Portugal's Delightful Duo

Explore Portugal's two largest cities 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 and sample delicious Port wine.

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.

The train tickets and 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.

Location:

  • Porto, Portugal
  • Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
  • Portugal
9  Days | 7  nights
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INCLUSIONS

  • Roundtrip flight to Lisbon (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
  • 7 nights of accommodation
  • Round-trip airport transfers in Lisbon
  • Round-trip transfers between Campanha railway station and Porto hotel
  • 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 tastings
  • Train ticket (First Class) between Lisbon and Porto
  • More Moments - activities included:
    • Tuk Tuk sightseeing tour and gastronomy experience in Lisbon
    • Full-day excursion to Sintra 
    • Half-day city tour of Porto
    • Full-day excursion to Douro Valley, including a one-hour cruise on the Douro River
  • Earn Aeroplan® points

ITINERARY

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Lisbon.

Portugal's Delightful Duo

Day 2

Welcome to Lisbon

Upon arrival in Lisbon, take transfer to your hotel for the next 3 nights.

Portugal's Delightful Duo

Day 3

Lisbon: Sightseeing & Tasting

Explore Lisbon through a Tuk Tuk sightseeing tour.

More Moments Activities Included:
LOCAL GEMS:

Tuk Tuk Sightseeing & Gastronomy Experience: See Lisbon's well-known quarters from Bairro Alto to Chiado and Rossio - on a Tuk Tuk! Then admire beautiful views of the City of Seven Hills as you sample traditional Portuguese tapas and wines. (Important: Tuk Tuk only takes children ages 4 and up.)

Meal(s): Breakfast, tapas and wine tasting
Portugal's Delightful Duo

Day 4

Lisbon: Sintra Excursion (approx. 85 km)

Head out to Sintra on a full day excursion.

More Moments Activities Included:
Sintra Excursion:

Start off in Sintra village and continue to the National Palace for a guided visit. Next, head to Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point of continental Europe, then continue in Guincho Beach and Boca do Inferno for views out over the coast. Visit Cascais and Estoril before heading back to Lisbon.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Portugal's Delightful Duo

Day 5

Lisbon - Porto (approx. 310 km)

After breakfast, take transfer to the railway station for your train to Porto. Upon arrival, take  transfer to your hotel and check in.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Portugal's Delightful Duo

Day 6

Porto: Sightseeing & Tasting

After breakfast, embark on a guided tour through Porto, built on the banks of the Douro River.

More Moments Activities Included:
Porto City Tour:

Admire Porto's cathedral, the lovely São Bento train station and the incredible Lello bookshop. Cross the Douro River to Vila Nova de Gaia, where you'll visit a Porto wine cellar and sample the rich flavours of this incredible wine.

Meal(s): Breakfast, tapas and wine tasting
Portugal's Delightful Duo

Day 7

Porto: Douro Valley Excursion & Tasting (approx. 270 km)

Explore the Douro Valley on a full-day guided excursion.

More Moments Activities Included:
Douro Valley Excursion:

This unique region is a UNESCO World Heritage Area, and was the first demarcated wine region in the world. Visit the São Leonardo de Galatura viewpoint and take in the natural beauty of the area. Next, head to Pinhão for a one-hour cruise on the Douro River. Finish the day with a Port wine tasting.

Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch, wine tasting
Portugal's Delightful Duo

Day 8

Porto – Lisbon (approx. 310 km)

After breakfast, take transfer to the railway station for your train to Lisbon. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in.

Continue exploring this incredible capital city at your own rhythm. Lisbon is home to several museums, charming neighbourhoods and great shopping.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Portugal's Delightful Duo

Day 9

Lisbon - Return to Canada

After breakfast, take transfer to the airport and board your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast
Portugal's Delightful Duo

ACCOMMODATIONS

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location
HOTEL
Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
Turim Restauradores Hotel (or similar)
Porto, Portugal
Hotel HF Tuela Porto (or similar)
Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
Turim Saldanha Hotel (or similar)
Porto, Portugal
HF Fenix Porto (or similar)

Room Specifications

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a Standard Room at all hotels during the trip.
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people

IMPORTANT INFO

DEPARTURE DATES

November 01 , 2023  to December 30, 2024  

MORE TO KNOW

Not included

  • Meals, unless noted
  • Transfers, unless noted
  • Additional activities and excursions
  • Personal expenses and insurance

The order of the cities visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.

Land only bookings do not include transfers.

ACTIVITIES

Tuk Tuk tour offered in this program only accepts children of ages 4  and older.  

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, depending on availability and operational day.

CITY TAXES

Lisbon: City taxes are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout. The tax is 2 EUR per person, per night (maximum 7 nights). Rates are subject to change without notice.
Porto: City taxes are applicable for hotel stays payable in local currency upon checkout. The tax is 2 EUR per person, per night (maximum 7 nights). Rates are subject to change without notice.

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Prices take into account taxes and are rounded to the nearest full dollar. Full details on taxes and fees are on the booking page.