PORTUGAL DELUXE "CULTURE AND WINE"
Lisbon is the Portuguese capital, the "World's Leading City Break Destination 2017, 2018 and 2019 and known as the city of the 'seven hills'. This cosmopolitan city located at the mouth of the Tagus River is famous for its hospitality, gastronomy and rich cultural heritage.
Lisbon is a historic city full of authenticity and stories to tell where old customs and ancient history mix with cultural entertainment, where historical monuments and World Heritage sites mix with street art by world famous artists.

Porto is known as “Cidade Invicta”, the city that was never conquered. Located next to the Douro River, Porto has been named “Best European Destination 2017”.
Its historic center, never touched by invaders, is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historical value of the Old Cathedral, the Church of San Francisco and the Torre dos Clérigos are combined with contemporary buildings such as the Serralves Museum and the “Casa da Música”, revealing the unique climate of the city.

LISBON & PORTO (8DAYS / 7NIGHTS) INCLUDES:
* 4-night stay at the mentioned hotel in Lisbon (or similar hotel);
* Tuk Tuk tour with gastronomic experience. + Full day excursion to Sintra;
* Train ticket in FIRST Class from Lisbon to Porto and back;
* 3-night stay at the mentioned hotel in Porto (or similar hotel);
* Half day excursion to Porto + Full day excursion to the Douro

* Private transfers from the train station to the hotel in Porto and vice versa.
* Private transfers from Lisbon airport to hotel in Lisbon and vice versa

1st DAY to 2nd DAY
Arrival at Lisbon airport. Meet and greet with your driver and private luxury transfer to your hotel.
Stay in Lisbon for the next 2 nights in a 5 star hotel and spend your time in this fantastic city. There is so much to see, from historic sites to the latest architecture projects and museums, from classic to contemporary, from visual arts to performing arts, from listed monuments to new interactive exhibits. In Lisbon there is always a unique show to see or an impressive monument to visit.

Included in the program:
Lisbon private tour
Meet your driver at reception and take a private half-day tour of Lisbon. Begin your tour with a visit to Belém's historic quarter and see the 16th-century Torre de Belém and the unique Monument to the Discoveries, a commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. Continue to the Jerónimos Monastery, a masterpiece of the
Portuguese Gothic "Manueline". Follow the Tagus River and see one of Lisbon's iconic squares, 'Praça do Comércio' and 'Arco da Rua Augusta'. Continue to Alfama, one of the oldest neighborhoods with winding and narrow streets, known to be the birthplace of fado singing, and admire the beautiful views of the "city of seven hills". Visit the typical neighborhoods of Bairro Alto, Chiado and Rossio and drive along Avenida da Liberdade, the "grand boulevard" of the city, to Pombal Square and enjoy the view of Lisbon from "Parque Eduardo VII".

Sintra and Cascais private tour
A full day tour to discover the charming and picturesque city of Sintra (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that enchanted kings and inspired poets.
Choose from any of the majestic palaces such as the National Palace of Sintra, the Castle of the Moors, or the National Palace of Pena, an astonishing fairy tale castle located on one of the highest peaks in Sintra. Walk through the narrow streets and appreciate the craft shops.
In the afternoon travel to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe, and admire the unique landscape of the Atlantic Ocean, Guincho beach and 'Boca to Inferno'.
Continue to Cascais, a surprising and prosperous city and the most sophisticated and elegant area of the Lisbon coast. It is nestled in a beautiful bay of fine sand and quiet beaches, pine forests and dream houses. Historically, Cascais was a minor fishing port, until the Portuguese nobility transformed the city into a summer retreat, filled with grand villas and luxurious venues. It was also once the most popular place for ancient European royalty to spend their bathing season. Travel through Estoril before returning to Lisbon and your hotel.
(Does not include: lunch and tickets to monuments)

3rd DAY: After breakfast, head out and meet your driver for a private transfer to Porto.
3rd day to 4th day
Check into your 5* hotel in Porto for two nights with buffet breakfast included. Time to discover this fantastic city, on the banks of the Douro River, known for the variety of its monuments, tradition and cultural wealth.

