Lisbon, Oporto and the Douro Valley

Eight days from only £899pp*

Selected departures from April to October 2018

Discover the real Portugal, a rich and varied country with a proud history that’s reflected in the fascinating places you’ll visit on this tour. You’ll explore ancient cities, royal palaces, and taste the fortified Port wines that Portugal is famous for.

Fully escorted price includes:

Guided tour of Lisbon with its Baixa and Moorish quarters, cathedral, castle, and the astounding Monastery of Jeronimos Visit to Sintra and its Royal Palace, summer residence of the Portuguese monarchy – entrance included

Guided tour of Oporto, centre of the port wine trade, including a visit and tasting at Taylor’s wine lodge Full-day touring the beautiful river valleys of Douro

See the holy shrine of Fatima and visit Coimbra University, with its astonishing gilded Baroque library

Visit the 13th-century walled city of Obidos, with its cobbled streets and lofty medieval fortifications

Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers

Seven nights in four-and five-star accommodation including all local taxes, breakfast and four dinners

The services of an experienced tour manager throughout