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Tour Number: 2690386TY
Group Leader: Heidi Bouchard
Requested Departure Date: 4/19/2025
Requested Return Date: 4/25/2025
Requested Departure Gateway: Montreal (QC)

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7 days
Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Porto

Spend the week falling in love with Portuguese culture as you wind through historic neighborhoods and enjoy sunset views from spectacular beaches.

In Lisbon, explore the medieval Alfama district, try your hand at making traditional azulejos (tiles), and sample the country’s classic egg custard tart, pastéis de nata. On day trips to Sintra and Cascais, take in the palaces and villas. And in Porto, see the Baroque Clérigos Church and climb to the top of its 75-meter-high bell tower, Torre dos Clérigos. Then marvel at the whimsical Livraria Lello, a famous bookstore known for its stained glass ceiling, intricately carved wooden panels, and photo stop-worthy staircase. From the capital to the coast, you’ll experience the magic of the Iberian Peninsula on this guided tour of Portugal.

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Get even more bang for your bucket list

Designed with school calendars in mind, this flexible, highlight-rich tour lands in the sweet spot between a long weekend and a lengthier getaway—so you can focus less on scheduling and more on exploring.
Portugal Guided Tour
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal

  • Day 2: Lisbon

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of the Alfama district, Lisbon’s former center of Moorish aristocracy  

  • Day 3: Lisbon

    Take a guided tour of Lisbon

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Tower of Belém
    • Padrão dos Descobrimentos

    Stop to take a photo overlooking Lisbon’s iconic red-tiled roofs 

    Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

    Visit the famous patisserie, Pastéis de Belém, and try the original version of the classic Portuguese egg custard tart 

    Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Lisbon fado evening

    Lisbon fado evening

    Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance. 

  • Day 4: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais

    Take an excursion to Sintra and Cascais

    Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra

    Enjoy free time to explore and have dinner in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility  

    Enjoy dinner in Cascais

  • Day 5: Lisbon • Porto

    Take the morning high-speed train to Porto, Portugal’s “second city”

    Take a walking tour of Porto’s Ribeira neighborhood, part of the city’s Historic Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

    Cruise through the Douro River Valley 

  • Day 6: Porto

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Take a surfing lesson

    Take a surfing lesson

    Hang ten on one of Porto’s beautiful beaches. Experienced instructors will teach you how to surf and stand-up paddle. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, you’ll learn safely as you catch some waves. In order to participate in this seasonal activity, travelers must be able to swim. (weather permitting)

    Visit Livraria Lello, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world

    Visit the Torre dos Clérigos 

    Take a guided tour of Porto

    Stop for a photo of the sunset near the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge

  • Day 7: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal

  • Day 2: Lisbon

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of the Alfama district, Lisbon’s former center of Moorish aristocracy  

  • Day 3: Lisbon

    Take a guided tour of Lisbon

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Tower of Belém
    • Padrão dos Descobrimentos

    Stop to take a photo overlooking Lisbon’s iconic red-tiled roofs 

    Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

    Visit the famous patisserie, Pastéis de Belém, and try the original version of the classic Portuguese egg custard tart 

    Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Lisbon fado evening

    Lisbon fado evening

    Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance. 

  • Day 4: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais

    Take an excursion to Sintra and Cascais

    Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra

    Enjoy free time to explore and have dinner in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility  

    Enjoy dinner in Cascais

  • Day 5: Lisbon • Porto

    Take the morning high-speed train to Porto, Portugal’s “second city”

    Take a walking tour of Porto’s Ribeira neighborhood, part of the city’s Historic Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

    Cruise through the Douro River Valley 

  • Day 6: Porto

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Take a surfing lesson

    Take a surfing lesson

    Hang ten on one of Porto’s beautiful beaches. Experienced instructors will teach you how to surf and stand-up paddle. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, you’ll learn safely as you catch some waves. In order to participate in this seasonal activity, travelers must be able to swim. (weather permitting)

    Visit Livraria Lello, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world

    Visit the Torre dos Clérigos 

    Take a guided tour of Porto

    Stop for a photo of the sunset near the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge

  • Day 7: Depart for home


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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motor coach

  • Hotels

    5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides; 2 walking tours

  • Entrances

    Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Palacio Nacional de Sintra; Torre dos Clérigos; Livraria Lello; Pastéis de Belém; azulejos tile workshop; Douro River cruise

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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