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PORTUGAL
Your Portugal Story Starts Here
Portugal has a way of surprising you. It may be one of the smaller countries in Europe, but within its borders you’ll find colorful cities, medieval villages, vineyard-covered valleys, golden beaches and a dramatic Atlantic coastline. Add incredible food, centuries of history and a culture that invites you to slow down and enjoy where you are, and it’s easy to understand why so many travelers fall in love with Portugal.
Spend your days wandering tiled streets and historic neighborhoods, tasting local wines, discovering fairytale palaces or heading into the countryside and along the coast. Venture even farther and Portugal reveals yet another side of itself, from the volcanic landscapes of the Azores to the rugged beauty of Madeira.
Portugal is a place to explore, but it’s also a place to linger — over a meal, along the waterfront, in a vineyard or on a quiet cobblestone street. And sometimes those unhurried moments become the ones you remember most.
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A FEW OF THE MOMENTS
What We Love to Weave In
The Art of Azulejo
The beautiful painted tiles you’ll see covering churches, train stations and colorful façades throughout Portugal have centuries of stories behind them. Spend a little time in a Porto workshop learning the traditional techniques used to create these iconic azulejos, then pick up a brush and paint two tiles of your own — a very Portuguese keepsake to bring home with you
Fado After Dark
An evening wandering the narrow streets of Alfama, where laundry hangs from windows, dinner grills outside, and Fado was born nearly two centuries ago. Then settle in for a traditional Portuguese dinner inside a historic palace, as the haunting melodies of Fado fill the room — a little music, a little history, and a side of Lisbon you don’t simply see, but feel.
The Wild Side of Portugal (Azores)
Set out by Jeep into the volcanic heart of São Miguel, following rugged roads to the brilliant crater lakes of Sete Cidades and the protected landscapes surrounding Lagoa do Fogo. Along the way, stop at spectacular viewpoints, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and visit Caldeira Velha, where a waterfall tumbles into naturally heated volcanic pools - with the chance to slip into the warm water yourself.
The Sweet Side of Lisbon
Step into the kitchen and learn to make Portugal’s most irresistible little pastry - the pastel de nata - while discovering the story behind a recipe that dates back to Lisbon’s monasteries in the 18th century. Then comes the best part: settle in with a coffee or juice and enjoy your freshly baked custard tarts, still warm from the oven.
A Royal Day in Sintra
Step into the fairytale world of Sintra, exploring the colorful towers and terraces of Pena Palace before settling in for a beautifully prepared picnic in the palace’s surroundings. Raise a glass of sparkling wine over Portuguese cheeses, pastries and other delicacies, then continue toward the coast and elegant Cascais — a day of palaces, gardens, sea views and a little taste of royal life.
A Slow Day on the Douro
Step aboard a vintage boat in Pinhão and spend the day drifting along the Douro, surrounded by terraced vineyards climbing the hillsides above the river. Cruise to one of the valley’s celebrated wine estates for a leisurely lunch and a taste of the region’s wines, before returning to the water for the peaceful journey back — a day designed to be savored rather than rushed.
