DAYS 1 & 2

Your afternoon tour of Porto includes the highlights, visiting the Stock Exchange Palace, the Lello bookshop, an exquisite landmark dating to the early 1900s and Casa do Infante. Journey along the picturesque River Douro, through the Port Wine region. Meet the owner at Quintada Pacheca wine estate who will show you their process of producing wine and sample their Port. (B) 

Hotel Infante de Sagres, Porto

DAY 3

Visit the quaint and white-walled town of Obidos, founded by the Moors in the 18th century. Then continue on to the aristocratic town of Sintra, where English poet Lord Byron lived, and called “Paradise on Earth.” (B) 

Hotel Tivoli Palacio de Seteais, Sintra

DAYS 4 & 5

Your morning tour of Sintra will explore some of the castles including “Palacioda Pena,” or Pena Palace. Then follow the scenic coastline, referred to as the Portuguese Riviera, with breaks to take in wonderful vistas. On Day 5, enjoy a tour of Lisbon, starting with a visit to the 16th-century Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery. Take a ride on the charming tram for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. (2B) 

Hotel Lapa Palace, Lisbon

DAY 6

Évora is a royal city with more than 2,000 years of history. Enjoy a walking tour through the labyrinthine streets—admiring the Moorish courtyards, Renaissance fountains, and gothic doorways and turrets. (B, L) 

Convento do Espinheiro, Evora

DAYS 7 & 8

Depart Évora and drive to Herdade dos Coelheiros wine estate for a private visit. After lunch at the estate, explore the quaint little town of Arraiolos before returning to Lisbon. On Day 8, you will be taken to the airport for your flight home or onto your next destination. (2B, L) 

Hotel Lapa Palace, Lisbon

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Hotel Infante de Sagres
Porto, Portugal

Hotel Infante de Sagres is the most important of Oporto boutique hotel, a true icon of sophisticated design and intimate atmosphere. The hotel is located in the city's historical district, just a few meters from the World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the neighborhood of the arts and fashionable bars.

The hotel belongs to the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World," a stunning collection of 440 hotels in over 70 countries.

Occupying a 50's building that combines a Neo-Baroque style and an irreverent contemporary Hotel Infante de Sagres is a truly unique hotel, where guests are greeted with old fashioned personal service and intimacy of a private home. Over the years, the Hotel Infante de Sagres hosted personalities like the Dalai Lama, the Kings of Norway, Queen of Holland, Bob Dylan, Catherine Deneuve, Prince Edward of England and John Malkovich. All came from the hotel's style, understated luxury, and its prime location, which make the Hotel Infante de Sagres the perfect place for anyone visiting the Port.

Hotel Tivoli Palacio de Seteais
Sintra, Portugal

More than just a 5 star hotel, a luxurious and romantic palace which takes us back to the days of the elegance and architecture of the XVIII century. On the mountainside of Sintra, a town classified as world heritage by UNESCO, and with spectacular views of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace, enjoy the magnificent surroundings of lush gardens and spectacular scenery. The beautifully decorated rooms with furnishings of extraordinary wealth and the ballrooms with their rich tapestries and incredible frescos make this hotel something quite unique and every event or stay becomes an unforgettable experience.

Spend idle hours wandering the mazes or enjoy them from a distance in the comfort of our Seteais Restaurant while you sample the highly original cuisine of our master chef Luís Baena. Rediscover this incredible setting, now remodelled to surprise.

Hotel Lapa Palace
Lisbon, Portugal

Built in the nineteenth century, this luxurious house is wrapped on top of one of the 7 hills of Lisbon overlooking the Tagus River and presents guests with the ideal place for an unforgettable stay in Lisbon.

Surrounded by many embassies, the hotel is housed in a magnificent sub-tropical garden. Enjoy the sun in Lisbon by the pool or visit the Spa, where you can treat yourself for hours and relax by the indoor

The traditional and elegant decoration of each room is a haven after a day of work or leisure. Admire the panoramic view from the comfort of your balcony or enjoy a long bath in your marble bath.

Convento do Espinheiro
Evora, Portugal

The whitewashed architecture of Convento do Espinheiro, Heritage Hotel & Spa, is set amongst blue skies with puffy clouds and surrounding countryside verdure. Once a convent dating back to the XV century, this luxurious hotel considered a National Monument is close to the historical city of Evora, classified by UNESCO as a “World Heritage City.” Our picturesque surroundings make us the perfect spot for enjoying the Portuguese countryside.

Experience personal treatment and world-class luxury at our spa facilities offering the most advanced technologies and treatments. Take a relaxed swim in our outdoor swimming pool, overlooking rolling hills. A fine Mediterranean dining experience awaits you at Divinus Restaurant, our elegant gourmet restaurant. Walk through a pathway of candlelit arches until you reach your exclusive table, set aside for an evening of fine dining.

Retreat to one of 92 refined guest rooms and awaken to enchanting views of rolling green hills and surrounding beauty. Elegant linens, fine furnishings and world-class service are characteristic of each guest room and suite at Convento do Espinheiro, Heritage Hotel & Spa.

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