Day 1
Lisbon
Arrive at any time. This evening, savour a traditional Portuguese dinner and a performance of fado in one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods.
Meals included: Dinner
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Discover
Portugal
Lisbon · Sintra · Evora · Tomar · Coimbra · Porto
DatesApril 25 - May 2, 2027
Journey8 days · maximum 16
Tour price$2,799 per person
Adventure together
Culture, connection
and coastal magic.
From Lisbon's colourful streets and soulful fado to Porto's famous wine cellars and the beautiful Douro River, this small-group adventure is filled with history, food, laughter and unforgettable experiences.
Pre-night: $128 double · Post-night: $138 double
Your journey
Portugal,
day by day.
Led throughout by a National Geographic Expedition Leader with expert local guides.
Day 2
Lisbon
Travel to the fairytale castles and hills of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore colourful manors, medieval palaces and lush gardens, then enjoy an orientation walk and a free afternoon in Lisbon.
Meals included: BreakfastDay 3
Lisbon to Evora
Head into the Alentejo region. Visit the haunting Chapel of Bones and Diana's Temple, one of the best-preserved Roman temples on the Iberian Peninsula.
Meals included: BreakfastDay 4
Evora
Join a local expert at a traditional cork farm. Learn about harvesting and production, enjoy a cork stripper's lunch, then explore Evora's UNESCO-listed centre.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunchDay 5
Evora to Coimbra
Spend the day in Tomar exploring Portugal's Crusades era. Tour the Convent of Christ and Templar Castle, then continue to Coimbra.
Meals included: BreakfastDay 6
Coimbra to Porto
Tour historic Coimbra University, including the Porta Ferra, Joanina Library, Chapel of Sao Miguel and Botanical Garden. Later, travel by train to Porto.
Meals included: BreakfastDay 7
Porto
Cruise the Douro River aboard a traditional Rabelo boat, then visit a port wine cellar for a tasting. Enjoy free time in the medieval Ribeira district.
Meals included: BreakfastDay 8
Porto
Depart at any time, taking home wonderful memories and new friendships.
Meals included: BreakfastWhat's included
Signature
experiences.
- Welcome dinner and fado performance
- Palace of Pena tour in Sintra
- Chapel of Bones and Diana's Temple
- Cork farm visit and lunch
- Knights Templar historic tour
- Coimbra University tour
- Port wine cellar visit and tasting
- Douro River boat cruise
- Transportation between included activities
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
Registration and payment
Ready to reserve
your adventure?
Space is limited to 16 travelers. Contact Lisa to request your place. Availability will be confirmed before payment instructions are sent, so you never submit payment for an unconfirmed space.
Step 1
Request your space
Email or call with the traveler's name and preferred room arrangement.
Start Registration →503-307-9553Secure payment instructions will be provided after availability is confirmed.