Top Portugal Holidays - page 7

Unlike standard walking tours, this experience combines an expert-guided exploration of Porto with included skip-the-line entry to Livraria Lello, allowing you to enjoy one of the city's most iconic attractions without spending valuable time waiting in line. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll discover Porto's rich history, hidden stories, and architectural highlights while exploring its UNESCO-listed historic center. The experience concludes with priority access to Livraria Lello, where you'll learn about the bookstore's remarkable history and admire its breathtaking interior. With small groups, engaging storytelling, and a carefully planned itinerary, this tour offers a seamless and enriching way to experience both Porto's historic heart and its most famous bookstore in a single visit.

While you could attempt to organize your own wine tasting while in Lamego, this winery tour and tasting experience makes it easy. Dive right in to the enchanting world of Port wine at the Wine Cellar Museu. Indulge your senses with a delightful array of white and red wines crafted from exquisite Portuguese grape varieties. Experience the diverse flavors of various categories of Port wine as you delight in delectable treasures sourced locally.

Grown in volcanic soils amid basaltic rocks, Azores wines have a rare character. Discover them without tossing coins for a designated driver on this small-group guided wine experience, direct from your Angra do Heroísmo address. Enjoy a tour and tasting at the wine museum (or a different winery when the museum is shut); discover Biscoitos’ terroir and volcanic pools; taste wines alongside island flavors in a garden; and more.

Lisbon is known for its gastronomy, but without a guide leading the way, it can be hard to avoid disappointing tourist traps and find the places where locals actually eat. On this small-group food and wine tour, skip the ho-hum meals and indulge in a series of handpicked tastings at a route of local taverns. Along the way, listen to insider foodie tips and insights about Lisbon’s culinary history.

A private Douro cruise made for travelers who want more than a crowded sightseeing boat. Step aboard Cabernet, our cozy restored classic boat, and enjoy Porto from the river with only your group on board. Cruise under the 6 bridges, see Ribeira and Gaia from the water, and relax with a welcome drink, local snacks and a Port wine toast. Hosted by local owners, this experience is personal, calm and flexible : we share stories when you want them, but also give you space to simply enjoy the river, the light and the moment. Comfort matters too : blankets, music, Wi-Fi and a restroom are available on board.

This experience starts with a pineapple tour where you can learn and see how and why pineapples take 2 whole years to grow. We will explain how sustainable is our production since last 60 years. After this, will meet at the wonderful hotel area to meet the pineapple wine, with explanation how its made and how much love we put on each bottle! You will taste the pineapple wine with local cheeses and cookies! This pineapple wine is the only one produced in Europe! Taste, learn and enjoy about this unique fruit from Azores ! Stay with is for this amazing experience and get the oportunity to buy the wine (only selling point). Enjoy life in a eco-sustainable way at Herdade do Ananás!

Discover the UNESCO-listed wine terraces of the Douro Valley when you book this wine-focused tour that begins in Pinhão. With a private guide, climb aboard a 4x4 to navigate stunning off-road trails, villages, and private vineyards. Learn about the area’s winemaking traditions, sample several varietals, and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Douro River.

Discover Portugal’s premier wine region, the Douro Valley, on this full-day tour from Porto. Alongside a private guide, stop at several key locations in the region including Pinhao, Peso da Regua, and Lamego to get an idea of life in the valley. You also make two stops to sample the region’s wine, learning about the terroir and different winemaking styles.

Discover the top spots to drink and dance in Lisbon without spending hours researching on this fun-filled pub crawl. Dive into Lisbon’s pulsing nightlife scene with a group of new friends and explore three lively local bars, where you can take advantage of unlimited drinks. Enjoy VIP entry to one of Lisbon’s hottest clubs, where you can linger as late into the night as you choose.

Get even more into the holiday spirit during your time in Madeira on this magical Christmas lights tour aboard a classic car. With a private driver-guide, drive around Funchal in search of the beautiful lights that adorn the city. Because of Madeira’s temperate weather, you’re able to drive with the top down for unobstructed views of the lights.

Sail aboard a modern and comfortable sailboat where you can learn sailing concepts and take the helm. Enjoy coastal views at the best time of day. Refreshing swim on the high seas. Sip wine or a refreshing beverage as the sun goes down. Return at dusk from a different perspective of the Island.

Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon with a boat trip along the stunning coastline of Cascais. For 90 minutes, embark on a panoramic journey along the picturesque shores of Cascais and Estoril, while toasting the moment with unlimited drinks — cold beer, sangria or white wine on tap, all included. Let yourself be carried away by the waves and the stories that have shaped this coastline — tales of kings and navigators, of faith and battles and secrets kept by the sea. Admire, from a privileged viewpoint that only the sea can offer, the majestic Fortresses of Nossa Senhora da Luz and of St. António da Barra, the summer palaces, the picturesque St. Marta and Guia Lighthouses and the impressive cliff that protects the mysterious Boca do Inferno. Perfect for couples, families or groups of friends, this tour is a unique and authentic experience that combines relaxation, culture and breathtaking scenery. A different — and absolutely memorable — way to discover the magic of the Cascais coast.

