Douro Valley and Lisbon 5 Day PRIVATE Tour - Port Wine Region, Porto and Lisbon

Day 1: Lisbon to Porto, with stops in Óbidos, Nazaré and Aveiro

1. Obidos
   1h
   Our first stop is the Medieval Town of Óbidos, a very old walled city with a Castle, famous for its very own sour cherry liqueur (Ginjinha). Here your guide will take you around the town to see the highlights and you will be able to try the famous beverage while there. Free time for shopping or wandering around the walls will be given
2. Nazare
   2h
   The Capital of the Big Waves, Nazaré is where you can find the biggest waves ever surfed in the world. This phenomenon usually happens during the portuguese early winter months and until the beginning of spring (November to March). A city of tales and legends, or genuine locals and great seafood. We will stop for a traditional lunch here and to enjoy the breathtaking views over the city and the ocean
3. Aveiro
   1h
   A city that boasts the art noveau architecture in Portugal, and is also known as the "Portuguese Venice" due to its canals that surround and cross this small city. You can opt to take a boat ride around the canals and try the traditional sweets of Aveiro (Ovos Moles - Sweet Eggs and Tripa - a fluffy crepe).

Day 2: Douro Valley Wine and Snacks Experience + Douro River Cruise

1. Quinta do Popa
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   This is our favorite wine estate, but it is not mandatory to take your tour on this one. It is just a suggestion. We will start our day driving from Porto to the Douro Valley and enjoying the amazing views on the way. Upon arrival, you will be taken to a wine estate where you will get to know the process of making Port Wine and you can have a wine tasting with regional cheeses and smoked meats. The wine estate we recommend is on the top of a hill, facing the Douro River, which will give you the opportunity to take the best pictures. We don't include the price of the wine tour and experience because we like to give our clients options that they can choose and adapt to their preferences.
2. Pinhao
   1h
   After a great wine tasting, we will either go straight to the Pinhão pier and take a 1 hour Douro River Cruise or we will go for lunch and take the cruise after lunch. The Douro River cruise is included on the price of the tour
3. Casal de Loivos Viewpoint
   1h
   Before returning to Porto, we will take you to a couple of different viewpoints for the last pictures of the day

Day 3: Porto Tour and Gaia Wine Cellar Tour or Wine Tasting

1. Porto
   8h
   Your guide will take you around the main highlights of the city of Porto, such as:
   - S. Bento Train Station
   - Aliados Avenue
   - Clérigos Church and Tower
   - Carmo Church
   - Carmelitas Church
   - Lello Bookshop (Harry Potter)
   - Ribeira neighborhood
   - Porto Sé Cathedral
   
   This tour is preferably walking but in case you get tired we can always drive instead of walking. Porto has a small center where it is easy to walk around the main attractions.
   
   After lunch we will cross the bridge and go to Gaia, where all the wine cellars are located and you will have the opportunity to taste Port and still wines from the Douro Region.
   
   Upon finishing these activities we will drive straight back to Lisbon, where we will spend the next 2 nights.

Day 4: Sintra, Cascais and the Coast Full Day Tour

1. Park and National Palace of Pena
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   You will have the option of visiting one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe. Your guide will take you to the property and show you around. In peak seasons we do not recommend visiting the interior of the Palace, only the gardens and terraces because there is no way to skip the line to enter the actual palace. We can buy tickets for you and skip the lines outside but to enter the Palace there is nothing we can do to prevent lining up for a long time.
2. Castelo dos Mouros
   Pass by
   You will be able to see the Moorish Castle from several viewpoints in Sintra. In case you want to visit this castle, we will take you there.
3. Sintra National Palace
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   We will stop close to the city center, where the National Palace is located and walk around with you to show you the local delicassies such as the Queijada and Travesseiro, the 2 traditional pastries of this town. You will see the picturesque center of the town and walk around its very narrow cobble stone streets
4. Quinta da Regaleira
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Our favorite monument in Sintra. A mystical place that was the dream of a very wealthy brazilian man, this estate is engulfed in mystery and stories that your guide can tell you. One of the most famous highlights of Sintra which is the initiation well is located inside the lush property
5. Pass by
   Drive by the Palace of Seteais, a 18th century palace that is now a 5 star hotel
6. Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Another drive by on the way to the coast. This palace was owned by Sir Francis Cook and it was the Cook family summer house. Stop for pictures from the outside
7. Cabo Da Roca
   30m
   The Westernmost point of mainland Europe. An amazing spot for great pictures.
8. Boca do Inferno
   30m
   Another perfect picture stop

Day 5: Lisbon Full Day Tour

1. Lisbon Cathedral
   Pass by
   The Cathedral of Lisbon
2. Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol
   Pass by
   A small square with a viewpoint facing the river. Stopping isn't easy here so we will only stop if there is a place to park as the next viewpoint is even higher and has better views
3. Miradouro Da Senhora Do Monte
   30m
   The highest natural viewpoint of Lisbon. Almost a 360º view of the city.
4. Igreja de Sao Vicente de Fora
   20m
   The Church of the patron of Lisbon - St. Vincent. We can stop for you to go inside and take pictures if you wish.
5. Panteao Nacional
   Pass by
   The National Pantheon, also known as Church of Santa Engrácia
6. Alfama
   30m
   The oldest neighborhood of Lisbon. Here you can feel like a local, smell the grilled sardines and take pictures to the super narrow streets with small houses.
7. Jeronimos Monastery
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Jerónimos Monastery, an iconic Manueline building where you can find Vasco da Gama's tomb. Admission to the church is free but subject to lining up if there are too many people inside. The cloisters can also be visited for a fee
8. 30m
   The world-famous factory of the Pastéis de Belém, considered one of the best custard tarts in Lisbon
9. Time Out Market Lisboa
   30m
   A refurbished old farmers market that became one o the trendiest places in Lisbon
10. Torre de Belem
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The famous Belém Tower. Stop for pictures
11. Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The monument that represents the portuguese discoveries era. Stop for pictures.

Pickup details

We will pick up all travelers from their respective hotels/apartments or directly from the airport or Lisbon port

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels