Lisbon & Porto

7 days

Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Porto | QTL

Spend the week falling in love with Portuguese culture as you immerse yourself in historic neighborhoods and sunset views. In Lisbon, explore the medieval Alfama district, try your hand at making traditional azulejos (tiles), and sample the country’s classic egg custard tart, pastéis de nata. On day trips to Sintra and Cascais, take in the palaces and villas. And in Porto, see the Baroque Clérgios Church and climb to the top of its 75-meter-high bell tower, Torre dos Clérigos. Then marvel at the whimsical Livraria Lello, a famous bookstore known for its stained glass ceiling, intricately carved wooden panels, and photo stop-worthy staircase. From the capital to the coast, you’ll experience the magic of the Iberian Peninsula on this guided tour of Portugal.

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Designed with school calendars in mind, this flexible, highlight-rich tour lands in the sweet spot between a long weekend and a lengthier getaway—so you can focus less on scheduling and more on exploring. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Lisbon & Porto tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Lisbon & Porto tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal

Day 2: Lisbon

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a walking tour of the Alfama district, Lisbon’s former center of Moorish aristocracy

Day 3: Lisbon

Take a guided tour of Lisbon

With your expert local guide you will see:

Tower of Belém
Monument to Discoveries

Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs

Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

Visit the famous patisserie, Pastéis de Belém, and try the original version of the classic Portuguese egg custard tart

Participate in an azulejos tile workshop, where you’ll design your own version of this Portuguese art form

Add this in-depth excursion:

Lisbon 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 one-hour performance.

Day 4: Lisbon • Sintra • Cascais

Take a day trip to Sintra and Cascais

Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra

Exploration time in Cascais, once a small fishing town and the summer retreat of Portuguese nobility

Day 5: Lisbon • Porto

Take the morning high-speed train to Porto, Portugal’s “second city”

Take a walking tour of Porto’s Ribeira neighborhood, part of the city’s Historic Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cruise through the Douro River Valley

Day 6: Porto

Add this in-depth excursion:

Take a surfing lesson

Hang ten on one of Porto’s beautiful beaches. Experienced instructors will teach you how to surf and stand-up paddle. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, you’ll learn safely as you catch some waves. In order to participate in this seasonal activity, travelers must be able to swim. (weather permitting)

Visit the Livraria Lello, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world

Visit Torre dos Clerigos

Take a guided tour of Porto

Stop for a photo of the sunset near the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge

Day 7: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & transportation

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

Personalized Learning Support

Pricing that makes travel possible

Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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