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( AUD ) 1175
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Duration
10 Days
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Group Size
Max 20
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Map
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Location
Portugal
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Airfares included
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8.0 Superb
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A wealth of delicious cuisine, fascinating history and striking scenery awaits on this small group tour to Portugal. From delectable desserts and wine, a history rich in religious monuments and impressive architecture, to the stunning coastline and natural landscape, savour every moment as you travel through Porto, Braga, Coimbra and Lisbon.
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Group Size — Max 20
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Transport - Boat, Bus
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Tips - Total cost includes - Tipping Made Easy
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No Hidden Extras
Savour a visit to a local cellar door in Porto to learn about, and sample, Portugal’s famed port wine.
Discover some of Portugal’s oldest architecture when you visit the city of Braga. With human occupation dating back thousands of years, Braga is full of fascinating history.
Image credit: Angela Compagnone, Unsplash
Sip the local cherry liquor, Ginjinha in Óbidos. This iconic Portuguese liquor is made by infusing sour cherries in traditional local brandy called “Aguardente”.
Explore the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, a prominent example of the late Portuguese Gothic Manueline architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Porto
Welcome to Portugal! This vivacious south-western European country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Spain on the other, and offers an exquisite coastline, unique cities, a wealth of history, and incredible architecture. We begin our small group tour in Porto, a fascinating city that lies along the banks of the Douro River. Located on the northern coast of Portugal, Porto is its second largest city and well known for its port wine production. We don’t want you to miss out on any aspect of your small group tour. To ensure that you don’t, we recommend you arrive at your starting destination by 5.00pm. At 6.00pm, join your fellow travellers and tour leader in the lobby for introductions and a welcome drink. Then take an orientation walk of the surrounds followed by dinner at local restaurant.
Day 2 - Porto
Our half day guided city tour of Porto begins after breakfast this morning. We’ll admire the façade of the Carmo Church and Clérigos Tower, learning about their distinct architecture and the part they have played in the intriguing history of the city. We’ll also visit the Stock Exchange Palace and marvel at the beautiful neoclassical style building from both inside and out. Next, we’ll take a cruise along the Douro River and pass under each of Porto’s six bridges. We then a visit to a local wine cellar to learn how authentic port is made and enjoy a tasting before continuing our walking tour, crossing the iconic iron Dom Luís I Bridge. The remainder of the day is at leisure to get acquainted with the city further on our own.
Day 3 - Porto
This morning we travel to the town of Penafiel for a visit to Quinta da Aveleda, a local family winery. Founded in 1870, the winery has been owned and operated by the same family for five generations and produces a variety of wines.
Special Experience
Explore the stunning Quinta da Aveleda estate, its vineyards, and immaculately manicured gardens during a guided tour before we have a chance to sip the delicious wines during a tasting.
We then make our way to the charming city of Amarante, where we’ll see the stunning St Goncalo’s Monastery. Begun in 1543 and finished in the 1600’s, the monastery stands proudly, overlooking the river Tâmega. Here, we’ll have some free time for lunch before returning to Porto to enjoy the rest of our day at leisure.
Day 4 - Porto - Braga
Braga, one of Portugal’s eldest cities, is our destination today. Home to some of the country’s oldest architecture and rich in history, the ancient city and its lively atmosphere is a fascinating place to explore.
Special Experience
Visit a factory that produces the classic Portuguese dessert, Pao de Lo (sponge cake), for a tour of the factory and, luckily, a tasting of the scrumptious desserts made here.
We’ll then travel to Guimarães where we enjoy a walking tour of the city and its highlights, including a visit to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. There will be some free time here to grab lunch before departing for Braga.
On arrival in Braga we will get acquainted with its absorbing history, during a short walking tour of Braga’s city centre before spending the remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy your new surrounds.
Day 5 - Braga - Aveiro - Coimbra
Descending a steep hill to meet the River Mondego is the charming city of Coimbra. Best known for its university, one of the oldest in Europe, the dynamic city is rich in history and oozes charm. On our way to Coimbra today, we’ll visit the charming town of Ovar, known for its vibrant tiled houses. We’ll take a guided tour and then have some time to explore on our own before heading to Aveiro. Referred to as the Portuguese Venice, Aveiro is set on the shores of the Ria de Aveiro and is known for its charming canals that meander throughout the city. Here we’ll enjoy and a relaxing cruise along the canals, before some free time for lunch (not included), followed by a walking tour. This evening we’ll arrive in Coimbra and enjoy a group dinner while experiencing the unique sounds of fado music.
Day 6 - Coimbra
This morning we will explore the city of Coimbra during a guided sightseeing tour. We’ll stop in at the city’s university grounds before admiring the intricate architecture of the city’s cathedral.
