Espíritu Travel’s Immersive Portugal 15-day trip will take you to explore all of Portugal’s hidden gems. These trip is perfect mix of culture, gastronomy, nature, and history. Discover Lisbon and Porto accompanied by a local guide, learn about the wine making process and take a river cruise in the Douro Valley. Discover the Roman remains in Évora and end your trip relaxing at the beaches of the Algarve.
Suggested itinerary
Day one: Porto Gastronomic Experience
You will taste both modern and authentic classics of Portuguese cuisine, while visiting local markets or conversing with families who have dedicated themselves to cooking all their lives. Explore local restaurants, cafes and shops, accompanied by your local guide.
What else can you do in Porto?- Guided City Tour
- Vintage Car Porto Tour & Porto Wine Tasting
- Cooking Class in Porto
- Porto River Cruise
Day two: Visit Porto with a Local
This guided tour will take you through the most important places in the second most populated city in Portugal. Settled by Romans, this is an iconic city known for its delicious Port wine, medieval houses along the beautiful Douro River, and churches built from blue and white tiles.
What else can you do in Porto?- Porto Market Guided Visit
- Electric Bike Porto Tour
- Visit a Cork Factory
- Kids Friendly Activities
Day three: Douro Valley Day Trip
Discover Douro Valley on a day trip. You will visit the vineyards of the region while your guide explains the process of winemaking as you taste the wine. You will end today’s visit with a panoramic boat cruise that will cross the Douro Valley.
What else can you do in and around Porto and northern Portugal?- Day Trip to Braga
- Gerês National Park - Adventure Activities
- Have lunch at a Quinta in Douro Valley
- Biking Guided Route in Douro Valley
Day four: Day excursion to Peneda- Gerês National Park
Explore the only National Park in Portugal, hike incredible mountains, admire local fauna and flora, impressive viewpoints and fascinating waterfalls. Enjoy a traditional picnic lunch at one of the most emblematic viewpoints of Gerês.
What else can you do in and around Porto and northern Portugal?- Cooking class at a Quinta in Douro Valley
- Kayaking in Gerês National Park
- Sun, Sea & Surf Tour
- Mountain Bike Route in Peneda- Gerês National Park
Day five: Transfer to Lisbon via Coimbra and Tomar
Transfer to Lisbon, along the way, you’ll make a stop in Coimbra, the medieval capital of Portugal. Coimbra is a multi-colored collage of buildings spanning almost a millennium. Continue to Tomar, headquarters of the legendary Knights Templar.
What else can you do in Lisbon?- Lisbon Gastronomic Experience
- Lisbon Kids Friendly Activities
- Lisbon Cooking Class
- Lisbon Fado Dinner
Day six: Discover Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, a city built on seven hills. It is a charming and friendly city, with a cosmopolitan population, World Heritage monuments and impressive museums. A place where every corner breathes history, culture and art.
What else can you do in Lisbon?- Lisbon Sidecar City Tour
- Lisbon GoCar City Tour
- Lisbon Cooking Class
- Visit Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela – Adventure Activities
Day seven: Day Trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril
Cascais is the premier beach destination for holidaymakers from Lisbon, and it was once the coastal playground of Portuguese royalty. Then it is off to Sintra —some can’t-miss locales in this area include the dramatic coastal cliffs of the Cabo de Roca.
What else can you do in and around Lisbon and central Portugal?- Day trip to Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima
- Day Trip to Évora
- Lisbon Biking City Tour
- Visit a Cork Factory and Learn about the Making Process
Day eight: Explore Lisbon
Today you will have a free day in Lisbon to enjoy the city at your leisure! If you’ve seen enough of the city and are eager to explore other areas, here are some suggestions for day trips.
What else can you do in and around Lisbon and central Portugal?- Visit Jeronimo’s Monastery
- Visit Sesimbra
- Visit Parque Natural de Arrábida
- Surf and beach day activity
Day nine: Explore the Alentejo Region
Today you’ll have a full-day to explore the Alentejo region on your own, where the pace of life slows amid the area’s iconic golden plains. Scenic rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, and charming fortified towns with a number of walking trails, Neolithic monuments, rustic wineries, and cork production facilities.
What else can you do in the Alentejo region?- Hot air balloon flights in Evora and throughout Alentejo
- Alentejo Wine and Cooking Class
- Guided tour to Monsaraz and its outskirts
- Évora Gastronomic Experience
Day ten: Relax in Algarve
Today you will travel to the Algarve, the southern coast of Portugal. Along with way you can make stops in Albufeira, with the lovely beach of Praia da Galé to the west. You can also spend time exploring the pretty inland villages and the area’s high-quality rural restaurants.
What else can you do in the Algarve?- Boat trip to the Benagil Cave
- Sunset Fishing in the Ria Formosa Lagoon
- Explore the caves by Kayak
- Catamaran Cruise Experience
Day eleven: Explore Algarve
Today you will travel to the Algarve, the southern coast of Portugal. Along with way you can make stops in Albufeira, with the lovely beach of Praia da Galé to the west. You can also spend time exploring the pretty inland villages and the area’s high-quality rural restaurants.
What else can you do in the Algarve?- Dolphin Watching by Kayak
- Snorkel Experience
- Faro Guided Visit
- Rental Bike along the Coast
Day twelve: Algarve
Today you catch your flight home full of memories of Cuba and wishing your stay had been longer.
Since all of our trips are custom designed, let’s get started customizing your trip to Portugal!
See other activities that you can try Algarve- Catamaran Cruise along the coast
- Diving Experience
- Day Trip to Seville (Spain)
- Guided Visit to Tavira and Olhao
Day thirteen: Algarve
Enjoy your last morning in Algarve before your transfer back to Lisbon for your last night in Portugal.
What else can you do in the Algarve?
- Day trip to Mérida - The Roman CIty (Spain)
- Boat trip to Deserta and Farol Islands
- Cruise around Ponta da Piedra
- Jeep Safari in Albufeira
Day fourteen: Depart
Today you catch your flight home full of memories of Portugal and wishing your stay had been longer.
Since all of our trips are custom designed, let’s get started customizing your trip to Portugal!
What more?
Your accommodations
To make your experience as local as possible we use small boutique hotels where you can find personalize service. All the hotels in our portfolio whether they are 3, 4 or 5 stars, would be centrally located and rooms would have a private bathroom, non-smoking and air conditioning.
Your experience
It’s a given that during your trip, you will see the highlights and historically important sites but what really sets the experience apart is our local guides and local experiences. You discover the most spectacular places in Portugal as well as see how Portuguese really live in a unique and personalized experience.
Why travel with us?
Customized and private trip
We’re full of ideas and we take time to design a trip for you that ticks all the boxes. We have the knowledge and contacts to ensure that your trip is a once in a lifetime. Our expert local guides bring the country to life through their person stories and life experiences, They are all about showing you incredible history and culture of Spain & Portugal and to discover things you won’t find out about any other way.
Responsible travel
We pride ourselves on delivering an enriching experience in Spain and Portugal– and therefore we feel it’s our responsibility to leave a positive impact as well as reduce negative impacts. We are committed to working in a socially and environmentally conscious way, and making a positive difference. Click here for more details about our responsible travel journey.
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