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Portugal Tours
When visiting Europe, be sure to add Portugal to your list! Soak up the Moorish history, hunt down the best pastel de nata, and escape to the cliff-side beaches. Make sure to visit the historic capital of Lisbon, lined with mosaic tiled streets, museums and buzzing nightlife. Relax with a glass of port wine in Porto which the city is famed for, or explore the vibrant Old Town. Lounge on the beach in the sun-drenched Algarve coast, before finishing off the day with fresh seafood and cocktails. Our Travel Talk Portugal tours uncover the Mediterranean treasures and offer an experience you will never forget.
The prices displayed under the “Dates & Rates” section of each tour are based on a 40% discount.
To get the extra 5% discount, use promo code GVMEXT5 during the booking process.
Deal ends 28 February. Don’t miss out!
When visiting Europe, be sure to add Portugal to your list! Soak up the Moorish history, hunt down the best pastel de nata, and escape to the cliff-side beaches. Make sure to visit the historic capital of Lisbon, lined with mosaic tiled streets, museums and buzzing nightlife.
The prices displayed under the “Dates & Rates” section of each tour are based on a 40% discount.
To get the extra 5% discount, use promo code GVMEXT5 during the booking process.
Deal ends 28 February. Don’t miss out!
Our Portugal Trips
Portugal Accommodation
Please find below the 4 Star hotels used on our Spain & Portugal trips. All accommodation is carefully hand-selected to satisfy our standards in terms of quality, authenticity and location for you to enjoy a comfortable and unforgettable holiday.
SANA METROPOLITAN HOTEL
Lisbon
SANA Metropolitan Hotel is located near Praça de Espanha and only 5 minutes’ drive from Marquês de Pombal Square.
VILA GALE PORTO HOTEL
Porto
This 4 star hotel is located in the heart of Porto and close to one of its' main shopping district. Vila Gale Hotel is 1.5 km away from the city centre.
Portugal Sights Map
Lisbon
Lisbon is Portugal’s capital city. Amazing cathedrals, museums, long dinners, friendly locals, lively nightlife… Welcome to the second oldest capital in Europe!
Porto
Home of the aromatic port wine and ageless traditions, the coastal paradise of Porto is a city where leisure is essential to the fabric of life.
Lagos
You will fall in love with this warm seaside town offering Portuguese culture. This beautiful city with sandy beaches also offers a large variety of water sports.
Lisbon
Lisbon is Portugal’s capital city. Amazing cathedrals, museums, long dinners, friendly locals, lively nightlife… Welcome to the second oldest capital in Europe!
Porto
Home of the aromatic port wine and ageless traditions, the coastal paradise of Porto is a city where leisure is essential to the fabric of life.
Lagos
You will fall in love with this warm seaside town offering Portuguese culture. This beautiful city with sandy beaches also offers a large variety of water sports.
Portugal Travel Guide
Portugal is one of the warmest European countries. Yearly temperature averages are between 15 °C and 18 °C. In the summer months, the weather is usually warm and sunny with temperatures rising to over 35 °C. May, June and September are considered the best times to travel as the weather is not too hot, sunny, and not as crowded as peak summer months.
We closely monitor the latest travel updates to Portugal and follow the advice of the UK Foreign Office. For the latest travel advice from UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), please visit: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal
Portugal is part of the European Union and Schengen area, and European citizens do not require a visa. Citizens of the following countries do not require a tourist visa if staying for less than three months: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan. Passport validity entry requirements may change per nationality. We generally recommend to have a passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
This information is provided only as a guidance, we strongly advise that you check with the consulate or embassy as this information can change at any time and with little notice.
It is your responsibility to make sure that all the required travel documents are ready when travelling.
One of the oldest European countries, Portugal has established many different traditions and has been influenced by many different civilisations that have crossed the Mediterranean. Experience Portugal’s rich history, idyllic landscapes, traditional music of Fado, handmade ceramics and tiles and street parties and festivals.
Portuguese food is traditionally quite hearty and includes fresh seafood, pork and vegetables, for example cozido a Portuguesa which is a meat stew or sardinhas assadas which is a platter of freshly grilled sardines. If you’re feeling a little hungover, Franchesinha is the perfect cure, a sandwich which is filled with different meats, fried egg and covered in melted cheese. For sweet lovers make sure to try pastel de nata, a sweet custard tart.
There are great markets throughout Portugal where you can buy local crafts such as ceramics and tapestries. For wine lovers make sure to try delicious local wines and port.
Holy Week (Semana Santa) is the annual tribute to Jesus celebrated by the Catholic brotherhoods the week before Easter. During Holy Week numerous religious processions can be observed all around the country. Serralves em Festa is Portugal’s biggest contemporary arts festival which is held annually in Porto over one weekend in June. Main events includes concerts, avant-garde theatre and exhibitions. Festa de Santo Antonio, is the lively Festival of St Anthony which is celebrated in Lisbon with feasting, drinking and dancing in street parties. Get your grove on every weekend in May to September at Out Jazz Festival which is a free outdoor concert in Lisbon.
