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The Details

16 days

All-Inclusive

$11,395CAD

Per Person in Double Occupancy


Max Group Size: 30 travellers


Single Supplement: $2,500

Fall 2027 Supplement: +$200

Land Only: save $1,075

Deposit Terms:
$500 per person at time of booking
$1,000 per person 45 days later
Balance due 90 days before departure

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Total PERKS value: $3,773

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This tour’s itinerary

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DAYS 1 & 2 GOODBYE CANADA, BOM DIA PORTUGAL!

Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Fly to Porto where you’ll meet your Group Guru and fellow travellers. Upon your arrival, our luxury coach takes you to your hotel to settle in, before a welcome cocktail. Overnight in Porto. (L,D)

DAY 3 TASTE PORTO

The colourful Baroque-influenced city of Porto will tickle your senses. Visit the São Bento train station, the lively Ribeira Square, and the Stock Exchange Palace. Tour a leading port wine cellar, and learn about its unique production method before partaking in a deliciously orchestrated tasting. Spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace. Overnight in Porto. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 4 WINE TASTING & DOURO CRUISE

On to the town of Vila Real to explore its Casa de Mateus gardens before sitting down for wine tasting in a Lamego winery. Set off on a river cruise from the port town of Pinhão and glide along the scenic Douro Valley. Overnight in Porto. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 5 AVEIRO & COIMBRA (139 KM)

Enjoy a panoramic tour of the canal quarter of Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal”. On to history-filled Coimbra to discover its Moorish-era city center as well as its spectacular medieval university, dating back to 1290. Overnight in Coimbra. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 6 TOMAR & THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR (310 KM)

Explore the city of Tomar, former seat of the Knights Templar. Visit the Convent of Christ, a former Catholic convent that acted as one of the headquarters of the Knights Templar until 1314. Continue to Evora where you will spend the night. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 7 CHAPEL OF BONES

Visit the Chapel of Bones in Évora, one of the city’s most haunting and thought-provoking landmarks. Continue on to a vineyard for a wine tasting, where you’ll also enjoy a tapas lunch. In the afternoon, return to Évora for some free time to explore the town at your own pace, before gathering back at the hotel for dinner. Overnight in Évora. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 8 MONSARAZ & LAGOS (320 KM)

Depart for Monsaraz, where you’ll pause to admire sweeping views framed by its medieval hilltop setting. After visiting Beja’s castle, continue south to Lagos, a beautiful seaside city known for its golden beaches and dramatic cliffs. Overnight in Lagos. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 9 LAGOS & THE ALGARVE

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a tour through Lagos’ old town, where intricate tile façades create a relaxed but character-filled introduction to the Algarve. Enjoy lunch before continuing to a local fishing village. Return to Lagos and settle in for dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Lagos. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 10 LAGOS & PONTA DA PIEDADE

Visit Cabo São Vicente before embarking on a tour of Sagres, where windswept coastal scenery stretches beyond the horizon. Channel your inner explorer with a scenic boat ride from Lagos to Ponta da Piedade. Discover crystal-clear water leading to a series of unique, jagged coastline arches and caves carved by the ocean over thousands of years. Spend the rest of the day exploring the beaches of Lagos at your own pace. Overnight in Lagos. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 11 LAGOS WANDERLUST

Discover the beaches on this idyllic coastline at your own pace or join us on a walk on the cliffs of Lagos. Lagos is a favourite for tourists and locals alike – the perfect place to relax, enjoy the sun and sample tasty Portuguese specialties. Overnight in Lagos. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 12 CORUCHE & THE CORK OBSERVATORY (380 KM)

Begin the morning with a trip to Coruche where you’ll visit the Cork Observatory. Continue to Lisbon where you’ll spend the night. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 13 DISCOVER LISBON & BELÉM

Spend the morning drawn in by the bohemian neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto and Chiado. Visit São Roque Church and São Pedro de Alcântara. Experience authentic local cooking with a Pastéis de Bacalhau workshop, then follow the soft ocean breeze to Belém Tower and the Monument of Discoveries. Stop for a tasting of Pastéis de Belém, a local institution famous for its take on the sumptuous custard-filled pastel de nata. Overnight in Lisbon. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 14 DAY TRIP TO SINTRA, CABO DA ROCA & CASCAIS

