Central Portugal Adventure Week
Regions
Central Portugal
Starting Point
Lisbon
Best time to travel
All year
Best for
Adventure Round Trip
Activity Level **
2/5
Central Portugal Adventure Week
Adventure Holidays
This authentic Portugal at a glance tour will take you along the fantastic cultural heritage of central Portugal. Take your time traveling between Lisbon and Porto while discovering beautiful towns, hidden villages and UNESCO world heritage in the heart of Portugal. Besides learning about and experiencing Portugal's glorious past, we have also included some fantastic small adventures for you, like a cycling tour in the royal city of Sintra, hiking among the historic Schiist villages in the Serra da Lousã mountains or an exclusive winery experience in the Douro Valley.
✓ 7 nts in central 3/4* accommodation in Sintra and Coimbra and at wine quinta in the Douro Valley
✓ private car hire for the entire trip
✓ explore the royal city of Sintra and the surrounding nature park on a guided cycling tour
✓ discover the hidden Schiist villages in the charmingly off-beat Serra da Lousã mountains
✓ experience historic UNESCO World Heritage at Sintra, Coimbra, Tomar, Alcobaca and in the Douro Valley
At a Glance
Tour Overview
Day 1 - arrival and overnight in Sintra
Day 2 - cycling tour in the Sintra-Cascais Nature Park
Day 3 - visit the UNESCO listed Alcobaca, Obidos and the UNESCO listed Templar City of Tomar
Day 4 - hiking tour in the Serra da Lousã mountains
Day 5 - Coimbra - the Douro Valley
Day 6 - a day at a winery in the Douro Valley
Day 7 - free time to explore the Douro Valley
Day 8 - departure
Tour Higlights
Outdoor Adventures - hiking and cycling in unspoiled nature
This adventure tour through central Portugal takes you to some of the most beautiful nature parks and mountaineous areas of Portugal. Discover hidden gems in the Sintra-Cascais Nature Park outside Lisbon on a guided cycling tour, taking you from the magical setting of Sintra through dense forest areas and out to the rugged coastline.
An off-beat hiking adventure awaits you outside Coimbra in the Serra da Lousã mountains, an authentic and often overlooked area of unspoiled nature and culture, with hiking routes taking you through beautiful forested mountains, along streams and through the charming historic Schiist villages. A truly off the beaten track hiking experience.
Portugal's UNESCO World Heritage
Begin your adventure in the charming town of Sintra, world-famous for it's grand palaces and castles, dating back to the Moorish era and the Golden Age of Portugal. You will be left in awe by the glamour of the palaces, which are dotted all around the town of Sintra and into the surrounding Sintra-Cascais nature park.
Throughout your trip, you will pass the town of Alcobaca, home to the UNESCO listed Cistercian Gothic Art Alcobaca monastery from the 12th century. From here, you will continue to Tomar, home to the UNESCO listed Convent of the Knights Templar of Tomar, the university town of Coimbra, home to the oldest university in Europe and on to the charming Douro Valley, world-famous and UNESCO listed for it's romantic river valley flanked by rolling hills covered with vineyards.
The wines of the Douro Valley
The river valley along the Douro river is world famous for it's rolling hills covered with vineyards and the high quality wines produced here. A day in a winery will give you the chance to indulge in all things wine, depending on the season, from learning about the cultivation, the harvesting, engaging in the everyday activities on a wine estate to tasting some of the high quality products.
Exploring the royal city of Sintra
The first two nights of your tour will be spent in the royal city of Sintra. Spend the day exploring the magnificent palaces and pompous manor houses of Sintra. Visit the extravagant Pena Palace, scramble around the ruins of the impressive Moors Castle or wander in the lush gardens of the fabulous Quinta da Regaleira. Enjoy the rest of the days strolling through the lively medieval lanes and relaxing in the small cafes and restaurants of the beautiful town.
