Discover Portugal
Group Leader: Merry Franz
Requested Return Date: 4/26/2025
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For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
Our A+ Tour collection features exclusive educational programming and immersive experiences that you can only get through EF–they are rated exceptionally high by educators who travel with us.
Wind your way along the Atlantic coast, experiencing the cosmopolitan flair of Porto and Lisbon alongside the rustic charm of rural Portugal. Marvel at Baroque-style libraries in the ancient capital of Coimbra and venture to the rugged seaside cliffs, which Portuguese explorers once considered the end of the world. Traversing through city streets and sandy beaches, mountain trails and woodland paths, see for yourself how culture and nature's beauty interweave in these twin tourism hotspots.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Porto
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Day 3: Porto
Enjoy a Douro River Cruise
Take a guided tour of Porto
Visit Torre dos Clerigos
Add this in-depth excursion
Porto Fado Evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as Fado during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this two-hour performance.
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Day 4: Porto • Coimbra
Travel to Coimbra
Take a guided tour of Coimbra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Old Town
Visit the Coimbra University Library
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Day 5: Coimbra • Fatima • Obidos
Travel to Obidos via Fatima and Batalha
Visit the Batalha Dominican Monastery
Take a tour of Fatima
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Day 6: Obidos • Lisbon
Travel to Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
- Tower of Belém
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
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Day 7: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais
Take a guided excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra
Make a photo stop at the Boca do Inferno -
Day 8: Lisbon • Évora • Algarve
Travel to the Algarve region via Évora
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 9: Algarve
Excursion to Sagres
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Porto
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Porto
Enjoy a Douro River Cruise
Take a guided tour of Porto
Visit Torre dos Clerigos
Add this in-depth excursion
Porto Fado Evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as Fado during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this two-hour performance.
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Day 4: Porto • Coimbra
Travel to Coimbra
Take a guided tour of Coimbra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Old Town
Visit the Coimbra University Library
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Day 5: Coimbra • Fatima • Obidos
Travel to Obidos via Fatima and Batalha
Visit the Batalha Dominican Monastery
Take a tour of Fatima
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Day 6: Obidos • Lisbon
Travel to Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
- Tower of Belém
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
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Day 7: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais
Take a guided excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra
Make a photo stop at the Boca do Inferno -
Day 8: Lisbon • Évora • Algarve
Travel to the Algarve region via Évora
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 9: Algarve
Excursion to Sagres
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Day 10: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
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Hear a fellow parent's experience with student travel
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Torre dos Clerigos; Douro River Cruise; University Library; Batalha Monastery; Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Palacio Nacional de Sintra
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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