Portuguese Charm: Lisbon, Madeira & Porto

Suggestion for the day:

• Visit the UNESCO City of Évora: The Alentejo region of Portugal is a feast for all the senses, from its northernmost tip to its sunkissed southern shores. While the north offers visitors pastoral scenery, like horses grazing in the flatland, the central portion of the region is marked by the vast plain with rows of cornflowers blowing in the wind. As one makes their way to the Alentejo coast, wild and unmarred natural beauty awaits to awe and inspire. 

Highlights:

• Sé Cathedral
• Roman Temple
• Capela dos Ossos
• Giraldo Square
• Évora University
• Água da Prata Aqueduct
• Cromlech of Almendres.

Or book here your Évora guided tour. 

Suggestion for the day:

Long known as one of Portugal´s most amazing destinations, and easily considered one of the most gorgeous and unique locales in the entire world, Sintra absolutely deserves a top spot on your must-see Portugal travel itinerary. Just a stone´s throw away from the exciting capital of Lisbon, you will instantly fall in love with Sintra’s fairytale castles, idyllic and enchanting gardens, and so much more. After a visit to this Portuguese wonderland, you will feel as if you have stepped into another world entirely – it´s that wondrous and surreal!

Highlights: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace, Sintra National Palace, the Moorish Castle, Sintra’s Old Town. Or book here your Sintra escorted experience. 

It is recommended to book an early check-in and airport transfers.

Suggestion for the day:

• Take the afternoon to stroll around Funchal’s historical streets and gardens. 

Highlights:

• Monte Palace Tropical Garden
• Madeira Botanical Garden
• Funchal Cable Car
• Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte
• Monte Toboggan Ride
• São Tiago Fortress
• Mercado dos Lavradores

Or book here your Food & Wine walking tour of Funchal. Another alternative is to combine a jeep expedition with a short hike (book here).

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore Madeira’s stunning West Coast

Highlights:

• Ribeira Brava
• São Vicente
• Seixal
• Porto Moniz
• Calheta 
• Ponta do Sol 

Book here your southwest guided tour.

Other suggestions for the day:

Discover Madeira’s Eastern wonders.

Highlights:

• Santana
• Machico
• Pico do Arieiro
• Ponta de São Lourenço 

Or book here your full-day guided tour. Another suggestion is to combine a boat trip with a jeep tour (book here).

Suggestion for the day:

• Get a Taste of Madeira’s Food & Wine Scene: Situated in the Atlantic between Portugal and the coast of Morocco, Madeira is in a unique location at the intersection of many different flavors and influences. What can you expect to find on the menu here? Fresh tuna steak, fried cornmeal, kabobs, breads, mackerel, octopus, homemade couscous, wheat soup, and of course, loads of fresh fruit and delicious Madeira wine! 

Recommended experiences:

• Safari + Madeira Table Wine Tasting & Tapas
• Vineyards and Cellars Full-day Tour
• Visit to the Vineyards with Wine Tasting & Lunch

It is recommended to book an early check-in and airport transfers.

Suggestion for the day:

• We recommend taking a stroll around downtown Porto and having a “francesinha” for lunch/ dinner accompanied by Portuguese wine. Highlights include Bridge D. Luís I, Ribeira, Livraria Lello, Torre dos Clérigos, and Majestic Café. Or book here your City Walking Tour. 

Suggestion for dinner: Fado Experience

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore the Douro Valley: With three World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO, there is no shortage of reasons to visit the Douro Valley, one of the most stunning landscapes in all of Portugal. In the historic center of the city of Porto, you will find remarkable buildings lining the riverbanks. Many of these buildings are directly linked to the production of wine and bear witness to the urban development that this production has fueled over the years. On the opposite bank of the river, you will find the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, a hive of commercial activity and home to the famous Port wine cellars.

Highlights:

• Casal De Loivos Viewpoint
• Abelheira Viewpoint
• São Salvador do Mundo Viewpoint

For the afternoon, we suggest a visit to a winery:

• Quinta da Pacheca
• Quinta da Roêda
• Quinta das Carvalhas
• Quinta de La Rosa
• Quinta do Crasto
• Quinta do Panascal
• Quinta do Seixo
• Quinta do Valado.

Or book here your Douro Valley guided tour.