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Best of Portugal (11 Days)

11 days
4.5
(31)
Start and end in Lisbon
Best of Portugal (11 Days) - Trafalgar
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar
Max group size:
50
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
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Highlights

  • Gaze at the enchanting religious landmarks of Fátima
  • Saddle up for a superb stud farm visit with the locals
  • Indulge in a traditional home-cooked meal in Alentejo
  • Sample the Douro Valley's delicious Port wine at a lodge
  • Visit the dramatic Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon

Itinerary

Start and end in Lisbon! With the In-depth Cultural tour Best of Portugal (11 Days), you have a 11 days tour package taking you through Lisbon, Portugal and 12 other destinations in Portugal. Best of Portugal (11 Days) includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Lisbon
  2. Day 2 Discover Colourful Lisbon Dive Into Culture
  3. Day 3 Journey to the Algarve Region Connect with Locals
  4. Day 4 Cliffs, Beaches and More in the Algarve
  5. Day 5 Onwards to Elegant Évora
  6. Day 6 Venture Past Mountains to Viseu
  7. Day 7 Through the Douro Valley to Porto
  8. Day 8 Explore Vibrant Porto Dive Into Culture
  9. Day 9 On to Coimbra and Pilgrimage to Fátima
  10. Day 10 Experience Village Life Returning to Lisbon
  11. Day 11 Farewell Lisbon
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
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  • Transport
  • Flights
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Trafalgar has been hand crafting unique guided holidays for nearly 70 years. They were the first to introduce travellers to the local experience and continue today where destinations come to life through their hand-picked insider experiences. They pave the way by presenting locals who share their stories, culture, and cuisine With over 230 holidays in Europe, North, Central & South America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia Trafalgar offers new ways to travel every year. Choose between 11 travel styles created to satisfy even the most travelled individual. So whether you wish to explore in an intimate group to less visited destinations or travel with your entire family, Trafalgar offers the perfect range of tours that tailors to your needs.

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  • Best of Portugal (11 Days) reviewer 1
    · February 20th, 2024
    The tour director and driver were excellent but the program could have been better managed. The program priority was on optional trips and included items in the itinerary were brushed over. The two major cities , Lisbon and Porto portion were not done... Show more
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent trip. We are thrilled that our On The Road Team made your guided vacation experience even more memorable. We appreciate your comment about the Optional Experiences; these... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Best of Portugal (11 Days) reviewer 2
    · January 8th, 2024
    First tour with a group larger than 15-17 people, still unsure I like the size (40+). That aside, Trafalgar certainly knows tourism and gave us many opportunities to really see and learn about Portugal. Our guide Daniel was extremely knowledgeable and... Show more
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We appreciate your feedback and value your opinion. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We apologise if you found the number of travellers on our tours overwhelming. Our luxury coaches are designed to accommodate up to 52... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
  • Best of Portugal (11 Days) reviewer 3
    · October 13th, 2023
    Well organized but extremely busy schedule
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are delighted you got to experience all the beautiful highlights Portugal offers. We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests returned home from our guided trips with fond memories. We thank you for your valuable feedback and hope to... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • Best of Portugal (11 Days) reviewer 4
    · October 6th, 2023
    The tour director was excellent and food was wonderful. Only wished that we had some downtown at the beaches.
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to learn that you had the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine during your trip to Portugal. We are thrilled to read that our Travel Director... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • MK
    · September 22nd, 2023
    The tour was fantastic. We met a great group of people who were fun to be with. In addition, the tour guide (Isabelle Vergara) was excellent and very knowledgeable. She handled all sorts of situations and kept everyone happy. The driver did a great... Show more
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your impressions of this trip. We hope you could experience the warmth and hospitality of the locals, the delicious Portuguese cuisine, and the nation's rich history, which are all unique and enriching aspects of any visit... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • DP
    · August 31st, 2023
    Best of Portugal 11 Days Tour. Our tour director Rita and our driver Mario are really great. The itinerary is also perfect to see most cities around Portugal. The hotels are in good location and clean.
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your photos and your feedback during your time in Portugal. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and that our Travel Director and Coach Driver made it a memorable trip. We are delighted to learn that you had the... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • Best of Portugal (11 Days) reviewer 7
    · August 10th, 2023
    Tour was good and lots of places Well deep in culture tour
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to learn that you had the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine during your trip to Portugal. The warmth and hospitality of the locals, the delicious... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023
  • CL
    · May 29th, 2023
    We cover a great distance from the central to the south and then to the northern part of Portugal . Portugal is full of history and lots of beautiful palaces and medieval villages . Its vineyards and orchards are a sight to behold, not to mention the... Show more
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for your review. We are delighted to learn you had the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine during your trip to Portugal. The warmth and hospitality of the locals, the delicious Portuguese cuisine, and the nation's rich... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • DI
    · May 26th, 2023
    Very well planned and executed. Ruiz and Sergio were great. We will be back.
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are delighted you had such an incredible journey, and your Travel Director and Coach Director left such a positive impression. Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
    Trip date: May 2023
  • Best of Portugal (11 Days) reviewer 10
    · January 16th, 2023
    Miguel was our tour guide - it was an incredible trip! Very well organized and felt like we covered every inch of the country!
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are delighted to learn that our Travel Director was able to allow you to immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine during your trip to Portugal. The warmth and hospitality of the locals, the delicious Portuguese cuisine, and the nation's rich... Show more
    Trip date: February 2022

