Young Alumni: Portugal
From $1795
About the Trip
Encounter Portuguese traditions in Porto’s beautiful historic old town and cross the bridge into Vila Nova de Gaia for a tasting of the famous port wine. Go biking in the Douro Valley wine country and discover lush river valley vineyards that lie beneath the hilltop castles. Meander up one of Lisbon’s lofty hills to the Alfama neighborhood or take famous Tram 28 to discover the capital city’s tiny neighborhoods with baroque streets and dazzling statues. Venture south to the famed Algarve with its stunning coastline views for some beach time and watersports. Portugal is still a bargain, but a destination on the rise and now is the time to go!
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Portugal
Day 2: Lisbon
Day 3: Lisbon – Sintra
Day 4: Lisbon – Sines – Algarve Coast
Day 5: Algarve Beaches
Day 6: Algarve Coast – Coimbra – Porto
Day 7: Porto
Day 8: Porto
Day 9: Travel Home
Highlights
- Guided tour of Lisbon capital of Portugal and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Historic Alfama quarter
- Belem district
- Discoveries Monument
- Tram 28
- Fado clubs
- Portuguese cuisine
- Fishing towns
- Costa Alentejana
- Fairytale castle Pena Palace
- UNESCO Heritage university town of Coimbra
- Port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Lello Bookstore, inspiration for Harry Potter books
- UNESCO World Heritage city of Porto and much more …!
