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10 days
from £1,295 per person

Grand Designs of Portugal

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Capturing a piece of Portuguese history in each of the three pousadas on this tour.

Beyond Portugal’s exciting capital city lies a land of beautiful ancient towns, varied culture, wild landscapes and elegant pousadas (historic converted hotels). On our excellent-value Portugal tours, you’ll get to stand before the dazzling 110m marble façade of the Duke’s Palace, Vila Viçosa. To breathe in the wildflower scents of the tranquil Serra da Estrela mountains. And, along with your new travel companions, to toast adventure with a delicious port wine in Porto, its city of origin.

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From £1,295pp

£250 deposit per person


8 excursions & visits

14 meals

Easy going pace

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Grand Designs of Portugal
Customer meet and greet

Day 1 - Vila Viçosa

Join your tour group at the pousada, a luxury 16th-century converted convent, right next to the palace and full of history and character.

Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa (4-star)

Customer meet and greet

Day 1 - Vila Viçosa

Join your tour group at the pousada, a luxury 16th-century converted convent, right next to the palace and full of history and character.

Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa (4-star)

Palace of Vila Vicosa, Portugal

Day 2 - Vila Viçosa

Today we explore this small, marble-clad town. Known as the ‘Princess of Alentejo’, it’s home to a splendid palace, charming streets and a sprawling plaza dotted with orange trees. We’ll take a guided tour of the majestic Renaissance-style Palácio Ducal or Duke’s Palace - the symbol of the city and once one of the most important noble houses in Portugal. The 110-metre façade is totally covered in marble from the region making this unique building the town’s most symbolic monument. One of our favourite 'grand designs of Portugal'!

Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Guided tour of Palácio Ducal in Vila Viçosa (morning)

Cloister of the Evora Cathedral, Evora, Portugal

Day 3 - Arraiolos - Évora

Enjoy a morning tour of Arraiolos, a small town overlooked by the ruins of a Moorish castle, to discover the town’s history and famous carpet-making tradition. In the afternoon we head to Évora, a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage city that dates back to Roman times. Our guide will bring the history of this bustling university town to life as we visit the cathedral, San Francisco Church, university and the Chapel of Bones.

Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: City tour of Arraiolos (morning)
City tour of Évora, including cathedral, San Francisco Church & Chapel of Bones (afternoon)

Cathedral of Viseu, Portugal

Day 4 - Viseu

Today we wave goodbye to Vila Viçosa and journey towards medieval Viseu. On the way, we’ll stretch our legs among the tree-lined squares and boulevards of Castelo Branco, the provincial capital. This evening we arrive in Viseu and check into our imposing pousada, a one-time 19th-century hospital.

Pousada de Viseu (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Visit to Castelo Branco (morning)

Day 5 - Viseu

Today is reserved for leisure time. Perhaps take a walk in the park, around the town, or just relax at the pousada.

Pousada de Viseu (4-star)

Serra da Estrela National Park, Portugal

Day 6 - Viseu

Today is yours to spend completely as you please in Viseu, or perhaps join our full-day optional excursion to the Serra da Estrela Mountains. The highest mountains in Portugal, this range forms a beautiful park of craggy peaks, hidden lakes, thick forest and historic villages full of character. Look out for the iconic Estrela Mountain Dog.

Pousada de Viseu (4-star)

What's included

14 meals

9 breakfasts

5 dinners

Accommodation

9 nights in pousadas

Transport

Travel in destination by coach

Tour highlights

8 excursions & visits

City tours of Arraiolos; Évora (including cathedral, San Francisco Church & Chapel of Bones); and Porto

Guided tour of Palácio Ducal in Vila Viçosa

Guided excursion to Viana do Castelo (with Costume Museum & Santa Luzia Basilica), including Ponte de Lima and Valenca do Minho

Visits to Castelo Branco; Aveiro

Port tasting in Porto

Adventure made effortless with Titan Travel

Experts

Titan tour manager

Portable audio

Headset system on excursions

Porterage

Services included

Key information

In many cities in Portugal, a room tax of between €1-2 per person per night (subject to change), is payable directly to the hotel on check-out.
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BTA 2024 Overall Winner Circle White - Titan won 13 awards
Silver travel awards 2022
wave awards 2022