Discover Porto, Douro & Lisbon

Overview

Start your journey in Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage city built on the hills, boasting a growing architecture scene. Discover the highlights of the city and don’t forget to taste its world-famous port wine.

Pick up your car rental and drive towards the Douro Valley. Along the way you can admire breathtaking landscapes over the river and visit vineyards, towns and villages.

Reach Lisbon by car, and enjoy a day tour around the ancient Olisipo. Visit some of the city’s tourist attractions, including the famous Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery.

Inclusions

2 nights in Porto at Vila Gale Porto - 4*

2 nights in Douro at Vila Gale Vineyards - 4* or similar

2 nights in Lisbon at Lisboa Plaza Hotel - 4*

3 days Car Rental

Arrival and departure transfers

Daily Buffet Breakfast

Regular sightseeing Porto tour

Private visit to a farm “Quinta“ with Wine tasting

Regular sightseeing Lisbon tour with entrances to Hyeromites Monastery & Coach Museum

Itinerary

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Day 1 Porto

Welcome to Porto. Upon arrival, private transfer by a luxury car with an English-speaking driver.

Overnight stay in Porto in Vila Gale Porto or similar.

Day 2 Porto

After breakfast, enjoy a regular tour of Porto to discover the highlights.

When reaching the D. Luis bridge from the south and you start to catch a glimpse of Porto, in the words of a Portuguese author, you see “a cascade built on a mountainside surrounded by fog”. It is the most beautiful cascade you’ll ever see, and so much more. Come and discover Porto, the country’s northern capital and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Enjoy a unique and unforgettable tour through the Sé quarter, the heart of old Porto, with medieval roots. This memorable trip ends at the famous Porto wine cellars, in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia, with an ambience which will take you on a journey to the past.

Overnight stay in Porto in Vila Gale Porto or similar.

Breakfast

Day 3 Porto Douro

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and pick up your car rental at Porto city office.

Enjoy an 1 hour and half drive towards your hotel in Douro Valley while taking in the breathtaking view of the Douro River and the Tedo River.

Overnight stay in Douro at Vila Gale Vineyards or similar.

Breakfast

Douro River

Day 4 Douro

After breakfast, enjoy the landscapes and the river, visit a private farm “Quinta“ with Wine tasting.

Learn more about this unique region and its wines full of history and tradition, but with the right amount of modernity, refinement and exclusivity.

Overnight stay in Douro at Vila Gale Vineyards or similar.

Breakfast

Day 5 Douro Lisbon

Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Then, drive towards Lisbon and drop-off your car at Lisbon city center office upon arrival.

Overnight stay in Lisbon at Lisboa Plaza Hotel or similar.

Breakfast

Day 6 Lisbon

Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy a regular tour of Lisbon to discover the highlights of Lisbon: discover our magnificent city. Unveil the history and traditions taking you to the Monuments of the Portuguese Discoverers, the typical quarter and emblematic city museum. Discover the major sights that the city has to offer: Jerónimos Monastery, Tower of Belem, Monument of the Discoveries, Coach Museum, Alfama & Rossio.

Overnight stay in Lisbon at Lisboa Plaza Hotel or similar.

Breakfast

Day 7 Lisbon Lisbon Airport

Breakfast and a private transfer from the hotel to the International airport. Proceed onwards to your next
destination.

Breakfast

Accommodation

Vila Galé Porto hotel

Porto
Vila Galé Porto hotel is right in the center of Porto, a ten-minute walk from the famous and commercial Rua de Santa Catarina. It was built in 1999 and renovated in 2015. The metro station Campo 24 de Agosto is 100 meters from this hotel and allows easy and quick access to any point in the city and the airport. Vila Galé Porto hotel has a restaurant, two bars and multipurpose rooms for events and meetings. On the top floor, you will find the Satsanga Spa, where you can go for a swim in the indoor pool, relax in the hydromassage pool or work out in the gym, enjoying what is considered one of the best views over the city.

Vila Galé Douro Vineyards

Douro
With a breathtaking view of the Douro River and the Tedo River, it is in the heart of the Douro Wine Region that the Vila Galé Douro Vineyards appears. On the south bank of the Douro, near the picturesque village of Marmelal, the property that hosts Vila Galé Douro Vineyards is very close to one of the two landmarks built by the Marquis of Pombal in 1757.Here you can enjoy the calm and silence, the scenery, but also the outdoor pools, the regional gastronomy of the Vineyards restaurant, whose terrace allows you to admire the surroundings. But also of the visits to the cellar and tastings of Port and table wines of the Val Moreira brand, produced on site.

