| Date | Day | Location | Accommodation & Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 26 | Sat | Arrive Lisbon | Corinthia Hotel Lisbon (D) |
| April 27 | Sun | Lisbon | Corinthia Hotel Lisbon (B) |
| April 28 | Mon | Évora | M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto (B) |
| April 29 | Tue | Évora & Monsaraz | M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto (B) |
| April 30 | Wed | Alentejo & Tomar | Hotel dos Templários (B, L) |
| May 1 | Thu | Coimbra & Douro River | Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa (B) |
| May 2 | Fri | Guimarães & Porto | Pousada do Porto Rua Das Flores Hotel (B) |
| May 3 | Sat | Porto | Pousada do Porto Rua Das Flores Hotel (B, D) |
| May 4 | Sun | Depart Porto | (B) |
| Date | Day | Location | Accommodation & Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 26 | Sat | Arrive Lisbon | Corinthia Hotel Lisbon (D) |
| April 27 | Sun | Lisbon | Corinthia Hotel Lisbon (B) |
| April 28 | Mon | Évora | M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto (B) |
| April 29 | Tue | Évora & Monsaraz | M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto (B) |
| April 30 | Wed | Alentejo & Tomar | Hotel dos Templários (B, L) |
| May 1 | Thu | Coimbra & Douro River | Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa (B) |
| May 2 | Fri | Guimarães & Porto | Pousada do Porto Rua Das Flores Hotel (B) |
| May 3 | Sat | Porto | Pousada do Porto Rua Das Flores Hotel (B, D) |
| May 4 | Sun | Depart Porto | (B) |
Arrive Lisbon, Portugal
Day 1 | Saturday, April 26, 2025
On arrival at Lisbon International Airport, transfer to the 5-star Corinthia Hotel Lisbon. Settle in and relax before joining fellow Sightseeing Sooners for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight Lisbon: Corinthia Hotel Lisbon (D)
Highlights of Lisbon
Day 2 | Sunday, April 27, 2025
Depart on a guided tour of Lisbon following along the avenues of Lower Town to the Praça do Comércio with visits to the ancient Belém Tower and the Cloister of Jeronimos Monastery. Return to the hotel for the remainder of the afternoon and dinner at leisure.
Overnight Lisbon: Corinthia Hotel Lisbon (B)
Medieval Évora
Day 3 | Monday, April 28, 2025
Journey to the medieval walled city of Évora with its cathedrals, aqueducts, and ancient castle walls. Explore the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site including the Roman Temple and the Chapel of Bones, lined with the bones of over 5,000 skeletons. Check-in to our 5-star hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure allowing time to explore on your own.
Overnight Évora: M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto (B)
Évora | Hilltop Village of Monsaraz
Day 4 | Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Today is at your leisure to explore as you choose. Opt to travel to the striking white village of Monsaraz, situated on an imposing hilltop surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Or stay in Évora to wander the cobbled streets and enjoy the museums and local cuisine. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure.
Overnight Évora: M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto (B)
Wine Tasting & Historic Tomar
Day 5 | Wednesday, April 30, 2025
This morning, journey into the Alentejo with a visit and tasting at Casa Relvas winery. Continue to Tomar and enjoy a group lunch in a local restaurant. Visit the Templar Castle and Convent of Christ. Explore the Templars’ Rotunda and glimpse the day-to-day life of a warrior monk before checking into our hotel in the heart of Tomar.
Overnight Tomar: Hotel dos Templários (B, L)
Old Town Coimbra & Douro River
Day 6 | Thursday, May 1, 2025
Drive to Coimbra to discover the highlights of Old Town, including the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit its impressive baroque library, one of the finest in the world. Our journey continues past verdant hills and lush vineyards, along the tranquil waters of the Douro River. Check-in to the hotel for the evening and dinner at leisure.
Overnight Douro River: Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa (B)
Guimarães & Porto
Day 7 | Friday, May 2, 2025
Journey to Guimarães, UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, to explore its 10th-century castle, cobbled streets, and free time to enjoy the charming squares. Continue to Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, and visit the São Bento Railway Station, with a walk along the architecturally impressive Dom Luís I Bridge. Check-in to the hotel for the evening and dinner at leisure.
Overnight Porto: Pousada do Porto Rua Das Flores Hotel (B)
Porto at Leisure
Day 8 | Saturday, May 3, 2025
With a full day free to enjoy at your own pace, choose to take a stroll to admire the multi-colored houses and churches covered in beautiful glazed tiles or perhaps visit Braga with its array of baroque churches. In the evening, join fellow Sightseeing Sooners for a Farewell Dinner, and toast to the end of a memorable journey!
Overnight Porto: Pousada do Porto Rua Das Flores Hotel (B, D)
Depart Porto, Portugal
Day 9 | Sunday, May 4, 2025
Transfer to the Porto International Airport for your flight home.
(B)