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Moliceiro boats mooring alongside the central channel at Aveiro, Portugal
TRAVELMARVEL
Small Group Tour

Essence of Portugal

2025 - 2026

Small Group Journey

Essence of Portugal

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Travelmarvel Small Group Journey
Offering superior comfort at outstanding value, whilst enjoying the perfect balance of inclusions and leisure time.

Essence of Portugal

Fairytale castles, baking and wine tasting – this seven-day small group tour of Portugal will help you discover the essence of the country's food, wine and culture. Alongside a Travelmarvel Tour Director, you’ll begin your adventure in Lisbon, where you can join a pastel de nata baking class. These sweet custard tarts are a breakfast staple in the city’s cafes. Take a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage area of Sintra, a fairytale-like town of castles, enchanting gardens and a grand palace; and wander cobblestone streets to find another castle in Óbidos, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval villages. The tour ends in Porto with an exclusive wine tasting with the owners of a private quinta, who can share their insight into the region’s famous port wine production. 

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7 Days Small Group Journey

Itinerary

To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.

Lisbon to Porto

7 days / 6 night Small Group Journey

Day 1

Arrive Lisbon

Day 2

Lisbon

Insider Experiences

Day 3

Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Lisbon

Day 4

Lisbon, Óbidos, Nazaré, Coimbra

Day 5

Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto

Day 6

Porto

Insider Experiences

Day 7

Depart Porto

Coach/Vehicle

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Six nights hand-picked accommodation
Eight meals - 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner

Inclusions - Eight meals - 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner

Explore seven towns, villages and cities
Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director
Airport transfers, port charges, porterage and gratuities
Learn the art of making the culinary treasure, Pastel de Nata (Portuguese tart) at a local bakery in Lisbon
Join an exclusive Porto wine tasting before a delightful Farewell Lunch with locals at a private quinta
Explore the beautiful towns of Óbidos, Nazaré, Coimbra, Sintra and Cascais

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.

Colourful Moliceiro boats mooring alongside the central channel at Aveiro, Portugal
Imagen taken on a street in the city of Aveiro, Portugal. A famous portuguese city known for its river and canal. Sometimes it is called the Venice Portuguese.

Sail The Canals Of Aveiro

Settle in for a scenic boat ride in a traditional Portuguese ‘moliceiro’ along the canals of Aveiro, known as ‘Little Italy’. These brightly-painted boats are similar to the gondolas found in Venice.

Pastel de Nata Cooking Experience

Learn how to make Portugal's world-famous sweet custard tart, the pastel de nata! We'll arrange for you to take part in a hands-on baking class led by a local Portuguese baker.

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Join The Locals At A Countryside Quinta

The best way to get to know Portuguese culture? During a hosted meal at a quinta in the scenic countryside. Chat to locals while enjoying a dinner of locally-grown food and wine.

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Add a river cruise

Combine this small group tour of Portugal with our Douro Discovery river cruise. It will give you the chance to explore the beauty and wine of UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, and visit Salamanca.

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Luggage porterage included

  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified

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