Portugal Tours - FAQ
Meeting point is your arrival hotel. Arrival hotel details will be emailed to you 2 weeks prior to your departure date.
As long as there is availability you can! Please contact us with your request & we will do our best to arrange your room accordingly. [email protected] 0208 099 9596
No extra fee as long as there is availability! Just notify us of your request when booking your tour or contact [email protected].
If you provide your dietary requirements at the time of booking, we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements where available. You can leave a comment under the “Notes” section when making an online booking or simply contact us.
Portugal is part of the European Union and Schengen area, and European citizens do not require a visa. Citizens of the following countries do not require a tourist visa if staying for less than three months: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan. Passport validity entry requirements may change per nationality. We generally recommend to have a passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
This information is provided only as a guidance, we strongly advise that you check with the consulate or embassy as this information can change at any time and with little notice.
It is your responsibility to make sure that all the required travel documents are ready when travelling.
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Best Time to Visit
Travel Advice
Visa
Culture
Eating and Drinking
Shopping
Festivals and Events
TRAVEL GUIDE
Best Time to Visit
Portugal is one of the warmest European countries. Yearly temperature averages are between 15 °C and 18 °C. In the summer months, the weather is usually warm and sunny with temperatures rising to over 35 °C. May, June and September are considered the best times to travel as the weather is not too hot, sunny, and not as crowded as peak summer months.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Travel Advice
We closely monitor the latest travel updates to Portugal and follow the advice of the UK Foreign Office. For the latest travel advice from UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), please visit: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal
TRAVEL GUIDE
Visa
Portugal is part of the European Union and Schengen area, and European citizens do not require a visa. Citizens of the following countries do not require a tourist visa if staying for less than three months: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan. Passport validity entry requirements may change per nationality. We generally recommend to have a passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
This information is provided only as a guidance, we strongly advise that you check with the consulate or embassy as this information can change at any time and with little notice.
It is your responsibility to make sure that all the required travel documents are ready when travelling.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Culture
One of the oldest European countries, Portugal has established many different traditions and has been influenced by many different civilisations that have crossed the Mediterranean. Experience Portugal’s rich history, idyllic landscapes, traditional music of Fado, handmade ceramics and tiles and street parties and festivals.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Eating and Drinking
Portuguese food is traditionally quite hearty and includes fresh seafood, pork and vegetables, for example cozido a Portuguesa which is a meat stew or sardinhas assadas which is a platter of freshly grilled sardines. If you’re feeling a little hungover, Franchesinha is the perfect cure, a sandwich which is filled with different meats, fried egg and covered in melted cheese. For sweet lovers make sure to try pastel de nata, a sweet custard tart.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Shopping
There are great markets throughout Portugal where you can buy local crafts such as ceramics and tapestries. For wine lovers make sure to try delicious local wines and port.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Festivals and Events
Holy Week (Semana Santa) is the annual tribute to Jesus celebrated by the Catholic brotherhoods the week before Easter. During Holy Week numerous religious processions can be observed all around the country. Serralves em Festa is Portugal’s biggest contemporary arts festival which is held annually in Porto over one weekend in June. Main events includes concerts, avant-garde theatre and exhibitions. Festa de Santo Antonio, is the lively Festival of St Anthony which is celebrated in Lisbon with feasting, drinking and dancing in street parties. Get your grove on every weekend in May to September at Out Jazz Festival which is a free outdoor concert in Lisbon.
HIGHLIGHTS
Lisbon
HIGHLIGHTS
Porto
HIGHLIGHTS
Lagos
ACCOMMODATION
Lisbon
SANA METROPOLITAN HOTEL
ACCOMMODATION
Porto
VILA GALE PORTO HOTEL
Are airport transfers included?
Where do we meet?
Can I be roomed with my friends?
Is there an extra fee for a private room for 2?
Will my dietary requirements be catered for?
Do I need a visa to enter Portugal?
F.A.Q.
Are airport transfers included?
Airport transfer service isn't available in Portugal, the arrival hotels can easily be accessed via public transportation or taxis.
F.A.Q.
Where do we meet?
Meeting point is your arrival hotel. Arrival hotel details will be emailed to you 2 weeks prior to your departure date.
F.A.Q.
Can I be roomed with my friends?
As long as there is availability you can! Please contact us with your request & we will do our best to arrange your room accordingly. [email protected] 0208 099 9596
F.A.Q.
Is there an extra fee for a private room for 2?
No extra fee as long as there is availability! Just notify us of your request when booking your tour or contact [email protected].
F.A.Q.
Will my dietary requirements be catered for?
If you provide your dietary requirements at the time of booking, we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements where available. You can leave a comment under the "Notes" section when making an online booking or simply contact us.
F.A.Q.
Do I need a visa to enter Portugal?
Portugal is part of the European Union and Schengen area, and European citizens do not require a visa. Citizens of the following countries do not require a tourist visa if staying for less than three months: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan. Passport validity entry requirements may change per nationality. We generally recommend to have a passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
This information is provided only as a guidance, we strongly advise that you check with the consulate or embassy as this information can change at any time and with little notice.
It is your responsibility to make sure that all the required travel documents are ready when travelling.
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