Portugal's Lisbon to Porto Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Portugal's Lisbon to Porto Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: Apr-May, Sep-Oct

Dolce Tempo Journey from Coastal Nazaré to Douro Valley Vineyards

From surfing sunlit swells to sipping port above the Douro’s terraced vines, discover Portugal’s wild beauty. Paired with world-class hotels and the day’s freshest catch, now here's a slice of the good life. Saúde!

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Walk/Hike
Kayak
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Highlights

  • Kayak through the viridian waters of the Douro River surrounded by dramatic hillsides covered in a patchwork of green vineyards
  • Discover Nazaré, where weathered fishermen mend their nets and whitewashed houses cling to cliffside streets 
  • Wander through the charming town of Alcobaça to discover its history and hauntingly beautiful Cistercian Monastery—a masterpiece of early Gothic architecture 
  • Cruise along the Dão Ecopista, a railway-turned-bike path, that traces lush hills and chestnut-lined valleys in Portugal’s hidden wine country 
  • Hike by timeworn stone villages and follow ancient shepherds’ trails in the misty highlands above the Douro River
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StartLisbon

EndPorto

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

crashing waves on a jetty

Days 1-2

Description

Explore São Martinho do Porto, also called “Concha” because of its position along a shell-like-shaped bay • Savor a seafood lunch overlooking turquoise waters • Keep an eye out for 150-million-year-old ichnites, fossilized dinosaur footprints, as you hike along sandy paths to breathtaking natural lookouts • Test your balance surfing Nazaré’s legendary waves • Bike through thick pine forests overlooking the Atlantic sea • Relax in charming Alcobaça at our beautiful monastery-turned hotel.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Montebelo Mosteiro de Alcobaça Historic Hotel
Alcobaça
Premiere Hotel

Rest your head at a sumptuous hotel designed by architect Souto Moura and built inside of Mosteiro de Alcobaça, a World Heritage Site that stands as a masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic architecture. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Biker riding on a road along the Douro River.

Day 3

Description

Head east into one of Portugal’s best-kept secrets—the Dão wine region • Bike along a converted railway line, tracing the contours of the Dão River lined with lush greenery and timeworn hamlets • Stroll through the aristocratic village of Santar between elegant manor houses and resplendent gardens • Enjoy the atmosphere of our romantic Relais & Châteaux estate, then sit down to a gourmet dinner featuring creative local dishes. 

Accommodations

Night 3

Valverde Santar Hotel & Spa
Santar
Premiere Hotel

Adorned with original antiques, family portraits and hand-painted ceilings, this luxurious 17th-century estate is as stunning outside as it is within, encircled by ten acres of vineyards and eight acres of post-Renaissance gardens. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Two women walking along crop fields with walking poles

Days 4-6

Description

Tucked high above the Douro Valley, hike through a remote region full of pastoral hillsides, slate-roofed stone cottages and the occasional sheep-dotted pasture • Delight in a homemade lunch at a cozy home in Codeçal • Head into the heart of the Douro Valley and to our sumptuous hideaway perched above the river’s edge • Visit Sabrosa, a bustling town that once launched one of history’s greatest explorers, Ferdinand Magellan • Taste a variety of Port wines at a revered wine estate • Set off in kayaks from the banks of the Douro and paddle through a sun dappled landscape of green and gold • Hike among sloping rows of vines, with weathered stone walls and the occasional whitewashed farmhouse peeking from the hills • After a leisurely final morning, end your trip in the colorful riverside city of Porto, an ideal place to continue your journey.  

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Six Senses Douro Valley
Samodães
Premiere Hotel

Featuring contemporary décor with a nod to a bygone era, this supremely luxurious getaway offers panoramic views of the Douro Valley, floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden bridges leading to secret gardens. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Montebelo Mosteiro de Alcobaça Historic Hotel
Alcobaça

Premiere Hotel

Rest your head at a sumptuous hotel designed by architect Souto Moura and built inside of Mosteiro de Alcobaça, a World Heritage Site that stands as a masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic architecture. (pool, spa)

Night 3

Valverde Santar Hotel & Spa
Santar

Premiere Hotel

Adorned with original antiques, family portraits and hand-painted ceilings, this luxurious 17th-century estate is as stunning outside as it is within, encircled by ten acres of vineyards and eight acres of post-Renaissance gardens. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa) 

Nights 4-5

Six Senses Douro Valley
Samodães

Premiere Hotel

Featuring contemporary décor with a nod to a bygone era, this supremely luxurious getaway offers panoramic views of the Douro Valley, floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden bridges leading to secret gardens. (pool, spa)

From $6,199 /person

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Bikes

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Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

From $6,199 /person

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