Special Experience
Discover the Shale Villages, visiting local shops and connecting with the locals before enjoying a traditional lunch.
Challenging Day
Today is a particularly challenging day, where there will be extended periods of walking time, often across uneven ground and in areas of high altitude or heat and humidity.
Day 7 - Coimbra - Lisbon
Vibrant and bustling Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is a cultural delight with its history and modern progressiveness combining seamlessly to create this iconic city. From its incredible architecture to its picturesque cobblestone streets, its friendly people and so much more, a visit to this city is a must! On our way to Lisbon today, we’ll stop at the small fishing village of Nazaré, home to the Big Wave Surfing Competition. Here we’ll have a short tour of the town before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we’ll continue to the town of Óbidos, where we have the opportunity taste the local cherry liquor, Ginjinha , an iconic Portuguese liquor made by infusing sour cherries in the traditional local brandy called “Aguardente”. We’ll arrive in Lisbon and check in to our hotel before enjoying an evening at leisure to explore this lively city on our own.
Day 8 - Lisbon
After breakfast this morning we make our way to Sintra, a town just outside of Lisbon and home to the incredible National Palace of Sintra. Exploring the Palace, we’ll see the distinct mix of medieval, Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architecture which has remained relatively untouched since the mid-16th century. The National Palace of Sintra was used by the Portuguese Royal family until the end of the monarchy in 1910 and offers visitors a glimpse back through time. On our way back to Lisbon we’ll stop in at the towns of Cascais and Estoril before enjoying the remainder of our day at our own leisure in Lisbon.
Day 9 - Lisbon
We’ll enjoy a half-day guided tour of Lisbon today. We see the green gardens of Eduardo VII Park, the Monument to the Discoveries that stands tall on the banks of the River Tagus, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery and more. We’ll stop for a coffee break where we treat our taste buds to the famous, and delicious, Lisbon custard tart. Our tour ends in Lisbon’s Rossio Square, a meeting place for the people of the city since the Middle Ages. From here we’ll enjoy the remainder of our afternoon at leisure. This evening we’ll join our fellow travellers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant where we reminisce on our favourite memories and experiences of Portugal together.
Day 10 - Lisbon
Our tour concludes after breakfast this morning. We bid farewell to our new friends and to the treasures of Portugal.
Dates & Prices
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2024-10-21
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2024-10-30
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$4295
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On Request
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Additional info
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All prices shown are per person based on twin share. Prices and itineraries correct at current time but are subject to change. Please call for more details. View our full terms & conditions here.
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Let's Talk Fitness
At Bunnik Tours, we pride ourselves on our ability to create unique, once in a lifetime small group tours that are filled with incredible experiences you might not be able to have on your own, or in a larger group. However, that does mean aspects of our itineraries can be challenging for some travellers.
We want to make sure all Bunnik Tours travellers enjoy their trip, not struggle through it, so let’s work together to ensure our tours are right for you!
Fitness to Travel Requirements
Within seven days of your booking you will need to complete a Passenger Registration form, which also includes a Fitness to Travel declaration.
In this declaration, you must confirm you’re able to do the following:
- I can walk up to 4-5 hours intermittently every day at a group pace, often in direct sunlight, on uneven surfaces without using any walking aid.
- I can walk up multiple flights of stairs (including buildings without a lift) and short, steep hills.
- I can stand for extended periods of time without needing to sit down, often in hot/humid climates.
- I can carry my own luggage (including to/from hotels which do not offer porterage).
- I am comfortable using a shower over bath (please note that we cannot guarantee stand-alone shower facilities at all hotels).
- I can get on and off various modes of transport multiple times a day without assistance, including small boats.
- I understand that my dietary requirements may not be fully catered for in some locations
If you have a health condition, such as cognitive impairment, vision/hearing impairment, or other medical conditions (diagnosed or undiagnosed) that may affect your ability to fully participate in tour activities or manage your own well-being during free time on tour, you will need to provide us with more details.
If you do not feel that you can confidently manage all of the requirements set out above, please work with our team of Travel Specialists to find an alternative that is better suited to your current level of fitness.
Please visit our Fitness to Travel page for full details on our fitness policy.
In the itinerary, this symbol indicates a particularly challenging day, where there will be extended periods of walking time, often across uneven ground and in areas of high altitude or heat and humidity.
Inclusions
Sightseeing
Touring
Accommodation
Properties include:
Hotels listed are an indication, and are subject to change without notice.
Double for Single Use: Please note the single supplement you pay on our tours entitles you to sole use of a room. A double for single use room is larger than a traditional single room offered in Europe. Often these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.
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