Lisboa Plaza Hotel

Lisbon
Lisboa Plaza Hotel – Charm and Character Family Boutique Hotel In the historic centre of Lisbon. Lisbon Plaza Hotel is situated alongside the exclusive Avenide de Libertade and is a place of shelter right in the heart of the city. Inaugurated in April 1954, the Lisbon Plaza Hotel has always been in the hands of the same family. The informal atmosphere makes you feel that you’re in the company of friends.

The rooms have been fully refurbished in 2015 in our traditional style. Designed to be a place of tradition in the hustle and bustle of Lisbon of the 1950’s, the Plaza reflects the city’s character.

Additional information

We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means we may need to offer an alternative hotel of equivalent or better quality. Our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit.

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

FAQs

Who are Entire Travel Group?

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Entire Travel Group is proudly Australian family owned and operated and as it stands today represents 50 years of experience, progress, and evolution. We proudly support the community with our long-term commitment to many important charity organisations. We were awarded the best operator in our class at the most recent National Travel Industry Awards.

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Entire Travel Group is both ATAS and CATO Accredited. ATAS is actively administered by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA). The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) is the trade association representing the land supply sector of the Australian Travel Industry.

Does Entire Travel Group have industry awards?

Entire Travel Group was honoured at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards with Most Oustanding Wholesaler - Product / Service.

As our team works tirelessly to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, it was exciting to have this acknowledged with the highest recognition. The award is also a testament to the quality of our partners around the globe, and we take this opportunity to thank them for their tremendous support of our customers.

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In some cases, we are the sole representative in Australia for the overseas travel operator. In other circumstances the product developed has been exclusively built for Entire Travel Group and can’t be found elsewhere.

What’s unique about Entire Travel Group Holiday Packages?

They are not group tours with set departures - they are pre-designed, purpose built, independent holiday packages full of unique and memorable experiences.
Our holiday packages have been exclusively built for us in collaboration with our handpicked suppliers, who also offer full on-ground support for the clients.
We are offering unique travel experiences which cannot be found elsewhere.
Many packages include our “Freedom of Choice” options which allow you to tailor the holiday experience. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.
They include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan.
A wide selection of our packages are compliant with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Covid Safe Travels.

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Our Independent Holiday Packages are NOT group tours with set departure dates. Group Tours have specific set departure dates, and of course, you are travelling with unknown passengers in a coach. These tours are great for certain travellers and there are many reputable tour operators providing a wide range of options around the world.

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We understand that occasionally plans may change, so we give you the confidence to proceed with a cooling off period.
You may cancel for any reason within 7 days, where you will receive a 100% refund of your $100 per person deposit.

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What is Freedom of Choice?

At Entire Travel Group we understand that our customers have their own personal tastes and interests - so throughout our packages look for “Freedom of Choice” which gives you the ability to tailor your holiday from the various experiences offered on selected days. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.

The Freedom of Choice options are included in the package price, and the price remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day in the itinerary.
The price of the package remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

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Can you book my international airfares?

On some Islands Holiday Packages (e.g. Fiji), it is practical to include flights, so where we have done this it is indicated by the plane icon.

However, on the majority of our Holiday Packages, we do not include international flights.

We found that many customers may prefer to:

Travel on a specific airline of their choice
Have the flexibility to book flights with Frequent Flyer points
Select flight dates that may be different to our Holiday Package start/end dates
Use a Travel Credit already held with the airline
Use their travel agent for this service

We are able to assist with flights on any Holiday Package, so please just notify us during the Book Now process or contact our team.

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Travel insurance is strongly recommended. During the Book Now process please confirm you require assistance, and our team will be in contact with you.

What should I do before travelling?

Before you travel it is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate documentation including visas. If you are travelling on a passport other than Australian or New Zealand, you will require a permit to re-enter Australia. It is your responsibility as the traveller and/or travel booker to meet all government entry requirements.

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Discover Porto, Douro & Lisbon (Tour code: 12385)

Highlights

Overview

Inclusions