Portugal Cultural Walking Adventure

• Explore Lisbon, one of Europe's most colorful capitals, with its pastel buildings and red roofs, on a guided walk

• Get 'Only with Classic Journeys' access on a private exploration of Pena National Palace when it is closed to the public

• Join an olive oil maker on a walk through centuries-old olive trees to a tasting of his family’s award-winning oils

• From Évora, enjoy a nature walk along Aqueduct de l’Agua de Prata, before visiting a working cork factory

• Explore the cobblestone streets of the fairytale castle of Marvao

• Walk with shepherds in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela mountains to their quinta where they make some of the finest cheese in Portugal

• Cruise on the Douro River in a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat

• Walk among vineyards followed by a wine tasting and a gourmet dinner of local specialties under corkwood trees

• Visit the seaside city of Porto, where Port wine originated, to take in the sights and meet local fishermen

• Experience the world on foot and at eye level. Each day, join your guide on the most cinematic footpaths in the Douro and Alentejo valleys.
• Exceptional full-time local guides who become your well-connected friend. Our amazing guides are with you throughout each day of the tour, sharing their lifelong connections as well as engaging anecdotes about the history and culture of Portugal.
• Small groups that provide you unrivaled access. An average of 10 guests per departure means we can offer you special access to sites like Pena Palace so you experience Portugal’s most visited site when it’s closed to the general public, a private gourmet dinner in a vineyard, and a private boat cruise on the Douro River that other companies cannot arrange because of larger group sizes.
• Award-winning hotels are waiting for you at the end of every day. Luxuriate in the finest and most distinctive boutique accommodations in the Douro and Alentejo valleys
• Eat like (and with) the locals. Food is a foolproof way into the hearts, homes and history of Portugal. From gourmet picnics to coveted local restaurants, our meals offer you opportunities to explore native food traditions and fine dining.
• Handcrafted itineraries with all activities included. With our long-term friendships, we know Portugal more personally than anyone else. So you get thoughtfully curated itineraries that combine explorations of the villages, organic farms, archeological sites and the people who know them best.
• Sustainable travel that supports the places you’re visiting. We put our local currency into the pockets of the people in Portugal. It’s your guarantee that you’ll have authentic, up-close experiences on your trip. Best of all, our person-to-person approach helps sustain their ways of life.