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Discover Portugal on a magical journey from North to South, where each day offers its share of wonders. From the historic soul of Porto to the sunny beaches of the Algarve, not to mention vibrant Lisbon, each destination has its own unique charm.
Traveling by train will allow you to admire breathtaking landscapes. It’s truly one of the best ways to explore this magnificent country.
Includes:
- Round-trip flights from Montreal to Porto and returning from Lisbon
- 11 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels
- 11 breakfasts
- 6 dinners: 5 without drinks and 1 Fado dinner-show with drinks included
- Full-day Douro Valley excursion: vineyard visits, lunch, and a river cruise on the Douro River with a French-speaking guide
- Full-day Sintra excursion with a French-speaking guide
- Porto walking tour “The Secrets of Porto” with a French-speaking guide
- Lisbon tuk-tuk tour, including a gastronomic and oenological experience
- 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass in Lisbon: vintage bus and tram routes, plus a cruise on the Tagus River
- First-class train tickets between Porto and the Algarve, then between the Algarve and Lisbon
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Transfer between the hotels and the train station
- Services of a Gendrontours group leader
- Protection provided by the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV)
- Taxes (excluding accommodation taxes)
Not included:
- Activities and excursions not listed
- Accommodation taxes
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Baggage fees charged by the airline
- Tourist tax in Lisbon to be paid locally: €4 per person per day (subject to change without notice)
- Tourist tax in the Algarve to be paid locally: €1 to €2 per person per day (subject to change without notice)
- Tourist tax in Porto to be paid locally: €2 to €3 per person per day (subject to change without notice)
Introduction of Mandatory ETIAS Permit for Travels to Europe
Starting at the end of 2026, every Canadian traveler planning to visit Europe will be required to possess an ETIAS permit. This is the European Travel Information and Authorization System, implemented by the European Union.
For more information about this permit, you can visit the official website at the following address: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en.
Please note that this permit costs 7 euros per person, and the process can take up to 30 days for approval.
It is also mandatory to have a passport that remains valid for at least 3 months after your departure date from Europe. Without this, entry at the European border will be denied.
Itinerary:
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Arrival at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto.
Meet your driver and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel.
Check-in for a 4-night stay.
Day at leisure.
Lunch and dinner at leisure.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from your hotel in Porto for a full day in the Douro Valley.
Set off by minibus to discover the world’s first demarcated wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will traverse fascinating landscapes where terraced vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see.
Highlights include:
- Visit to a family-owned quinta (wine estate): learn about the winemaking process and taste several Douro wines.
- Traditional dinner in the valley (included).
- Cruise on the Douro River: enjoy a unique perspective on the vine-covered banks, from Peso da Régua or Pinhão to Vila Nova de Gaia.
Breathe the fresh valley air and admire the exceptional panoramas offered by the natural viewpoints.
At the end of the day, return to your hotel in Porto. Evening at leisure.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, depart from your accommodation for a walking tour entitled “The Secrets of Porto.”
A unique experience in Porto: explore its narrow alleyways and impressive staircases, feel the magic of the historic centre and the warmth of its inhabitants, and discover hidden viewpoints while embracing the “tripeiro” spirit. At the end of the tour, enjoy a 50-minute cruise on the Douro River to admire the six bridges that connect Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia.
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- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Departure from the hotel in Porto. Transfer included to Porto Campanhã train station.
- First-class journey to the Algarve; journey time: approximately five and a half hours.
- Transfer included from Tunes station to the hotel.
- Half-board accommodation for the next four nights in the Algarve.
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Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
Free time to enjoy the beaches and surrounding nature.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer from your hotel in the Algarve to Tunes station.
- First-class Alfa Pendular train journey from Tunes to Lisbon (duration: about 3 hours). Arrival at Oriente Station and transfer to your 4-star hotel in Lisbon.
- Check-in and accommodation for 4 nights.
- Dinner on your own.
- In the afternoon, tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon with a gastronomic and wine-tasting experience:
- Exploration of the typical neighbourhoods – Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Rossio;
- Panoramic views over “the city of seven hills”;
- Tasting of Portuguese tapas and wines.
- Evening meal on your own.
Photo : Marguerite Thériault
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full-day excursion to Sintra
- Depart by minibus to explore the charming and picturesque town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will visit the Pena National Palace (admission not included), a true fairy-tale castle with vibrant colors and eclectic architecture, one of Sintra’s most iconic attractions. You will have free time for dinner (not included) in the city center, where a wide selection of local restaurants allows you to savor Portuguese cuisine. Take this opportunity to stroll through the narrow streets and explore the craft shops.
- Continue to Cascais, a former fishing port that has become a sophisticated and elegant seaside resort on the Lisbon coast. Nestled in front of a bay lined with fine sandy beaches, pine trees, and sumptuous villas, Cascais was once the summer destination of Portuguese nobility and European royalty. The return to Lisbon takes place via Estoril.
- Not included: dinner and entrance tickets to the monuments.
Photo : Lisbonne / Martin Brosoit
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day to explore Lisbon with your Hop-on Hop-off bus pass. Discover the best of the Portuguese capital with two Hop-on Hop-off bus routes, a vintage tram ride and a cruise on the Tagus River.
Photo : Lisbonne / Martin Brosoit
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free day to explore Lisbon.
- Dinner on your own.
- Fado evening: a nighttime outing with a Fado performance and drinks at one of the restaurants in Alfama or Bairro Alto. Fado is inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This Lisbon urban song has become the musical symbol of both the city and the country. The word “Fado” literally means “destiny” and is regarded as Lisbon’s version of the blues, characterized by an emotionally charged voice and the Portuguese guitar. Each performance expresses “saudade,” that profound longing for what is lost.
Departure from your hotel in Lisbon, then a private transfer to Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport.
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May 16 to 28, 2026
13 days | 11 nights | Flight | 17 meals
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Conditions
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Final payment due before March 2, 2026.
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Flight schedule
Departure from Montréal
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