Included in the program.
Porto private tour
Half day guided tour to explore the charismatic and beautiful city of Porto. Walk through the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with narrow streets and squares and feel the magic of the old city and the warmth of its inhabitants. Admire the iconic D. Luís I bridge, built by one of Gustav Eiffel's disciples, who participated in the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Statue of Liberty in New York.
See the Palacio da Bolsa stock exchange and the imposing Porto Cathedral, one of the most charming buildings in the city, dating back to the 12th century. Visit the São Bento train station and learn all about the blue and white tiles that tell the story of northern Portugal. See the Torre de los Clérigos and continue to Avenida Aliados, surrounded by tall granite buildings, with Art Nouveau and Art Deco facades.
Along the way, admire the fabulous Livraria Lello, one of the most iconic bookstores in the world, boasting over a century of heritage with its astonishing interior architecture and know-how of selling books. In fact, the Harry Potter library at Hogwarts was inspired by this sumptuous bookcase and its iconic staircase: JK Rowling lived in Porto in the early 1990s and taught English.
(Not included: tickets to monuments)

Porto Taylor Winery – visit and wine tasting.
Port Wine is one of the great classic European wines and its history is long and fascinating. Visit the Taylor cellars and learn about one of its oldest and most famous producers, the Douro Valley and Taylor's home. Since its founding in 1692 by Job Bearsley, the company has remained independent. Now well into its fourth century, it has thrived and prospered, establishing itself as one of the most respected historic wineries in the world. The Douro Valley, birthplace of Port, is one of the oldest and most beautiful historical European wine regions. Wine has been made there for two thousand years.
In 1756, the Douro Valley became the first classic wine region to be legally demarcated. Its vineyards were comprehensively cataloged the following year, almost a century before those of Bordeaux.
(Does not include: transfer to Warehouse)

Dinner at Barão Flaggate Restaurant
Delight your senses in one of Porto's favorite restaurants.
Barão Fladgate Restaurant enjoys a spectacular location and atmospheric setting on the grounds of the Taylor's Port cellars with magnificent views across the Douro River to Porto's old historic centre. It offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional cuisine where the emphasis is on fresh local ingredients and showcasing the authentic flavors of Portugal. The wine list features a wide variety of labels from the main Portuguese vineyard areas and, unsurprisingly, a wide selection of vintage and wood-aged Port wines.
Named after John Fladgate, the celebrated 19th-century port shipper and Taylor's partner who received the title of Baron for his services to viticulture, Barão Fladgate Restaurant celebrates 20 years of inspiring fine cuisine and excellent service .
(Not included: transfer to the restaurant)

Day 5: After breakfast, head out and meet your driver for a private transfer to the Douro Valley.

5th day to 6th day
The north of Portugal is a well-known region particularly rich in culture and natural heritage. One of its 'pearls' is the Duero Valley, defined for having been the first demarcated wine region in the world and its landscape classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. “Majestic Douro, the wonder of a landscape… an excess of Nature that the eyes cannot contemplate in its fullness! “ - a description of the famous Portuguese writer Miguel Torga.
Accommodation in a 5* hotel in the Douro Valley for two nights with buffet breakfast included.

Included in the program:

Private Tour to the Douro (including transfer to your hotel in the Douro region): Depart from your hotel in Porto and travel in a private luxury Mercedes to discover the enchanting and unique Douro region. Stop at the Romanesque town of Amarante on the Tâmega River where the locals fought Napoleon's army in 1763.

Continue to the Douro Valley, birthplace of the well-known Port wine, with impressive landscapes of green and golden slopes covered with vineyards. Visit the Catholic pilgrimage town of Lamego and experience the amazing blue and white tiled Baroque staircase to the Marian Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. Continue to Peso da Régua and visit the Douro Museum and learn about the culture and identity of the wine region. Peso da Régua played a fundamental role in the production and sale of Port wine, from where the barrels were transported in the special boats known as 'rabelos' to Vila Nova de Gaia. There the wine was left to age in local cellars. Continue to Pinhão, see the beautiful and historic train station and visit a 'Quinta' and a vineyard, for a tour and wine tasting.
(Does not include: lunch and tickets to monuments)

7th day
After breakfast, meet your driver at reception for a private transfer to Lisbon in a private luxury Mercedes sedan.
Spend your last night in a 5* hotel in Lisbon with buffet breakfast included.

fado dinner
Night out for a farewell dinner and Fado show with drinks at one of the Fado restaurants in the Alfama or Bairro Alto neighborhoods. Fado is the "musical expression of the Portuguese people" declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, as an urban song of Lisbon, a symbol of the city and the country. Literally, Fado means 'fate' or 'destiny' and is considered the Lisbon version of the blues, marked by a voice of sincere emotion and a Portuguese guitar. Each eruptive ballad evokes the Portuguese emotion of 'saudade', a longing for something lost.

8th Day - Departure from your hotel and private transfer to Lisbon Airport.