Welcome to Enchanting Journeys

There simply is no way to tour Europe & not be awestruck by its natural beauty, epic history, dazzling artistic & culinary diversity. From soaring mountains to golden sands, Europee reveals a tapestry of quaint & contemporary cultures – always with enough rough edges to keep you intrigued

Welcome to   mesmerizing Portugal – with its medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities & golden beaches. The Portugal experience can be many things.

Arrive in the city of Lisbon - Portugal’s hilly capital, a coastal city known for its cafe culture & soulful Fado music.

After you exit in the Arrival Hall at Terminal? - Lisbon Humberto Delgado Portela Airport, subsequent to Immigration & Customs, you will be welcomed by The Journeys representative who will ensure your comfort & transfer you to the hotel, help you settle in & provide you with some useful tips for exploring the area as well as discuss the program for the next day.

If, for any reason you are unable to make contact with our representative within 30 minutes of waiting, please call the local Emergency telephone # listed on your Contact List. Please follow the advice given by our 24 / 7 Duty Officer.  Please do not exit the Airport & make your own way to the hotel unless advised.

Reach the hotel & Check-in.

*Check-in time is 02.00 pm. For earlier arrivals in the morning, we will request the hotel for a complimentary early Check-in but cannot be guaranteed unless reserved & paid for ‘immediate occupancy’.

Monumental History| Artistic Treasures| Scenic Views | Living Life

Seven cinematic hillsides overlooking the Rio Tejo cradle Lisbon's postcard-perfect panorama of cobbled alleyways, ancient ruins & white-domed cathedrals - a captivating scene crafted over centuries.

Capped by a collection of terraces known as miradouros (viewpoints), a must-see web of no-filter-necessary views over Lisbon with its trademark hills spread across the cityscape like lofty guardians of colour & history. Windswept vistas reveal the city in all its beauty: Roman & Moorish ruins, white-domed cathedrals, grand plazas lined with sun-drenched cafes. From imposing Sao Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary & the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. The real delight of discovery though, is delving into the narrow cobblestone lanes as yellow trams clatter through tree-lined streets, lisboetas stroll through lamplit old quarters, much as they have done for centuries.

Cheap booze & the absence of open-container laws means Lisbon loves a night on the town! Don't be fooled by Bairro's Alto's sleepy daytime feel - by night, these narrow cobbled lanes transform into one of Europe's most raucous drinking locales. Student dives, traditional fado houses, upscale wine bars & LGBT hot spots merrily coexist among the muddled mess. In Cais do Sodre, Pink Street & environs are home to some of the city's classic nightclubs & rowdiest cocktail bars, while trendier mega clubs stretch along the waterfront from Santos to Santa Apolonia. 

Lisbon's strategic seaside position on Europe's doorstep means a bounty of fresh seafood (octopus, tuna, monkfish, shrimp, sardines, clams, snails) rules the city's kitchens, from Michelin-starred restaurants to gourmet-food markets to countless corner tascas (taverns). Top-grade Alentejan beef beckons with juicy steaks & gourmet burgers, and you will find everything from tantalising Indian curries to authentic Moroccan couscous in between.

Gossip is exchanged over fresh bread & wine at tiny patio restaurants as fado singers perform in the background. In other parts of town, Lisbon reveals her youthful alter ego at bohemian bars & riverside clubs, late-night street parties & eye-catching boutiques selling all things classic & cutting-edge.

A trip to Lisbon is as much about lapping up the dolce vita lifestyle as gorging on art & culture. It is about relaxing into the city's Mediterranean rhythms & idling around the picturesque streets. The tempo rises as the heat of the day fades into the evening cool & the fashionably dressed aperitivo (aperitif) crowd descends on the city's bars & cafes. Restaurants & trattorias hum with activity & cheerful hordes mill around popular haunts before heading off to cocktail bars & late-night clubs.

And just outside Lisbon there is more - enchanting woodlands, gorgeous Atlantic beaches & seaside villages from Cascais to Estoril - all ripe for discovery.

Balance of the day at leisure or perhaps opt for one of the many options available (we will be happy to offer suggestions & make arrangements).

Overnight.     

Morning at 09:00 pm, meet the Tour-guide and proceed for a 3 hour ‘walking’ sightseeing tour of the city.

