Travel Our Way to Portugal
About Portugal - From $4,999.00 CAD per per person based on double occupancy land only
For years I have been asked to travel Portugal, so mark your calendars for October 2026!!!! Join us on this great adventure.
Best of Portugal
Oct 28 – Nov 9th 2026
$4999.00 per person based on double occupancy
( land only – Air will be available NOV 2025)
Best of Portugal
Oct 28 – Nov 9th 2026
$4999.00 per person based on double occupancy
( land only – Air will be available NOV 2025)
Package includes:
-Tour director
-Motor coach transportation
-11 nights accommodations
-11 breakfasts
-1 lunch
-4 dinners
-transfers
-prepaid gratuities
Oct 28 , 2026 – Departure from Halifax
Oct 29, 2026 - Arrive Lisbon
Welcome to Lisbon – remainder of day is yours to relax and acclimate to the time difference and jet lag
Oct 30, 2026 - Lisbon
A sea of pastel pinks, yellows and blues dot the seven hills of the romantic Portuguese capital, which you will have an opportunity to explore today before meeting your fellow travelers and Travel Director for dinner and an orientation drive past some of the city's most iconic sights.
Meals: Dinner Hotel: Turim Av Liberdade
Oct 31, 2026 - Discover Colourful Lisbon
Delve into Lisbon's centuries-old seafaring heritage today, paying tribute to the brave men who set off from these shores to discover the ‘New World’. With our Local Specialist, see the shimmering white Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic suspension bridge spanning the Tagus, and Belém Tower, built as a fortress protecting the city of Lisbon. Dive Into Culture on a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery, an exquisite testament to 16-century Manueline architecture and art. There’s time to join an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra, before perhaps enjoying a traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the soulful and touching sounds of the Fado this evening.
Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Turim Av Liberdade
Optional Experiences:The Golden Triangle: Sintra, Cascais & The Estoril Coast - We'll venture outside Lisbon with our Local Specialist today. After passing through the fashionable resort of Estoril, we'll explore the picturesque fishing village of Cascais, with its beautiful array of mansions and exclusive residences. To complete the Golden Triangle, we'll visit one of the impressive Royal Palaces of Portugal. Adult: 58.00 EUR
Portuguese Fado Evening Of Music & Song With Dinner -Fado is the expressive national song of Portugal, often called the soul of their identity. Tonight, we'll visit one of the famed local Fado houses for an unforgettable performance and savor a typical Portuguese meal, with drinks included. Adult: 80.00 EUR
Nov 1, 2026 - Journey to the Algarve Region
We journey across the Tagus this morning and drive south towards the Serra da Arrábida Mountains and to the golden pastures of the Alentejo. The hearty aroma of Portuguese chicken fills the air at our Be My Guest experience as we Connect With Locals over a traditional lunch at a stud ranch, where Lusitano horses were reared at the pleasure of King João VI in the 18th century. Our Portugal trip itinerary continues further south, bound for the sun-kissed shores of the Algarve – our home for the next two nights.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel: Real Bellavista
NOV 2, 2026 – Cliffs, beaches and more in the Algarve
Today, visit the resort town of Lagos – once the home of Henry the Navigator. Later, stop in Albufeira for an orientation walk and free time to enjoy the beach.
Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Real Bellavista
Optional Experiences:Faro and Almancil Excursion - With your Local Specialist you’ll head to Faro, the historical capital of the Algarve, to visit the old walled town and to have some time for souvenir shopping. After having seen the marshes of Ria Formosa, we'll head to Almancil to visit one of the most impressive hidden gems of the Algarve: The Church of Saint Lawrence and its unique painted tiles. Adult: 45.00 EUR
Algarve Dinner - Join us tonight for an authentic local dinner, where we’ll taste exquisite dishes cooked in a traditional ‘Cataplana’, accompanied by other specialties and delicious Portuguese wines. Adult: 68.00 EUR
NOV 3, 2026 - Onwards to Elegant Évora
Journeying north, we travel to the ancient Alentejo city of Évora. Join your Local Specialist for a visit to the elaborate cathedral, Roman temple and the Chapel of Bones. Then, spend the rest of your day delving into the medieval history of this enchanting city. Trace centuries of history along its city walls, kick back with a bica and bolo in Praça do Giraldo or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the medieval village of Monsaraz. This evening we dine at our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: M'ar de Ar Muralhas
Optional Experiences:MonsarazAnd The Deep Alentejo Drive -Follow your Local Specialist through the vineyards and groves of cork oaks to charming Monsaraz, one of the most famous and beautiful villages of the Alentejo. Inhabited since prehistory, Monsaraz has beautiful white-washed houses and a 14th century Castle, which overlooks Spain. We'll also see the largest artificial lake in Europe before tasting typical local refreshments. Adult: 43.00 EUR
NOV 4, 2026 - Venture Past Mountains to Viseu
Our first stop today is in the quaint hilltop town of Castelo de Vide with its charming white façades, narrow alleys and fascinating Jewish Quarter. Travel north towards the Serra de Estrela mountains and arrive later in Viseu, set high on a plateau near the famous Dão vineyards. Explore the city's rich art and architectural history, and see the 12-century Sé, standing imposingly on a hill overlooking much of the city.
Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Grão Vasco
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: You will be offered one of the following two Optional Experiences depending on availability:
Beira Dinner in a Dão Wine Cellar -Today we drive into the heart of the well-known region of Dão Wine, to find out how the wines are produced and enjoy our Beira Dinner in a Wine Cellar producing some of the best wines of this region. Adult: 62.00 EUR
Ínsua Manor - Food And Wine Pairing Experience -Situated in the heart of the famous wine region, join us on a short drive to the spectacular Ínsua Manor, an 18th century manor house and estate, where you'll enjoy a gourmet experience matching local food with different local wines. Adult: 62.00 EUR
NOV 5, 2026 - Through the Douro Valley to Porto
Vineyard-clad hills provide an enchanting backdrop for our journey today through the Douro Valley, where Port wine is produced. We explore the magnificent gardens at the Baroque-style Palácio de Mateus, depicted on the label of the distinctive Mateus Rosé wine bottles. We continue via Guimarães for views of its impressive 10-century castle, before arriving in the riverside town of Porto where we will spend the next two nights.
Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Turim Oporto
Optional Experiences: Douro Cruise and Dinner -Enjoy a glass of port and a relaxing and leisurely cruise along the Douro River. You'll have a chance to see two medieval "world heritage" cities plus six impressive bridges, one of them the famous UNESCO-listed Eiffel bridge. Afterwards, savor a typical meal next to the river in the Medieval Ribeira Quarter. Adult: 72.00 EUÍnsua Manor, an 18th century manor house and estate, where you'll enjoy a gourmet experience matching local food with different local wines. Adult: 62.00 EUR
NOV 6, 2026 Explore Vibrant Porto
Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour in Porto, which takes you past baroque churches and along the winding cobblestone lanes that tumble down towards the Douro River. See the remarkable bridges that span the river and the Gothic Church of St. Francis. Visit the Stock Exchange Palace with its splendid Arabian Hall inspired by Granada's Alhambra, then Dive Into Culture and into the centuries-old tradition of local port production at a tasting in a port cellar. Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling through the historic center of Porto admiring the azulejo-clad façades, or visit Livraria Lello, the city's oldest bookstore.
Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Turim Oporto
Optional Experiences:
Old Town Braga and Bom Jesus Sanctuary -Spend the afternoon with our Local Specialist traveling through the lush green Minho, Portugal's most northerly province, stopping at its capital, Braga. See Europe's largest and most magnificent sculpted Baroque staircase which ascends the forested hillside to the 'Bom Jesus' sanctuary, a UNESCO heritage site. We'll arrive using a unique 19th-Century water-powered funicular. Finally, a walk through Braga's historic center brings to life this ancient and innovative city. Adult: 44.00 EUR
Flavors of the Atlantic - Savor the authentic flavors of the Atlantic at our seafood dinner, featuring fresh and locally sourced fish and seafood. Our menu pays tribute to the region's culinary heritage, highlighting beloved dishes enjoyed by families and friends for generations. Complement your meal with local wine, perfectly paired to enhance the flavors of Porto's bountiful coastline. Adult: 73.00 EUR
NOV 7, 2026 On to Coimbra and Pilgrimage to Fátima
Soak up the grand atmosphere of one of Europe's greatest and oldest universities with a Local Specialist, then stroll through the ancient streets and squares of Coimbra, before journeying to the Templar city of Tomar. We join a Local Specialist to visit the Convent of Christ, originally built as a Templar stronghold in the 12 century. Later, we arrive in the pilgrimage center of Fátima, visited by millions of Catholic pilgrims, where three young shepherds famously saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Fátima / Santa Maria
NOV 8, 2026 Experience Village Life Returning to Lisbon
En route to Lisbon, with a Local Specialist we stop at the imposing monastery of Batalha – a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best example of late Gothic architecture in Portugal. Our next stop is the fishing village of Nazaré, before we visit the medieval walled city of Óbidos with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets. Celebrate our last evening in Portugal over dinner in a family-run vineyard, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Toast to an incredible journey over organic wine and locally sourced flavors.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Smy Lisboa/Olissippo Oriente
NOV 9, 2026 - Farewell Lisbon
Say a fond adeus to your fellow travelers at the end of an unforgettable Portuguese holiday.
Meals: Breakfast