Portugal Coastal Elegance
Best for
Honeymooners, Wine travellers
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Season
May-Jun, Sep
Difficulty
Easy. Private car, some walking in Lisbon hills and Sintra
Vibe
Coastal, Gastronomy
A Tibro Journey
A week in three registers. Lisbon. Trams, tiles, fado. The Douro. Terraced vineyards, a slow river cruise, port-houses in Porto. The Algarve. Cliffs, sea and a villa with its own pool.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Douro River Cruise
Private boat, terraced vineyards, lunch served as the valley unfolds
No. 02
Fado in the Alfama
Dinner in a tiny tiled room, the singer on a chair, no microphone
No. 03
Benagil Sea Caves
Private boat into the cathedral-like limestone arch, swim inside
No. 01
Douro River Cruise
Private boat, terraced vineyards, lunch served as the valley unfolds
No. 02
Fado in the Alfama
Dinner in a tiny tiled room, the singer on a chair, no microphone
No. 03
Benagil Sea Caves
Private boat into the cathedral-like limestone arch, swim inside
Day by Day
8 Days / 7 Nights, in order
Day 1
Arrive Lisbon
Private transfer from Humberto Delgado to the Four Seasons Ritz. Afternoon at leisure. Evening fado dinner in the Alfama district.
Day 2
Lisbon & Sintra
Morning Sintra day-trip. Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira. Lunch in Sintra. Afternoon Belem. Jeronimos Monastery and pasteis de nata at the original bakery.
Day 3
Lisbon to Douro Valley
Morning train first-class to Porto (3 hrs). Transfer into the Douro Valley (1.5 hrs). Check-in at Six Senses. Afternoon wine tasting at the resort's vineyard.
Day 4
Douro River Cruise
Full-day private cruise along the Douro. Terraced vineyards, lunch onboard, afternoon Quinta visit for port tasting. Return to Six Senses.
Day 5
Porto Cellars & Algarve
Morning transfer to Porto. Vila Nova de Gaia cellar tour and Port tasting. Afternoon flight to Faro. Transfer to Vila Vita Parc in the Algarve.
Day 6
Algarve, Sea Caves & Cliffs
Morning private boat to Benagil sea caves. Beach lunch at Praia da Marinha. Afternoon at the villa's private beach. Evening spa.
Day 7
Algarve at Leisure
Full day at leisure. Golf at San Lorenzo, spa, villa pool, or a clifftop walk along Cabo de Sao Vicente.
Day 8
Depart Faro
Transfer to Faro International for onward flight.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- 7 nights in 5-star coastal and vineyard hotels
- Private car and driver throughout
- First-class train Lisbon-Porto
- Douro private river cruise with lunch
- Sintra full-day private tour
Not Included
- International airfare
- Schengen visa fees
- Travel insurance
Questions
Before you ask.
№1When should we go?
May-June and September-early October. July-August is hot but liveable on the coast; Douro can exceed 40°C.
№2Is the Douro cruise the same as a river-boat holiday?
No. We arrange a private day-cruise on a restored rabelo or motor yacht, not a multi-night river-cruise boat.
№3Is Portuguese vegetarian-friendly?
Coastal Portugal is seafood-heavy but Lisbon and Porto have strong veg scenes. We brief all restaurants in advance.
№4Can families enjoy this?
Yes. The Algarve is excellent for families. Vila Vita has children's clubs and dedicated pools.
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