Lisbon is an enticing tangle of past and present - funky and old-fashioned, unpretentious & quirky, restored and revitalised, booming with new confidence. With cultural diversity combined with a laid-back ambience and an architectural time-warp, this is one of Europe's most enjoyable cities.

Start at Rossio Square & learn how this 19^th century historical square was built with typical calcada Portuguesa stones to resemble waves of the nearby ocean.

The Tour-guide will take you through Lisbon’s historic cobblestone streets filled with intrigue & culture with many stories to tell. Pass traditional neighbourhoods with some of Lisbon’s oldest & most traditional shops.

Follow the Guide to one of the city’s oldest quarter - Restauradores Square & see an obelisk rise towards the sky, exemplifying Portugal’s ascent to independence from Spain in 1640. Continue to Avenida da Liberdade, a fashionable tree-lined street through the centre of town, where you can observe Portuguese art deco architecture like the 18^th century Foz Palace & the Eden Theatre.

Visit the Rossio Central Station & hear how this 19^th century engineering marvel was built & which now stands as one of Portugal’s most impressive accomplishments. Listen as a train heads into the 1.61-mile (2.6 km) tunnel towards Sintra.

Head to historic Carmo Square, home of the 1974 Carnation Revolution & learn how Portugal’s previous dictatorial regime collapsed after a 48-year rule. Stroll onward through local ‘Lisboa’ to reach the charming Chiado neighborhood full of boutiques, theaters, bookstores & vintage cafés. Explore this chic quarter while stopping for a coffee (own expense) or popping into a store for to peruse the souvenirs to bring back home.

Some ‘free’ time here till you rendezvous with the Guide for a fun ride on Lisbon’s classic traditional tram through popular inner-city hills.

Hop off at Lisbon’s historic Moorish influenced historic district of Alfama rich with tiled buildings & cobblestone alleyways & known for the establishment of Fado. Learn about Portugal’s melancholic music as you walk by Fado restaurants tucked in between alleys & winding streets & may be, pop into a local wine shop to sip Port (fortified wine), exclusively produced in the Douro Valley of northern Portugal.

Arrive at Lisbon’s oldest cathedral, Se de Lisboa - a 12^th century church remodeled numerous times, but carrying Roman architectural roots & snap some beautiful photos. Then, walk towards the beautiful waterfront of the Tagus River, passing by the historic Commerce Square (Praca do Comercio), which was completely rebuilt after the devastating Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. Marvel at the 25^th of April Bridge, longest of its kind in Europe & similar to San Francisco’s Golden Gate, suspended over the Tagus River.

The sightseeing concludes here.

The Tour-guide will provide suggestions if you want to explore the area on your own (you will return to the hotel on your own, independently). 

Balance of the afternoon is at leisure or perhaps opt for one of the many options available (we will be happy to offer suggestions & make arrangements).

Have lunch (not included - direct payment) at one of the restaurants by the river Tagus & enjoy the light of Lisbon being reflected on the water just like a mirror.

We recommend that you avail this ‘free’ time to independently explore Belem - the quarter dedicated to the Portuguese discoveries & home to the 16^th century UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites Belem Tower & Jeronimos Monastery. Admire these prime examples of Portuguese Manueline art, as you traverse the edge of the Tagus. See the Discoveries Monument which celebrates Vasco da Gama’s expedition to the Americas during Portugal’s Age of Discovery in the 15^th & 16^th centuries. The Reception hall was used to welcome travelers arriving from the Atlantic. If you have time, walk down to the Coach Museum to enjoy one of the finest collections of 17^th century luxury coaches.

Evening, you would be met by a Journeys Rep at the hotel (or if you prefer not to return to the hotel in the afternoon, you can meet at him / her at any location point in the vicinity) who will accompany you to a 50 minute Fado performance at a restaurant in Chiado (dinner not included - direct payment).

With its mournful melodies & intricate guitar, Fado is one of Portugal's most enduring traditions, dating back to the 1820s & attending a Fado show in Lisbon is the best way to experience the soulful folk music for yourself. Experience the melancholic vibes of the stirring live Show & soak up the sounds of a female & male singer alongside a pair of acoustic guitarists who bring the soulful Fado to life. Listen to Portugal’s own music genre that is sure to inspire the rest of your stay in Lisbon.

Full day at leisure to relax or explore independently or perhaps opt for one of the many options available (we will be happy to offer suggestions & make arrangements).

