THE SPLENDORS OF PORTUGAL
LISBON & PORTO: OCTOBER 9 - 16, 2026
8 DAYS/6 NIGHTS (3) LISBON • (3) PORTO
$3,999 per person, double occupancy (+$1,299 Single Supplement)
INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS, AND AIRFARE FROM BOSTON, MA - BOS
For more details and reservations contact:
Erin Donovan-Boyle: erin@newportchamber.com
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DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
Capital city of Lisbon
Old quarter of Alfama
Belem quarter
Belem Tower
Church & Cloisters of the Jeronimos Monastery
Fátima
UNESCO world heritage site medieval village of Sintra
Royal Sintra National Palace
Cabo Da Roca – most western point
of continental Europe
Palace of Dukes of Braganca
Fado Show
Douro River
Biblioteca Geral Da Universidade De Coimbra
UNESCO World Heritage Site - Ribeira district
Ana Minho Province of Porto
Palace of Stock Exchange
Port Wine tasting
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima
Chapel of the Shepards
Portugal’s history, medieval & baroque style architecture, churches, stately building
and worldwide religious pilgrimage sites plus much more!
THE SPLENDORS OF PORTUGAL
TOUR FEATURES
ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION Air transportation from BOSTON, MA - BOS
FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
SUPERB CUISINE 10 meals included – 6 breakfast and 3 dinners at local restaurants and 1 dinner with Fado show
SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM Sightseeing, including localguide and all entrance fees as follows: Full day touring of Churchand Cloisters of the Jeronimo’s Monastery, Lisbon, Library andUniversity of Coimbra, wine tasting and tour of Douro Valley.
Optional tours available
CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES Our program encompasses cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy and social systems, and interaction with locals such as learning about the art of making traditional wines in Lisbon and specialty wine such as Port in Porto and an opportunity to enjoy the urban folk music of Portugal at the Fado show.
PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in Lisbon
DELUXE MOTORCOACH Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport
DAY 1 DEPART USA
Depart the USA for Lisbon, Portugal. Meals and refreshments served on board your flight.
DAY 2 ARRIVAL IN LISBON
l in Lisbon, proceed to baggage claim and after clearing customs you will be met by our tour director and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the city on your own. Spread across picturesque hillsides that overlook the
River Tejo, Lisbon offers a myriad of delights as Portugal’s star attraction, yet with a fraction of the fuss of other European capitals. Cathedrals, regal monasteries, and charming museums are all part of the colorful cityscape, but the real delights of discovery lie
in its people, touring its sites, and Lisbon’s lovely and old-world backstreets. Your local tour director can answer your questions regarding the nearby attractions. Your welcome dinner is at a local restaurant tonight, offering you the opportunity to embrace the gastronomy of Portugal. (D)
DAY 3 LISBON - CITY TOUR
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a guided tour of Lisbon, including the opportunity to explore the city center, the old quarter of Alfama, as well as the Belem quarter and its monuments including Jeronimos Monastery (church and cloisters), the Belem
Tower (exterior), and the Monument to the Discoveries(exterior). This city, the capital of Portugal, is a legendary city with more than 20 centuries of history. Take the opportunity to grab lunch on your own. Voyages of discovery turned Lisbon into one of the world’s
greatest ports and the base of an empire that stretched from Brazil in the West to India in the East. This monumental city features typical tile covered building facades and narrow winding streets. Tonight enjoy an unforgettable Fado show with dinner, as part of
our Cultural Discovery Series. Meaning “destiny or “fate,” fado is the urban folk music of Portugal. It thrives today in the country’s bars, taverns, and fado houses for everyone to relish as a global melodic symbol of Portuguese culture and tradition. (B,D)
DAY 4 LISBON – FREE DAY OPTIONAL SINTRA
After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure to explore the vibrant city of Lisbon or take an optional full day tour to Sintra. Our first stop is Sintra, the UNESCO world heritage site, and visit the charming Royal Palace. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Cabo Da Roca cliff, the most westerly point of continental Europe. Then visit the beautiful beaches of Estoril and Cascais on the Portuguese Riviera. (B)
DAY 5 - LISBON – FATIMA—COIMBRA – PORTO - CITY TOUR
After breakfast and hotel check-out this morning we depart to Porto! Today our first stop will be Fátima, the religious center of Portugal. Time to visit the Shrine of our Lady and Chapel of the Shepards. In the afternoon you continue to the university town of Coimbra and its outstanding library. The city is a colorful mix of medieval architecture, bell towers, extravagant baroque churches, and stately buildings. Enjoy lunch on your own before continuing on to Porto. In the late afternoon we arrive in Porto, the world’s port wine capital beckons with her winding streets, old town, and is the country’s second- largest city. Porto’s old town is the Ribeira district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where locals mingle
on the River Douro village-style plazas and in the old houses of commerce where Roman ruins lurk beneath the foundations. In the late afternoon, check-in to the hotel and prepare for dinner this evening which will be served at a local restaurant! (B,D)
DAY 6 PORTO - MIHNO - PORTO - FULL DAY TOUR
This morning start your day with breakfast at your hotel. Next, your day’s activities include a full day tour of Porto and the Minho Province. In Porto, visit of the Stock Exchange, see the exterior of St. Francis Church, and Port Wine Cellars with the delicious opportunity to sample port during a wine tasting experience. This afternoon enjoy some free time in Porto or you may be interested in an optional tour to Guimarães, the first capital of Portugal. Return to Porto where you will have an evening on your own to delve into the magic of Portugal’s Porto. Consider a night out in the medieval quarter facing the river that boasts the city’s liveliest restaurants and bars. Dinner on your own this evening. (B)
DAY 7 PORTO – DOURO VALLEY
After a breakfast this morning, we travel to the Douro Valley, for a full day of sightseeing including spectacular viewing points, wine estates and home to the vineyards where Port Wine and Portugal’s most outstanding red table wines are produced. Enjoy a local wine
tasting session while taking in the spectacular scenery where verdant terraced hills and colorful fields dotted by almond trees meet the vast Douro River. You will be given time to grab some lunch before returning to Porto. After returning to Porto take time to pack, reflect and prepare for a sumptuous farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 8 PORTO TO USA
This morning transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)