Regal Relaxation Family Portugal Tour

Kayaking around the caves at Ponte de Piedade in Algarve, Portugal.

What to expect on this itinerary

From the contemporary skyline of Porto to the sun-washed shores of Algarve, there is so much for families to enjoy on this handcrafted 12-day tour of Portugal. You and your family will immerse yourselves in the country’s fascinating history with tours of venerated heritage sites. You can appreciate spectacular seascapes of the Algarve and cherish the luxuriant landscapes of the Douro Valley. Michelin-starred culinary experiences and engaging seaside activities will only elevate your incredible vacation.

Countries Visited

Portugal

Places Visited

Porto (City), The Douro Valley, Lisbon, Aveiro, Nazaré, Obidos, Sintra (City), Cascais, Algarve

Suggested Duration

12 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Porto - Zipping through the City

Porto exudes contemporary charm from its modernist architecture and visionary artwork. The city is a gallery that boasts picturesque scenes and iconic masterpieces. These forward-thinking designs are neatly blended with its unique constructs, crafting a distinct skyline that reaches from the past toward the future. After checking in to your comfortable accommodation, you will cruise the neighborhoods of Porto on motorbikes with sidecars. Between cobblestone streets in Clerigos and riverscape scenes in Ribeira, there will be so much to swoon over during this introductory tour.

What's Included:

Flight
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Transfer
Day 2

Porto - Creative Inspiration

Day 3

Porto - The Douro Valley

Day 4

Lisbon - Aveiro, Nazare, and Obidos

Day 5

Lisbon - Ancient Architecture

Day 6

Lisbon - Divine Flavors of Portugal

Day 7

Lisbon - Seduced by the Romantic Era

Day 8

Algarve - Villages of Costa Vicentina

Day 9

Algarve - A Spellbinding Paradise

Day 10

Algarve - Scenes of the Sea

Day 11

Algarve - Regal Relaxation

Day 12

Algarve -Perfect Goodbyes

Trip Highlights

  • Cruise through the dazzling city of Porto on motorbikes fitted with sidecars on an exclusive tour
  • Visit the magical Lello bookstore, which was the inspiration for the Harry Potter novels, and appreciate the mesmerizing azulejo artwork of São Bento Station 
  • Sample the sumptuous flavors of first-class vintages that have been harvested from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Douro Valley
  • Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the beloved towns of Aveiro, Nazare, and Obidos, each presenting distinctive qualities to enjoy
  • Learn a great deal about Portuguese history during a tour of the ancient architecture of Belem with an extraordinary guide
  • Elevate your culinary experiences in Portugal by partaking in a behind-the-scenes food tour to spirited markets for traditional meals and Michelin-starred restaurants
  • Appreciate the great artwork of the Romantic Era, especially within the colorful and jewel-encrusted walls of the Pena Palace 
  • Meander along the Costa Vicentina to witness sweeping spectacles of the sea as it stretches toward the horizon
  • Spend moments luxuriating in peace under the radiant glow of the Portuguese sunshine at the hideaway beaches of Algarve
  • Witness more of Algarve from a unique perspective while sailing on a private boat and spending the day snorkeling, swimming, and basking in the sun

Starting Price

$7,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team were fantastic. They were very responsive and quick to make changes when our arrival flight was delayed a day. The experiences were tremendous and the meeting times and contact points with various guides and drivers in several cities were well organized and seamless.

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Spain, Portugal Vacation Review: 2-Week Trip

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Miriam B.
Portugal Tour Review: Douro Valley, Local Cuisine, 11 Nights

The trip was really good. With a few small glitches, it fully met my expectations. I especially liked the time and effort Zicasso’s trip expert and the staff took to put everything into one place, on the itinerary. Our guides were all very good.

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Kerry H.
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Zicasso's trip expert was patient and responsive to our numerous requests and persistent in thoroughly organizing the trip. All planned aspects of the trip were carried out professionally and as scheduled. Recommended restaurants proved to be great choices.

For scheduled transfers, we were met by courteous, helpful drivers, with clean, comfortable vans. The drivers knew exactly where we were to be delivered and, on appropriate occasions, showed amazing skill in navigating the complex maze of narrow streets and tight corners of some of the old city centers.

Selected hotels were prepared for our arrival, provided clean, comfortable rooms, and served delicious breakfasts. Hotel staffs were consistently friendly and helpful. The staff of our hotel in Sevilla were especially noteworthy for their efforts to make our stay as enjoyable as possible and, even more, for their quick response to a medical emergency experienced by one of our group.

Tour guides were absolutely outstanding. Each was thoroughly knowledgeable of their tour subjects, able to field our numerous questions, and readily adapted the tours to our expressed interests.

Overall, a well-planned, well-executed, and most enjoyable trip.

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Zicasso's travel designer was great to work with. The trip was wonderful and seamless from start to finish. I highly recommend her!

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