We recommend that you avail the opportunity to independently explore Sintra, a resort village / town in the foothills of Sintra Mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as one of the most enchanting & romantic places of Portugal, it is definitely worth it to explore its hazy & dreamy aura.

If you do plan to go, then here is the scoop. 5 hours would give you ample time to discover & come back to Lisbon.

A long time royal sanctuary, with its rippling mountains, dewy forests thick with ferns & lichen, exotic gardens & pastel-hued glittering palaces, folded into luxuriant hills that roll down to the blue Atlantic, Sintra is like a page torn from a fairy tale.

Celts worshipped their moon god here, the Moors built a precipitous castle, and 18^th century Portuguese royals swanned around its dreamy gardens. It features many delightful palaces like Castle of the Moors, the beautiful 19^th century hilltop Palace of Pena known for its whimsical design sweeping views and the Moorish Manueline style Sintra National Palace, distinguished by its dramatic twin chimneys & elaborate tilework.

And your visit is not complete till you tasted some of the wonderful regional pastries.

For an independent tour (not guided), we suggest you travel by Train - 30 minutes - as there are direct & frequent connections from Lisbon Rossio station to  Sintra’ & then the historical centre is just a 10 minute walk (Train tickets not included, to be purchased locally  by you).

Early morning, around 07:00 am, you would be met by a Journeys Driver & transferred to Lisbon Santa Apolonia Station to board the train towards Coimbra.

On arrival at Coimbra B Station, please take a taxicab to your hotel (direct payment - not included).

Check-in at the hotel.

The historical quaint Coimbra is a riverfront city in central Portugal & the country’s former capital, is home to a well preserved medieval old town & the country’s oldest & most prestigious University of Coimbra.

Steeped in history, Portugal’s medieval capital for more than a century is wonderfully atmospheric with its steeply stacked historic Centre, dark cobbled lanes & monumental Cathedral, dating back to Moorish times.

The lively provincial town with its remarkable riches is normally sleepy but it is an enjoyable place to be in May when the students celebrate the end of the academic year in the Queima das Fitas.

Old Coimbra sits on a hill on the right bank of the River Mondego, with the University crowding its summit.  The University, only one existing in Portugal until the beginning of this century, was initially founded in 1290. After a series of moves, back & forth, to Lisbon & other paces, it was finally established in Coimbra in 1537. The main buildings of the Old University, dating from the 16^th century, are set around a courtyard dominated by a Baroque clock tower & a statue of Joao III that looks remarkably like Henry VIII. The Chapel is covered with azulejos (traditional glazed painted tiles) & intricate decoration, but takes 2^nd spot to the Baroque Library - the Biblioteca Joanina - a fantasy presented to the faculty by Joao V in the early 18^th century.

The students bring a youthful energy to the streets, thronging bars & partying at weekends and their presence also adds a political edge – witness the graffiti scrawled outside the Republicas (communal student dwellings) addressing the political issues of the day.

On summer evenings, the city’s old stone walls reverberate with the haunting metallic notes of the Guitarra (Portuguese guitar) & the full, deep voices of Coimbra Fado singers, distinguished from the Lisbon version by its mournful pace & complex lyrics.

Below the University, there is the Museu Machado de Castro, named after an 18^th century Sculptor, housed in the former Archbishop’s palace, which would be worth visiting in its own right even if it were empty.

Just down from the unprepossessing Se Nova (New Cathedral) filled with sculpture, paintings, furniture & ceramics. The 12^th century Se Velha (Old Cathedral), halfway down the hill, is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Portugal, little altered & seemingly unbowed by the years. Solid & square on the outside, it is also stolid & simple within, with its decoration confined to a few giant conch shells & some unobtrusive azulejos. The Gothic tombs & low-arched cloister are equally restrained.

Restraint & simplicity certainly aren’t the chief qualities of the Igreja de Santa Cruz, at the bottom of the hill past the Alameda Gate (city gates). Although it was founded before the Old Cathedral, nothing remains that has not been substantially remodeled.

In the early 16^th century, Coimbra was the site of a major Sculptural School; the new Tombs for Portugal’s first kings, Afonso Henriques & Sancho I and the elaborately carved Pulpit are among its very finest works.  The Manueline theme is at its clearest in the airy arches of the Cloister of Silence, its walls decorated with bas-relief scenes from the life of Christ.

Balance of the day is at leisure to relax or to explore independently or perhaps opt for one of the Options available (we will be happy to offer suggestions & make arrangements).

