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Soak in the country’s scenery and sunshine alongside solo travelers.
Sampling Portugal’s signature pastel de nata, a flaky and flavorful custard tart, is a lot more fun when you have new friends to share in the excitement of taking that first bite. Something else that’s exciting? Seeing the world on a guided tour created for solo travelers. On this trip, you’ll meet like-minded people as you take part in immersive experiences that showcase the local cuisine and culture.
Your tour package includes
7 nights in a private room at handpicked hotels
7 breakfasts
3 dinners with beer or wine
1 cooking class
1 food tasting
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Included highlights
Porto’s central market
Douro riverfront
Stock Exchange Palace
Coimbra
Évora’s Chapel of Bones
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Welcome to Portugal! Settle in to your hotel. Then, gather with your Tour Director and fellow group members at a mixer before enjoying a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Porto
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting
Get to know Porto like a true tripeiro, or Porto resident, as you follow your local guide.
Pass citywide icons such as Liberty Square, Carmelitas Church, and the Baroque-style Clérigos Tower
Stop for coffee and a sweet treat at a local cafe
Visit Porto’s central market where local merchants sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, and more
Wander along the medieval lanes of the Old-World Ribeira district
Take a scenic drive through the local neighborhoods and past the Douro riverfront
Enjoy a free afternoon in Porto or add an excursion.
Douro River Cruise & Port Wine Cellar
From $89 per person
Évora1 night
Day 4: Évora via Coimbra
Included meal: Breakfast
Drive south and stop to explore Coimbra on a guided walking tour of the city’s chapel and the country’s first university. Later, settle in to your hotel in Évora.
Algarve Region2 nights
Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Évora & transfer to the Algarve Region
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Before making your way to the sun-soaked Algarve region, follow a local guide as you stroll through the streets of UNESCO-recognized Évora, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Take in the region’s whitewashed homes and intricate tilework
Pass the remains of the Roman temple and enter the Chapel of Bones
Stop at the Alentejo Cork Factory for a tour to see how cork is made
Continue on to the Algarve region and sit down for an included dinner.
Day 6: Lagos, Sagres & Cape St. Vincent
Included meal: Breakfast
Discover the white-sand beaches, dramatic coastline, and small towns of the Algarve region, southern Portugal’s beachy hot spot.
Visit the seafaring towns of Lagos and Sagres
Enter Sagres Fortress and admire stunning views of the sea
Make a photo stop at Cape St. Vincent to soak in the scenery from the southwestern-most point in mainland Europe
Lisbon2 nights
Day 7: Transfer to Lisbon & sightseeing tour
Included meal: Breakfast
Get to know the Portuguese capital on a tour with a local guide.
Admire views of the city from Eduardo VII Park, then pass the Praça Marquês de Pombal and the Mouraria District
Discover the city’s maritime heritage at the Monument to the Discoveries and Tower of Belém
Enter Jerónimos Church, which was built to honor voyagers
Walk through Chiado square to the Baixa district in the heart of the city
Enjoy a ride on one of the city’s iconic trams
Spend a free evening in Lisbon or add an excursion.
Fado Show & Dinner
From $105 per person
Day 8: Free day in Lisbon & cooking class
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Lisbon or add an excursion.
This evening, take part in a cooking class where you’ll learn how to make a traditional Portuguese appetizer, dinner, and dessert. Then, enjoy local wine paired with the food you made during a farewell dinner.
Sintra
From $99 per person
Flight Home
Day 9: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay in Lisbon.
Extension to Lisbon
Whitewashed buildings, red-clay roofs, winding yellow trams—in Lisbon, there’s discovery around every corner. Spend a few more days exploring the city at your leisure or add excursions to dive deeper into the culture alongside a local guide.
Lisbon2 nights
Day 9: Free day in Lisbon
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy another free day in Lisbon or add excursions.
Religious Heritage of Tomar & Fátima
From $99 per person
Lisbon Home-Hosted Dinner
From $89 per person
Day 10: Free day in Lisbon
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring at your leisure or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Old World Portugal: Medieval Óbidos and Nazaré
From $139 per person
Flight Home
Day 11: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
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Beautiful Portugal Forever Memories
10/21/23 by 1st-time traveler Suzanna
From the very first contact with GoAheadTours, my dreams of a trip to Portugal fell totally in place. The itinerary gave me exposure to beautiful and historic cities. The included and optional excursions and activities provided fun and interesting discoveries. Meeting my fellow travellers proved...
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Fabulous experience
10/17/23 by 2nd-time traveler Julie
I am a travelaholic and quite particular regarding my tour adventures. This was my second EF Tour and it again surpassed my expectations. The Solo format was fabulous as everyone came with the intent of getting to know everyone else. The experiences picked in Portugal were varied and interesting...
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Loved Portugal and the tour !!!
10/3/23 by 4th-time traveler Patricia
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Hotel NH Porto Jardim
This modern hotel is located in Porto’s Ribeira neighborhood. Guests enjoy a top-floor pool, gym, and restaurant. Nearby you’ll find Ribeira Square, J...
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M'Ar de Ar Muralhas
This upscale hotel is located in the historic center of Évora. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby, you'll find Giraldo...
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Tivoli Marina Portimão Algarve Hotel
This coastal hotel is located in Portimão. Guests enjoy a pool, restaurant, and bar options. Nearby you’ll find Praia da Rocha, Fortaleza de Santa Cat...
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HF Fenix Lisboa
This chic hotel is located on the central Marquês de Pombal in Lisbon. Guests enjoy the sun terrace, on-site restaurant and bar, and spacious rooms. N...
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Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
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Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
In order to enter Portugal, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code PO6.
You will walk for at least 1.5 hours daily across uneven terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with some hills.
The terrain in Lisbon is very hilly, with cobblestone streets that are sometimes slippery.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Porto and depart from Lisbon.A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to your departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code PO6.
Portuguese food is fresh, hearty, and delicious. Try seafood stew cooked in a cataplana, a shell-shaped copper pan, or the national dish, bacalhau (salted cod). A couvert, or simple plate of bread, butter, and olives, is often served when you sit down to a meal—while it is free in many restaurants, some will add a charge to your bill for it.
Portugal operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
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