Fairytale Sintra is home to exotic gardens and exquisite palaces. Appreciate the Moorish architecture of Pena Palace, weather allowing, before reaching Cabo da Roca. This striking viewpoint forms Europe’s westernmost point. A relaxing afternoon drive takes you through the scenic resort town of Cascais. Overnight in Lisbon. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 15 ALFAMA

Begin the morning with a trip to the Alfama quarter where you’ll visit the Cathedral, downtown area, Rossio square, and Comercio square. After lunch, return to the hotel before gathering with our group for our farewell dinner and authentic Fado show. Overnight in Lisbon. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 16 HOME SWEET HOME

Starry-eyed, say goodbye to your fellow travellers who opted out of our included group flights and make your way to the airport to embark on your return flight(s) from Lisbon to Canada. Your driver will meet you at the airport to help you with your luggage and drive you home. What a truly amazing experience! (B)
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From: Anonymous Traveller Date: 2026-11-02
Tour Review
★★★★★★★★★★
I highly recommend Aproach Tours for their provision of an excellant tour, and guide, who was knowlegable, who displayed her love for country, who tied history to the develpement of her beautiful Portugal. The historic villages and buildings are amazingly well preserved and maintained, for display and appreciation by all visitors. Accomadations wer…
From: Anonymous Traveller Date: 2026-10-31

Great trip!

Tour Review
★★★★★★★★★★
As a solo traveller Approach Tours Lived up to my expectations. Everything was planned to perfection! I will certainly remember this trip to Portugal, from the steep inclines , stairs , historical sites visited , wine making and tastings , local food , cork observatory, library at Coimbra University . Our group Guru, Sonia was extremely attentive ,…
Traveller Experience
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First rate !
From: Anonymous Traveller Date: 2026-10-30
Tour Review
★★★★★★★★★★
Michelle Legault was the most organized, compassionate and knowledgeable Guru! Mathieu was outstanding as our Tour Guide. Both ensured that this was a very memorable tour and Enchanting Portugal was beyond my imagination!
Since my return, I have made several recommendations regarding Approach Tours.
From: Joan Date: 2026-10-27

Amazing trip spent in an incredibly interesting country.

Tour Review
★★★★★★★★★★
A wonderful vacation with my sister that started with over 20 strangers who became friends by the end of the trip. Our guides were amazing - Laurie (from Canada) and Idalia (from Portugal). Laurie spent time getting to know each traveller and planned special events to celebrate personal highlights during the trip. Idalia was an incredible onsite gu…
Traveller Experience
★★★★★★★★★★
Very attentive before, during and after the trip. Canadian guru (Laurie) phoned before trip began and met us at the airport. During the trip, both guides were attentive to everyone's needs. After the trip - Laurie followed up on any outstanding details.
From: Anonymous Traveller Date: 2026-10-26

Our Fourth Approach Tours!

Tour Review
★★★★★★★★★★
This was our 4th tour with Approach Tours. All of them were great. From picking you up from your home to dropping you off at the house, everything is taken care of. The itinerary was amazing. So many sites to see with free time to explore on your own as well. The Approach Tour guru & local guru were fantastic. I would use Approach Tours again!
Traveller Experience
★★★★★★★★★★
When you book through Approach Tours, everything is taken care of so you can sit back & enjoy the tour! They pick you up and drop you at your residence. The guru's are amazing! They add an amazing layer of knowledge to the tour.

Hotels we've previously visited in Portugal

Lisbon Czar Lisbon Hotel
Lisbon Czar Lisbon Hotel
Porto Hotel Cristal Porto
Porto Hotel Cristal Porto
Coimbra NH Dona Ines Hotel
Coimbra NH Dona Ines Hotel
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Lagos Tivoli Lagos hotel
Lisbon Turim Marquês Hotel
Lisbon Turim Marquês Hotel

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