One Week in Portugal

• Visit Porto and the Unesco-listed Douro wine region with included wine tasting
• Explore magnificent heritage in Lisbon
• Discover medieval Óbidos and elegant Coimbra

• Week long active trip visiting Porto, the scenic north and the Atlantic coast
• Raft, surf, zip wire, via ferrata, wild swimming and hike all included
• Characterful accommodation chosen for their excellent facilities

• Explore the Coa Valley, the centre of a rewilding project, and enjoy a night in a gorgeous historical guesthouse where you’ll join your hosts for a home-cooked meal of fresh, local produce.
• Pick up some local recipes during a cooking class at your farm stay in the rolling hills of the Alentejo region, whipping up regional specialties like pork with clams.
• Meet local producers along the way, including an olive oil producer where you can taste-test everybody’s favourite cooking staple. Sample Douro Valley wines and Porto’s fortified namesake.
• Take in the renowned riverside district in Porto, the colourful coastal hotspot of Lisbon and the rolling hills of the lush Douro Valley on the quintessential tour of Portugal.
• Sample iconic foods of the region – francesinha, cured meats, cheese, pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) and canned fish – with local producers and a local leader who knows all the best spots.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, REFOOD. Donations help them save good food, from restaurants and supermarkets, that is destined to go to waste and distribute it amongst people in need.

• Explore the seven hills of lisbon
• Step back in history wandering charming hill towns
• Taste local delicacies and become a port wine connoisseur
• Soak up classic european culture

• Discover the highlights of Portugal traveling from Lisbon to Porto
• Enjoy tastings of port, wine and the traditional sour cherry liqueur, Ginjinha
• Explore the famous Douro Valley

• The most emblematic walks of the island of Madeira
• Discover the primary laurel forest, an UNESCO World Heritage site
• An itinerary alternating between Levada walks and mountain walks
• 6 dinners included
• Daily private transfers included

• Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Expert and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece.
• Granada: Explore 'The City of the Pomegranate' with a Local Expert. During sightseeing you'll see the icons dedicated to this fruit throughout the city.
• Seville: Visit the Seville Cathedral with your Local Expert. Pass the altarpiece dripping with gold and see the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings.
• Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Seville.
• Seville: Explore Seville's top sights on a panoramic city tour with your Local Expert.
• Évora: With your Travel Director explore the ancient city of Évora and visit the fascinating Capela dos Ossos, meaning the Chapel of Bones, a chapel decorated with human remains.
• Lisbon: Explore with your Local Expert, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
• Fátima: Join the faithful at one of the world's holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions and see the basilica.
• Salamanca: See the golden stone buildings and handsome arcades of Plaza Mayor for which this city is famous for.
• Avila: Explore within the ancient walls of this unique town.
• Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles, the Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace, before crossing the Puerta del Sol.
• Toledo: At a Damascene workshop, meet a master artisan for a personal insight into this ancient craft. Witness firsthand their precision as they inlay gold and silver into iron, using a chisel and a hammer.
• Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. While others wait in line, you'll be exploring accompanied by a Local Expert, keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.
• Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show. The school enables students access to cultural education that otherwise may not have occurred. TreadRights sponsorship has helped students to complete their studies in advanced guitar, singing and dance. As students complete their training, they will carry on and safeguard the traditional flamenco dance, contributing to the protection of Andalusia and Spain’s cultural heritage. The Cristina Heeren Foundation advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education and UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
• Madrid: Join your Travel Director at 18:30 for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travelers over a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine.
• Lisbon: Delight in a taste of the famous Portuguese delicacy, Pastéis de Belém.
• Madrid: With good food and wine, toast the culmination of your travels during a fabulous Celebration Dinner.
• Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Optional - Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Seville.
• Optional - Seville: Explore Seville's top sights on a panoramic city tour with your Local Expert.

• Tuk-Tuk Tour, Market Visit & Three-Course Cooking Class in Lisbon
• Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
• Enjoy Portuguese Wine Tasting Session

• Wild crater lakes and incredible volcanic fumaroles
• Bathing in natural volcanic pools and hot springs
• The freedom of the rental car
• Exploring Nordeste, one of the wildest regions of Sao Miguel
• Less frequented, off the beaten track hiking trails

• Discover Porto and Lisbon, two of the most charming cities in Europe
• Cycle through pine forests and along coastal routes
• Explore the medieval white-washed town of Óbidos

• Cycle from charming Lisbon to the most south-westerly point of continental Europe
• Explore the entire length of this wild and unspoilt corner of Europe
• Enjoy the great outdoors with plenty of sun, chances to swim and fresh seafood

• Tour two historic treasures of Santiago de Compostela—the Hostal dos Reis Católicos and the splendidly ornate cathedral, the city’s revered pilgrimage site.
• Cycle the scenic Portuguese Coastal Camino de Santiago, perhaps passing pilgrims along the way.
• Taste the most prestigious wines of the region: Spain’s albariño in Rías Baixas and Portugal’s vinho verde.
• Enjoy lunch as honored guests at a Portuguese Count’s elegant manor house.
• Board a traditional fishing boat and pick shellfish with a local “Sea Woman” in the heart of Galicia’s seafood tradition.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise through the Douro Valley to the Spanish border
• Original back-to-back cruises to discover Portugal and Spain
• THE MUST-SEE SITES:
  • Salamanca and its prestigious university, one of the oldest in Europe
  • Vila Real and the Mateus Palace gardens
• EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD

• Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Évora and the eerie Chapel of the Bones in the São Francisco Church.
• Cycle Alentejo’s stunning landscapes of sprawling vineyards, cork tree forests, and olive groves.
• Roam the hallowed halls of the Moorish medieval mosque in the ancient town of Mértola.
• Pedal along the Guadiana River, then cruise its waters by privately chartered boat.
• Indulge in the amenities of your elegant Algarve retreat, relaxing in a heated pool and savoring locally sourced meals.

• Breathtaking Adventure Swimming With The Dolphins
• Full Day Hiking In Sete Cidades With The Locals
• Stand-Up Paddle At The Lagoas 
• Rock Climbing Adventure
• Canyoning at Ribeira Dos Caldeirões - Northeastern Part of São Miguel Island +  Thermal Mineral Water Relaxing Swim

• Stay in diverse locales, from the spa town of Monte Real to the old fishing village of São Pedro Moel.
• Cycle along the Silver Coast’s sandy beaches framed by Atlantic waves, pine and cork forests, and stunning rural landscapes.
• Indulge in Portugal’s delicious fresh seafood, enticing pastries, espresso, and affordable, excellent wines.
• Spend the night exploring the medieval walled city of Óbidos after the day trippers have left.
• Visit Alcobaça’s Gothic monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, founded by Portugal’s first king in the 12th century.

• Take a walk through the idyllic coastal city of Porto and understand why the birthplace of fortified wine is renowned for its narrow lanes, charming buildings and delicious cuisine.
• Explore the country’s oldest university when discovering the historic riverfront city of Coimbra – once the capital of Portugal.
• Take in all the highlights of Portugal’s arts and culture scene with an included traditional Fado show in Coimbra.
• Walk through the secluded Schist Villages, a set of 27 settlements hidden between the mountain slopes and away from daily life.
• Join your leader in Lisbon for sunset views while enjoying a glass of local wine and some tapas – this is European living.

• Explore Monchique
• Enjoy nature Activities in Monchique Hills
• Sensorial Spa Circuit
• Visit Seven Hanging Valleys Trail in Lagoa