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Portugal—an amazing country for food, architecture, and culture

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You will need at least a couple of weeks to enjoy the beauty of this amazing country. Bring your walking shoes and get ready for adventure. You might find you want to move there!
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Lisbon

A beautiful place full of amazing architecture, food, and culture.
 
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Take a walking tour when you arrive and get to know the city.
Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
 
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Lisbon is a port town. Take advantage of the water with a sunset boat tour.
2 Hour Lisbon Sunset and Wine Sailing Tour
 
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As an artist myself, the street art of Lisbon is incredible. Take a walk on your own or book a tour. It is a must see for art lovers!
Lisbon Street Art
 
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Largest Public Square in town with amazing architecture and monuments
Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço)
 
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Amazing to see the intricacies of this elevator.
Santa Justa Lift
 
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So much to see at this monastery—amazing architecture, beautiful marble, and ornate stone carvings.
Jerónimos Monastery
 
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More amazing historical architecture
Belém Tower
 
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Wonderful historical monument! Make sure you learn about the history of this monument before you go. It will make your visit quite powerful.
Monument of the Discoveries
 
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Take a Tram—Especially Route 28
Tram 28
 
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Here’s where we stayed while visiting Lisbon. Beautiful hotel—great location.
Hotel Lisboa Plaza - Lisbon Heritage Collection - Avenida

Evora

 
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I always like a city tour when I arrive just to get a good overview.
Private Walking Tour of Highlights Locations in Evora
 
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Amazing and creepy church built with the bones of the dead.
Chapel of the Bones in Evora Portugal
 
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Amazing Roman ruins bordered by a little park, neighborhood homes, and buildings.
Roman Temple of Évora
 
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Take a tour of an olive farm. Ours was great with a tasting included!
Premium Olive Oil Farm Experience
 
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We stayed here while visiting Evora. Great location with beautiful accommodations.
M'AR De AR Aqueduto, Évora

Nazare

This little town is known for world class surfing competitions and it a great place to just hang out on the beach.
 
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Nazare is a town famous for surfing championships. From town take the funicular from the main part of town up to the most fantastic views and see the surf monument.
Nazaré Funicular
 
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I love a bike tour and these are electric so no worries about the hills.
Nazaré E-Bike Tour - The Legend
 
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If you’re not sure about touring on your own, take a guided city tour.
Best of Nazaré Tour

Coimbra

 
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This university is worthy of a visit because of its history and architecture.
University of Coimbra a world heritage site
 
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The Fado music of Portugal is different from anything I’ve experienced before.
Fado Music is a cultural must experience.
 
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This archeological site outside of Cumbria is an amazing 16th century village where it is easy to wander for hours.
Conimbriga National Museum
 
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I always appreciate a guided tour.
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

Douro Valley

 
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There’s a lot to see in the Valley. Take a tour if you want to see the most.
Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise
 
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There are many beautiful vineyards in Portugal and great wines. Enjoy!
Visit a Winery and have a tasting!
 
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When visiting the Douro Valley we stayed at this hotel. Absolutely beautiful in every way.
The Vintage House - Douro, Pinhão

Porto

 
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It is a must to take a food tour in Porto. This company is the best.
Porto's longest-running Food Tour company
 
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Take a river cruise on the Douro River
Porto Douro River Sightseeing Sailing Cruise at Sunset or Daytime
 
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Take a walking tour if you want to really see the town. There are so many hidden secrets you probably won’t find on your own.
Porto: Historical Center Walking Tour
 
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While we were in Porto, this is where we stayed. Great location, clean, and comfortable.
PortoBay Flores, Porto

Eat, Sleep, and Enjoy

I love Rick Steve’s Guidebooks for food, hotels, and more.
 
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My favorite resource for hotels and restaurants.
Portugal Guidebook