Portuguese Panorama
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Wind your way along the Atlantic coast, experiencing the cosmopolitan flair of Porto and Lisbon alongside the rustic charm of rural Portugal. Marvel at Baroque-style libraries in the ancient capital of Coimbra and venture to the rugged seaside cliffs, which Portuguese explorers once considered the end of the world. Traversing through city streets and sandy beaches, mountain trails and woodland paths, see for yourself how culture and nature's beauty interweave in these twin tourism hotspots.
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Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Portugal!
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a Walking Tour of Lisbon
Free time in the Alfama District
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form
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Day 4: Lisbon | Obidos
Take a guided excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Walking Tour of Sintra
Visit the Quinta da Regaleira
Visit the Palace of Monserrate
Make a photo stop at the Boca do InfernoExploration time in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility
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Day 5: Obidos | Fatima | Coimbra
Walking tour of Obidos
Take a tour of Fatima
Visit the Batalha Dominican Monastery
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Day 6: Coimbra | Porto
Walking tour of Coimbra
Travel to Porto
Visit the Stock Exchange Palace
Travel to Porto
Add this in-depth excursion:
Douro River Cruise
Board a river boat for a short cruise through the Douro River Valley, famous for its steep-terraced vineyards.
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Day 7: Porto
Take a guided tour of Porto
Visit Torre dos Clerigos
Free time in Vila Nova de Gaia
Ride the Teleferico de Gaia
Exploration Time in Porto
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Day 8: Porto | Lisbon
Travel to Lisbon
Scavenger hunt at the Mercado de Campo de Ourique
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
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Day 9: Depart for Home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Porto | Évora | Algarve Coast
Travel to the Algarve region via Évora
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 10: Algarve Coast | Lisbon
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Day 11: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Portugal!
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a Walking Tour of Lisbon
Free time in the Alfama District
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form
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Day 4: Lisbon | Obidos
Take a guided excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Walking Tour of Sintra
Visit the Quinta da Regaleira
Visit the Palace of Monserrate
Make a photo stop at the Boca do InfernoExploration time in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility
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Day 5: Obidos | Fatima | Coimbra
Walking tour of Obidos
Take a tour of Fatima
Visit the Batalha Dominican Monastery
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Day 6: Coimbra | Porto
Walking tour of Coimbra
Travel to Porto
Visit the Stock Exchange Palace
Travel to Porto
Add this in-depth excursion:
Douro River Cruise
Board a river boat for a short cruise through the Douro River Valley, famous for its steep-terraced vineyards.
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Day 7: Porto
Take a guided tour of Porto
Visit Torre dos Clerigos
Free time in Vila Nova de Gaia
Ride the Teleferico de Gaia
Exploration Time in Porto
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Day 8: Porto | Lisbon
Travel to Lisbon
Scavenger hunt at the Mercado de Campo de Ourique
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
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Day 9: Depart for Home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Porto | Évora | Algarve Coast
Travel to the Algarve region via Évora
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 10: Algarve Coast | Lisbon
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Day 11: Depart for Home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Torre dos Clerigos; Douro River Cruise; University Library; Batalha Monastery; Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Palacio Nacional de Sintra
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.