Precious Portugal – Porto, Lisbon and Algarve

ITINERARY

• DAY 1

  Journey Begins

  Private transfer from Porto International Airport to the chosen hotel by private vehicle.
  
  At the agreed time, dinner in the local restaurant within walking distance. After dinner, return to the hotel.

  What's included?

  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer
• DAY 2

  Porto (Walking Tour) & River Cruise

  Meet your professional guide in the lobby and begin exploring the great city of Porto.
  
  Porto is a city of contrasts, full of art, history, and life. During our first hours, we could not get much use due to heavy rains. Without a doubt we have many things to tell and experience; this is just a summary of what can be done in this city.
  
  Navigate the margins of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in a typical Rabelo boat and discover the beauty of the Douro River! Duration of 50 minutes, the Cruise of the Bridges became the most popular Cruise in 2019
  
  Enjoy this nice walk across the Douro River and get to know the six bridges that crown the city of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. When embarking on this cruise, you will set sail on an exciting 50-minute ride along the Douro from where you can see the different points of interest that surround the city and get to know the famous Rabelos boats, authentic barges of the region.
  
  At the reception of your hotel, we will make you find the tickets for a cruise on the Douro River,
  
  Visit one of the main attractions of Porto – Palacio de Bolsa and discover the secrets of Portuguese history.
  
  Overnight in Porto.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
  • Transfer
  • Cruise/Boat
• DAY 3

  Visit to the Douro Valley by jeeps

  Meet your guide in the lobby and head to the Douro region by jeeps where we will visit Amarante with the Church and the São Gonçalo bridge, continuing to Régua with a visit to a Wine Country, passing through Pinhão and the well-known railway station.
  
  Enjoy the visit to the winery Quinta da Pacheca, where you will not only taste and discover one of the best wines in the country but also enjoy a picnic lunch!
  
  Return to Porto and overnight.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation
• DAY 4

  Porto - World of Wine

  After your meet your guide in the lobby, transfer to WOW.
  
  A city with the wow factor: Discover Porto and Portugal At WOW!
  
  In centuries-old Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, WOW pays homage to the region and shines a light on the most important Portuguese industries and traditions. But WOW is more than museums, it is an entire district full of new and exciting things to do, explore, and learn. Six museum experiences, nine restaurants, shops, a temporary exhibition space, an events space, and a wine school.
  
  Enjoy any of the 2 experiences. Afternoon is all your to enjoy some free time.
  
  Overnight in Porto.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
  • Transfer
• DAY 5

  Discover the national heritage city Obidos and city of Nazare

  Accompanied by your private guide, continue discovering. In the central area of Portugal, north of Lisbon, there are a number of towns and cities that are very interesting to visit.
  
  Óbidos is a beautiful little Portuguese city, declared a national heritage. It preserves some of the most emblematic buildings of the Portuguese medieval era. The name Óbidos comes from the Latin term oppidum, which means "citadel" or "fortified city." Recently it was discovered that there was the presence of Roman occupants thanks to archaeological excavations, very close to the highest hill in the village. After the fall of Roman rule, the region came under the rule of the Visigoths.
  
  Nazare, already next to the coast, another highly recommended option to visit is the city of Nazaré. For centuries, Nazaré was a traditional seaside town where fishermen taught their children to avoid the big waves that crashed on the nearby cliffs. Yet over the past eight years, those same waves have made this place an unusual destination for extreme surfers like McNamara, their fans, and the international companies that sponsor athletes. The waves, which are the height of a 10-story building, are caused by an underwater canyon - 3 miles deep and 125 miles long - that ends abruptly just before the shore of the city.
  
  After lunch (supplementary), arrival in Lisbon. Check-in the hotel and overnight in Lisbon.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 6

  Lisbon - Go Cars city tour + Fado Show dinner

  Take a short walk to GoCars pick up point. The GoCar able all participants to drive through the city enjoying the sights, while learning all there is to know due to a unique interactive GPS guided Tours system.
  
