Lisboa Trip Overview
A new type of trip drenched in sun and packed with wellness vibes, this one’s designed to dive deep into the unique beauty and culture of Portugal. Journeying from Lisbon to Porto, via a stop at a beach-side yoga and surf camp, this trip hits iconic destinations, uncovers Portuguese culture and soaks up the good vibes and free spirit of surf culture across the azure shores of Portugal’s beautiful coastlines.
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* Duration: 9 days
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
A new type of trip drenched in sun and packed with wellness vibes, this one’s designed to dive deep into the unique beauty and culture of Portugal. Journeying from Lisbon to Porto, via a stop at a beach-side yoga and surf camp, this trip hits iconic destinations, uncovers Portuguese culture and soaks up the good vibes and free spirit of surf culture across the azure shores of Portugal’s beautiful coastlines.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lisbon
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Meeting in the luscious city of Lisbon we’ll admire the Gothic glamour, winding cobbled streets, gorgeous cathedrals and scenic views. But the best way to explore this gastronomic capital is through taste, and we’ll bond today over a visit to the Time Out food markets, sampling sardines and bruschetta, Moroccan chicken skewers, duck croquettes and mushroom delicacies, all washed down with beer and the Lisbon speciality: green wine. Afterwards, maybe go for a glass of port in the Bairro Alto and watch the sunset.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Included Dinner at our Accommodation
Accommodation included: Selina Secret Garden (or similar)
Day 2: Lisbon to Porto via Fatima and Coimbra
Stop At: Fatima, Fatima, Santarem District, Central Portugal
En-route to Porto we’ve got a few special stopovers, such as the sacred place of miracles: Fatima. Said to be the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to peasant children, Fatima attracts 6 million people a year. Today there are two ginormous basilicas to mark the site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coimbra, Coimbra, Coimbra District, Central Portugal
This lively city is bursting at the seams with historical monuments. It’s home to Portugal’s oldest university, and when we stop for lunch we’ll fall in love with the old stone walls and tumbling terraces of pastel coloured buildings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Cruising into the terracotta washed city of Porto, we’ll explore this city on foot, seeing all the main sites like the lavish São Fransisco Church and 19th century Palácio de Bolsa, and sneaking in some cheeky port tasting on the way.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Selina Porto (or similar)
Day 3: Porto
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Porto is a spectacular city, but it’s also very hilly. You’ll have the chance to explore the city in your free time, sampling port and wondering the picturesque coastline.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Selina Porto (or similar)
Day 4: Porto to Peniche via Aveiro and Obidos
Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
We’re saying ‘Tchau’ to Porto today. After breakfast we’re taking the coach towards Santa Cruz.
Stop At: Aveiro, Aveiro, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
This mini-Venice is a gorgeous town built on canals. While we are here, we’ll jump onto a traditional boat tour to cruise the winding canals, admiring the colourful houses and learning about the area’s history.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Moliceiros Pier, R. do Clube dos Galitos 19, 3810-164 Aveiro, Portugal
Explore the picturesque canals of Aveiro on a traditional moliceiro boat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Obidos, Obidos, Leiria District, Central Portugal
Another stop for lunch lunch, another stunning historic old town to enjoy it in. Obidos will charm us with its whitewashed houses and ruddy blooms of flowers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Peniche, Peniche, Leiria District, Central Portugal
A seaside municipality it is known for its long beaches, which are popular for recreational activities and sports such as surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding and kite surfing. These beaches are consistently windy and have good surf breaks with Supertubos, i.e., waves forming fast and powerful tubes, considered among the best in Europe. The area has been called the “European Pipeline”, after the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. Whether you’re looking to kick back or get involved with surfing or yoga, this is so much more than just a place to stay.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Star Inn Peniche (or similar)
Day 5: Peniche
Stop At: Peniche, Peniche, Leiria District, Central Portugal
Portugal’s west coast is one of the best spots in Europe to find perfect surfing conditions for all abilities, and has so many golden beaches that overcrowding never becomes a problem. Take one of Noah’s surfing classes and you’ll be using the best gear on the market while being trained up by instructors with more than 15 years of experience, so no matter your skill level, you’ll be mastering the waves in no time. Or you can simply kick back with a beer and enjoy the sound of the waves gently lapping against the shore.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Star Inn Peniche (or similar)
Day 6: Santa Cruz to The Algarve via Evora
Pass By: Peniche, Peniche, Leiria District, Central Portugal
Peniche – you’ve been a dream. It’s time to drag ourselves away this morning as we head to Lagos in The Algarve
Stop At: Evora, Evora, Evora District, Alentejo
Another trip to the past as we head inside the 14th century walls of Evora, home to grandiose medieval cathedrals, roman baths and a spectacular town square. After wondering the cobbled streets we’ll head on towards Lagos.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lagos, Lagos, Faro District, Algarve
This picture perfect port town retains Evora’s quaint cobbled lanes but adds a whole bunch of stunning beaches.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Carvoeiro Plaza (or similar)
Day 7: The Algarve
Stop At: Lagos, Lagos, Faro District, Algarve
Today is yours to enjoy Lagos. Play golf, eat, take a boat trip, swim, soak up some rays or enjoy some watersports. The choice is yours in this sun-drenched playground.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Carvoeiro Plaza (or similar)
Day 8: The Algarve to Lisbon via Cascais & Sintra
Pass By: Lagos, Lagos, Faro District, Algarve
After breakfast, we have a short drive from Lagos back to Lisbon today. See ya Lagos, thanks for the good times!
Stop At: Cascais, Portugal
We head to the coastal town of Cascais, known for its stunning beaches and tasty seafood. Take time to stroll along the marina and experience what this little coastal town has to offer.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
We have one last stop to make in the UNESCO town of Sintra, before heading back to Lisbon. This fairytale town features turreted palaces and castle ruins with the real star of the show being the insta-famous Pena Palace.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
We arrive back where we started! The perfect chance to reflect on how much we’ve fallen in love with Portugal, and say our sad goodbyes.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Selina Secret Garden (or similar)
Day 9: End Lisbon
Pass By: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Portugal, it’s been emotional. Your delicious food, rich culture, paradisaical coastlines and glittering waters will stay in our memories forever. But we’ll be back soon enough.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
