Summary
Take in the different sides of Portugal and its sun-kissed splendour on a 14-day exploration of the highlights and some lesser-known outposts. Taste port in its birthplace, explore riverfront Coimbra and its historic university, and weave through the verdant countryside all the way to the capital, Lisbon. Venture far into the Atlantic to see the rolling blue hydrangeas of Faial, the steep cliffs of Sao Jorge and the black volcanic soil under the vineyards of Pico in the Azores, offering a delightful insight into both island and Portuguese living. Discover some new sides to ancient Portugal on this diverse adventure.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Porto
- Day 2
- Porto
- Day 3
- Porto / Coimbra
- Day 4
- Coimbra
- Day 5
- Schist Villages
- Day 6
- Lisbon
- Day 7
- Lisbon
- Day 8
- Sao Miguel Island / Ponta Delgada
- Day 9
- Sao Miguel Island / Ponta Delgada
- Day 10
- Sao Jorge Island / Velas
- Day 11
- Sao Jorge Island / Velas
- Day 12
- Faial Island / Horta
- Day 13
- Pico Island / Faial Island / Horta
- Day 14
- Faial Island / Horta
Travel Cities (6): Coimbra, Faial Island, Lisbon, Ponte Delgada, Porto, Sao Miguel