Tastes of Northern Portugal

Travel through northern Portugal, with stops at Lisbon and Porto, to taste the region's unique dishes and delicious wine as you jump headfirst into the country's incredible foodie culture.

If you love the freedom and adventure of the open road, then a Fly & Drive vacation is just what you need. Drive your way through the experience of discovering parts of Portugal one kilometre at a time.

The car rental and hotel stays are included in the package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.

This itinerary features More Moments, activities included with your package.

 

Location:

  • Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
  • Nazaré, Portugal
  • Porto, Portugal
  • Douro Valley, Portugal
  • Coimbra, Portugal
  • Portugal
12  Days | 10  nights
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INCLUSIONS

  • Round-trip flight to Lisbon (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 10 nights 4* hotel accommodation
  • 10-day car rental per category Selected
  • Daily breakfasts
  • More Moments activities included:
      • Lisbon tour by tuk-tuk
      • Porto walking tour
      • Porto wine caves with tasting
      • Quinta Dos Vallados with wine tasting
      • Boat tour from Regua to Pinhão (weather permitting)
      • Fado show and dinner in Alfama, Lisbon
  • Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points

ITINERARY

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Lisbon.

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Day 2

Lisbon

Arrival at Lisbon airport and meet a local representative before pick up your car. Drive to your hotel and check-in. Explore Lisbon at your leisure.

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Day 3

Lisbon

After breakfast, go on a tuk-tuk tour of the capital including food and history.

More Moments Activities Included:
Lisbon Morning Tuk-Tuk Tour:

See the Bairro Alto, Chiado and Rossio and sample pasteis de nata. Lunch is at your leisure.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 4

Lisbon - Sintra: (58 KM)

After breakfast drive to the charming town of Sintra and explore its incredible castles, like the hillside Pena Palace, the National Palace, or the Moorish Castle. Afterwards, drive to Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point of Europe, and admire the view of the Atlantic Ocean at Guincho Beach. Travel through Cascais and Estoril on your way back to Lisbon.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 5

Lisbon - Óbidos - Nazaré (125 km)

After breakfast drive to Óbidos where you’ll have lunch after exploring the 12th-century town. After, continue to the fishing village Nazaré where you’ll spend the night.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 6

Nazaré - Sangalhos - Porto (228 km)

Start the day at the Miradouro do Suberco for cliffside views, then visit the lighthouse before lunch. Leave Nazaré and stop at Alcobaça for its monastery. Continue to Batalha and head north to Porto travelling through Bairrada.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 7

Porto

After breakfast, go on a walking tour of the city and end the day with a wine tasting.

More Moments Activities Included:
Porto Walking Tour:

See the Palácio da Bolsa stock exchange and the imposing 12th-century Cathedral of Porto, then visit the São Bento Railway Station. See the Clérigos Church and its famous tower, then continue to the fabulous Lello Bookshop. Finally, visit a port wine cellar for a tour and tasting.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 8 & 9

Porto – Douro Valley – Regua (126KM)

Drive to the Douro Valley, the heartland of port wine production, and go on a wine tasting tour.

More Moments Activities Included:
River Tour and Wine Tasting: Go on a boat tour from Regua to Pinhão before visiting Quinta do Vallado vineyard, for a tour and wine tasting.
Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 10

Douro Region - Lamego - Viseu - Coimbra (160km)

Start at Lamego and experience the mural-lined staircase to its famous chapel. Drive to Coimbra, passing through Viseu, and visit its university for its atmosphere and fado music. Make sure to see the baroque library, the cathedral and the Santa Cruz church.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 11

Lisbon

Drive to Lisbon and spend your last day at leisure, before saying goodbye to the city.

More Moments Activities Included:
Lisbon Fado Dinner Night: Say goodbye to Lisbon with a night out and enjoy drinks at São Miguel d’Alfama Fado Restaurant.
Meal(s): Breakfast & dinner
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Day 12

Return to Canada

Head to the airport to return your rental car and board your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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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 Saldanha (or similar)
Nazaré, Portugal
Mirasul Hotel (or similar)
Porto, Portugal
HF Porto Hotel (or similar)
Douro Valley, Portugal
Hotel Lamego (or similar)
Coimbra, Portugal
Tivoli Coimbra (or similar)

Room Specifications

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

IMPORTANT INFO

DEPARTURE DATES

April 1st to October 31, 2024

MORE TO KNOW

Not included

  • Meals, unless noted
  • Personal expenses and insurance
  • Gratuities, entrance fees to attractions or museums, road tolls
  • Local tourist tax, to be paid at the hotels at destination
  • Additional activities and excursions
  • Hotel parking fees, if applicable 

The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.

Kilometres are estimated, depending on the routes that drivers decide to navigate (main roads vs. scenic roads).

ACTIVITIES

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, Nazare, Porto, Douro Valley and Coimbra City Tax not included -€ur2 per person, per night, to be paid directly by client to hotel.

TRANSPORTATION

When booking your Fly & Drive, the first name added on the file is considered as the principle driver of the vehicle. Modifications or change of name to principle driver name will incur fees.

Car Rental 

EDMR ManualSeat Ibiza a/c

CWMR ManualRenault Megane a/c 

CMMR ManualRenault Capture  a/c

CWMD ManualRenault Megane SW DCI a/c

CCAR ARenault Megane Automatic a/c

Inclusions: Unlimited Mileage, LDW (CDW Collision Damage Waiver and TW Theft Waiver), LAF (Vehicle License Fee), 1 Additional driver and tax.

Exclusions: Gasoline, Airport Service Charge (25 EUR per rental), Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Glass & Tyres protection (WWI), Roadside assistance cover (RSA), Refueling charges, Navigation system, Baby seats, Luggage rack, Toll management device, Toll fees, Extra Additional Drivers (third person & above). All extra fees payable at rental counter in local currency. Anything not specifically noted in the inclusions. Upon arrival at the rental location, the passenger will be asked to leave a deposit for the rental. The deposit amount varies based on rental rate, minimum 300 EUR; this will be authorized on your credit card but not debited from your account. The deposit is intended to cover additional rental costs.

Minimum age for car rental is 25 with a prepaid voucher. A driver's license from country of origin valid for minimum 1 year must be presented at time of rental pickup. All drivers 19-22 years old will be subject to a surcharge of 5 EUR per day up to 50 EUR per rental; subject to change without notice. Certain car classes may not be available to drivers under age 25.

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