7 Days | Porto + Douro Valley + Lisbon

Portugal Signature Journey

Slow down. Sip world-famous wines. Wander colorful streets. Discover Portugal's Atlantic character, food, culture and relaxed pace beyond the guidebooks.

Porto to Lisbon
Optional Douro Valley
Optional Algarve
Max 16
Classic + Deluxe

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7 Days

Porto, Douro Valley, Lisbon, Sintra

Best for guests who want Portugal's wine country, Atlantic cities, food, culture and relaxed pacing.

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Why choose this Journey?

Portugal at a human scale.

Designed by travelers who believe slowing down reveals more, this Portugal Edition gives Porto, Lisbon, Sintra and the Douro room to breathe.

Porto first

Start with the city that inspired stories: Sao Bento Station, Livraria Lello atmosphere, Porto Cathedral and riverside evenings.

Douro choice

The Douro Valley winery experience is optional and clearly priced at $375 per person.

Lisbon with Belem

Explore Baixa, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoveries.

Sintra optional

Guests who want palace romance can add Sintra as an optional Lisbon-area day.

Algarve possibility

Lagos and the southern coast remain a beautiful optional extension rather than hidden core content.

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7 DaysLand Journey

Porto to LisbonCore route

Max 16Small group

Classic + DeluxeHotel paths

$375Optional Douro

From $5,779Classic per person

Journey at a Glance

Two core chapters, one coastal continuation.

Porto opens with character and wine-country possibilities, Lisbon carries the second half, and the Algarve can extend the story.

Chapter 1

Porto - 3 Nights

Arrival & Discovery Walk
Porto
Optional Douro Valley

Chapter 2

Lisbon - 3 Nights

Lisbon & Belem
Optional Sintra
Departure or Algarve

Optional Chapter 3

Algarve - Optional Extension

Coastal Lagos
Southern light
Slower Portuguese finish

Included Highlights

Curated hotels
Discovery Walk
Local guides
Welcome dinner
Breakfast daily
True small group, 8-12 guests, max 16
Tour Captain hosting
Seamless logistics
Beyond what you'd discover alone

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Journey by Chapters

The Journey, day-by-day.

The route is organized as a story so travelers understand the feeling, pacing and practical flow before reading every detail.

Chapter 1 | Days 1-3

Porto

Porto brings hills, tile, river views, Sao Bento Station, Porto Cathedral and a welcome dinner in a picturesque setting.

Day 1

Arrival into Porto, Discovery Walk and welcome dinner.
Day 2 Today's Journey
Porto Secrets & Treasures

Porto is a city of steep streets, blue tile, river light and old-world character. Explore its historic heart with a guide as station halls, churches, viewpoints and riverside atmosphere reveal Portugal's northern soul.
Today's highlights include:
- Sao Bento Station
- Church of St. Francis
- Porto Cathedral
- Riverside atmosphere and time to wander
Day 3 Today's Journey
Douro Valley Wine Country or Porto at Leisure

Today offers a choice between Portugal's legendary wine country and a slower day in Porto. The Douro brings terraced vineyards, river scenery and winery culture, while Porto rewards unhurried wandering and cafe time.
Today's highlights include:
- Optional Douro Valley winery experience, $375 per person
- Terraced vineyard and river scenery
- Port wine culture and regional flavor
- Alternative leisure time in Porto

Chapter 2 | Days 4-7

Lisbon

Lisbon brings Baixa, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Belem, Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower and time to choose Sintra or a slower city day.

Day 4

Scenic transfer south to Lisbon, Discovery Walk and welcome dinner.
Day 5 Today's Journey
Lisbon & Belem

Lisbon opens in layers of tiled streets, river views, grand plazas and maritime history. With local guide context, Belem and the city's historic neighborhoods connect Portugal's capital to its Age of Discovery and modern cultural life.
Today's highlights include:
- Guided Lisbon exploration
- Belem district
- Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower and discovery monuments
- Cafe, shop and riverfront atmosphere
Day 6 Today's Journey
Sintra or Lisbon at Your Pace

Choose a day of palace romance and hillside scenery in Sintra, or keep the rhythm slower in Lisbon. Either way, the day is designed for beauty, flexibility and the kind of discovery that does not need to be rushed.
Today's highlights include:
- Optional Sintra experience
- Palace atmosphere and scenic lanes
- Leisure time in Lisbon
- Space for food, views, shops and independent exploring
Day 7

Departure from Lisbon or continue to the Algarve.

Optional Chapter 3

The Algarve

The Algarve extension adds Lagos, coastal jewels, southern light and a slower Portuguese finish.

Extension Day 7

Travel to the Algarve and welcome dinner.
Extension Day 8 Today's Journey
Jewels of the Algarve Coast

The Algarve shifts the Journey toward cliffs, beaches, sea caves and southern light. Explore the coastal character around Lagos and let the Atlantic edge of Portugal slow the pace beautifully.
Today's highlights include:
- Algarve coastal exploration
- Lagos and southern seaside atmosphere
- Scenic coast, cliffs and Atlantic light
- Time for relaxed coastal discovery
Extension Day 9: Lagos at Leisure Today's Journey
Extension Day 9: Lagos at Leisure

A final coastal day keeps the mood easy and unhurried. Enjoy Lagos, the beach, cafes or your own preferred version of Portugal's southern coast.
Today's highlights include:
- Leisure time in Lagos
- Beach, cafe or coastal wandering
- Southern Portugal at a slower pace
- A relaxed finish before departure
Extension Day 10

Departure transfer.

Deluxe Hotels Collection

Selected for setting, comfort and place.

Hotel names are examples and may be substituted with similar hand-selected properties by departure and availability.

Porto

Infante Sagres, InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas or similar, selected for central location and historic atmosphere.

Lisbon

Central Lisbon hotels or similar, selected for access to Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Belem touring.

Lagos

Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve or similar on the optional Algarve extension.

Dates & prices

Upcoming departures.

Prices are per person in US dollars based on two guests sharing a room. Optional Douro Valley winery experience is listed at $375 per person. Algarve extension is available on request.

2026 departures True small group touring

Apr 23-29

Deluxe: $6,779
Classic: $5,779

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May 9-15

Deluxe: $6,779
Classic: $5,779

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May 30-Jun 5

Deluxe: $6,779
Classic: $5,779

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Jun 14-20