Lisbon - Porto & the Douro Valley 2026-27
Lisbon - Porto & the Douro Valley 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Portugal: 7 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 1.750,00 € per person. Required document: Identity card / Passport.
Lisbon - Porto & the Douro Valley 2026-27
7 days starting from
1.750,00 €
The departure dates for this tour have not been published yet: contact us for information.
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- buffet dinners at the hotels
- tasting of local produce
- city tax included
- family accommodation with the option of a quadruple room
- 2 by-night tours by coach with the tour leader
- travel exclusively in a group of no more than 30 people
Why this tour?
- to be enchanted by the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- to lose ourselves in Braga, with its ancient, captivating character
- for the lively atmosphere of Coimbra
Description
Port, an English invention.
The birth of Port dates back to the end of the seventeenth century. At that time English merchants, having broken off trade with France because of a series of wars, had begun to appreciate the wines of the Alto Douro. Since these wines travelled poorly on the voyage home, brandy began to be added to them, precisely in order to halt the fermentation of the must and lock in the considerable sugar content: Port was born. A few years later, with the Treaty of Methuen (1703), the English secured the commercial monopoly on it in exchange for the help given to Portugal in its struggle against the Spanish. Many of them set up wine houses in the valley, which explains the large number of English firms still active today, such as Sandeman, Graham, Offley and Cockburn. The Port demarcated region, already regulated in 1757, stretches along the River Douro and its tributaries; Port has become the undisputed king of Portuguese nights, and from its viewpoint, São Pedro de Alcântara, you can enjoy the finest panorama of the city.
Itinerary
Day 1 · 300 km.
ITALY > LISBON – PORTO
Departure on scheduled TAP flights to Lisbon – on arrival, transfer to Porto – dinner at the hotel – overnight stay.
Day 2
PORTO “the invincible city”
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to a guided tour of Porto (the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Stock Exchange Palace, the Cathedral, the Convent of São Francisco, the Clérigos Tower, and a visit to one of the famous Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia with a splendid panoramic view over Porto) – lunch at leisure – dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Porto by night: a stroll with the tour leader using public transport – overnight stay.
Day 3
BRAGA “the Portuguese Rome” & GUIMARÃES
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with a local guide – visit to Braga (the Portuguese Rome - the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the oldest cathedral in Portugal) and Guimarães (a major centre of craftsmanship; interior visit to the Castle, exterior visit to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – lunch at leisure – return to the hotel in the evening – dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Porto by night: a stroll with the tour leader using public transport – overnight stay.
Day 4
DOURO VALLEY “the birthplace of Port”
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with a local guide along the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – visit to Amarante – Peso da Régua - lunch at leisure – in the afternoon, visit to a wine-producing estate - return to the hotel in Porto in the evening – dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure - tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 5 · 350 km.
PORTO – COIMBRA - TOMAR “the city of the Templars”– FÁTIMA – LISBON
Breakfast at the hotel - departure for Coimbra – guided tour of the city (the Upper Town and the University, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the Romanesque Old Cathedral, the Sé Velha) - lunch at leisure - in the afternoon, guided visit to Tomar (the city of the Templars with its world-famous Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Fátima (visit to the Sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady) – arrival in Lisbon in the evening – dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Lisbon by night: panoramic tour of the city by coach with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 6
LISBON “the white city”
Breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the city with a local guide (the Jerónimos Monastery -interior visit to the Church- and the Tower of Belém, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Praça do Comércio, the Baixa, the Bairro Alto, Rossio, the Azulejo Museum -if open, the Chiado district) – during the day, tasting of the typical pastry, Pastéis de Belém – lunch at leisure – dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure - tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 7
LISBON > ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel – free time for shopping or individual visits - tour leader on hand - lunch at leisure – transfer to the airport – departure on scheduled TAP flights for the return to Italy.
Prices
- return journey Italy/Lisbon on scheduled TAP flights
- transfers between airport and hotel and back
- tour of Portugal by luxury GT coach
- accommodation in 4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the itinerary -
- buffet breakfasts
- guided visits as indicated
- taxes and VAT
- city tax included
- tour leader from Italy departing from Rome
- tour leader from Lisbon to Lisbon for those departing from other cities
- evening excursions
drinks, admission fees (daytime and evening) and anything not mentioned.
Entrance fees
INDICATIVE ADMISSION FEES:
Porto: Stock Exchange Palace €12.00 – São Francisco €7.50 – Cathedral €3.00
Guimarães: Castle €2.00
Lisbon: Azulejo Museum €10.00 (if open) – Jerónimos Monastery €5.00
Tomar: Convent of Christ €15.00
Coimbra: University €15.00
Please note:
- Admission prices may change after the catalogue goes to print.
- To improve the quality and enjoyment of the guided visits, and to comply with the ever-changing regulations prescribed or planned by local authorities, museums and cultural sites, audio-guides may be required at a cost of €15.00 per person for the entire tour.
Our hotels
PORTO - HOTEL VILA GALE PORTO or similar, 4-star
LISBON - HOTEL VILA GALE OPERA or similar, 4-star
Info and schedule
N.B. The order of the visits may be subject to change, but the programme will be carried out in full.
- Required document: Identity card / Passport
Countries
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 7 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 1.750,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return journey Italy/Lisbon on scheduled TAP flights; transfers between airport and hotel and back; tour of Portugal by luxury GT coach; accommodation in 4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the itinerary -; buffet breakfasts; guided visits as indicated; taxes and VAT; city tax included; tour leader from Italy departing from Rome; tour leader from Lisbon to Lisbon for those departing from other cities; evening excursions
What is not included in the price?
drinks, admission fees (daytime and evening) and anything not mentioned.
Which documents are required?
Identity card / Passport
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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