Portugal

An old seafaring nation on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula, combining historic cities, wine, Atlantic coastline and island scenery.

Portugal lies in the west of the Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic and also includes the Azores and Madeira archipelagos. The capital Lisbon and Porto in the north are the core of city travel, while old towns such as Coimbra and Évora preserve a rich heritage dating back to the Age of Discovery. The southern Algarve is famed for its coastal cliffs and beaches, the Douro Valley produces port wine, and Madeira and the Azores are known for volcanic landscapes and hiking. Spring and autumn are pleasant, and summer suits seaside holidays. The main gateways are Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.

Destinations

• Madeira
• Lisbon
• Porto
• Coimbra
• Western Algarve
• São Miguel, Azores
• Eastern Algarve
• Óbidos & Nazaré
• Évora
• Douro Valley (Peso da Régua)
• Viana do Castelo
• Flores Island
• Sintra
• Braga
• Tomar
• Peneda-Gerês National Park

Itineraries

• Lisbon, Porto & Algarve Classic – A first-time route connecting Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, the Douro Valley, and the Algarve.
• Iberian Peninsula: Madrid to Porto – A grand rail and bus journey from Madrid through Seville, the Algarve, and Lisbon to Porto
• Porto and Northern Portugal by Train – Based in Porto, take trains to Aveiro, Braga and Guimarães, and spend a night in the Pinhão wine village in the Douro V…
• Lisbon to Porto Silver Coast – Drive north along the Silver Coast to see walled towns, three historic monasteries, a university city, and the canals o…
• North Portugal Douro & Minho – A road trip from Porto covering the Douro wine region, Guimarães, the Gerês mountains, and Viana do Castelo.
• Lisbon and Day Trips – Based in Lisbon, with day trips to Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos and Nazaré
• Lisbon First Visit: Classic – Alfama, the Belém World Heritage sites and the Sintra palaces: three days to see Lisbon's must-see sights
• Lisbon's Old Town and Museums in Depth – The Upper Town, Miradouro da Graça, the tile museum and the Gulbenkian, plus a day trip to the Roman city of Évora
• Porto Port Wine and Food – Bolhão Market, francesinha sandwiches, Gaia port cellars and Matosinhos seafood, plus a Douro Valley wine-tasting train…
• Algarve East to West Road Trip – A westward journey from the Faro lagoon and the historic town of Tavira to Benagil, Lagos, and Sagres
• Lisbon Family-Friendly – Oceanarium, lifts and trams, Sintra's fairy-tale palaces and Belém custard tarts, a relaxed pace for families with kids
• Porto In Depth with Braga and Guimarães – Four days to explore the old town, Gaia, Serralves and the coast at the river mouth, plus one train day to Braga and Gu…