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Bespoke Portugal Itineraries
Days 1 - 3
Porto unfolds in three acts: Ribeira’s postcard-perfect alleys, Serralves’ boundless creativity, and the Douro’s famed liquor - each sip of port reminding you of why this destination remains timeless.
In Porto, the Undefeated City ("A Cidade Invicta"), you'll discover Portugal in three distinct movements. Your first day reveals the city's historic heart, wandering Ribeira's medieval alleys dotted with restaurants and 18th century townhouses to the Douro, following its curve as rabelo boats bob along the waterfront. From the next day, you'll shift to the contemporary, exploring Portugal through Serralves - with its avant-garde galleries challenging perspectives and manicured gardens offering tranquility. Towards the end of your time in the city, we invite you to enjoy a river cruise tracing the vineyards that birthed this city's fortune, before surrendering to Porto's liquid gold in candlelit cellars where generations have perfected the sweet alchemy of wine. From its 12th-century foundations to the creativity of the 21st century, your first days unfold Porto's layered and complex identity - always with the river's rhythm as your guide.
Days 4 - 7
From Belém’s Age of Discoveries to Alfama’s mournful Fado, Lisbon reveals a Portugal far beyond postcards - a city where trams rattle uphill through time, Pastéis de nata have remained an old faithful treat, and every restaurant has its own plentiful take on what it means to survive in contemporary Lisbon.
In Lisbon, history and modernity collide across four vibrant days. Your journey begins in Belém, where the distinctive Gothic style known as Manueline can be seen across the walls of Jerónimos Monastery, and the fortress-like Belém Tower stands sentinel over Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. Whilst here, pause to taste the original pastéis de Belém, local since 1837 and with its recipe closely guarded still to this day. The following days will take you to Castelo de São Jorge amongst many other sights, its Moorish walls framing panoramic views over the city’s terracotta rooftops and the river Tagus beyond. As evening falls on day six, find yourself at an intimate Fado house, where guitarra melodies are accompanied by the best food the city can offer, casual and memorable. Of course, before leaving you must ride on Tram 28’s route through historic quarters, exploring Chiado’s literary cafés and its vibrant counterpart, Bairro Alto – ending with rooftop drinks as Lisbon’s golden light fades across the Seven Hills.
Days 8 - 12
The windswept beaches of Comporta and the flamingos in the Tejo estuary, are sights of Portugal that few travellers witness - the face of the country where vineyards rise from rice fields, bicycles glide past salt marshes, and every tatse of seafood is as fresh as the Alentejo coast is close.
Your final days are slow and comforting; mornings dissolve into beachside idleness, afternoons spent enjoying local seafood and vinho verde without thought. By early evening, the scene shifts, perhaps nowhere better exemplified than an evening spent at Herdade da Comporta, an estate where wine tastings spill into seafood feasts, where carabineiro prawns arrive charred and dripping with garlic. The Troia Peninsula offers a different kind of exploration, with its crystal blue waters beckoning even the most intimidated to dip in, while the Tejo estuary thrums with nature - bird watching, scenic views and a wild sort of soothing that frames the beauty of this stretch of coastline.
BEST TIME
May to September
TAILORED TRIPS
from £2500 pp, per night
Itinerary Overview
Days 1 - 3
Porto
Days 4 - 7
Lisbon
Days 8 - 12
Comporta
Trip Highlights
Begin wandering Porto’s historic Ribeira, with its medieval alleys, riverside views, and rabelo boats bobbing along the Douro.
Explore Serralves’ contemporary art, avant-garde galleries, and peaceful gardens that showcase Portugal’s modern creative spirit.
Cruise the Douro vineyards, then savour candlelit tastings of Porto’s famed port wine, experiencing its rich heritage firsthand.
In Lisbon, step into the Age of Discoveries, exploring Belém’s Manueline architecture and tasting the original pastéis de nata.
End with Lisbon’s vibrant soul - ride Tram 28 through historic quarters, enjoy Fado music, and soak up rooftop views across the Seven Hills.
Slow your pace at Comporta’s beaches, savour fresh seafood and vinho verde, and explore the natural beauty of the Tejo estuary and Troia Peninsula.
The Best Hotels in Portugal
Sublime
Comporta, Portugal
Sublime Comporta - a magical, unspoiled place where nature presides, is home to 23 rooms and suites, and 22 villas. Each villa has a private pool, fireplace and large outdoor areas. Nestled on a stunning 17-hectare estate, these villas, rooms and suites are spread across the resort and are surrounded by undulating umbrella pines, cork trees and wild sand dunes.
Just an hour's drive from a European capital, wildlife is abundant in Comporta, where time seems to stand still and you can experience all that is genuine and authentic. Sublime Comporta offers a combination of tranquility and simplicity that is both addictive and inspiring, reminding us of the magic of experiencing more with less.
Six Senses Douro Valley
Douro, Portugal
This 19th-century manor sits high on a hill overlooking vine-covered terraces with the Douro river gently flowing at its feet. It has been beautifully restored, with contemporary interiors reflecting both the region's rich heritage and our Six Senses design values.
Spacious and comfortable rooms, suites and villas set within flourishing kitchen gardens and vineyards, seasonal food and exquisite wines from the valley, and a stunning Six Senses Spa await to lift your spirits and bring joy to your soul.
Reids Palace
Madeira, Portugal
Set in gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Reid's Palace is the ultimate place to stretch out in the sun and relax. With 126 rooms in total the hotel have suites named after George Bernard Shaw, who learnt to tango here, and Winston Churchill, who came to write his memoirs.
Linger over ocean views or vistas of Funchal harbour from sumptuous surrounds - Reid's Palace is perfection in the Portuguese archipelago. Showcasing local, seasonal cuisine, Reid’s Palace boasts some of the best restaurants in Funchal. Go all out at Michelin-starred William; enjoy a casual moonlit dinner on the terrace of Ristorante Villa Cipriani; or cocktails in the glitzy bar.
