2026 Best of Portugal Tour
- June 13-20, 2026
- 8 People
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- 3750
NC Wine Gals Travel + Travel With Antonio present
History, Architecture, Cuisine & Wine Await...
Join us on an 8-day adventure to Portugal as we discover everything this 900-year-old nation offers.
From the vibrant capital city of Lisbon to cobbled streets of Porto & the surf town of Santa Cruz, this tour highlights the best of Portugal for your first time
The Itinerary
This trip starts in one of Europe’s most exciting cities, Lisbon, where we will eat, walk, ship, and repeat. Then we go to its sister city, scrappy Porto, where you’ll get to imbibe on its famous libation. Plus, we have added some beach culture with a visit to Portugal’s great surf city, Santa Cruz.
Vineyard picnics, castles, monasteries, fortresses, and walled cities are mixed in between.
This trip is for anyone who likes to eat, drink, swim, and/or learn about history.
Deposit Required
Save your spot with $600
This trip features the cities of Lisbon, Porto, & Santa Cruz. In addition, there are several cultural and historical stops within those areas, including:
- Various stops in Lisbon, such as St George Castel, Santa Clara Market, multiple squares & several cool Lisbon neighborhoods.
- Port-side of Porto
- Pastel de Nata (national pastry of Portugal) workshop
- Picnic lunch in Porto’s most famous park with a vinho verde (green wine) wine tasting
- Beach day in Santa Cruz (or surfing for others)
With a history as long as Portugal’s, it offers a wide array of food. Here are some things you may encounter on this trip:
- Bacalhau: This codfish is a staple in Portuguese cuisine, prepared in countless ways.
- Pastel de Nata: These custard tarts, often enjoyed with a sprinkle of cinnamon, are a Portuguese icon. Their flaky pastry and creamy filling make them a must-try.
- Petiscos: Portuguese tapas, known as “petiscos,” offer a variety of small dishes to share. From grilled sardines to chorizo sausages and octopus salad, there’s something to suit every palate.
- Seafood: Portugal is a coastal country with a wealth of fresh seafood. The options are endless, from grilled sardines and clams to octopus and squid.
- Tinned Fish: Multiple shops are selling a variety of Portuguese tinned fish.
- Wine: It goes without saying there will be plenty of this. Anyone curious about the wines of the Alentejo region should read this.
What's Included
- Hotel – 7 nights accommodation
- Most meals
- Transportation within Portugal
- Pastel de Nata workshop
What's Not
- Flights to/from Portugal
- Some meals
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Antonio - Your Guide
Antonio has been working in the Portuguese Hospitality and Event Industry since 2016. He was born in Lisbon and has lived in different parts of the country throughout his life, acquiring a good knowledge of its culture, heritage. His background is law. His native language is Portuguese, but he also speaks Spainsh, English and French. He has you covered linguistically in Portugal!
This trip costs $3750 for each guest sharing a room. A $700 supplement is charged for guests who want a single room.
Deposit Requirement: With each booking request, a $600 deposit is required immediately. A booking cannot be guaranteed without a deposit.
Deposits can be made by PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle
Trip Costs: This trip must be paid in full at least 3 months before the start date. If you book within this time, the total balance is due. If trip fees are not paid within this time frame, trip deposits will be forfeited.
Refund Policy: All reservations will incur a 10% non-refundable fee per person. This trip is only 50% refundable if the request is made within 3 months of departure. If a cancellation request is made after, no refund will be issued. This is due to the strict booking policies for hotels & transportation.
Tour Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel any trip for any reason and will notify each guest as soon as possible. In such an event, all deposits and monies paid will be refunded 100%.
These policies are strictly enforced due to logistical partners in-country and reservations made with local hotels and providers.
FAQs
Yes, bookings received before 2026 will receive $200 off.
A $600 deposit is required to secure your spot. Full balance is required 3 months before the trip.
This trip is a partnership between NC Wine Gals Travel (Megan Riley) and Travel with Antonio (Antonio Alves Moreira).
NC Wine Gal Travel will handle all pre-booking questions and payments, and Travel with Antonio will handle all in-country logistics/guiding.
You are staying in 4 star Portuguese accommodations.
No, the final itinerary is coming before December.
Very limited but some travel between all 3 cities mentioned.
Yes. There are free afternoons and evenings to enjoy. Also, morning activities and visits will not start before 10.30 am, which may also give some R&R time.
No. You can pay an extra fee ($700) to have an individual room.
Flights should be made into & out of Porto airport.
We recommend buying a wine suitcase or bringing wine sleeves and an extra suitcase.
For all guests flying into Porto, we will provide airport pickup and drop-off.
For anyone arriving earlier or leaving later, you will have to arrange your own transportation. We are happy to assist you with this if needed.
No, but highly recommended. We recommend World Nomads for this trip.
A policy for an American traveling to Portugal for 8 days will cost around $100.