Overnight.   B  

Morning is at leisure to relax or to explore independently or perhaps opt for one of the Options available (we will be happy to offer suggestions & make arrangements).

Or, if you want to explore independently, there are plenty of ways to spend time.

In terms of historic significance and romantic beauty, Coimbra is second only to Lisbon & Oporto. Coimbra is a city of many treasures which go far beyond the famous University.

There is plenty to discover from the bridges over the Mondego, not least an array of medieval churches. Wander around on your own & discover history.

Accessing the old part of the city through the Arco de Almedina, you will find two cathedrals known as Se Velha (old) & Se Nova (new) referring to their respective ages, and though the ‘new’ one dates back to the 17th century its senior was founded in 1170.

Regarding the old Cathedral, a guided tour of the interior & cloisters is generally available from a willing student in return for a tip. However the decor tends to be quite simple & restrained in comparison to other churches and you really don’t require a Guide except as a gesture to contribute for the students.

The Igreja da Santa Cruz is a perfect example of more elaborate architecture. Much of the Manueline style it boasts, which replaced the original Romanesque features dating from its founding in the 1100s, are the product of serious remodelling in the early 16^th century. The most impressive features are product of the skills employed from an acclaimed sculpture school that existed in the city at the time, notably the royal tombs & the intricate pulpit.

For the romantics among us, the Quinta das Lagrimas is an attraction as it was here, the Camoes poem tells us, that the tragic love story of Portugal - that of Dom Pedro & his Spanish mistress Ines de Castro - took place in the 1300s. The Portuguese ‘Juliet’ was reputedly killed in these gardens on the orders of the disapproving King, father of Dom Pedro. Distraught, the young prince made his courtiers kiss the hand of the beautiful young corpse. The two were finally united & now lay in the monastery of Santa Maria in Alcobaça.

Coimbra also boasts the largest botanical gardens in the whole of Portugal & one of the most beautiful in Europe, with terraced formal gardens & areas full of densely populated foliage including many exotic trees. The 13 hectares of garden dedicated to the study & protection of plants & wildlife is linked to the Natural History Museum, established in the late 18^th century.

Another unique attraction in the town is the Lilliputian-like world of Portugal dos Pequenitos in which houses from every corner of the country & beyond are recreated in miniature. The fascinating collection includes palaces, castles, a Brazilian pavilion & a replica of the 16^th century House of Diamonds from Lisbon.

A dozen kilometres outside of the city (accessible by local bus), the excavated ruins of the Roman town of Conimbriga are excellently presented. Originally an Iron Age settlement, the Romans can be traced here from as early as the 2^nd century BC and the Museum holds many interesting artefacts from the era including a bust of Augustus Caesar which would have been a centrepiece in the temple dedicated to him. Other remains include tessellated floors & mosaics, with motifs such as hunting scenes & African animals, villas, baths & a Roman road which links the ruins to the Museu Monografico.

Another point to of interest, close to the city, is the fortified town of Montemor-o-Velho, located in the middle of miles of rural landscape, with its castle dominating the skyline. Originally from Moorish times, the castle we see today dates from the 14^th century although the town itself has presided over & protected the Mondego valley from as long ago as 2000 BC.

Later in the afternoon, Check- out & take a taxicab to Coimbra B Station (direct payment - not included) to board your train for Porto.

On arrival at Porto Campanha Train Station, you would be received by a Journeys Driver who would transfer you to the hotel.

Check-in at the hotel.

Opening up like a pop-up book from the Rio Douro at sunset, humble-yet-opulent Porto entices with its higgledy-piggledy medieval centre, divine food & wine, and charismatic locals.

Porto’s charms are as subtle as the nuances of an aged tawny port, best savoured slowly on a romp through the hilly backstreets of Miragaia, Ribeira & Massarelos.

Street Art & Architecture| Living Life |Port Wine| Gardens & Coastal Walks

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges & Port wine production. From across the Rio Douro at sunset, romantic Porto, the country’s 2^nd largest city, looks like a pop-up town. A colourful tumbledown dream with medieval relics, soaring bell towers, extravagant baroque churches & stately beaux-arts buildings piled on top of one another, illuminated by streaming shafts of sun. If you squint you might be able to make out the open windows, the narrow lanes & staircases zigzagging to nowhere.

