Wendy Wu Portugal Uncovered

Day 1: Arrival in Porto
Fly into the colourful city of Porto. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure to start soaking up the culture of the city
(Dinner)

Day 2: Discover Porto
Take a walking tour to see the city’s most famous monuments this morning. After lunch in a traditional taverna, continue to one of Porto’s oldest port cellars, where you will learn all about the wine after which the city is named, and sample three different vintages.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: Via Guimarães and Braga to Viana do Castelo
Explore northern Portugal, touring Guimarães’ UNESCO-listed medieval centre and historic castle before visiting Braga’s impressive Bom Jesus do Monte. Continue to Viana do Castelo, the ‘Jewel of the Costa Verde’, to sample its famous fresh seafood.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Viana do Castelo to Gerês National Park
Explore Viana do Castelo on a guided walking tour, admiring its Manueline, Renaissance, Baroque and Art Deco architecture, before continuing to historic Ponte de Lima and its famous medieval bridge. After a traditional lunch, visit Quinta do Ameal, a wine estate dating back to 1710, to learn about its organic production and enjoy a wine tasting. Finish the day at your hotel on the edge of Gerês National Park.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5 – Explore Gerês National Park and drive to Douro Valley
Discover the wild beauty of Gerês National Park on a gentle walk past crystal-clear streams, waterfalls and peaceful lakes, with the chance to swim after a waterside picnic. Continue via Vila Real and the baroque Mateus Palace to the scenic Douro Valley, staying among its famous terraced hillsides.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Douro Valley
Travel to Pinhão for a relaxing cruise along the Douro River aboard a historic Rabelo boat, passing wineries along the riverbanks. Continue by scenic train to Peso da Régua before visiting a family-run winery for a vineyard tour, an introduction to the winemaking process and wine tastings.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Via Aveiro to Coimbra
Travel south from the Douro Valley to Aveiro, exploring its historic centre and picturesque canals lined with colourful traditional boats. Continue to Coimbra for a guided walk through the university town and its historic centre, where centuries of architecture come together.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha
Explore Tomar and its UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ, discovering the history of the Templar Order, before visiting the impressive monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça. Enjoy lunch in the fishing village of Nazaré, then continue to medieval Óbidos to wander its cobbled streets and sample traditional ginja cherry liqueur.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Caldas da Rainha to Évora
Travel south to the Alentejo region to visit a working cork farm surrounded by rolling hills, cork forests, olive groves and vineyards. Learn about cork production and local wildlife before sampling the estate’s wines. Continue to Évora for a walking tour of its UNESCO-listed historic centre and climb Évora Cathedral for panoramic views.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Sintra and Old Lisbon
Explore UNESCO-listed Sintra, admiring its colourful 19th-century villas, palaces and gardens, before continuing to Lisbon for a relaxing sailing cruise along the Tagus River. In the evening, discover the traditions of Fado on a guided walk through Old Lisbon, ending with a live performance in a traditional Fado House.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Lisbon and Belém
Explore Lisbon by electric tuk-tuk, travelling along the river to Belém to discover monuments from Portugal’s Age of Exploration. Visit the Orient Museum to learn about Portugal’s historic links with Asia, then ride the vintage No. 28 Tram through Lisbon’s oldest districts before a farewell dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Depart Lisbon
Transfer to Lisbon Airport for your onward flight.
(Breakfast)

Tour the vineyards of the Douro Valley
Explore the Douro Valley by traditional ‘Rabelo’ boat and by train before visiting a local vineyard for a tour and tasting.

Explore the beauty of the Alentejo region
Explore Portugal’s Alentejo region, with its rolling hills, cork forests, olive groves and vineyards. Visit a centuries-old cork farm to learn about traditional farming and sample its wines and organic produce.

Discover historic Lisbon by tram
Ride Lisbon’s historic No. 28 Tram through the city’s oldest districts, winding along narrow streets aboard a colourful 1930s tram

• International flights
• 11nts in 4* accommodation
• All Meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 11 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Domestic transportation

Classic
See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On our classic tours we take care of everything, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

The maximum number of people is 28 per group.

This tour has a physical rating of 2. This means that a reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You will be getting on and off coaches and boats as well as walk around the sights and climbing some steps.

What’s included in the price?
International flights, domestic transport, 11 nights’ 4-star accommodation, guided touring, entrance fees and all meals.

What is the group size?
The tour has a maximum group size of 28 travellers.

How physically demanding is the tour?
The tour has a physical rating of 2, requiring a reasonable level of fitness with time spent walking, climbing steps and getting on and off coaches and boats.

What type of accommodation is used?
The tour includes 11 nights in 4-star accommodation.

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