Cultural Tour of Portugal with Douro Cruise
This low-cost cultural tour of Portugal takes in captivating cities and historic hill towns set amongst picturesque rolling hills. Port wine tasting and a cruise on the River Douro are just two highlights. Explore the imposing baroque architecture and renowned wine regions. Start your adventure with a tour of Porto, famously the home of port wine, and where the Baroque Clérigos Church is a highlight. Enjoy a cruise of the Douro River and indulge in an olive tasting session, before heading to Quinta da Aveleda, famous for its production of Vinho Verde wine. Enjoy a winery tour and wine-tasting, before heading to Régua to find out about port wine. There’s plenty of history and culture in store with visits the remarkable 18th century Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, and the historic town of Viseu. Explore Coimbra, the medieval capital of Portugal for over 100 years, with highlights including one of the oldest libraries in Europe and the impressive UNESCO-listed Batalha Monastery. Your tour ends in Lisbon, where a tuk-tuk tour introduces Saint George castle and the imposing Lisbon Cathedral.
Your Tour Includes
Private Chauffeur Service
Return flights from Gatwick with easyjet
7 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels
11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners and welcome drink
Tour Manager and Specialist Local Guide
Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
Portable audio headset system on excursions
Day 1 UK - Porto
Private Chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Porto today, after which we will transfer you to your hotel.
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 Porto
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3 Esposende - at Leisure
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 4 Douro Valley - Viseu
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 Coimbra - Batalha - Óbidos
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 Lisbon - Estoril
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 Estoril - at Leisure
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 8 Lisbon - UK
We will transfer you to the airport in Lisbon for your flight back to the UK. Upon arrival, your Private Chauffeur Service will be waiting for the journey home.
Meals included: Breakfast
