Portugal – The Ultimate Highlights

Experience the very best of the Sunshine Country

Experience The Highlights of Portugal with this Exceptional 7 Night Vacation


This tour really captures the best of the Sunshine Country. Embark on an unforgettable tour of Portugal, exploring the vibrant city of Lisbon, the charming streets of Porto, and the stunning coastline of the Algarve.

Welcomed at the airport by your very own Private Driver Guide, you will be chauffeured in your luxury vehicle to your first stop, the charming city of Lisbon. Explore the charismatic and colourful city of Lisbon from the doorstep of the historic 5-star Pousada de Lisboa hotel. Located in the heart of Praça do Comércio, where history merges with architectural elegance and the beauty of the River Tagus, this is the perfect location to stroll across the city, meet the locals and taste the famous custard tart of Portugal, ‘Pastel de Belém’. Visit the famous neighbourhood of Belém and the church of the Jerónimos monastery. There will be an opportunity to visit the charming village of Sintra, located in a Natural Park with castles and grand mansions used as summer houses for Portuguese royalty. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and due to its natural beauty and unique atmosphere, Sintra is one of the most visited villages in Portugal. A tour to Sintra is not complete without a visit to the Pena Palace, an astonishing fairytale palace located on one of the highest peaks of the Sintra’s Mountain range. Pena Palace was built in the 19th Century by King consort Ferdinand II.

Travelling North to the historic city of Porto you will have an opportunity to visit the famous Fatima Sanctuary, center of Christian faith and world pilgrimage, which celebrates the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherds: Lucia de Jesus, Francisco and Jacinta Marto. After this, explore Tomar, a beautiful city linked to the history of the Templars, which has been a mystery for many centuries. We cannot leave Tomar without a visit to one of the most spectacular monuments in Portugal: The Convent of Christ. The Pestana Vintage becomes your home for the next two nights offering fabulous views over the river and the historic Port wine houses. A walking tour of the historic city is followed by an opportunity to taste some of the oldest wines in Portugal.

Onwards to the Wine region of the Douro Valley where you will visit family-owned wineries and of course, try some of their wines. In the Douro Valley the vineyards are planted in the mountain’s slopes and its wine has unique characteristics due to the soil and climate. Being the oldest demarcated region in the world, Douro Valley is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and it’s a proof that the union of nature with man can create unparalleled products.

The final stage of your tour includes a discovery of the Algarve coastline, where you will have an opportunity to try some of Portugal’s finest produces at local food markets and discover Portugal’s wildlife at the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, an estuary full of tidal canals, islands, marshland and sandy beaches.

Savour the very best accommodation on offer, experience a landscape that will take your breath away, and immerse yourself in the world renowned Portuguese welcome. Create vacation memories that will last you a lifetime. Portugal is waiting for you, and our team on on hand to help craft a unique Private Guided Tour that will be tailored to your every whim.

So why delay booking your luxury escape?  Contact our Travel Advisors who will be delighted to customize this tour for your Portuguese vacation. 
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • 7 nights in luxury hotels
  • Private guided transport in luxury vehicles
  • Immerse yourself in the Portuguese landscape and stunning coastline
  • Experience private tours of attractions
  • Wine tastings
  • Airport: Lisbon
  • Regions visited: Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve

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ACCOMMODATION

Pousada de Lisboa, Lisbon

Once the residence of kings and headquarters of ministries. Today, Pousada Lisboa, located in the majestic Praça do…
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Pestana Vintage, Porto

Exclusive, luxurious but unassuming, the Pestana Vintage Porto displays all its historical authenticity on the river bank, with stunning…
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Pousada de Tavira, Convento da Graça

Located in iconic buildings rich in symbolism, the Pousada de Portugal is like sleeping in a palace, dining…
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Transport

When you tour Portugal with Ireland Chauffeur Travel, you travel in style and luxury. We provide the very best touring transport so your private chauffeur driver will guide you around Portugal in the latest luxury vehicle models. We constantly reinvest in our fleet to ensure clients enjoy the highest level of comfort and safety. Our fleet includes spacious Mercedes, equipped with BlueTec, and Range Rovers.

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Experiences

Why not enhance your tour with some of these recommended Experiences along the way. These can be arranged with your Travel Advisor when customizing your itinerary to ensure a rich, memorable tour.

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Lisbon Beaches and National Park Tour

Your exclusive guide will take you to visit the most stunning beaches, walk around charming fishing villages and taste the fantastic local food of Portugal’s west coast. Some of the highlights of this tour include Cabo da Roca, Guincho, Cascais and Estoril.

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Wine Tasting in the Duoro Valley

The Douro Valley vineyards are planted in the mountain’s slopes and its wine has unique characteristics due to the soil and climate. Being the oldest demarcated region in the world, Douro Valley is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Visit the wineries and include private wine tastings of this unique region.