Journey from Lisbon to Porto – 300 km. Overnight stay in Porto

Porto - Travel from Lisbon to Porto. Explore Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, where homes are perched along the Douro River, a legendary waterway. Enjoy a city tour and visit significant landmarks such as the medieval walls, the Bolhão Food Market, the cathedral, and cross the bridge to Gaia.

Taylor’s Port - Experience an authentic wine cellar and delve into the rich history of this wine. Port is one of Europe’s classic wines, with a long and intriguing history. Its diverse styles each offer unique flavors.

Mercado do Bolhao - The Bolhão Market is a gem of Porto: the building, one of the city’s most iconic, is a municipal heritage site and a monument of public interest. It preserves the memories and stories of the vibrant fresh produce market, central to the heart of the city, its people, and visitors. Its character is unique and valuable, with a history intertwined with Porto’s for over a century.

World of Wine - WOW - A collection of museums, restaurants, and cellar bars that narrate the story of the Port wine industry.

Porto - Enjoy lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant to explore the region’s gastronomy.

Douro Valley & Amarante Village of Pinhão. Overnight in the village of Régua

Amarante - In the morning, visit Amarante, located in the picturesque Minho region. Admire the exotic honey-gold granite façade of the São Gonçalo church and former monastery, dating back to 1540, with its beautiful interior of painted columns and a dramatic high altar. Beneath lies a small golden chapel where Saint Gonçalo, known for his healing miracles, is buried. The church also boasts a magnificent two-storey Renaissance cloister.

Amadeo De Souza Cardoso Museum - Nearby, the town’s main museum is dedicated to the life and work of local Cubist artist Amadeo de Souza Cardoso (1887-1918), a leading 20th-century Portuguese artist.

Pinhao - In the afternoon, take a ride on the historical train along the Douro River and enjoy the stunning landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site, until reaching the village of Régua.

Quinta do Ventozelo - Visit a winery in Pinhão Ventozelo and learn about Douro wine production. Savor the farm’s flavors with a delicious lunch featuring local products.

Peso Da Regua - Enjoy a short walking tour from the train station to the Porto wine museum.

Museu do Douro - Casa da Companhia, now housing the Douro Museum, is one of the most emblematic buildings in the history of the Demarcated Region. Its construction is linked to the founding of the Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro, which in 1756 created the world’s first regulated wine zone.

Travel to Vila Real and the Alvão National Park & Guimarães – 112 km. Overnight in Guimarães

Vila Real - Discover Vila Real, located within the Alvão National Park, with the river flowing through the city, offering breathtaking views and landscapes.

Casa de Mateus - Built in the first half of the 18th century by the 3rd Morgado of Mateus, the palace was likely designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni. It includes the main house, gardens, wine cellar, and a chapel. Inside, a library with 6,000 volumes houses the famous illustrated edition of Lusíadas by Luís de Camões. Mateus Palace has been a National Monument since 1910.

Parque Natural de Alvao - Near Ermelo, discover one of Portugal’s most impressive waterfalls, Fisgas de Ermelo, an abyss shaped by water and time, located in the Alvão National Park, a protected area rich in diverse landscapes and life.

Guimaraes - Arrive in Guimarães, considered the birthplace of Portugal. Its historical center is a World Heritage site. Enjoy a walking tour of the historical center before the day ends.

Paco dos Duques de Braganca - Three national monuments are located on Monte Latito: the Castle of Guimarães, the Church of S. Miguel do Castelo, and the Paço dos Duques. The Paço dos Duques was built by the 8th Count of Barcelos (later 1st Duke of Bragança), D. Afonso, a natural son of King D. João I. Guimarães Castle is closely linked to Portugal’s origins. The Romanesque Church of S. Miguel do Castelo is traditionally associated with the baptism of the first king, D. Afonso Henriques.

Day in Braga city, travel to Viana do Castelo – 25 km. Overnight in Viana do Castelo

Braga - The former Roman city of Bracara Augusta is now the capital of Northern Portugal’s Minho region, rich in history and architectural treasures.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro - Visit the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary and ride its 19th-century funicular. Discover a sanctuary that is one of the most beautiful works of European Baroque.

Barcelos - In the afternoon, visit Barcelos and learn why the rooster is a symbol of Portugal. Enjoy a cooking class and lunch.

Santuario de Santa Luzia - End the day with a spectacular view of Viana do Castelo from the Santa Luzia sanctuary.

Viana do Castelo - The city is renowned for its rich ethnography, making it the capital of Portuguese folklore. Its unique and functional crafts, especially pottery and embroidery, make Viana do Castelo an attractive destination for all aspects of tourism.

O Navio Gil Eannes - The Gil Eannes Hospital Ship, built at the Viana do Castelo Naval Shipyards, began its service in 1955, supporting the Portuguese cod fleet operating near Newfoundland and Greenland.

Ponte de Lima and Geres Park, return to Lisbon

Ponte de Lima - Travel to the village of Ponte de Lima. The Roman bridge crossing the Lima River here gave the village its name. The first charter was granted in 1125 by D. Teresa, mother of Portugal’s first king, even before the kingdom’s founding. In a rich agricultural region known for Vinho Verde, its heritage includes numerous manor and palatial houses.

Geres - Visit the Peneda-Gerês National Park, located in northern Portugal near the Spanish border. Its rugged hills are home to deer, wolves, and golden eagles. Trails include a Roman road with landmarks. The 7th-century thermal resort of Gerês is nearby. To the north, the 19th-century Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Peneda sits atop a grand staircase.

Germil - Germil is a typical mountain village in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, preserving the rural environment and community life of the past. It consists of clusters of typical granite houses with reddish-brown doors and windows.

Rio Caldo - Enjoy a boat trip on the Homem River in the heart of Geres National Park.

Lisbon - Return drive to Lisbon.

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Visit Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, where houses cling to the banks of the legendary Douro River.

Take the opportunity to explore two national parks (Geres & Alvão), a wine valley, and several UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Immerse yourself in the traditions, gastronomy, and culture of this region of Portugal by participating in cooking classes, getting restaurant recommendations, and visiting museums and artisans who preserve the local art and culture.

Enjoy a ride on the historic train along the Douro River and take in the stunning landscape, recognized by UNESCO.

Tour a winery to learn about Port wine production.

Discover Vila Real, located within the Alvão National Park, where the river flows through the heart of the city, offering breathtaking views and landscapes.

Visit Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal, enjoy free time in the morning, and then depart for Braga.

• Traveler will book or find their own hotel to stay at night
• We provide a baby seat for the car

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.