Portugal Explorer | Lisbon, Porto, Sintra & Algarve
Duration
7 Days / 6 NightsDeparture
Any Indian CityAccommodation
4★ HotelsBest Time
Apr – OctCountry
PortugalMeals
Daily BreakfastPortugal is Europe’s best-kept secret — warm, affordable, safe, and spectacular. This 7-day Holiday Vibez itinerary covers the very best: Lisbon’s yellow trams and azulejo tiles, fairy-tale Sintra, Porto’s Ribeira waterfront and Port wine cellars, and the Algarve’s extraordinary golden sea cliffs. Rated 4.7 stars by 128 verified travellers from South India.
Arrival in Lisbon — Bem-vindo a Portugal!
Airport Transfer • Bairro Alto • Sunset Viewpoint • Fado Dinner
- Arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport — met by your Holiday Vibez representative
- Private transfer to 4-star hotel in central Lisbon (Baixa/Chiado area)
- Evening stroll through Bairro Alto — Lisbon’s most vibrant neighbourhood of colourful tiles and fado music
- Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara — the best sunset viewpoint in Lisbon, panoramic rooftop views
- Welcome dinner at a traditional tasca — pastéis de bacalhau, grilled sardines, and Vinho Verde
Lisbon — Tram 28, Belém & Alfama
Tram 28 • Belém Tower • Jerónimos Monastery • São Jorge Castle
- Breakfast at hotel. Ride the iconic yellow Tram 28 through Lisbon’s hilly streets and tile-covered facades
- Belém Tower — 16th-century UNESCO fortress on the Tagus river (entry included)
- Jerónimos Monastery — the most magnificent Manueline architecture in Portugal. Vasco da Gama’s tomb lies here (entry included)
- Pastéis de Belém — the original 1837 recipe egg custard tarts at the famous Fábrica dos Pastéis
- Alfama district — Lisbon’s oldest Moorish neighbourhood. São Jorge Castle with city panorama (entry included)
Sintra & Cascais — Portugal’s Royal Riviera
Pena Palace • Moorish Castle • Cabo da Roca • Cascais Beach
- Breakfast. Morning to Sintra — UNESCO World Heritage fairy-tale town (30 min from Lisbon)
- Pena Palace — Europe’s most colourful hilltop palace in vivid yellow and red above the clouds (entry included)
- Moorish Castle — ancient Moorish fortifications with sweeping views over Sintra and the Atlantic
- Cabo da Roca — the westernmost point of mainland Europe, where the continent meets the Atlantic Ocean
- Cascais — glamorous Portuguese Riviera resort with beautiful beaches and excellent seafood
- Optional: Queluz National Palace — the ‘Portuguese Versailles’
Lisbon → Porto — The City of Wine & Bridges
Alfa Pendular Train • Ribeira • Dom Luís Bridge • Port Wine
- Breakfast at hotel. Checkout. Alfa Pendular train Lisbon → Porto (approx. 3h — scenic journey)
- Arrive Porto — transfer to 4-star hotel in the historic centre near the Ribeira
- Ribeira waterfront — Porto’s UNESCO Heritage riverfront with colourful buildings and Rabelo boats
- Dom Luís I Bridge — the iconic double-deck iron bridge over the Douro, best views of Porto and Gaia
- Evening Port wine tasting — Porto is the home of Port wine. Fado dinner by the river
Porto — Wine Cellars, Bookshop & Douro
Vila Nova de Gaia • Livraria Lello • Bolhão Market • Douro Cruise
- Breakfast. Morning: Vila Nova de Gaia — Port wine cellar tour and tasting at a historic quinta (included)
- Livraria Lello — the world’s most beautiful bookshop, built 1906, a reputed Hogwarts inspiration (included)
- Mercado do Bolhão — Porto’s magnificent 19th-century iron market
- Optional: Douro Valley cruise through the stunning terraced wine country (highly recommended, own cost)
- Clérigos Tower — climb 225 steps for the best panoramic view of Porto’s red rooftops
Algarve — Portugal’s Golden Coast
Ponta da Piedade • Lagos • Praia da Marinha • Sea Cave Kayaking
- Breakfast. Transfer or flight from Porto to Faro (1h flight). Arrive Algarve
- Ponta da Piedade — the most spectacular golden sandstone sea cliffs in Europe with turquoise lagoons
- Sea cave boat or kayak tour through the golden rock arches and grottos (included)
- Lagos — the Algarve’s most charming historic town with medieval walls and beautiful beaches
- Praia da Marinha — consistently voted one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches
- Algarve seafood dinner — fresh grilled octopus, percebes, and cataplana by the waterfront
Departure — Adeus Portugal!
Last Morning • Duty Free • Return to India
- Breakfast and checkout. Last morning to absorb Portugal’s warmth
- Last-minute shopping — Port wine, pastéis de nata kits, Portuguese tiles, cork products
- Transfer to Faro Airport (FAO) for return flight to India
- Fly home with 7 extraordinary days of memories — Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, and the Algarve!
✓ Inclusions
- Return flights India → Lisbon, Faro → India (economy)
- Alfa Pendular train Lisbon → Porto (1st class)
- Porto → Faro transfer (flight or coach)
- 3N Lisbon + 2N Porto + 1N Algarve (4-star hotels)
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- All private transfers (airport/station/hotel)
- Belém Tower + Jerónimos Monastery entry (Lisbon)
- São Jorge Castle entry (Alfama, Lisbon)
- Pena Palace + Moorish Castle entry (Sintra)
- Port Wine Cellar guided tour & tasting (Porto)
- Livraria Lello entry (Porto)
- Sea cave boat/kayak tour — Ponta da Piedade (Algarve)
- Schengen visa documentation support
- Travel insurance (full 7 days)
- 24/7 coordinator + local guides
✕ Exclusions
- Schengen visa fee (~₹7,500)
- Lunch & dinner
- Douro Valley wine cruise (optional, own cost)
- Fado show tickets (optional)
- Personal shopping
- Tips & gratuities
- Porterage and room upgrades
Get ready to explore with Holiday Vibez!
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