For those who want to bypass walking on Lisbon’s steep hills, this historical sailing tour is the perfect compromise. Board your vessel and enjoy a leisurely sail along the Tagus River, listening to commentary about the city’s history from your captain. Discover the city’s important monuments and learn about the local culture in just a few short hours.

Pair Algarve wines with off-road adventure on this experience that combines local flavors with scenic countryside exploration. Visit a winery to learn about the winemaking process while enjoying tastings and tapas, then venture along rugged backcountry trails for panoramic views before sampling the region’s traditional firewater. Hotel pickup and drop-off make the day easy from start to finish.

Join this small-group tour, led by a local foodie, who shares all their knowledge about the local gastronomy of Lisbon. Fueled by a passion for food and wine, your guide takes you to local places to hear stories and taste wines and petiscos, or local tapas. Visit family-owned businesses and learn about their stories and culture, plus stop at a few bars where you can try local wine, and learn about wines from the south and north.

Eating well in Porto is easy; understanding how its most beloved dishes come together is more of a mystery. This chef-led experience starts at the landmark Bolhão market to source fresh ingredients, then moves to the kitchen for a hands-on tapas-making class. After the work is done, sit down to enjoy your dishes paired with wine.

Step aboard a mindful sunset voyage — a tranquil and inspiring way to experience Lisbon’s golden hour. Sail gently along the Tagus River aboard a comfortable catamaran as the city transforms in the fading light. Learn to capture the perfect sunset photo with tips from your crew, and take a quiet moment to simply breathe as the sun sets behind the hills. Your host guides you through a moment of reflection as you pass Lisbon’s most iconic monuments: the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, Belém Tower, and MAAT — all glowing in soft golden tones. Enjoy a signature a glass of local white wine while gentle live music fills the air. Inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly, and designed for small groups, this is not a party boat — it’s a voyage of connection, calm, and creativity. An appropriate safety briefing is delivered to all participants at the start of this activity.

Discover Porto’s electric nightlife on this 4-hour evening tour and dance the night away with a fun-loving guide and group of like-minded travelers. Ensure an evening to remember with VIP entrance to four of the city’s hottest bars and clubs, drinks at each venue, and plenty of time to hit the dancefloor.

Douro Valley is known for being an excellent wine-producing region, and on this tour, you’ll sample delicious wines, and visit Douro Valley’s highlights in a day. After a convenient transfer to Douro Valley, you’ll taste red, white, and port wines at historic vineyards and wine estates, go on a river cruise, and see spectacular viewpoints throughout the day. When you’ve worked up an appetite, a traditional Portuguese lunch is provided.

Discover the best of Porto without the hassle of planning logistics on this Porto city tour with lunch and a cruise down the Douro River. Explore the Old Town, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, at a relaxed pace in a small group, and then head to the beach areas of Boavista and Foz. Enjoy lunch at a local haunt, then cruise the Douro on a traditional wooden ‘rabelo’ boat. Your tour wraps up with a port wine tasting in town.

This is the ideal way to see Porto’s highlights and learn about its wonderful wine at the same time. With regular departures throughout the day, you can be flexible, and pick a time that works for you. Listen to audio guides while on the train, and learn about the historic sites you pass, such as Sao Bento train station and the Santa Catarina Cathedral. You’ll see multiple city hotspots, and then go for a winery tour with two Port tastings included.

I have chosen to get off the beaten tracks and the mainstream routes. Instead, I prefer to explore hidden places, out of the ordinary, try new flavours and be bold. Each discovery gives me an excuse to gather my friends, depart into new adventures, and share my latest findings. Now, it is time to share with you what, as a local, I consider to be unmissable while visiting my hometown. Bring a positive attitude, good vibes and plenty of space for new memories!

Save time and money and combine a sightseeing tour with a Portuguese culinary experience with this private tour by eco-friendly tuk-tuk. Explore the top neighborhoods of Lisbon—Alfama, Graca, and Baixa—without breaking a sweat as your driver-guide navigates the winding streets in your electric tuk-tuk and provides historical context. In between admiring landmarks, make stops to sample traditional food and drinks to learn about Portuguese gastronomy.

Take a break from nibbling pastel de natas in Lisbon and swirl the wines of Sintra, without worrying about transportation, on this small-group tour. A guided tour of a wine estate ends with a tasting, but your journey is far from over. Uncork more satiating experiences on this tour, including visits to Cascais, Cabo da Roca, and Pena Palace.