PORTUGAL CITY AND SURF
Overview
A new type of trip drenched in sun and packed with wellness vibes, this one’s designed to dive deep into the unique beauty and culture of Portugal. Journeying from Lisbon to Porto, this trip hits iconic destinations, uncovers Portuguese culture & soaks up the good vibes and free spirit of surf culture across the azure shores of Portugal’s beautiful coastlines.
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Day 1Start Lisbon
Lisbon
Day 2Lisbon to Porto via Nazare and Coimbra
Lisbon
See ya, Lisbon. We’ll never forget your culinary and cultural charms.
Nazare
We’ll make a quick stop to visit the this tiny town known for it’s massive waves & surfing scene.
Coimbra
This lively city is bursting at the seams with historical monuments. It’s home to Portugal’s oldest university, and when we stop for lunch we’ll fall in love with the old stone walls and tumbling terraces of pastel coloured buildings.
Porto
And welcome to Porto. Famous for port wine, baroque architecture and a UNESCO-Listed historic centre, you’ll feel right at home in this colourful city… and tonight you’re free to check it out however you like.
Day 3Porto
Porto
Day 4Porto to Peniche via Aveiro and Obidos
Porto
We’re saying ‘Tchau’ to Porto today. After breakfast we’re taking the coach towards Santa Cruz.
Aveiro
This mini-Venice is a gorgeous town built on canals. We’ll have an optional traditional boat tour to cruise the winding canals, admiring the colourful houses and learning about the area’s history.
Obidos
Another stop for lunch, another stunning historic old town to enjoy it in. Obidos will charm us with its whitewashed houses and ruddy blooms of flowers.
Peniche
Arriving on the surf shore of Peniche, we’ll settle into our modern hotel, with whitewashed walls, colourful rugs & wall murals, right in front of Alfarroba beach. Complete with indoor & outdoor swimming pools, a bar and Green Key sustainability award status, this is the perfect place to base ourselves whether you’re looking to kick back or hit the waves.
Day 5Peniche
Peniche
Day 6Peniche to The Algarve via Evora and Albufeira
Peniche
Peniche – you’ve been a dream. It’s time to drag ourselves away this morning as we head to The Algarve.
Évora
Another trip to the past as we head inside the 14th century walls of Evora, home to grandiose medieval cathedrals, roman baths and a spectacular town square. After wondering the cobbled streets we’ll head on towards the Algarve.
Albufeira
Hitting another coast on the way, we’ll make a quick stop here for dinner and some more idyllic exploration.
The Algarve
This picture perfect port-side part of Portugal retains Evora’s quaint cobbled lanes but adds a whole bunch of stunning beaches.
Day 7The Algarve
The Algarve
Day 8The Algarve to Lisbon via Sintra
The Algarve
After breakfast, we have a short drive from the Algarve back to Lisbon today. Thanks for the good times!
Sintra
Welcome to the UNESCO town of Sintra. This fairytale town features turreted palaces and castle ruins – an insta dream.
Lisbon
Grab your new pals for a farewell feast – the perfect chance to reflect on how much we’ve fallen in love with Portugal, and say our sad goodbyes.
Day 9End Lisbon
Lisbon
