Portugal: A Living Old World Journey
Introduction
All of our journeys can be completely personalized and curated with our commitment to sustainable tourism.
Journey Overview
Over fourteen nights, journey from Lisbon's tiled neighborhoods and the medieval villages of the Alentejo to the Templar city of Tomar, the university streets of Coimbra, and the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley.
Take in Lisbon over three full days that begins a motorcycle sidecar tour through the old neighborhoods and out to Belém covers ground a walking tour never would. An afternoon with one of the city's leading urban art guides reveals a parallel city: the muralists of Marvila, the painted pillars under the 25 de Abril Bridge. And an evening in a traditional Fado house, preceded by a private introduction from a local musician, closes the city's chapter on exactly the right note.
From Lisbon, travel East into the Alentejo, Portugal's ancient, unhurried interior. Prehistoric monoliths, Roman temples, and estate wine lunches fill the days. The nights belong to something else entirely. The Alqueva Dark Sky Reserve, the first officially designated Starlight Tourism Destination in the world, wraps 3,000 square kilometers of the region in near-total darkness, and the sky above São Lourenço do Barrocal on a clear evening is the kind that stops conversation.
Head north through the Templar stones of Tomar and the university city of Coimbra before arriving in enchanting Porto and, finally, the Douro Valley. The terraced vineyards climb the hillsides above the river in tiers that have been worked by hand for centuries, and the valley's quality of light, golden in the afternoon and soft at dusk, makes it one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe. Three nights here allow time to hike down to the river, cruise its waters on a private boat, and sit at dinner as the last of the light leaves the hills.
Highlights
Explore Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods by motorcycle sidecar, weaving past medieval alleyways and waterfront monuments out to Belém.
Hunt for ingredients at Mercado da Ribeira with a local chef, learn the recipes, and sit down to eat what you've made.
Head into Alfama with a Fado expert, settle in for dinner at a traditional Fado house, and hear a live performance with a private introduction from a local musician before the show begins.
Wander the ancient layers of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city where a Roman temple, a neolithic stone circle and a medieval university all sit within walking distance of one another.
Settle into three nights at São Lourenço do Barrocal, a working farm and estate among olive groves above the Alqueva reservoir.
Step outside at the Alqueva Dark Sky Reserve, the world's first official Starlight Tourism Destination, where 3,000 square kilometers of darkness reveal an unimaginable night sky.
Walk the grounds of Coimbra University, one of the oldest in Europe, and step inside the breathtaking Joanine Library, a baroque masterpiece.
Discover Porto through the azulejo-tiled atrium of São Bento station, the Ribeira waterfront, a vintage tram through the old quarter, and a private tasting of aged Tawny at Graham's Port Wine Cellars.
Forage and cook alongside Graça, a local farmer in the Douro Valley, who has cultivated over 400 edible varieties for fifteen years
Glide past timeless villages and terraced vineyards on a private boat cruise along the Douro River.
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Sustainable Contribution
Community Impact:
This journey positively affects the local communities visited.
Cultural Engagement:
Experiences on this journey provide authentic cultural interaction and connection
Social Impact:
Evolved Experiences are incorporated into this journey as a means of building our global community.
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Please Note: If the journey above does not fit your needs, we would be happy to help you compose one that perfectly fits your lifestyle.
