Portugal's Delightful Duo, Premium
Overview
One of our most popular tours in Portugal now includes a premium upgraded package option. Explore Portugal's two largest cities in style over 9 days, with ample time to discover both Porto and Lisbon at your own pace. Your package includes sightseeing tours in both cities to give you a head start on visiting all the highlights. You'll also enjoy excursions to the Douro Valley and Sintra, where you can see this beautiful country's stunning countryside, taste the traditional pasteis de nata (custard tarts) and end with a Fado dinner, the ultimate Portuguese experience.
With a country as vast and bountiful as Portugal, travelling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in the breathtaking sights. Let the smooth ride, great service, and amazing vistas transport you from city to city.
First Class train tickets and superior hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Lisbon
- Porto
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Lisbon (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation in superior or premium hotels including breakfast
- Private deluxe round-trip airport transfers in Lisbon
- First Class round-trip train tickets between Lisbon and Porto
- Private deluxe transfers to and from train stations and hotels (except Lisbon Oriente train station to Lisbon hotel)
- More Moments - Activities included:
- Full-day Sintra, Cascais and Lisbon tour including nata tasting in Belem
- Porto city tour by tuk-tuk, sightseeing and wine cellar visit
- Douro valley full-day tour including lunch and river cruise
- Lisbon Fado dinner and show
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Lisbon.
Day 2-4
Welcome to Lisbon
Upon arrival take a private transfer to your hotel, remainder of the day is at your own leisure.
Lisbon is the Portuguese capital, known as the City of Seven Hills. This cosmopolitan city located on the Tagus River mouth is famous for its hospitality, gastronomy and rich cultural heritage. Lisbon is an historical city full of authenticity and stories to tell where old customs and ancient history intermix with cultural entertainment, where historical monuments and World Heritage Sites blend with urban art by world famous artists.
Take advantage of the excursions included and plenty of time to explore the city at your own pace.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day Sintra, Cascais and Lisbon Tour
A full day of beauty and history tour to Sintra, Cascais, Belém and Lisbon. Leave Lisbon towards the charming town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and begin a guided tour of the exterior of the stunning Pena Palace (ticket included), an architectural masterpiece set amongst lush gardens. This visit will include a walk through several of the stunning corners of the Palace's exterior, exploring its enchanting gardens and marveling at the stunning panoramic views offered by the various courtyards and balconies. Visit Sintra's historic centre and enjoy free time to stroll through the charming and winding streets, to explore the traditional shops or enjoy a delicious lunch (not included) in one of the charming local restaurants. After lunch, continue to Cascais, a charming seaside town where you'll have free time to explore the beach or the historic centre. Arriving in Lisbon, start with a panoramic tour of Belém, admire the imposing Belém Tower and the symbolic Monument to the Discoveries. Stop off at the grand Jerónimos Monastery and walk to the famous Pastéis de Belém house, for a tasting (included). The tour ends with a panoramic tour of Lisbon's city centre, providing engaging explanations while taking in Lisbon's emblematic landmarks.
Meal(s): Breakfast and tastings on the tour
Day 5-7
Lisbon to Porto
Check out of the hotel in Lisbon and take the included private transfer to Oriente Station. Leave Lisbon and travel in First Class; the journey will take approximately three hours to Porto. Private transfer is included from Campanhã railway station to your hotel in Porto.
Check in for 3 nights accommodation in Porto. Time to discover the second largest city in Portugal, known for its variety of monuments, tradition and cultural richness, and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take advantage of the included excursions and enjoy plenty of time to explore the city at your own pace.
More Moments Activities Included
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Porto City Tour by Tuk-Tuk, Sightseeing and Wine Cellar Visit
Explore the enchanting city of Porto aboard a comfortable and eco-friendly tuk-tuk. Discover Porto's iconic landmarks, and picturesque neighbourhoods, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit one of Porto's renowned Port wine cellars and learn about the centuries old tradition of Port wine production and the fascinating process behind its creation. Explore the atmospheric cellars filled with ageing barrels and hear stories of the families who have dedicated their lives to crafting this exquisite elixir.
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Douro Valley Full-day Tour Including Lunch & River Cruise
A full-day tour to the Douro Valley in minivan departing from Oporto, including lunch and boat cruise. Take a close look at the fascinating landscape of what is considered the world’s first wine demarcated region. Discover magnificent routes surrounded by the vineyards of Portugal’s most famous wine region, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit a family-owned winery and take a Quinta tour of the vineyards, learning about the winemaking process and most importantly, taste some of the renowned Douro wines and enjoy a traditional meal.
Meal(s): Breakfast and 1 lunch on the tour
Day 8
Porto to Lisbon
Check out of your hotel in Porto. Private transfer is included to Campanhã Train Station. Take the train to Lisbon and travel in First Class to Lisbon Oriente train station (transfer from train station to hotel not included).
Check in for the last night in Lisbon and enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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Lisbon Fado Dinner and Show
A night out for a farewell dinner and Fado show with drinks at one of Fado restaurants in Alfama or Bairro Alto quarters. Fado is the ‘musical expression of the Portuguese people’ with a UNESCO World Heritage status, as an urban Lisbon song symbolic of the city and the country. Literally Fado means ‘fate’ or ‘destiny’ and is considered Lisbon’s version of the blues, marked by a heartfelt, emotional voice and a Portuguese guitar.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 9
Return Home
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport in Lisbon to board your return flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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January 2, 2025 – December 30, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless specified.
- Transfers unless specified
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day or replace with alternative option.
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- First Class train
- Private transfers
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Portugal and are payable in local currency upon checkout.
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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.