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Lisbon, Porto and Vineyard Mornings

Explore Lisbon and Porto, then rest for two nights above the Douro River.

  1. 1Lisbon
  2. 2Sintra
  3. 3Porto
  4. 4Douro Valley

From, per person~US$2,610

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best May, Jun and Sep, Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend three nights each in Lisbon and Porto, with a private driver between the cities and time to explore beyond the main sights. Finish with two nights at a Douro wine estate, with a river trip, vineyard lunch and time to rest.

Length
8 nights
Route
Lisbon, Sintra, Porto…
Best time
May, Jun and Sep, Oct
Ideal for
First-time visitors who enjoy cities, food and countryside stays

Why you'll love it

  1. Spend three nights each in Lisbon and Porto
  2. Visit Sintra’s National Palace with a private guide
  3. Travel between the cities in a private car
  4. Taste Porto’s market food and visit a port-wine cellar
  5. Spend two nights at a Douro wine estate
  6. Enjoy a private river cruise and vineyard lunch

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Lisbon

    Meet your driver at Lisbon airport and settle into your hotel. Keep the rest of the day free to rest or take a short walk nearby.

    • Stay: Four-star superior boutique hotel in central Lisbon
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–45 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Lisbon and Belém

    Explore Belém with a private guide in the morning, visiting the covered courtyard at Jerónimos and stopping for a pastry. After lunch, see a small part of Alfama, then return to your hotel for a free evening.

    • Stay: Four-star superior boutique hotel in central Lisbon
    • Getting there: Private car between neighbourhoods, approximately 60–90 minutes total

  3. Day 3

    A Day in Sintra

    Drive to Sintra for a guided visit to its National Palace and a relaxed lunch in town. Return to Lisbon by mid-afternoon, with time to shop or enjoy a quiet evening.

    • Stay: Four-star superior boutique hotel in central Lisbon
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 45–60 minutes each way

  4. Day 4

    Travel North to Porto

    Leave for Porto after breakfast, with time for a lunch break along the way. Check in during the afternoon and take a short riverside walk if you feel like going out.

    • Stay: Four-star superior boutique hotel near Ribeira, Porto
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 3–3.5 hours driving; allow 4–4.5 hours with a break

  5. Day 5

    Taste Your Way Through Porto

    Explore Bolhão market and the city centre with your private guide, stopping to taste local food. Keep the afternoon free for cafés, independent shops or a rest at your hotel.

    • Stay: Four-star superior boutique hotel near Ribeira, Porto
    • Getting there: Walking with private local transfers, approximately 30–45 minutes driving total

  6. Day 6

    Across the Douro River

    Cross to Vila Nova de Gaia for your reserved port-wine cellar visit and tasting. Have lunch overlooking Porto, then return for a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Four-star superior boutique hotel near Ribeira, Porto
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 15–30 minutes each way

  7. Day 7

    Into the Douro Vineyards

    Drive into the Douro Valley after breakfast, stopping at a viewpoint before reaching your wine estate hotel. Take your time over lunch, then enjoy the hotel grounds and river views.

    • Stay: Five-star wine estate hotel near Pinhão, Douro Valley
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 2–2.5 hours; allow 3 hours with a viewpoint stop

  8. Day 8

    River Cruise and Vineyard Lunch

    Take a private one-hour river cruise from Pinhão, then visit a wine estate with a host and enjoy lunch with wine tasting. Return to your hotel for a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Five-star wine estate hotel near Pinhão, Douro Valley
    • Getting there: Private local transfers, approximately 45–60 minutes total; river cruise, 1 hour

  9. Day 9

    Fly Home From Porto

    Your driver takes you directly to Porto airport after breakfast. Choose an afternoon flight where possible to give yourself enough time for the drive from the valley.

    • Getting there: Private transfer, approximately 2–2.5 hours; allow extra time for airport check-in

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 3Four-star superior boutique hotel in central Lisbon
  2. 3 nights · days 4 to 6Four-star superior boutique hotel near Ribeira, Porto
  3. 2 nights · days 7 to 8Five-star wine estate hotel near Pinhão, Douro Valley

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from May, Jun and Sep, Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in the listed hotel categories, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • All listed private airport, city-to-city and sightseeing transfers
  • Private guides for visits in Lisbon, Sintra and Porto
  • Entry to the Jerónimos covered courtyard and Sintra National Palace
  • Porto food tastings and reserved port-wine cellar visit
  • Private one-hour Douro river cruise
  • Douro wine estate visit, tasting and one lunch
  • Hotel taxes and local visitor taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than breakfast, tastings and the listed lunch
  • Personal shopping, tips and optional activities
  • Applicable Indian TCS

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room. It excludes flights and assumes advance booking outside peak dates. Applicable trip taxes are included; Indian TCS is extra.
  • Arrive in Lisbon and fly home from Porto. An afternoon flight home avoids an early start from the Douro Valley.
  • Request vegetarian or Jain meals in advance. Drinks without alcohol can be arranged for wine estate visits.

Before you go to Portugal

Capital:
Lisbon
Language:
Portuguese
Currency:
EUR

Questions

How many days is the Lisbon, Porto and Vineyard Mornings trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, Douro Valley.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,45,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

May, Jun and Sep, Oct.

What is included?

Eight nights in the listed hotel categories, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, All listed private airport, city-to-city and sightseeing transfers, Private guides for visits in Lisbon, Sintra and Porto, Entry to the Jerónimos covered courtyard and Sintra National Palace, Porto food tastings and reserved port-wine cellar visit, Private one-hour Douro river cruise, Douro wine estate visit, tasting and one lunch, Hotel taxes and local visitor taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees, Travel insurance, Meals other than breakfast, tastings and the listed lunch, Personal shopping, tips and optional activities, Applicable Indian TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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