Library.
- Tomar: Dominating the town is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Templar Castle and the Convent of Christ. During your visit with a Local Specialist, see the Manueline Window and follow the story of the mysterious Knights Templar.
- Fátima: Join the faithful at one of the world's holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions or see the basilica.
- Batalha: Join a Local Specialist to see the Monastery of Batalha, with included entry to the cloisters and chapels.
- Nazaré: Enjoy time at leisure on Portugal's Costa de Prata.
- Obidos: Stroll along the cobblestone streets and view the traditional azulejos of medieval Óbidos, perhaps stopping in a local shop to try the regional cherry liqueur, Ginja.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Lisbon: Bid farewell to your Portuguese adventures at the award-winning organic vineyard Vale da Capucha which prides itself in producing organic and biodynamic wines. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Lisbon, Évora, Porto, Coimbra and Tomar
- Discover the Algarve, Lagos, Castelo de Vide, Viseu, Nazaré and Óbidos
- Visit the Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon, the cathedral in Évora, the Palace Gardens at Palacio de Mateus, the Stock Exchange Palace, Arabian Hall and a local port wine cellar in Porto, the University Library of Coimbra, the Convent of Christ in Tomar and Batalha's Gothic Monastery
- View the Castle of Guimarães and the Shrine at Fátima
Trip Details
Product Code: 33086
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 38.112B
Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
Finishes: Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,710 ($337 /day)
Itinerary
A sea of pastel pinks, yellows and blues dot the seven hills of the romantic Portuguese capital, which you will have an opportunity to explore today before meeting your fellow travelers and Travel Director for dinner and an orientation drive past some of the city's most iconic sights.
Accommodation: Olissippo Marquês de Sá
Meals: Dinner
Delve into Lisbon's centuries-old seafaring heritage today, paying tribute to the brave men who set off from these shores to discover the ‘New World’. With our Local Specialist, see the shimmering white Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic suspension bridge spanning the Tagus, and Belém Tower, built as a fortress protecting the city of Lisbon. Dive Into Culture on a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery, an exquisite testament to 16th-century Manueline architecture and art. There’s time to join an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra, before perhaps enjoying a traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the soulful and touching sounds of the Fado this evening.
Accommodation: Olissippo Marquês de Sá
Meals: Breakfast
Journey across the Tagus this morning and drive south towards the Serra da Arrábida Mountains and to the golden pastures of the Alentejo. The hearty aroma of traditional Portuguese cuisine fills the air at your Be My Guest experience. You'll connect with locals over lunch in the family home after you visit the historic stud ranch that has been passed down through generations. Your Portugal trip itinerary continues further south, bound for the holiday paradise that is the Algarve – your home for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Água Hotels Riverside
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
The dramatic landscapes of the Sagres Peninsula provide a stunning backdrop for our morning drive. Admire spectacular views across Baleeira Beach, before continuing along the coast to Cape St. Vincent, the site of many sea battles centuries ago. Enjoy your free afternoon in the resort town Lagos – once the home of Henry the Navigator.
Accommodation: Água Hotels Riverside
Meals: Breakfast
Journeying north, travel to the ancient Alentejo city of Évora. Join your Local Specialist for a visit to the elaborate cathedral, Roman temple and the Chapel of Bones. Then, spend the rest of your day delving into the medieval history of this enchanting city. Trace centuries of history along its city walls, kick back with a bica and bolo in Praça do Giraldo or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the medieval village of Monsaraz. This evening you dine at your hotel.
Accommodation: M'ar de Ar Muralhas
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The first stop today is in the quaint hilltop town of Castelo de Vide with its charming white façades, narrow alleys and fascinating Jewish Quarter. Travel north towards the Serra de Estrela mountains and arrive later in Viseu, set high on a plateau near the famous Dão vineyards. Explore the city's rich art and architectural history, and see the 12th-century Sé, standing imposingly on a hill overlooking much of the city.
Accommodation: Grão Vasco
Meals: Breakfast
Vineyard-clad hills provide an enchanting backdrop for your journey today through the Douro Valley, where Port wine is produced. Explore the magnificent gardens at the Baroque-style Palácio de Mateus, depicted on the label of the distinctive Mateus Rosé wine bottles. Continue via Guimarães for views of its impressive 10th-century castle, before arriving in the riverside town of Porto where you will spend the next two nights.
Accommodation: Carris Ribeira
Meals: Breakfast
Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour in Porto, which takes you past baroque churches and along the winding cobblestone lanes that tumble down towards the Douro River. See the remarkable bridges that span the river and the Gothic Church of St. Francis. Visit the Stock Exchange Palace with its splendid Arabian Hall inspired by Granada's Alhambra, then Dive Into Culture and into the centuries-old tradition of local port production at a tasting in a port cellar. Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling through the historic center of Porto admiring the azulejo-clad façades, or visit Livraria Lello, the city's oldest bookstore.
Accommodation: Carris Ribeira
Meals: Breakfast
Soak up the grand atmosphere of one of Europe's greatest and oldest universities with a Local Specialist, then stroll through the ancient streets and squares of Coimbra, before journeying to the Templar city of Tomar. We join a Local Specialist to visit the Convent of Christ, originally built as a Templar stronghold in the 12th century. Later, we arrive in the pilgrimage center of Fátima, visited by millions of Catholic pilgrims, where three young shepherds famously saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary.