Porto’s charms are as subtle as the nuances of an aged tawny port, best savoured slowly on a romp through the hilly backstreets. It is the quiet moments of reflection & the snapshots of daily life that you will remember most: the slosh of the Douro against the docks; the snap of laundry drying in river winds; the sound of port glasses clinking; the sight of young lovers discreetly tangled under a landmark bridge, on the rim of a park fountain. Even when you can’t see the river, you can sense it; even when you can’t see the ocean, you can smell it.

Public art is everywhere, from azulejos (hand-painted tiles) glamming up the metro to random splashes of creativity in street art tattooed across crumbling medieval walls. Nuno Costah has funked up old telephone boxes on Avenida dos Aliados, while Hazul, who always works incognito, has blazed his naturalistic patterns along Rua Sao Pedro de Miragaia in a series of 10 works entitled Florescer (to bloom or flourish)   .

Porto holds you captive at its sky-high Miradouros (lookouts) peeking above tumbledown rooftops & on-trend roof terrace bars. History pulsates through medieval Ribeira (riverside) district’s narrow alley-woven cobbled streets, winding past merchants’ houses & cafes. Even in the city's heart, seagulls soar on Atlantic breezes & a rickety ride on Tram 1 trundles to the wide open ocean in Foz do Douro in minutes.

Beyond Porto’s alley-woven historic heart, contemporary architects have left their idiosyncratic stamp on the city’s skyline. From the Se Cathedral terrace & Gaia’s hilltop Jardim do Morro, the city is reduced to postcard format. Equally ravishing is Jardins do Palacio de Cristal’s palm-fringed, fountain-speckled gardens. Winging Porto into the 21^st century is Álvaro Siza Vieira’s crisply minimalist Museu de Arte Contemporanea & Rem Koolhaas’ daringly iconic Casa da Musica.

Sao Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19^th century Palacio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.

Eating & drinking in Porto has never been more exciting. The city is having an epicurean moment, with much-lauded chefs such as Rui Paula & Jose Avillez shaking the pans & extolling the virtues of new-wave Portuguese cuisine. The city's culinary star continues to rise and Pedro Lemos & Ricardo Costa keep Porto on the Michelin map.

Dig deeper for magnificent food markets, Gaia's hallowed grand port cellars, Petiscarias (Portuguese-style tapas bars),  serving  craft beer, gourmet steakhouses, retro cafes serving lazy brunches, cool bistros offering inventive Petiscos (small plates) & family-run Tascas (taverns) dishing up Atlantic-fresh fish for a pittance. Add to the mix food tours, cookery classes, olive-oil workshops, wine tasting - you name it, Porto nails it. Bon apetite!

Porto’s more obvious charms – the river, the musty cellars of big-name port lodges, the design scene,  the alley-woven historic centre &the city’s soulfulness makes it that bit special.

Revealing itself little by little, Porto is made for exploring on foot, & you never know quite where those thigh-challenging steps or back alleys will lead you. The laid-back vibe, ludicrously beautiful viewpoints & relentlessly hospitable locals make this an easy city to love. High-spirited nightlife, outstanding food, wine tasting, street art, avant-garde design, mood-lifting ocean views – you name it, Porto pulls it off time & again.

Of course, you will be forgiven if what you remember most are the quiet moments: the slosh of the Douro against the docks; the snap of laundry lines drying in river winds; the shuffle of a widow’s feet against cobblestone; the sound of wine glasses clinking under a full moon; the sight of young lovers discreetly tangled under a landmark bridge, on the rim of a park fountain, in the crumbling notch of a graffiti-bombed wall…

Balance of the day is at leisure to relax or to explore independently or perhaps opt for one of the Options available (we will be happy to offer suggestions & make arrangements).

Overnight.   B 

Morning at 09:00 pm, meet the Tour-guide and proceed for a 3 hour ‘walking’ sightseeing tour of the city.

Porto was first a Roman outpost, later came under Moorish rule & was mostly decimated in the 19^th century by the French.

Delve into the rich history & experience northern Portugal’s historic city, known for its curved streets & blend of Moorish & Roman influences as you wander around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city center, explore Porto Cathedral & Baroque churches, and learn how grapes traveled the Douro River to the coast where winemakers make famous Port (fortified wine).

Discover the local favourites & learn about its rich history: Is Sao Bento railway station still haunted or is it a myth? Why are there so many churches in Porto?

