DISCOVER PORTUGAL MAY 12-18, 2023
What if you could explore Portugal with a small group of like minded travelers? We've partnered with G Adventures to help you do just that. Discover Portugal, where the sun is bright, the food is delicious, and the living is easy, with Girls Who Travel travelers.
Wander the hilly streets of coastal Lisbon, where you can munch on a custard tart while gazing at sun-dappled architecture. Get your fill of history and culture at UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Monastery of Batalha, Coimbra University, and the picturesque town of Sintra (optional). End the tour in Porto, where the majestic Douro Valley begs for you to lounge back with a glass of port wine in hand. Felicidades!
May 12-18, 2023
$1,499 USD pp double occupancy (single room upgrade available)
$350 non-refundable deposit
WHAT YOU GET
- Curated 7 days and 6 nights in dreamy Portugal
- Travel in a small group with other like-minded Girls Who Travel community members
- Local tour guide
- Lots of free time to explore on your own
- Dedicated Girls Who Travel team lead
- Custom Girls Who Travel and G Adventures swag
- The trip and memories of a lifetime!
A TRIP THAT DOES MORE
This trip supports the Girls Who Travel mission and promise of redefining travel to be inclusive, sustainable, and empowering. If you’re looking for a trip that does more and leaves a positive impact, this is the one!
- Local tour guides
- Activities that directly benefit the community
- G Adventure’s “G Is For Good” commitment to make travel a force for good
- Associated with Planeterra, the leading non-profit using community tourism to change lives.
May 12-18, 2023
$1,499 USD pp double occupancy (single room upgrade available)
$350 non-refundable deposit
Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon
Arrive at any time.
If visiting the historic district of Belém is on your bucket list, we recommend arriving early on this day to explore its major sites like the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower. Most attractions in Belém are closed on Mondays.
Welcome Meeting - Meet Your guide and fellow Girls Who Travel travelers!
Day 2
Lisbon
Enjoy a tour-led orientation walk of Lisbon. The rest of the day is free for exploration. In the evening enjoy a Fado performance and traditional Portuguese dinner in one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Foodie Adventure: Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal
Meals included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3
Lisbon/Coimbra
Leave Lisbon behind and head north to the small hill town of Batalha, best known for its ornate gothic monastery built to commemorate Portugal's victory in the infamous battle of Aljubarrota. Visit the historic Monastery of Batalha with free time to wander the grounds. Continue to the medieval capital of Portugal, Coimbra.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Monastery of Batalha Visit
Visit the Bathala Monastery built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. The elaborate, Gothic-style architecture of this UNESCO site is considered to be one of the masterpieces of the region.
Free Time
Take time to wander around the jaw-droppingly gorgeous monastery, or get out and explore the surrounding area.
Day 4
Coimbra
Enjoy a free day to explore Coimbra. Opt to visit the famous Coimbra University, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013 (and also the inspiration for Harry Potter's Hogwarts). Explore the winding streets and the riverfront filled with restaurants and bars, or opt for a day trip to the nearby coastal town of Aveiro or the pilgrimage sites of Fátima.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 5
Coimbra/Porto
Continue to the historic and vibrant coastal town of Porto in the morning, and take an orientation walk upon arrival.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 6
Porto
Free day to explore Porto. Opt take a cruise down the Douro River, or explore the city which gained UNESCO World Heritage designation in 1996. In the evening enjoy a visit to the port wine cellars and a tasting.
Meals included:
Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Welcome Gathering: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your Guide and Girls Who Travel travelers
- Foodie Adventure: Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal, Lisbon
- Hands-On Adventure: Port Wine Cellar Visit, Porto
- Lisbon orientation walk
- Fado performance with traditional Portuguese dinner
- Batalha gothic monastery entrance and visit
- Porto orientation walk
- Port wine cellars visit and tasting
- Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts).
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Allow USD200-260 for meals not included.
Transportation
Walking, private vehicle, train.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Extras
Pre-night Accommodation in Lisbon
Single room - $95 per room per night
Double Room - $105 per room per night
Exclusions
Exclusions
- Flight
- Optional activities not included in the program
- Transportation from and to the airport
- Visa
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- COVID Vaccinations Pre Arrival (Required)
- Souvenirs
- Tips for the guide (at your discretion)
Girls Who Travel & G Adventures
Talk about a match made in heaven. Girls Who Travel is the leader in women's travel communities. We don't want to just help women travel, we're working to redefine travel so that every woman has the opportunity to see the world and discover just how powerful, wise, and connected she is. We focus education that ensures travel is safe - not just for the travelers, but for the communities they visit and for the world.
Guess what, G Adventures is in small group adventure travel for more than 30 years. How have they done that? By redefining the way travelers see the world. They create flexible and affordable trips that give back to the places they visit with locally based guides, connecting travelers with the local community, and using tourism dollars to support the people and places they visit.
Together, we're going to make sure this is a trip that you never forget and you come away with memories and friendships that will stay with you forever.
May 12-18, 2023
$1,499 USD pp double occupancy (single room upgrade available)
$350 non-refundable deposit