Portugal is one of the last great values in Europe and one complete stunner of a destination with year-round perfect weather, deeply immersive cultural moments, coastal wonders, adventurous highlights and oh...the food and wine! Not sure where to start? Let Inside Tours take you on a journey with suggestions like:
LISBON- Dive into its heartbeat with chef-led market tours and secret food hops throguh the Alfama to snack on specialties at family-run tascas and try your hand at creating pasteis da nata before retreating to a quiet, lowlit fado bar to listen to this iconic soulful music.
SINTRA- Walk through its iconic palaces before hopping a bike for a rugged hill climb up to impressive views then head to beachy-chic Cascais for a seafood lunch by the water or even a private surf lesson at nearby Ericeira.
ALENTEJO- Live the good life here with endless decadent wine tastings, learn the harvest cycle and how cork values local ecology and then visit an olive mill for a tasting of estate-pressed oils paired with rustic bread and cheeses. Pair this with a farm cooking class or truffle foraging.
DOURO VALLEY- Begin the day early with a revitalizing hot air balloon over the vineyards with a champagne landing before heading to a family quinta to embark on a guided vineyard walk and private blending masterclass. Or, opt to hit the river in a traditional Rabelo boat ending with a small surprise picnic.
PORTO- Indulge in private port cellar tastings in boutique lodges with a cellar master, and follow it up with a chef’s-table dinner highlighting northern Portuguese flavors.
ALGARVE- End every journey with a visit to the Algarve, one of the hidden coastal gems in Portugal and spice it up with a private boat or kayak to its famous sea caves.
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