Explore the rejuvenated Baixa area, full of history, hanging washing & traditional tascas (old-school restaurants) & now home to the city's best nightlife. Learn about the 20^th century dictatorship, Porto's first-ever guerilla marketing campaign (involving biscuits).

Observe old Romanesque walls at the fascinating 12^th century Porto Cathedral with its two large bell towers that look like castle turrets. The balustrades & cupolas are also Baroque, and a galilee was added by the architect Nasoni, whose work had a great influence on the Invincible City. The Cathedral has 3 fine organs & various chapels containing interesting artefacts & religious images. The cloisters are Gothic, with ogival arches, each one containing 3 inner arches.

See classic Baroque architecture as you stroll by the Gothic medieval Church of Santa Clara & let your eyes soak up vibrant colors of Moorish tiles that decorate building walls. The façade has been modified to display a doorway in the so-called Jesuit style, with two Solomonic columns supporting a broken pediment with a niche containing a sculpture, crowned by a medieval rose window. The interior is Gothic but hardly a single stone is visible as it is so densely covered with carving that it resembles a golden cave with Baroque & rococo stalactites. It is not, however, the only church in Porto with an interior so lavishly decorated in gold.

Continue along Aliados Avenue to Liberdade Square, one of the most picturesque quarters of Porto & enjoy the banter of the locals.

Pass by the iconic 19^th century Sao Bento train station with its Neo-classical look on the outside. The main entrance, occupying an area of 550 metres, is covered with twenty thousand decorative tiles depicting scenes from Portuguese history. 

Arrive at the monument to King Peter IV of Portugal, built to honor the king also known as “The Liberator” & first ruler of Brazil.

After enjoying the historic city center, move on to Porto’s iconic Ponte de Dom Luis I - an iconic modern double-decker iron bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel’s protege who gave it an Eiffel touch. Gaze out over the Duoro & view the traditional wooden rabelo boats that once were used to transport grapes to the cellars.

The ‘Walk’ concludes, for now.

Later after lunch (not included - direct payment), meet the Tour-guide again & proceed to visit one of the Port Wine Cellars & learn more about the history & production of a nectar that has been linked to this city for ages.

From the boats crossing the river, to the glasses on the table, Port wine is highly appreciated worldwide & it is said to have started out as way to preserve the wine for the long sea expeditions during the discoveries.  

Cross the Bridge to reach Cais de Gaia, lined with Cellars, where over 50 Port Wine companies are situated & where most of the Port consumed throughout the world is prepared & blended. Afterwards, surrounded by the wooden casks where the wine sets to its full potential, you will taste (included) one of two of the most refined Ports & savour the difference between a fresh wine, with active fruit scents and an older wine, with a taste linked to dry fruits.

Return to the hotel by late afternoon.

Balance of the day is at leisure to relax or explore independently (we would be happy to offer suggestions or arrange one of the Optional Program, if you want)   .

You may want to relax in Estrada da Circunvalaçao - the city Park with its 83 hectares of open space & small lakes. Or, visit the Mercado do Bolhao (Bolhao Market) - one of the most emblematic Porto markets. Noisy & lively, it is an interesting place in which to get a sense of the city life. Basically sells fresh produce, with the traders divided into different sections: fish, meat, vegetables and flowers (closed on Sundays).

Or, may be, have tea in the Cafe Majestic - one of the most elegant & interesting cafes in the city, boasting an Art Nouveau façade with typically organic arches. The interior is magnificent, with its luxurious tea room & huge Art Nouveau mirrors that reflect only the very best (the customers, naturally).

Overnight.  B 

Morning free to explore some more.

At around 12.00 pm, you will be met by a Journeys Driver & transferred to Porto Campanha Station for the train to Lisbon.

Aon arrival at Lisbon Oriente Station, you will be welcomed by a Journeys Driver & transferred to the hotel.

Check-in at the hotel.

Alas, the experience comes to an end & it is time to say good-bye.

Check-out of the hotel by 11:00 am (if the departure time is later in the evening, we will request the hotel to allow you use the facilities and leave the luggage at the Bell Desk). 

Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches: the Portugal experience can be many things. History, great food & idyllic scenery are just the beginning…

“ Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do” - Mark Twain

Enough reasons, we are sure, that will entice you to come back.

In time, you will be met by a Journeys Rep, who will ensure your comfort & transfer you to Terminal? -  Lisbon Humberto Delgado Portela Airport for your onward journey.  B

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