Porto, Lisbon & Madrid
Overview
This trio promises to deliver the very best of three of Europe’s most exciting cities, all distinct and unique in their own way.
Porto, its historical center never touched by invaders, is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Lisbon is the Portuguese Capital, and is known as the “City of the Seven Hills.” It’s located on the Tagus river mouth and is famous for its hospitality, gastronomy and rich cultural heritage.
Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, is a city that beautifully blends rich history with modern culture. It’s known for its stunning architecture, lively plazas, and world-class museums.
This itinerary features More Moments, activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Porto
- Lisbon
- Madrid
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights, into Porto and return from Madrid (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 9 nights of accommodation in selected category, including daily breakfast
- Round-trip airport transfers, arrival in Porto and departure in Madrid.
- Transfers: Porto hotel to Porto train station and Lisbon hotel to Lisbon airport
- First Class train ticket, Porto to Lisbon
- Flights in Economy Class, Lisbon to Madrid
More Moments:
- Half Day Porto walking tour with river cruise
- Full Day Douro Valley Tour with lunch
- Full Day Sintra and Lisbon tour
- Full Day Toledo and Madrid tour
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Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Porto.
Day 2-4
Welcome Portugal & Porto
Arrival at Porto Airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.
After checking in, you’ll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace.
Spend three nights in Porto and take advantage of your included “More Moments” activities.
One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto’s old town in the city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996! It is no surprise that Porto is a city with a rich history and culture. Discover the 2nd largest city in Portugal, known by its many and varied monuments, from the cathedral with its Romanesque choir, the neoclassical Stock Exchange Palace to the typically Portuguese Manueline style Church of Santa Clara.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day Porto walking tour with river cruise
Porto Secrets daily walking tour: Depart from the meeting point (no transfer included from your hotel) and experience a real Porto experience walking through narrow alleys and amazing stairways. Feel the magic of the old city and the warmth of its inhabitants. Discover hidden viewpoints and embrace the “Tripeiro” spirit. Take a 50-minute cruise on the Douro River and enjoy the six bridges views connecting Porto and Vila Nova Gaia.
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Full-day Douro Valley Tour with lunch
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. Breathe the fresh air of Douro Valley and enjoy the view from a fantastic viewpoint. Visit a family-owned winery (quinta), tour the vineyards, learning about winemaking process and, most importantly, taste some of the renowned Douro wines and enjoy a traditional meal (included). To make the day even more memorable, enjoy a boat trip through the Douro, giving a very different landscape perspective and remembering the origins of the wine transport from this region to Porto (Gaia) where the wine cellars are located.
Meal(s): Breakfast (1 lunch on tour)
Day 5-7
Porto to Lisbon
After breakfast make take a private transfer to the train station and board your train to Lisbon. Upon arrival make your own way to your hotel. Spend three nights in Lisbon.
The Portuguese Capital, known as the “City of Seven Hills” is 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.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day Sintra and Lisbon tour
A full day of beauty and history tour to Sintra, Cascais, Belém and Lisbon. Leave Lisbon and head 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 center and enjoy free time to stroll through the 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 seaside town where you'll have free time to explore the beach or the historic center. Arriving back in Lisbon, take a panoramic tour of Belém, admiring the 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 center, providing engaging explanations while taking in Lisbon's emblematic landmarks such as the Estrela neighborhood, the São Pedro Alcântara viewpoint, Cais do Sodré, Avenida da Ribeira das Naus, Praça do Comércio, Largo Camões, Rossio and Restauradores.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8-10
Lisbon to Madrid
After breakfast take your private transfer to Lisbon airport for your flight to Madrid. Upon arrival make your own way to your hotel. Spend 3 nights in Madrid.
A visit to the Spanish capital is a feast for the senses. Madrid invites you to discover its history through a leisurely walk along the Landscape of Light—a UNESCO World Heritage site—to indulge in new flavours at its diverse culinary spots, to marvel at breathtaking works of art, and to soak in the atmosphere of its lively squares and feel the warmth of its people.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day Toledo and Madrid tour
Check in at the departure point in central Madrid and leave Plaza de Oriente by air-conditioned coach and head to the magnificent Puerta de Toledo, which construction dates back from the Napoleonic era. See the oldest bridge in Madrid and drive next to the Manzanares River, from where you will have great views of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Pass by Plaza Mayor, once the center of Old Madrid and now the oldest square in the city. Spot significant sights such as the Puerta de Sol on our way to Paseo del Prado and admire the most artistic street in the city and the Prado Museum. Drive by Cibeles Fountain, where Real Madrid fans celebrate the team’s victories. Do not miss Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city. There will be a stop for pictures at Las Ventas bullring and your guide will share some insights on the same.
Toledo afternoon tour*: Check in again at the tours office in central Madrid and leave the towards Toledo. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of the Historic City of Toledo, a World Heritage City since 1986 andonce Spain’s capital. Stroll amid the courtyard cloisters and royal coats of arms at the San Juan de los Reyes Monastery (entrance ticket included) . Admire the building sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs to become a royal mausoleum and walk to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca (entrance ticket included) . Originally built as a synagogue, it was expropriated and became a Church only 211 years after it opened its doors and today it is a fantastic museum of Mudejar (Arabic) style. Admire the world-famous painting by el Greco – The Burial of the Count of Orgaz – at the Church of St. Tomé (entrance ticket included). The walking tour will continue until reaching the Cathedral, considered of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. You will see it from the outside before the guided tour finishes. Then, you will have free time to explore Toledo on your own before returning to Madrid.
*Included: radio guide
Not included: lunch and hotel pick-up/drop off
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11
Return Home
Check-out of your hotel and take a private transfer to Madrid Airport for your return flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
4-Star Accommodation
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people ( 2 adults)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Departures from June 2025 – September 2025
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Not included
- Meals & Beverage not specified
- Transfers not specified
- If applicable, City Tax, payable in Euros locally
- Entrance fees and excursions not specified
- Gratuties
- Porterage
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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, depending on availability and operational day.
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- Private airport transfers
- Train ticket in selected class
- Flights in Economy Class
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If applicable, city tax’s are payable in destination in local currency
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Check in: 3:00 p.m.
Check out: 12:00 p.m.