Portugal's Delightful Duo
Overview
Explore Portugal's two largest cities over 9 days, with ample time to discover both Porto and Lisbon at your own pace. Your package includes sightseeing tours in both cities to give you a head start on visiting all the highlights. You'll also enjoy excursions to the Douro Valley and Sintra, where you can see this beautiful country's stunning countryside and sample delicious Port wine.
With a country as vast and bountiful as Portugal, travelling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in the breathtaking sights. Let the smooth ride, great service, and amazing vistas transport you from city to city.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
9 days | 7 nights
Format
Trip Highlights
- Portugal, Porto
- Portugal, Lisbon
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Lisbon (if the Flight and Hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation in selected category, including breakfast
- Round-trip airport transfers in Lisbon
- Round-trip train tickets in First Class between Lisbon and Porto
- Transfers to and from train stations and hotels (except Lisbon Gare do Oriente train station to your Lisbon hotel)
- More Moments activities included:
- Full-day Sintra tour from Lisbon
- Tuk Tuk sightseeing tour and gastronomy experience in Lisbon, with tastings
- Half-day Porto city walking tour
- Full-day Douro River tour, with lunch and tasting
- Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour
Itinerary
Day 1 | Depart Canada
Day 2-4 | Welcome to Lisbon
- Upon arrival, take a transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
- Discover Portugal’s capital, known as the City of Seven Hills, where you will find a variety of places to visit, such as historic and cultural monuments, museums, and gardens.
- Take advantage of the excursions included with plenty of time to explore the city at your own pace.
- More Moments Activities Included
- Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tour and Gastronomy Experience in Lisbon with Tastings
- Enjoy a Lisbon tour by Tuk Tuk with a food and wine experience (2.5 hours). *
- The tour combines the city’s history, its iconic sights, and Portuguese gastronomy. See some of the typical Lisbon quarters, from Bairro Alto to Chiado and Rossio Square. And enjoy every view along with some Portuguese petiscos and wines.
- Full-day Sintra Tour from Lisbon
- Take a tour of the charming and picturesque town of Sintra. See the historic centre and visit the Pena Palace (lunch not included). In the afternoon, travel to Cabo da Roca, the most western point of Europe, and admire the beautiful views of Guincho Beach and Boca do Inferno. Continue to Cascais and Estoril before returning to Lisbon and your hotel.
- Meal(s): Breakfast, food and wine tastings
Day 5-7 | Lisbon - Porto
- Check out of your hotel in Lisbon and take your transfer to Gare do Oriente train station. Travel in First Class for approximately three hours to Porto. Upon arrival, take your transfer from Campanhã train station to your hotel in the city for check-in.
- From there, discover the second largest city in Portugal, known for its variety of monuments, traditional and cultural richness, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take advantage of the excursions included with plenty of time to explore the city at your own pace.
- More Moments Activities Included
- Half-day Porto City Walking Tour with Visit to Wine Cellar and Tastings
- On this guided tour, explore this beautiful city on the Douro riverbanks. Visit the superb Cathedral, the neoclassical Stock Exchange Palace (Palácio da Bolsa), and the São Bento train station. Continue through the historic centre’s narrow streets and squares and admire the incredible Lello bookshop. Then, visit a Port wine cellar and experience rich flavours.
- Full-day Douro River Tour with Lunch and Tasting
- This charming and unique region in Northern Portugal is defined by having been the first demarcated wine region in the world, and its landscape is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll get to visit São Leonardo de Galatura viewpoint, then continue to Pinhão for an hour-long cruise on the Douro River. Finish your day with a Port wine tasting at a local wine estate.
- Meal(s): Breakfast and 1 lunch
Day 8 | Porto to Lisbon
- Check out of your hotel in Porto and take your transfer to Campanhã train station. From there, travel back to Lisbon’s Gare do Oriente train station in First Class. Transfer from train station to hotel is not included.
- At your hotel, check in for your last night in Lisbon and enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9 | Return to Canada
- After breakfast, take your transfer to the airport and board your flight home to Canada.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
- The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.
- Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people
- Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room in Lisbon and Porto during the trip.
3-Star Accommodation
Lisbon: Turim Restauradores Hotel (or similar)
Porto: Hotel HF Tuela Porto (or similar)
4-Star Accommodation
Lisbon: Turim Saldanha Hotel (or similar)
Porto: Musica Porto (or similar)
Departure Dates
- Valid from January 2, 2026 - December 30, 2026
- Valid from January 2, 2027 - April 19, 2027
Not included
- Meals, unless specified
- Transfers, unless specified
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Grauities
- Land Only Bookings, do not include airport transfers
Activities
- The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
- Tuk Tuk tour: Children under 4 years old are not permitted on this excursion; an alternative option will be offered.
- Sightseeing tours are only provided in English
Transportation
- First Class train
- Transfers
City Tax
- City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Portugal and are payable in local currency upon checkout. Rates vary from 1 EUR to 6 EUR depending on hotel star rating and location and are calculated per person, per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.
Important Note
- The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.
Check In, Check Out
- Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
- Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
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