For the travelers who love the Relais & Chateaux Chain, we have created this program exclusively with hotels belonging to this charming chain which associates historic places with character and an excellent cuisine. Portugal has some great Relais & Chateaux properties with great quality and we proposed to gather them all in this itinerary which we hereby present and that allows enjoying each of the places. As usual we can adapt this itinerary to your needs. If you have two more days available, for instance, we suggest adding another night in Algarve (South of Portugal) and another night in Lisbon at the end.

Day 1 - Arrival in Porto, car rental collection at Porto Airport and accommodation at The Yeatman, for 2 nights.
The Yeatman *****

Day 2 - Day to explore Porto (if you wish a guided tour, please consult us).

Day 3 - Hotel check-out and day to explore the Minho region: Ponte de Lima, Guimarães and Amarante. Accommodation for 3 nights at Casa da Calçada.
Casa da Calçada

Day 4 - Visit the Douro Valley, where you can visit a winery and enjoy this World Heritage area as declared by UNESCO. We suggest also taking a private river cruise amongst other activities (please consult us)!

Day 5 - Free Day in Amarante at Casa da Calçada.

Day 6 - Hotel Check-out and proceed to South, passing by Viseu and Coimbra, for visiting both cities. Accommodation at Fortaleza do Guincho, in Cascais, for 3 nights.
Fortaleza do Guincho *****

Day 7 - Day to explore Sintra and Estoril Coast (if you wish a guided tour, please consult us).

Day 8 - Day to explore Lisbon (if you wish a guided tour, please consult us).

Day 9 - Hotel Check-out and proceed directly to the Algarve for accommodation for 3 nights at Hotel Belavista, in Praia da Rocha (Portimão).
Hotel Belavista *****

Day 10 - Free day in the Algarve that can be used for relaxing in the magnificent beaches, in the property where you'll be accommodated, or for visiting some nearby interesting sites such as Lagos. You may also opt by doing an activity related with Nature such as Birdwatching or hiking in the interior of the Algarve. Please consult us.

Day 11 - Free day in the Algarve.
 
Day 12 - Hotel Check-out and return to Lisbon airport (2h45m driving). Car delivery at Lisbon Airport.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that due to the increasing popularity of the town of Sintra, during high season (May - September), traffic jams are to occur and may cause you some inconveniences. As an alternative, we strongly recommend a full-day private tour with driver and guide. Your visit will be more comfortable and peaceful with a driver who will take care of all the logistics.

To obtain more details of this trip and general conditions please consult us. You can also ask for the sample final brochure of this program. Please note we can also customize this itinerary to your interest or make a new tailor-made itinerary.
 

Please feel free to contact us for more information or booking:

info@toursforyou.pt or using our Reservations form.

Porto is at the same time the name of a city and a fortified wine, one of the most famous in the world, aged at the wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, next to the Douro River. Its historical center has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and preserves many beautiful monuments, namely from the Baroque period which is contemporary to the glory and wealth achieved with the trade of Port Wine. You shall not miss a visit to the Cathedral (Sé), the Church of Saint Francis and the Clérigos Tower.

Ponte de Lima is located at the banks of the Lima River. It's considered the most ancient village in Portugal, for having been given charter in 1125 by the mother of our first king. With a beautiful historic centre there are a large number of manor houses and palaces. In Ponte de Lima you can take the chance to enjoy a genuine cuisine and the locally produced Vinho Verde (green wine).

Guimarães is the cradle of Portugal as this is where our first king, Afonso Henriques, was born and where he began the nation. You shall not miss the visit of the Ducal Palace, the Castle and walking along the narrow streets of the historic centre (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO) till the charming Praça da Oliveira (Oliveira Square).

Amarante is a small town located on the banks of the river Tâmega. Centuries ago a traveler named São Gonçalo settled this area, being now a local saint, to whom the small renaissance town church is dedicated. Don't miss a short walk along the narrow streets where the small granite houses overlook the river.

Douro Valley is where the terraced hill slopes hide one of the country's most valuable treasures: the beautiful vineyards from where the worldwide famous Port wine is still nowadays produced. Driving through Marão Mountain range get prepared to enjoy one of the most wonderful landscapes in the world, with endless rows of vines dotting the slopes in the banks of the Douro River. We advise you to visit one of the wineries in the region and taking a river cruise.

Viseu is a developed small town, where a very wealthy medieval and Baroque past is still visible in the mains streets. Amongst the main attractions the Cathedral and the Grão Vasco Museum, with paintings from the 16th century from the master Vasco Fernandes and his collaborators, stand out.

Coimbra is the city of the students because it was here that the first university in Portugal was created, nowadays the oldest and one of the most important in the country. You shall not miss the Baroque Library from the 18th century that is one of the highlights of the visit to Coimbra. In its city centre you'll wander among Romanesque and Manueline churches at the same time you stroll across its commercial busy area.

Sintra and Estoril Coast. Among the sites you shall not miss in Portugal there's Sintra, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for the great beauty of its nature and architecture, with fairy tale palaces and lush vegetation. Cascais and Estoril Coast are places of charm and aristocratic traditions that you'll meet along the Atlantic Ocean, the white sandy beaches and magnificent fortresses from the 17th century.

Lisbon, capital of Portugal, located at the mouth of the Tagus River and from where the Portuguese boats set sail overseas in the 15th and 16th centuries towards East. At that time, the Maritime Discoveries period, the city became the centre of a large empire, still visible in the monuments of Belém section. Well known for its historic traditional neighborhoods you'll be amazed with the sections of Chiado, Bairro alto and Alfama as well as the Castle of Saint George and the gorgeous views you can enjoy from the top of its hill.

Algarve is the most famous summer retreat in Portugal with the best beaches. From the magnificent white sandy beaches to the rocky coastline and steep cliffs, Algarve is diverse with gorgeous coastal landscapes. Nightlife and animation is something that you can enjoy in this region too. This region is the most famous place in Portugal to play golf, having numerous fields of worldwide renowned quality.

Lagos was an important naval centre in the 15th century, during the period of the maritime Discoveries, pioneered by Prince Henry "The Navigator". The city was the capital of Algarve between 1576 and 1756. Amongst the main historic sites the Slave Market (from the 15th century, considered the first existing one in Europe), the Bandeira Fort from the 17th century and the Church of Saint Anthony (from the 18th century, the Algarvian jewel for its panels of glazed tiles, gilded and painted woodwork) stand out.