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Portuguese Culture & Heritage Tour
- Club non-ski Trip
- Octomber 7-19, 2026
- 16-22 spaces
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 11 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights Porto
- 2 nights Regua
- 1 night Serra Estrela
- 2 nights Alter do Chão
- 2 nights Lagos
- 2 nights Lisbon
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates
- 23 meals: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
- Active itinerary with unique cultural features
Tour Highlights
Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
Explore the medieval city of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
In Porto, visit the Stock Exchange, renowned for its exquisite neoclassical façade and ornate gilded Arabian Hall
Embark on a Douro River cruise and sail past terraced vineyards, cultivating some of the world's finest port wines
Tour a family-run vineyard and taste some of the estate's high-quality wines
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, a revered pilgrimage site
Participate in a cooking class and learn the secrets of authentic Portuguese cooking
Discover the picturesque village of Monsanto, known as the "Most Portuguese Village of Portugal"
Visit the Real Alter Stud Farm, renowned for breeding exceptional Lusitano horses
At the famous Portalegre Tapestry Museum, view an impressive collection of hand-woven tapestries
In enchanting Evora, view the unique Chapel of Bones of Sao Francisco Church
Savor a traditional home hosted lunch with a local family in Beja
Spend time in Portugal's Algarve region with its rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs and azure waters
Is This Trip Right for You?
Pace: Expect 3-4 hours of walking every touring day, as well as considerable time standing. Due to specific drop off and pick up points, additional walking to and from sights may be necessary.
Terrain: On this tour, you may need to walk on uneven and challenging terrain, navigate steep steps or slopes, and encounter cobblestone streets.
Things to Consider: Participation in this journey is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.
Trip Leader: Debbie Steininger
dsteininger@cfl.rr.com