(7 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Porto, Douro Valley, Obidos, Lisbon, Sintra
This tour is perfect for anyone seeking a private tour of Portugal’s most popular destinations.
Begin with a stay in a luxurious 16th century palace turned Relais & Chateaux hotel in Amarante, a charming town located close to the most interesting sites in the region. Spend a day exploring the city of Porto, the capital of port wine and a fascinating mix of Baroque and modern art and architecture. There, enjoy a private tour of the city’s narrow streets in the UNESCO-listed historical sector and see the city's highlights. Another day, take a private excursion to the Douro Valley. There, visit the best local wineries, explore romantic ancient towns along the Douro river, take a short river cruise, and enjoy the beautiful terraced landscapes.
Continue with a visit to the perfectly preserved whitewashed village of Obidos en route to Lisbon for several days to enjoy its culture, rich history, excellent food and wine, and beautiful cityscapes. Experience Lisbon like an insider during in-depth private touring. Visit the city’s highlights—monuments of beautiful Moorish architecture, the old Alfama district, the sophisticated Bairro Alto and Lapa districts, important museums in Belem and elsewhere, select specialty shops (gold, tiles, antiques, linens, needlepoint rugs, Indo-Portuguese furniture) and more. Reservations will be made at the city’s best restaurants each night. Also enjoy a memorable fado performance at a local club.
One day, take a wonderful private excursion to the lovely aristocratic town of Sintra to see the spectacular castles, manors, gardens, and backstreets that feature Portuguese design, architecture and history at its finest.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Porto (Amarante)
Private transfer to hotel for 3 nights
Day 2
Porto Private tour of Porto
Day 3
Douro Valley Full-day excursion to wineries and villages in the Douro Valley, including river cruise
Day 4
Porto (Amarante) - Obidos - Lisbon
Private transfer to Lisbon for 3 nights. Tour Obidos and nearby villages en route
Day 5
Lisbon
Full-day private city tour. Evening fado performance
Day 6
Lisbon Full-day private excursion to Sintra
Day 7
Depart Lisbon
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Porto (Amarante):
Casa da Calçada
Lisbon:
Lapa Palace
Cost
$7,630
Per person (double occupancy)
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.