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Best of Portugal (11 Days)
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Frequently Asked Questions

    • When and where does the tour end?

      The last day of this tour is a departure day. You can leave at any time, however, there is a buffet breakfast included at Turim Marques in Lisbon that you can take advantage of. Please be aware that the accommodation will not be confirmed until your final documents are released.

    • When and where does the tour start?

      Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, which means that you can arrive at
      Turim Av Liberdade in Lisbon anytime during the day. However, there will be a Welcome Reception you can participate in, have you already arrived. Please be aware that the meeting hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.

    • Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

      Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.

    • Do I need a visa?

      As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.

    • Are the flights included?

      Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

    • Do you arrange airport transfers?

      Trafalgar offers complimentary transfers in Lisbon on the first and last day of the tour:

      Arrival in Lisbon: 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm
      Departure from Lisbon: 7.00am and 9.30am

      If you arrive or depart outside of these times please contact our customer support team so that a private transfer can be arranged at an additional cost.

    • Is there a hotel list available?

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. That being said, this is a list of hotels that they typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change:

      Turim Av Liberdade
      Agua Riverside
      M'ar De Ar Muralhas
      Vila C Boutique
      Fátima
      Turim Marques

    • What are the optional excursions?

      The optional excursions for this tour are:

      Portuguese Fado Evening Of Music & Song With Dinner. Adult Price: €66.00
      The Golden Triangle: Queluz, Cascais & The Estoril Coast. Adult Price: €46.00
      Algarve Dinner. Adult Price: €49.00
      Faro And Almansil Excursion. Adult Price: €37.00
      Monsaraz And The Deep Alentejo Drive. Adult Price: €34.00
      Ínsua Manor - Food And Wine Pairing Experience. Adult Price: €52.00
      Douro Cruise And Dinner. Adult Price: €55.00

      Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change.

    • What is the average group size?

      Group sizes for these tours are on average around 40 people.

    • Can you accommodate gluten-free meals on this tour?

      Once you have a confirmed booking we can advise Trafalgar your dietary requirements and they will do their best to accommodate you whilst you are on the tour. The sooner you let our customer support team know about your dietary requirement the sooner we can advised Trafalgar to make sure it can be organised in time for you.

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      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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      • For any tour departing before June 20th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 20th, 2024, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Trafalgar will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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