Art & Soul: Portugal By Design

8 days from Lisbon to Porto


Vacation Overview

Sparkling wine or soulful Fado? Roll by bike along the river or revel by boat on the Ria de Aveiro? Pastel-hues of Sintra’s palaces or plaza-hopping, expeditions through Lisbon? No matter how you awaken your spirit in Portugal with complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose how to be moved by cinematic scenery, soul-stirring traditions and centuries-old history on this 8-day tour of northwestern Portugal.

Why This Tour Is Sweeter Than Pastel de Nata:
•A mix of canals and the coastal cities of northwestern Portugal.
•Medieval marvels, mellow vintages, and mind-blowing music.
•Included YourChoice Excursions in Lisbon and Coimbra.
•You had me at bom dia!

Four Ways Globus Eliminates the Hassles

VIP Access
Skip the lines and get special treatment at the must-see attractions.

Perfect Hotels
We’ve done the work to find just the right hotels in just the right locations.

Tour Directors
Take your heads out of the guidebook and let expert guides make every destination fascinating.

Transportation
Leave the navigating to us – and just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Itinerary

 

Day 1 ARRIVE IN LISBON

Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

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Day 2 LISBON

LISBON Guided sightseeing includes a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

YourChoice Excursions will include one of the following activities of your choice:

DELVE: TRAM-endous Lisbon!
Hop on one of Lisbon's legendary trams to soak-in the lively rhythm of the city and walk the narrow streets, alleyways, and cobblestones to discover old taverns in centuries-old squares.
GAZE: Gardens & Glittering Palaces
Discover Sintra, one of Portugal's most beautiful places. Like a page of from a fairytale, Sintra delivers stories complete with mystery and magic in the forests, mountains, and sea.



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Day 3 TOMAR

TOMAR Guided sightseeing includes the Convent of Christ.

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Day 4 TOMAR–DORNES–COIMBRA

DORNES Orientation walk of the village and free time.
COIMBRA Visit the University. Dinner with regional specialties at a local restaurant.

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Day 5 COIMBRA

COIMBRA YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

SIP: Bubbly Below Bairrada
Discover the Bairrada region in the ancient province of Beira Litoral. Stretching along Portugal's central coastline, it is blessed with an Atlantic climate of mild and rainy winters and summer sea winds that create the perfect place for prized Portuguese wines. Discover two wine producers continuing their tradition of more than 90 years of wine-making as you visit their wine cellars to tempt your taste buds with their award-winning sparkling wine.
CLAP: Fancy Some Fado?
Discover Coimbra through the ancient and winding streets of its medieval center, Savor the unique heritage of the city's confectionery culture in a region filled with monasteries and convents that created some of Portugal's most signature specialty sweets. Your walking tour arrives at a local home to enjoy the soul of Portuguese music deep in the heart of the city. Try to resist being moved by the rhythmic and soulful strains of the Fado de Coimbra!



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Day 6 COIMBRA

COIMBRA YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

FLOAT: Art Nouveau in Aveiro
Take a canal cruise on the Ria de Aveiro to explore the four waterways of the city known as the Portuguese Venice. Float along the main source of Aveiro's wealth and heritage, and discover the city's heart and soul while crossing its serene water roads. Passing by the City Center, you'll discover the colorful buildings that reflect the delightful Art Nouveau movement in this city where the past and present blend to reveal a remarkable landscape! A light lunch at a local restaurant is the perfect ending to this artful adventure.
PEDAL: Rolling by the River
In the morning, we will steer in direction of the sea and make a small stop at the Environmental Interpretation Centre to make a bicycle tour, that will take you to discover areas of great natural beauty, such as paddy fields, marshes, reed beds and rushes. The presence of "Rio Antuã" and "Esteiro de Salreu", connected by a network of ditches, allows communication between all habitats, explaining the high levels of biodiversity that exist.
TASTE: The Sweet Side of Portugal
Satisfy your sweet tooth in a tiny town halfway between Lisbon and Porto and indulge in Pastéis de Tentúgal. These irresistible thin, flaky pastries filled with rich egg custard and dusted with powdered sugar were created by the resident Carmelite nuns in the 16th century! Hear the history of Tentúgal as you learn how its favorite confection is made, while enjoying a perfectly paired glass of wine or cup of tea.



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Day 7 COIMBRA–PORTO

PORTO Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour in the city center. Enjoy a glass of Porto. This evening relax on a river cruise followed by farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

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Day 8 PORTO

Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning.

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Hotels

Lisbon

Holiday Inn Lisboa

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class

Located in a quite district of Lisbon, Holiday Inn Lisboa offers 169 spacious guest rooms with wooden floor, air-conditioning, a separate desk, flat screen TV with international chains, coffee/tea making facilities. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes, while the cocktail bar serves local wine and a selection of beer. Amenities include a rooftop pool with terrace overlooking the city and a fully equipped health club. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property.

Tomar

Dos Templarios

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class

Contemporary 4-Story Hotel in picturesque central location overlooking River Nabao.

Coimbra

Donas Ines

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class

The modern rooms are all equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk, a radio, a minibar and a safety deposit box. The hotel's two modern restaurants offer a range of regional Portuguese food and international cuisine. The Old Cathedral of Coimbra and the famous Unesco World Heritage Coimbra University are a 20 minute walk away and a bus station is within easy reach just a few minutes walk away.

Porto

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class

A modern 212-room high rise hotel near the historical Porto city centre with a chic atrium bar and culinary concept restaurant serving traditinal Portuguese cuisine. Amenities include a gym, spa and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.

No Excursions are available at this time.

Dates and Prices

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2024-05-19 2024-05-26
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2024-05-26 2024-06-02
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2024-06-02 2024-06-09
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2024-06-09 2024-06-16
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2024-06-16 2024-06-23
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2024-06-23 2024-06-30
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2024-08-25 2024-09-01
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2024-09-01 2024-09-08
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2024-09-08 2024-09-15
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2024-09-15 2024-09-22
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2024-09-22 2024-09-29
$2,839
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