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Portrait of Portugal 2024


9 days

Limited to 24 guests

Explore the charms and rural traditions of Portugal, from the bustling capital of Lisbon to the idyllic Douro Valley and charismatic Porto, experiencing the wonderful cultural and culinary heritage unique to each place.

A&K Advantages

  • Enjoy a cooking class with a viscountess in the old kitchens of her family estate, and savor the results for lunch
  • Sit down to a private dinner and fado performance in Lisbon, experiencing the iconic and expressive folk genre firsthand
  • Dine at a fantastic seafood restaurant in Nazaré, one of Portugal’s most picturesque traditional fishing villages, before exploring the coastal town from a funicular
  • Ply the scenic Douro River on a private cruise, admiring the dramatic landscape of steep hills and vineyards
  • Savor a winery visit, picnic lunch, tour and tasting among the picture-perfect Douro landscape

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1
Arrive Lisbon, Portugal
DAY 2
Lisbon | Sights, Sounds & Flavors of Portugal
DAY 3
Lisbon | Explore the Vibrant Pena Palace
DAY 4
Nazaré | Wave Watcher’s Paradise
DAY 5
Coimbra | Stunning University & Library
DAY 6
Douro Valley | Views from the River
DAY 7
Douro Valley | A Visit with a Viscountess
DAY 8
Porto | Charming, Historic Waterfront
DAY 9
Depart Porto


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