Portugal tours with flights from Romania
Tour with flight, accommodation, transfer, meals and activities included.
Lisbon and its yellow trams, the palaces of Sintra, the port lodges of Porto and UNESCO-listed monasteries, on an organised route.
Portugal is made for touring: distances are short, and in a single trip you go from the azulejo-tiled districts of Lisbon to the romantic palaces of Sintra and the port wine lodges on the banks of the Douro.
The classic routes stop at Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima and the monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça, then head north to Coimbra and Porto; some itineraries add Évora or the Algarve. Each offer sets out the exact programme.
What you will see on the tour
Belém, Lisbon
The Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower, both UNESCO-listed, recall Portugal's Age of Discovery. Next door, the Pastéis de Belém bakery has been making its famous custard tarts since 1837, to a closely guarded recipe.
Sintra
A hill town near Lisbon, with the yellow-and-red Pena Palace, the symbol-filled gardens of Quinta da Regaleira and the Moorish Castle on the ridge. The Cultural Landscape of Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Porto and the Gaia wine lodges
From the Ribeira district, cross the Dom Luís I bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the port wine lodges welcome you for a tour and tasting. In the evening the Douro waterfront fills with terraces and music.
Nazaré
A fishing town with a broad Atlantic beach and a funicular up to the Sítio clifftop, which overlooks the whole bay. In winter, Praia do Norte produces some of the biggest waves ever surfed.
Everything you need to know before you go
When to go
March to June and September to October are ideal for touring: 18–26°C, long days and fewer crowds. Summer is hot inland but pleasant on the coast, and winter is mild, with more rain in the north.
What you see on the way
Lisbon, with Alfama, Baixa and Belém; Sintra and Cascais; Óbidos, the walled medieval village; Nazaré; Fátima; the monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça; Coimbra and its historic university; Porto and the Douro Valley.
Good to know
Lisbon and Porto are built on hills with cobbled streets, so bring comfortable shoes. Tram 28 and the funiculars save you the climbs. In restaurants, starters brought to the table without being ordered are charged if you eat them.
Local food
Pastéis de nata, bacalhau cooked in countless ways, caldo verde (kale soup), grilled sardines in summer and a francesinha in Porto. To drink: port, vinho verde and ginjinha, the sour cherry liqueur served in Óbidos in a chocolate cup.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a tour of Portugal include?
- The package includes the return flight from Romania, accommodation along the route, transfers, the meals and activities included in the programme, and TravelTheme assistance. The exact itinerary, meals and visits vary from tour to tour and are set out in each offer.
- How long is a tour and what does the route look like?
- The classic routes link Lisbon and Porto, stopping at Sintra, Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima and Coimbra; longer versions head south to Évora and the Algarve or up the Douro Valley. The number of days and the exact visits vary from tour to tour and are set out in each offer.
- When is the best time for a tour of Portugal?
- Spring and early autumn, when it is warm but not scorching and the cities are less crowded. In June, Lisbon and Porto celebrate their popular saints with grilled sardines and street parties.
- What documents do I need for Portugal?
- Portugal is in the European Union, so Romanian citizens can travel with just a valid ID card or a passport. No visa is needed.
- What currency is used in Portugal?
- The currency is the euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere and Multibanco cash machines are found in every town. Keep a little cash for small cafés and markets.