  In 2 hours there are various places to explore in the breathtaking Portuguese capital. This tour has three reasonable circuit options: Alfama Tour (Blue Route), Center Tour (Red Route) and Belém Tour (Green Route).
  
  For the evening, meet your assistant for the dinner in the lobby. Walk to the Fado restaurant and enjoy the dinner with typical Portuguese ambience.
  
  Overnight in Lisbon.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
  • Transfer
• DAY 7

  Private guided tour of Sintra, Estoril and Cascais

  Pick-up from your hotel in Lisbon by private guide and head to extravagant Sintra to visit Quinta da Regaleira. Hear about the former owner of Quinta da Regaleira, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, before stopping for a traditional Portuguese lunch in the winery!!!
  
  Visit a privately own winery with an astonishing overview towards the ocean to have some tasting of delicious wines.
  
  Head to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, and get a souvenir certificate with the inscription "where the land ends and the sea begins" for Camões. Pass the stunning beaches of Cascais, including Praia do Guincho, the most picturesque beach on the Lisbon coast.
  
  On the way to Cascais, experience the mystery of the cave "Devil's Mouth", created by the crashing of the waves on the rocky cliff. Stop at the elegant seaside resort of Cascais, a once peaceful fishing village that was discovered by European nobility for its idyllic setting and became a favorite destination for the international jet set thereafter. At the end of the visit enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
  
  Overnight in Lisbon.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
  • Transfer
• DAY 8

  Free Day in Lisbon

  Today, we are giving the day free to enjoy the beautiful Lisbon.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
• DAY 9

  Explore the southern coastline: Algarve

  Meet your private guide and transfer to the Algarve.
  
  The Algarve is the beautiful southern coastline of Portugal. The climate is mild and sunny all year round! It is a region blessed with glorious sandy beaches, picturesque fishing towns, and a glorious climate, all of which combine to create the perfect holiday destination.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer
• DAY 10

  Algarve - Water activity

  Transfer to the beach activity. Kayak or SUP tour. Visit the most beautiful caves of the Algarve, enjoy the golden coast and relax in an idyllic deserted beach only accessible by sea. During the stop there is the possibility to snorkel in the crystal clear waters. When the sea conditions allow, the guide (marine biologist) can capture different marine species, that are part of our diverse marine ecosystem, such as: octopus, crabs, cucumbers, stars, sea urchins and many others. Before being released it is possible to touch, photograph and learn some particular curiosities about these animals.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer
  • Cruise/Boat
• DAY 11

  Algarve - Full day Honey Tour or Oil Tour

  Meet your guide in the lobby. Private car at disposal.
  
  Honey Tour:
  
  Start Our day in the Mountains of Loulé with an easy walking tour in one of the most beautiful natural places of the Algarve known as Fonte Benémola. After a 3 miles walking tour we are ready for a traditional lunch in a rustic local restaurant in the village of Querença!
  In the afternoon we will meet the beekeeper and his honey plant where he will explain all the honey processes since it’s taking from the hives until the bottling. You will also be able to taste the 6 different types of raw honey, honey vinegar and his homemade liquors!
  
  Oil Tour:
  
  Start the tour heading to visit the downtown Faro where we will pass by the mains streets and
  monuments in “Vila Adentro” (Mother Church, Paço Episcopal, etc) and the main streets of the Algarve Capital! We then go for a Traditional Lunch in one of the best restaurants of Faro, situated in the old town with more than 100 years of existence! In the afternoon we will visit an Olive Oil Factory where you will know all the process of the olive oil and you will also taste different types of Olive Oil that they produce. Overnight in Algarve.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 12

  Algarve - Free day at leisure

  Enjoy your last day at leisure on the beach.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
• DAY 13

  Algarve (Departure)

  Meet your private driver for a private transfer to Faro Airport. Departure to the origin destination.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Transfer