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Portuguese Pousadas

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Discover the old-fashioned charm of Portugal on this eight-day journey from Lisbon to Porto. Staying at two of the country's famed Pousada properties, one of which was once a Moorish castle, explore historic regional centres including Coimbra and Porto; and the picturesque, terraced hillsides of the Douro valley, where port - the world-renowned fortified wine - is produced.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Stay in historically significant buildings, such as a Moorish castle, and an Augustinian monastery
Discover the colourful Pena Palace and learn the secrets behind Portugal’s world-renowned pastéis de nata tarts
Visit historic wine estates and cruise through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Douro Valley
Explore one of the oldest centres of learning, the University of Coimbra, and its magnificent Biblioteca Joanina

Further highlights

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 1 — Fly to Lisbon

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Lisbon with TAP Air Portugal. Transfer to your pousada, not far from the Portuguese capital. Enjoy a welcome dinner with the group at your hotel.

Meals: dinner

Day 2 — Lisbon

Half-day tour of Lisbon, where grand squares, elegant boulevards and historic neighbourhoods reflect centuries of maritime heritage. Visit the richly ornamented Jerónimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture, admire the 16th century Belém Tower, and wander the cobbled streets of the old town. Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace.

Meals: breakfast

Day 2.1 — Transfer: Lisbon to Sintra

Day 3 — Sintra

Visit to the UNESCO-listed parish of Sintra and Pena Palace – once the summer residence of King Ferdinand II. Enter a local bakery for an introduction to making pastel de nata tarts. At the conclusion of your tour, enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Palmela.

Meals: breakfast

Day 3.1 — Transfer: Sintra to Guimarães

Day 4 — Coimbra & Guimarães

Depart Palmela and drive to Guimarães. Stop en route at Batalha Monastery, and Coimbra, home of Portugal’s oldest and most prestigious university. Tour the campus including the baroque Biblioteca Joanina, one of the most ornate libraries in the world. Enjoy free time in Coimbra before continuing to Guimarães.

Meals: breakfast

Day 5 — Porto

Take a half-day tour of Porto, the country’s second city. Today’s highlights include the decorative Chapel of the Souls, São Bento Railway Station with its blue azulejo tiles, and the UNESCO-listed waterfront in Ribeira. Later, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the city before returning to Guimarães.

Meals: breakfast

Day 6 — Guimarães

Enjoy a full day at leisure to return to Porto by train, or explore the historic city of Braga, one of Portugal’s most celebrated pilgrimage sites, with Baroque churches and sweeping views.

Meals: breakfast

Day 7 — Douro Valley

Take a full tour of the Douro Valley, famous for its steep, terraced vineyards carved into mountains. Visit two quintas (wine estates) for wine tasting, and a three-course farewell lunch with wine. Later, enjoy a relaxing boat tour on the Douro to admire the region from the water.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 8 — Fly to London

Take the morning at leisure and transfer to Porto airport or begin your tailor-made extension by staying on in the heart of Porto, or travelling north to Santiago de Compostela.

Meals: breakfast

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Pousada Castelo de Palmela

Housed within a historic castle, parts of which date back to Moorish rule in Portugal, Pousada Castelo Palmela is a superior, 4-star property of just 28 rooms and suites. A restaurant and bar/lounge are located on-site, with all rooms featuring air conditioning, a television and safe.

Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes

Situated within a former Augustinian monastery dating from the 12th Century, Pousada Mosteiro Guimaraes is a superior property of 51 rooms & suites. A restaurant, serving both local and international cuisine, as well as a bar/lounge and outdoor swimming pool are all located on-site. All rooms feature a television, air conditioning as well as a safe.

What’s included

Hotel porterage
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
Experienced local tour manager
Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
4-star accommodation
Average group size - 14 people (max 18)
International flights

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

36 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
14 May 2027	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,495~~ £2,445 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 May 2027	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,495~~ £2,445 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
4 June 2027	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,495~~ £2,445 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
4 June 2027	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,495~~ £2,445 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
10 September 2027	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,745~~ £2,670 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
10 September 2027	London	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,540~~ £3,440 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
10 September 2027	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,745~~ £2,670 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
10 September 2027	Manchester	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,540~~ £3,440 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
24 September 2027	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,695~~ £2,620 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
24 September 2027	London	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,490~~ £3,390 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
24 September 2027	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,695~~ £2,620 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
24 September 2027	Manchester	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,490~~ £3,390 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 October 2027	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,695~~ £2,620 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 October 2027	London	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,490~~ £3,390 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 October 2027	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,695~~ £2,620 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 October 2027	Manchester	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,490~~ £3,390 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 May 2028	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,845~~ £2,770 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 May 2028	London	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,740~~ £3,640 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 May 2028	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,845~~ £2,770 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 May 2028	Manchester	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,740~~ £3,640 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 June 2028	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,895~~ £2,820 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 June 2028	London	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,790~~ £3,690 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 June 2028	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,895~~ £2,820 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 June 2028	Manchester	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,790~~ £3,690 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 September 2028	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,045~~ £2,970 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 September 2028	London	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,940~~ £3,840 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 September 2028	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,045~~ £2,970 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 September 2028	Manchester	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,940~~ £3,840 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 September 2028	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,945~~ £2,870 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 September 2028	London	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,840~~ £3,740 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 September 2028	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,945~~ £2,870 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 September 2028	Manchester	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,840~~ £3,740 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 October 2028	London	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,945~~ £2,870 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 October 2028	London	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,840~~ £3,740 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 October 2028	Manchester	8 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,945~~ £2,870 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 October 2028	Manchester	8 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,840~~ £3,740 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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