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Heart of Portugal in 12 Days

Starting in lively Lisbon and ending in proud Porto, our dozen days in the heart of Portugal combine history-rich Roman, Moorish and Baroque architecture with the small towns, seacoast, food, wine and music that make up the heart and soul of Portugal. This is an intimate tour, connecting you with the Portuguese people, from Évora and Nazaré to Coimbra and the vineyards of the Douro Valley.

What's included

  • Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art and culture of Portugal come alive for you
  • All tours and admissions, covering at least 22 group sightseeing events • Lisbon walking tour • São Jorge Castle • Monastery of Jerónimos • Monument to the Discoveries • Gulbenkian Museum • Fado performance • Évora walking tour • Olive oil tasting • Cork farm visit • Batalha's Monastery of Santa María • Fatima visit • Alcobaça Monastery • Conimbriga's Roman ruins and museum • Coimbra walking tour • Coimbra musical performance • Viseu town visit • Viseu's Museu Grão Vasco • Port wine tasting • Porto panoramic bus tour • Porto walking tour • Serralves Foundation Contemporary Art Museum and park • Douro River cruise...and more
  • All group transportation by bus and train from Lisbon to Porto
  • 11 nights accommodations in memorable, centrally-located hotels
  • All breakfasts and half your dinners
  • A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups
  • All tips for guides, driver and hotel staff
  • Free stuff including Rick Steves' Portugal guidebook, Portuguese phrase book, map, moneybelt and earplugs
  • Guaranteed tour price, locked in the moment you make your deposit
  • Optional single supplements — this tour has a limited number of private rooms for solo travelers for an additional fee
  • Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2010
  • 50% discount on a consulting appointment with our in-house experts to assist with your pre- or post-tour travel plans
  • Flexibility should you need to transfer, cancel or interrupt your tour
  • Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions Agreement for important details regarding everything listed above