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A Taste of Portugal

Explore the best of Portugal on this journey through the heart of the country, from the lively streets of Lisbon to Porto’s secret wine cellars and the lush landscapes of the Douro Valley.

7 days

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$8,995

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As dynamic now in the 21st century as they were during seafaring Portugal’s wealthy 16th-century heyday, Lisbon and Porto are two of the country’s dreamiest destinations. Together, they bookend the Silver Coast where foodies flock for unforgettable gourmet experiences, fine wines, lively local culture and thriving artisanal crafts. Portugal’s most quintessential culinary experiences await on this journey: private port tastings in acclaimed local wineries; behind-the-scenes insights into proud tile-making traditions; and day trips into medieval towns, Moorish quarters and monasteries. A&K’s experienced local guides know exactly how to show you the hidden facets of Portuguese culture, and will hand you the keys to spectacular city hotels at the heart of the action.  

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Highlights

Feast on freshly baked pastéis de nata (custard tarts) in Lisbon, Portugal’s cobblestoned capital on the coast

Feel the Atlantic breeze on a drive through the pine-scented wilds of Arrábida Natural Park

Explore the grand library and gothic cloisters of Coimbra, home to Portugal’s oldest university

Sail through the spectacular green landscapes of the Douro Valley on a traditional Portuguese boat

Take in the dreamy views and lively riverside bars of Porto, Portugal’s beautiful second city

Taste exquisite ports and fine table wines on a private tasting at a Douro Valley estate

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Your Itinerary

Our experts have designed this gold-standard itinerary to inspire you, featuring our pick of the best hotels and experiences in every thrilling destination.

Like the illustrated tins of its famous sardines, the pretty Portuguese capital is colorful, compact and packed with flavor. Trams and hilly streets tip travellers out into Bairro Alto’s lively bars, the chic beaches out at Cascais and Alfama’s winding backstreets, which echo with the refrains of a fado singer. Beneath ancient fortresses and grand, Palladian-style squares, the salty air of the Atlantic mingles with the sweet smell of flaky pastry and custard at traditional pastéis de nata shops and bars serving cherry-red ginjinha. 

Your A&K Experiences:

After visiting a lively local market in Setúbal, take a scenic drive through the olive and pine woods of Arrábida Natural Park, winding past golden beaches. Round off the day in the village of Azeitão for a tasting of delicious Alentejo wines

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Your Hotels
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Lisbon, Portugal

Bairro Alto Hotel
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Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon's greatest hits
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Lisbon, Portugal

Explore Portugal’s tile-making heritage
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Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon by tuk tuk
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Lisbon, Portugal

Arraiolos tapestries and vineyard tastings
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Lisbon, Portugal

Enjoy a private Portuguese cooking class

Porto

At once moody and magnificent, Porto is a city of brutish good looks, set on the steep terraced banks of the Douro River. There are soaring bell towers, tiled train stations and baroque churches with gleaming gilded interiors that sparkle like the surface of the Douro. Boats laden with barrels of port once lingered along La Ribeira out into the distant Atlantic mists. Now, the neighborhood’s buzzy riverfront bars and restaurants make for prime people-watching, whilst Mercado do Bolhão is an immersive insight into local life and fresh Portuguese produce.  

Your A&K Experiences:

Sail through the green-and-gold hills of the Douro Valley, a UNESCO-protected wine region, on a traditional rabelo boat. Take in the landscape before mooring at the charming riverside port of Pinhão for lunch and a port tasting at a scenic wine estate. 

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Porto, Portugal

Le Monumental Palace
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Porto, Portugal

Gourmet tour of Porto Old Town
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Porto, Portugal

Visit Coimbra, Portugal's medieval capital
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Porto, Portugal

See Porto on a sunset cruise

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Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon's greatest hits
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Porto, Portugal

Gourmet tour of Porto Old Town
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Lisbon, Portugal

Explore Portugal’s tile-making heritage
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Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon by tuk tuk
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Lisbon, Portugal

Arraiolos tapestries and vineyard tastings
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Lisbon, Portugal

Enjoy a private Portuguese cooking class
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Porto, Portugal

Visit Coimbra, Portugal's medieval capital
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Porto, Portugal

See Porto on a sunset cruise

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