Cox and Kings Portuguese Pousadas

• Average group size – 14 people (max 18)
• 4-star accommodation
• Flexible – extensions, room & flight upgrades available
• Experienced local tour manager
• Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
• Hotel porterage

• Stay in historic Pousadas throughout
• Visit a bakery to learn how to make pastel de nata tarts
• Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Douro River
• Tour two traditional wine estates to sample a variety of port

8-day itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Lisbon

On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner on your first night.

Pousada Castelo Palmela, Dinner

Day 2: Lisbon

Embark on a half-day tour of Lisbon to capture some of the city’s highlights including Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and cobbled streets of the old town. In the afternoon, explore the city independently before heading back to your hotel.

Pousada Castelo Palmela, Breakfast

Day 3: Sintra

Immerse yourself in the wondrous beauty of the UNESCO-listed  parish of Sintra and Pena Palace, before a scheduled visit to a local bakery for a pastel de nata tart making instruction. The afternoon is free.

Pousada Castelo Palmela

Day 4: Coimbra & Guimarães

The journey continues to Guimaraes where, on route, you’ll stop off at the charming town of Coimbra. While here, embark on a visit to Portugal’s oldest and most prestigious University, before enjoying an afternoon of free time. Afterwards, transfer to your next hotel.

Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes, Breakfast

Day 5: Porto

Today, you’ll be heading to Portugal’s second city – Porto, for a half-day tour of the city’s highlights. You’ll have have the opportunity to see key landmarks such as the Chapel of the Souls, São Bento Railway Station, and the UNESCO-listed waterfront in Ribeira, before exploring independently for the rest of the day.

Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes, Breakfast

Day 6: Guimaraes

A day of free time where you can choose to either return to Porto via train, or explore the city of Braga.

Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes, Breakfast

Day 7: Douro Valley

Commence a full day of exploration around the magnificent Douro Valley. You will first traverse the region by foot, before embarking on a relaxing boat ride in the afternoon to immerse yourself in the valley’s beauty from a different perspective.

Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes, Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: London return

You’ll have the option today to either head straight back to Porto airport for your return flight or join on to your excursion to Santiago de Compostela.

Breakfast

Pousada Castelo Palmela, Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes

Unless otherwise stated, the tour prices and upgrade supplements are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin/double room. The online price is a guideline price; your final quote may differ due to flight availability, and you may be asked to pay a flight supplement.