Portugal: Lisbon, Porto & the Douro Valley

Coastal gems, sun-drenched vineyards, and a castle in the clouds await on our gay Lisbon tour.

 

 

Savour the soul of Portugal, where centuries-old architecture fuses with contemporary artistry amidst a mosaic of terracotta rooftops. Discover historic Porto and the Livraria Lello bookshop which inspired the library at Hogwarts, tour the ornate Ducal Palace, cook with The Countess, then set sail on a river cruise through the spectacular Douro Valley, famous for its wineries. Explore coastal Nazaré, medieval Óbidos, and gay Lisbon, then indulge in a fairy-tale ending at Palacio da Pena, a vibrant castle and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sintra.

 
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Quick Facts

  • Who's it for? LGBTQ+ folks, friends & family
  • Countries visited: Portugal
  • Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
  • Starts in: Porto, Portugal
  • Ends in: Lisbon, Portugal
  • Group size: Min 6; max 16
  • Accommodations: 4-Star+ Hotels
  • Physical Rating: 2.5/5
  • Theme: Culture, Limited Edition
  • Activities: Cooking Class,Food Tours,UNESCO Site Visit,Wine Tasting
  • 2025 Pricing: May 3-11, 2025 (From $7,995 USD)*
  • 2026 Pricing: May 2-10, 2026 (From $8,995 USD)*

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. All prices and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. Reservations are subject to availability.



ITINERARY

  • Day 1 Porto
  • Day 2 Porto
  • Day 3 Guimarães & Braga
  • Day 4 Amarante & Douro Valley
  • Day 5 Douro Valley
  • Day 6 Nazaré & Óbidos to Lisbon
  • Day 7 Lisbon
  • Day 8 Lisbon & Sintra
  • Day 9 Lisbon


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Marvel at the grandeur of Palacio da Pena, a “castle in the clouds” in Sintra
  • Discover Porto’s historic city centre on a guided walking tour
  • Enjoy skip-the-line passes to Livraria Lello bookshop, the inspiration for the Hogwarts library in Harry Potter
  • Explore centuries-old Ducal Palace
  • Bask in the beauty of Braga, the “birthplace of Portugal”
  • Visit alluring Amarante and its Romanesque architecture
  • Soak in the spectacular scenery of the Douro Valley
  • Pair a vineyard tour with a wine tasting at a Douro Valley winery
  • Cruise the Douro River on a traditional Portuguese wooden boat
  • Take a cooking lesson with ‘The Countess’ at her stunning estate
  • Tour the coastal village of Nazaré & the medieval village of Óbidos
  • Wallow in Lisbon’s most iconic sites, such as Rossio Square, St. George’s Castle, Belem Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries
  • Set sail on a 1-hour Tagus River private cruise with included sparkling wine

 

 

 

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*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. All prices and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. Reservations are subject to availability.