7 days
Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Porto | QTL

Spend the week falling in love with Portuguese culture as you immerse yourself in historic neighborhoods and sunset views.

In Lisbon, explore the medieval Alfama district, try your hand at making traditional azulejos (tiles), and sample the country’s classic egg custard tart, pastéis de nata. On day trips to Sintra and Cascais, take in the palaces and villas. And in Porto, see the Baroque Clérgios Church and climb to the top of its 75-meter-high bell tower, Torre dos Clérigos. Then marvel at the whimsical Livraria Lello, a famous bookstore known for its stained glass ceiling, intricately carved wooden panels, and photo stop-worthy staircase. From the capital to the coast, you’ll experience the magic of the Iberian Peninsula on this guided tour of Portugal.

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Portugal Guided Tour
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal

  • Day 2: Lisbon

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Take a walking tour of the Alfama district, Lisbon’s former center of Moorish aristocracy  

  • Day 3: Lisbon

    Take a guided tour of Lisbon

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Tower of Belém
    • Monument to Discoveries

    Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs 

    Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

    Visit the famous patisserie, Pastéis de Belém, and try the original version of the classic Portuguese egg custard tart  

    Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form 

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Lisbon fado evening

    Lisbon fado evening

    Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance. 

  • Day 4: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais

    Take a day trip to Sintra and Cascais 

    Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra

    Exploration time in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility  

  • Day 5: Lisbon • Porto

    Take the morning high-speed train to Porto, Portugal’s “second city” 

    Take a walking tour of Porto’s Ribeira neighborhood, part of the city’s Historic Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

    Cruise through the Douro River Valley  

  • Day 6: Porto

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Take a surfing lesson

    Take a surfing lesson

    Hang ten on one of Porto’s beautiful beaches. Experienced instructors will teach you how to surf and stand-up paddle. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, you’ll learn safely as you catch some waves. In order to participate in this seasonal activity, travelers must be able to swim. (weather permitting) 

    Visit the Livraria Lello, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world 

    Visit Torre dos Clerigos

    Take a guided tour of Porto

    Stop for a photo of the sunset near the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge 

  • Day 7: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal

  • Day 2: Lisbon

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Take a walking tour of the Alfama district, Lisbon’s former center of Moorish aristocracy  

  • Day 3: Lisbon

    Take a guided tour of Lisbon

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Tower of Belém
    • Monument to Discoveries

    Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs 

    Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

    Visit the famous patisserie, Pastéis de Belém, and try the original version of the classic Portuguese egg custard tart  

    Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form 

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Lisbon fado evening

    Lisbon fado evening

    Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance. 

  • Day 4: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais

    Take a day trip to Sintra and Cascais 

    Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra

    Exploration time in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility  

  • Day 5: Lisbon • Porto

    Take the morning high-speed train to Porto, Portugal’s “second city” 

    Take a walking tour of Porto’s Ribeira neighborhood, part of the city’s Historic Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

    Cruise through the Douro River Valley  

  • Day 6: Porto

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Take a surfing lesson

    Take a surfing lesson

    Hang ten on one of Porto’s beautiful beaches. Experienced instructors will teach you how to surf and stand-up paddle. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, you’ll learn safely as you catch some waves. In order to participate in this seasonal activity, travelers must be able to swim. (weather permitting) 

    Visit the Livraria Lello, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world 

    Visit Torre dos Clerigos

    Take a guided tour of Porto

    Stop for a photo of the sunset near the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge 

  • Day 7: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motor coach

  • Hotels

    5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides; 2 walking tours

  • Entrances

    Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Palacio Nacional de Sintra; Torre dos Clérigos; Livraria Lello; Pastéis de Belém; azulejos tile workshop; Douro River cruise

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

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