Accommodation: Santa Maria , Fátima
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
En route to Lisbon, with a Local Specialist we stop at the imposing monastery of Batalha – a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best example of late Gothic architecture in Portugal. Our next stop is the fishing village of Nazaré, before we visit the medieval walled city of Óbidos with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets. Celebrate our last evening in Portugal over dinner in a family-run vineyard, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Toast to an incredible journey over organic wine and locally sourced flavors.
Accommodation: Olissippo Marquês de Sá
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Say a fond adeus to your fellow travelers at the end of an unforgettable Portuguese holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
Best of Portugal was Great! Always feel looked after and safe. Guided are a wealth of info! Nice hotels! Busy schedule with lots to see. Local guides are excellent and the tour guide are always so helpful! You get to see a lot however because you are moving g from site to site and seeing a lot of church/ mo mastery type architecture it begins to blur together! Lovely guides and local experts. Great hotels in great locations. Great breakfasts! Good value for the money!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
I Loved Portugal! See previous page. The tour included a variety of experiences. It was a busy schedule designed to see much of Portugal which I wanted. *Personal information removed by Feefo* the tour director was excellent. She was professional yet able to relate to others on a personal level. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was an excellent trouble ******* when presented by unexpected challenges. *Personal information removed by Feefo* manouvered the bus expertly. He was efficient loading the cases. He was also polite and helpful getting off the bus.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
The Best of Portugal was an amazing experience. When I placed my decision and location, with the service representative, I was treated with respect and the rep answered all my questions. Three days prior to leaving I was told my flight was cancelled but they would give me options. That afternoon I was told a smaller plane would be provided and my premium economy was no longer available but rather than reimburse me the full premium economy flight cost I would get 1/9th back. When I got on the flight, I was taken, by the Steward, to the Premium Economy section, which was an amazing surprise. Our guide and the area specialists were amazing. They had so much knowledge and any question was answered fully and with so much information.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
Hotels good. Would prefer walk in shower not having to step into a bath. Great itinerary. Excellent Tour Director. Great driver. Interesting sites Would prefer less of the Specialists in each area. See more culture rather than old buildings.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2025
Nicholas Lailas - Traveled, March 2025
My tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was well prepared and a wealth of knowledge about Portugal and Portuguese life. Very informative and I felt I was introduced to Portugal and learned a lot.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/22/2025
Nancy Vandenberghe - Traveled, June 2024
Tour specialist, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was wonderful-Knowledgable, humorous and accommodating Tour guides - the same Bus drivers- very safe and polite Hotels and food - lovely Covered beautiful parts of Portugal Thank you so much!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/28/2024
Maryann Zelaya - Traveled, April 2024
First visit to Portugal! Transfer to airports were done in a timely manner. We had an excellent tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, very informative on all the places we visited. And driven safely by *Personal information removed by Feefo*. Lucky to have a group of people who got along well. Adequate time for shopping.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Gloria and David Magruder - Traveled, May 2024
Third times an added charm, but many more to come! EXEMPLARY, this is our third trip with Trafalgar and currently preparing for number 4. This is the third Trafalgar Island Hopping tour we have taken. Like the other's (Greece and Morocco) we have had amazing experiences. The hotels, food, tours are all outstanding. I encourage you to prepare for extensive walking, which will require you to READ EVERYTHING you are provided. The descriptions of the sites and what it will take to see them are crucial. Our tour direct *Personal information removed by Feefo* was so knowledgeable of Portugal and the culture and he himself is Australian living in Portugal. We had the opportunity to experience beautiful castles and monastery's. Taste fine cuisines and see amazing sites, witness Portuguese culture and the people who love their country. It is also important to know that everything on the tour may not be for you. So ask questions to ensure that when you take the optional excursions that you are clear what you may encounter. Trafalgar has been a 3 out of 3 and we are preparing for our next venture to Amsterdam. Thank you Trafalgar for a wonderful experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024
Michael Walker - Traveled, April 2024
Trafalgar Excels Again! Trafalgar is the number one company in the field of travel. We have utilized Trafalgar Bus, Uniworld Cruises and even AAT Kings in Australia. If you select Trafalgar you know you will experience a safe, secure trip with good value for your hard earned dollars! The dynamic dup of TD *Personal information removed by Feefo* and Driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* whisked us safely through Portugal to savour the sights, foods and people of this friendly country. Too many highlights to discuss here but we highly recommend ALL of the optionals. This was our 6th Trafalgar tour and by far the best group of travellers we have ever experienced. The good humour and banter of the TD *Personal information removed by Feefo* helped to grow the camaraderie. And he is certainly a great ambassador for his country (and Bragga in the north!!!) Obrigado!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, November 2024
Jorge was a wonderful guide. Very caring and considerate. He was always concerned with our safety and enjoyment. Fernando was an amazing driver. How he negotiated that huge bus was unbelievable There was too much time on the bus. The hotels were beautiful very upscale. Trafalgar was tasked with our flight reservations and it was a nightmare. Over 20 hours of travel each way and totally unnecessary stops and waits. We went from Florida to Texas, had a 5 hour delay and then to Philadelphia for another wait. On return we went to Philadelphia then Charlotte for long delay. We could have gone directly to Atlanta and then Lisbon with minimum waits. This will make me reconsider my next trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/27/2024
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