Join us as we explore the amazing cities and countryside of Portugal, jewel of the Iberian Peninsula.
Overview
We’ll start our journey in the medieval city of Porto in the north, famous for its beautiful bridges and port wine production. Then we’ll head inland to explore the stunning landscape of the Douro River valley, dotted with wine estates and terraced hillsides. Our path then lies south, as we make our way through the cities and towns of some of Portugal’s most famous historic sites. The pastel, cosmopolitan coastal city of Lisbon is our final destination, and a fitting place to end our travels. You will sleep in beautiful accommodations (four- and five-star properties), dine on delectable food (from local restaurants to Michelin chefs) and enjoy iconic views as you journey from north to south. If you enjoy traveling in a small group led by a local expert, enjoy European culture, amazing landscapes, historic cities, world-class wines and superb cuisine…this trip is for you. Get off-the-beaten path and Go Get Lost®.
Hotels
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Porto - 5 Star Pestana Porta a Brasileira Hotel
One of the newest 5-star hotels located in downtown Porto, 4 minutes walking distance from the iconic Avenida dos Aliados and 12 minutes away from the Ribeira district. Built on the site of famous Porto’s A Brasileira Café, the first to serve coffee in a cup on the early 20th century and recognized with the slogan “the best coffee comes from A Brasileira". The new hotel has managed to preserve the building’s original architectural features. The 89 rooms and suites are distributed across several floors, each being thematically tied one of the spices or products imported during the Portuguese maritime expansion on the 15th and 16th centuries.
Pinhao - 5 Star Quinta Da Pacheca Hotel
This stunning luxury property is surrounded by 140 acres of terraced vineyards, with excellent views overlooking the Douro River. With a warm and relaxing atmosphere, the Quinta da Pacheca estate is an intense and soulful hotel that surprises for its history, combined with an innovative and sophisticated style. The main building is a typical 18th-century house that was completely restored respecting its traditional architecture and original values. The common spaces and its fifteen unique rooms benefit now from a modern and avant-garde image, with sober and elegant features. This is a boutique hotel devoted to gastronomy and wine tourism, where well-being and comfort are omnipresent values and where vineyards and wine play a crucial role. Despite the master lines and exterior façades continuing to carry the weight of the years, the symbiosis between ancient and modern is perfect, and small details make of this hotel a real charm. The family spirit remains deeply pronounced, not only for the use of the furniture that belongs to the family but for the comfort and the elegant atmosphere recreated, that is just possible to feel when we are at home. Everything is spacious and full of light, and it is magical to look at the leaves falling, the vineyards changing colors, or the calm water of the river Douro while filling our thoughts with the wines of the Quinta, served by our courteous and friendly staff.
Coimbra - 4 Star Hotel Dona Ines
The hotel itself is a celebration of history, inspired by the love story of Inês de Castro and D. Pedro, Duke of Coimbra, and boasts a direct river view, inscription- and art-covered walls and natural light-filled spaces. Dona Inês hotel offers the opportunity to discover and feel a UNESCO World Heritage listed city. Within a 10-minute walk, guests are at Rua da Sofia, the heart of the city center famous for landmarks including Sé Velha (Old Cathedral), Igreja de Santa Cruz, Machado de Castro National Museum and Portugal dos Pequenitos, a family favorite. Down time at NH Coimbra Dona Inês hotel can be spent at the gym, lounging at the pool, getting a spa treatment and playing tennis or ping-pong. When it comes to dining, the day starts with a visit in the panoramic elevator to the breakfast buffet overlooking the pool and continues with lunch and dinner at A Garça featuring Mediterranean and Portuguese dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. From the afternoon until late-night, Ego Lounge Bar offers light meals, snacks, wine and cocktails.
Lisbon - 4 Star Portugal Boutique Hotel
In the heart of Lisbon, next to Rossio and Baixa Pombalina, with Praça do Comércio and the Tagus River just 5 minutes away, and with S. Jorge Castle just a hill away, guests of the Portugal Boutique are invited to discover the city from its heart. With 53 comfortable rooms, the Portugal Boutique Hotel offers its guests an excellent service that sets it apart from the rest, making each stay a unique and unforgettable experience. With a unique design, typical of the Pombaline period, this boutique hotel is a true tribute to Lisbon by the hand of the renowned interior architect Cristina Santos Silva.
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