Titan Travel Grand Designs of Portugal

• City tour of Porto, including port tasting session
• Explore Vila Vicosa’s Ducal Palace
• Stay in historic pousadas

• Return flights and transfers
• 9nts in pousadas
• Selected meals: 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners
• 8 excursions and visits

Day 1: To Portugal
Transfer to the airport using Titan’s door-to-door service. On arrival, transfer to Vila Vicosa and check into your pousada, a luxury converted convent.
Dinner | Pousada Convento Vila Vicosa****

Day 2: Vila Vicosa
Explore the town today, taking a guided tour of the majestic Palacio Ducal, once one of the most important noble houses in Portugal.
Breakfast | Pousada Convento Vila Vicosa****

Day 3: Arraiolos & Evora
Take a tour of Arraiolos this morning. On this tour, discover the town’s history and carpeting crafting traditions. In the afternoon, head to Evora, which dates back to the Roman era. While here, visit the cathedral, San Francisco church and the Chapel of Bones.
Breakfast | Pousada Convento Vila Vicosa****

Day 4: Viseu
Say goodbye Vila Vicosa and head to medieval Viseu. On the way, take a short break in Castelo Branco, the provincial capital. In the evening, arriving in Vise and check into your next pousada.
Breakfast and dinner | Pousada de Viseu****

Day 5: Viseu
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the town at your own pace or simply relax at the pousada.
Breakfast | Pousada de Viseu****

Day 6: Viseu
Today is free to spend as you wish. You may opt to join a full-day optional excursion to the Serra de Estrela Mountains, where you can discover hidden lakes and historic villages.
Breakfast | Pousada de Viseu****

Day 7: Aveiro
Head north, stopping in Aveiro, known as ‘Venice of Portugal’. Continue to your next pousada, which overlooks Viana do Castelo’s port.
Breakfast and dinner | Pousada de Viana do Castelo****

Day 8: Viana do Castelo
Tour the town this morning, visiting the Santa Luzia Basilica and the Costume Museum. Later on, travel to the Ponte de Lima and Valenca do Minho
Breakfast and dinner | Pousada de Viana do Castelo****

Day 9: Porto
Head south along the coast to Porto. Here you’ll see the elegant barcos rabelos, the boats used to transport the port wine and the impressive Ponte de Dom Luis I. In the city itself, wander through the Ribeira district before stopping at a port cellar for a tasting session.
Breakfast and dinner | Pousada de Viana do Castelo****

Day 10:  Return home
Transfer to Porto airport for your flight home. On arrival, travel back home using Titan’s door-to-door service.
Breakfast

• City tour of
  • Arraiolos
  • Evora
  • Porto
• Visits to
  • Castelo Branco
  • Aveiro
• Port tasting in Porto
• Guided tour of Palacio Ducal in Vila Vicosa
• Guided excursion to Viana do Castelo including Ponte de Lima and Valenca do Minho

• Titan Travel’s VIP door-to-door service
• Services of an expert Titan tour manager
• Portable headset system available on excursions
• Porterage services included