SMALL GUIDED: NORWAY NORTHERN LIGHTS

Portugal is a cinematic dream of hilltop villages with extraordinary views, architecture, and secrets that shaped history. The cities bear the story of those who came before as well as having cutting-edge art and music. The plaintive found of fado music, legendary tile works, and street art fills cities and towns alike. 

The countryside has jagged mountains perched above tumbling rivers, and vineyards undulate across the land; UNESCO Sites are often in surprising places. Wine tasting, savoring cheeses, olive orchards, and dazzling ports await the traveler. Portugal has indescribable beauty and is one of the oldest countries in Europe. The Portuguese are open-hearted and welcome you to discover their country.

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Fado performance in Lisbon
  • Guided tour of Lisbon’s Sintra National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Portuguese cooking lesson and dinner.
  • Guided tour of the UNESCO Site, the Convent of Christ, in the Knights Templar City of Tomar.
  • Tasting and lesson at an olive oil producer.
  • A visit and tasting at a cheesemaker’s in Viseu.
  • Traditional rabelo boat cruise through the Douro Valley.
  • Learn about the winemaking process for green wine and savor a tasting.
  • Walking tour of Guimaraes—the historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Accommodations

2 Nights

Superior Central Luxury Hotel

2 Nights

Nurturing Cooking Lodge

1 Night

Atmospheric Heart of City Hotel

2 Nights

Country Wine Estate

2 Nights

Luscious Royal Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Premium Mini-Coach Transportation with Professional Driver/Guide

Meals Included

  • Delectable Full Breakfast Each Morning
  • 5x Evening Meals

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Sintra

Sintra

Convent of Christ, Tomar

Convent of Christ, Tomar

Douro Valley

Douro Valley

Guimarães

Guimarães

Porto

Porto

Available Dates

06 - 15 November 2024

From $3,966 per person
Single Supplement $1,156

26 March - 04 April 2025

From $3,999 per person
Single Supplement $1,000

02 - 11 April 2025

From $4,066 per person
Single Supplement $1,011

16 - 25 April 2025

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23 April - 02 May 2025

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Single Supplement $1,011

30 April - 09 May 2025

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03 - 12 May 2025

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10 - 19 May 2025

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14 - 23 May 2025

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17 - 26 May 2025

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21 - 30 May 2025

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24 May - 02 June 2025

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31 May - 09 June 2025

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04 - 13 June 2025

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18 - 27 June 2025

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02 - 11 July 2025

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23 July - 01 August 2025

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27 August - 05 September 2025

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03 - 12 September 2025

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13 - 22 September 2025

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17 - 26 September 2025

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24 September - 03 October 2025

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01 - 10 October 2025

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15 - 24 October 2025

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05 - 14 November 2025

From $3,999 per person
Single Supplement $1,000

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