Portugal Signature Drive

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man and horse in douro valley

Stay for longer to explore more deeply...

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cooking nature hotel alvados portugal

... From a collection of memorable small hotels

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quinta da corte in douro valley

Enjoy world-class wine overlooking the vines...

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cod dish in portugal

Indulge on delicious 0km Portuguese food...

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farmer in sistelo portugal

... And meet the locals as you go

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sailing down douro river

This trip blends special guided experiences...

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walking in monsaraz portugal

With time for independent discovery...

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hiking along the costa vicentina

And our best self-guided hikes...

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tram in lisbon

As you take the slow roads from Porto to Lisbon...

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costa vicentina sea and beaches

... Via vineyards, mountains and coast

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pasteis de nata in lisbon

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This immersive road trip extends our two-week Portugal Signature Drive with the mountain landscapes of the little-visited north and an idyllic boutique hotel based around slow food. More time to explore, more special places to discover.

  • Vibrant Porto & Lisbon
  • Empty golden beaches
  • Historic wine houses
  • Memorable walking
  • Lovely hosts & guides
  • Special small hotels
  • Guided experiences
  • Independent discovery
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

20 nights in first-class hotels

Hire vehicle

All breakfasts

5 x lunches

4 x dinners

Guided activities as described

GPS tracks for self-guided walks


Guided Activities

Private Porto tour with port winery visit

Private coastal walk

Private Peneda-Gerês NP visit

Douro boat tour & winery visit

Private Évora tour

Private Lisbon tour


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide App with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: International travel not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Porto


Your trip begins in Porto as you settle into your boutique hotel in the historic centre. Begin to explore the lovely Ribeira district and along the waterside, watching the rabelos (small wooden boats) bob along on the river’s currents. There are plenty of spots to have a drink before watching the sun go down over the river, with views across to Vila Nova de Gaia.

Day 2

See the sights with your guide & visit a port winery


Day 3

Travel to the Minho for a guided coastal walk


Day 4

Walk in the Peneda-Gerês National Park


Day 5

Hike in Sistelo's terraced mountains


Day 6

Drive to a wine hotel in the Douro Valley


Day 7

Enjoy a special day dedicated to wine


Day 8

Walk or relax in the Douro Valley


Day 9

Travel to the Serra de Aire


Day 10

Choose how to explore, or relax by the pool


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Gaze admiringly...

At Porto's 'azulejo' tiling

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Take a walk...

Between traditional local shops

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Slow down...

To the pace of Porto's rabelo boats

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Raise a glass...

To Porto's famous fortified wine

Porto

Drink in...

Gorgeous sunsets across the river

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Go for a hike...

In Minho's epic terraced hills

Portugal peneda cow

Chance upon...

Native cattle breeds in the north

Portugal peneda gavieira clock

Turn back the clock...

In timeless granite villages

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Admire the views...

In the world's oldest wine DOC

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Say 'this is the life'...

As you sail down the Douro

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Wake up...

To breakfast with a view

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Sip wine...

Above the vines it came from

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Live life...

In the Douro slow lane

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Find a good spot...

To do absolutely nothing

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Learn to cook...

(nearly) Like the experts...

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Have a lie in...

With nature out your window

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Cool off...

In idyllic hotel pools

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Take a walk...

Through sunny cork forests

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Chance upon...

Cork harvesters at work

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Potter around...

In typical Portuguese towns

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See for miles...

From Marvão's medieval castle

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Say hello...

To the four-legged locals

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Step back in time...

With Évora's Roman jewels

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Be a bit spooked...

By the eery Chapel of Bones

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Hear on the grapevine...

How Alentejo's wine is made

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Settle in...

To a farmhouse by the sea

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Swim...

Off quiet wild beaches

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Look out...

For nesting storks in spring

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Kick off your boots...

On sandy coastal trails

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Fill your plate...

With tasty seafood

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Fill your lungs...

With fresh sea air

Portugal alentejo rota vicentina sunset

Watch the sun...

Go down over the Atlantic

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Mingle with shoppers...

At Setúbal's food market

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Discover Lisbon...

With the help of a local

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Say yes please...

To another Pastel de Nata

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Get to know...

Lisbon by its street art

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Ride the trams...

Through the twisting streets

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Chart the story...

Of the Age of Exploration

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Find the spot...

Where Rio meets San Fran

Portugal lisbon fado show

Be moved by...

The mournful tones of fado

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