Experience Overview
Discover the magic of Portugal on this eight-day journey through some of the country’s most unforgettable highlights. Kick things off with an interactive, mouthwatering food tour in Lisbon to get acquainted with your travel buddies, then hike from Cabo da Roca, continental Europe’s westernmost point. Cruise the canals of Aveiro, the "Venice of Portugal," before soaking up the Douro Valley’s breathtaking views and world-renowned wine. Explore vineyards, savour the local cuisine, and finish in Porto, where history, ocean vistas, and delectable dishes await. Travel solo but never alone, making new friends as you experience Portugal at its finest.
Highlights
- Taste delicious Portuguese cuisine on a walking food tour of Lisbon
- Hike along continental Europe's westernmost point at Cabo da Roca
- Walk along vineyards in the picturesque Douro Valley
- Take a boat tour in Porto and sample local wines
Trip Details
Product Code: 22069
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Walking, private vehicle, train.
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: EPLS
Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
Finishes: Porto, Portugal
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Dinner Party: Lisbon Walking Food Tour, Lisbon G Day: Cabo da Roca Hike, Cascais and Belem, Lisbon We Day: Lisbon Responsible Walking Tour and Visit Bairro Alto by Tram, Lisbon Your Foodie Moment: Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal, Lisbon Me Day: Porto Me Day, Porto
- Complimentary Arrival transfer
- Visit Cabo da Roca
- Boat tour in Aveiro
- Hike the Douro Valley along the Pinhão Trail
- Orientation walk in Porto
- Boat Cruise on the Douro River in Porto
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts) on a twin-share basis. If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.
- 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
- Walking, private vehicle, train.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,059 ($382 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Dinner Party: Lisbon
Arrive in Lisbon and catch an included arrival transfer to the hotel. After a welcome briefing at 4pm, set off with your CEO and new travelling companions to discover Lisbon's taverns, shops, and traditional restaurants on an interactive and delicious food and wine tour, as an introduction to Portugal's thriving culinary and cultural scene.
Day 2: G Day: Lisbon
Head out from Lisbon to the westernmost point on the European continent, Cabo da Roca to kick off a day packed with highlights. Take in the sweeping ocean views and hike up the coast to Praia da Adraga, a picturesque beach and inlet. Transfer to the resort town of Cascais with time for lunch then continue to the district of Belem for an unexpected G surprise to round out the day before returning to Lisbon in the evening.
Day 3: We Day: Lisbon
Set off on a guided walking tour of Lisbon to discover the city with a local guide from a non-profit organization that serves as a social enterprise that gives back to the communities that we visit. In the afternoon, hop on one of the city's trams and head up to the Bairro Alto for amazing views of the city and surroundings, then enjoy a traditional fado performance and dinner in the evening.
Day 4: Lisbon to the Douro Valley
Head north from Lisbon along the coast bound for the city of Aveiro, with a stop along the way at Nazaré to take in the sweeping views. In Aveiro, take a boat tour through the canals on a traditional boat to explore the city from the water before continuing on to the hotel in the Douro Valley.
Day 5: The Douro Valley
Experience the Douro Valley on foot with a scenic hike along the Pinhão Trail to the village of Casal de Loivos. After transferring to the trailhead, walk along footpaths and hillside trails to be rewarded by stunning views of the valley and surrounding countryside. Return to hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day free to relax at the hotel, or to try out one of the local restaurants or cafes in the area.
Day 6: The Douro Valley to Porto
Return to the coast and to the vibrant city of Porto. In the afternoon, head out with your CEO on an orientation walk to get your bearings and to see some of the main sites before setting off on an unfortgettable boat cruise along the Douro River. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure.
Day 7: Me Day: Porto
Enjoy a free day in Porto to do as much or as little as you please, with plenty of options to choose from. Perhaps join a bike tour with your CEO for a panoramic exploration of the city, or head off on your own to explore the city's World Heritage-listed Ribeira district, visit São Francisco church, the palatial former 19th-century stock market Palácio de Bolsa or head to the Clerigos Tower for a great view of the city.
Day 8: Porto
You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.
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G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
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