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    Beautiful Beaches

    Relax on the sandy coastline

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    Delicious Food

    Enjoy delectable pesticos and pastéis de nata

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    Vibrant Cities

    Explore culturally rich Lisbon and Porto

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    Unrivalled Scenery

    Enjoy rich countrysides, and breathtaking views

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    Great Wine

    Taste wine from the Douro Valley

    Luxury travel in Portugal: amazing food and wine and breathtaking landscapes

    Portugal is a country where you can connect to tradition, culture and beautiful landscapes. On a Portugal private tour with Jacada you’ll experience memorable moments: listen to melodic fado music in Lisbon, learn how to create azulejos (ceramic tiles) in a traditional workshop and watch dolphins play in the waves at sunset in the Algarve.

    Our Portugal food and wine tours will help you to discover regional cuisine and strong tradition during exclusive visits to private kitchens, secret cafes, tiny pastelarias (bakeries) and gourmet restaurants. You’ll sample pastel de natas (delicate custard tarts), bacalhau (salted cod) and feast on Porto’s famous sandwich, the Francesinha. 

    Wine is an important part of history and culture in Portugal, evident in Alentejo and on Douro Valley wine tours. Take a relaxing, private boat ride along the Douro river where grape vines dominate the terraced landscapes, visit a multitude of different quintas (wine farms) and spend time learning about winemaking from experts in boutique winecellars. 

    On luxury Portugal tours you’ll have the opportunity to connect with guides who will share stories with you and explain fascinating history on exclusive tours, often accompanied by private lunches in palatial homes. Wander the pretty towns of Estoril, Cascais and in the region of Sintra, replete with castles, palaces and gothic spires.

    Get in touch with us and get ready to discover Portugal with Jacada on an adventure that is bound to be one of lasting memories and extraordinary experiences.

    Highlights

    Admire the remarkable monuments in Lisbon

    Drink in the breathtaking views at Cape St Vincent

    Taste wine by the vineyards of the Douro Valley

    Immerse yourself in the nightlife of Porto

    Relive days gone by in the medieval walled town of Monsaraz

    Soak up the sun on the beaches of the Algarve

    Enjoy the tranquility and tradition of Alentejo

    Portugal’s stunning coastlines offer an unparalleled escape, where families, gourmands and history enthusiasts can all indulge. Along the coast, you can savour exquisite seafood paired with world-class wines and explore centuries-old castles in nearby cities.

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    Murray Mitchell

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    Luxury accommodation in Portugal

    There are many incredible places to stay in Portugal. Here are some of our favourites, hand picked by our travel designers:

    Our Positive Impact properties in Portugal

    Around the world, the Positive Impact Collection highlights places where hospitality and purpose go hand in hand. In Portugal, that vision comes to life through regeneration, heritage, and thoughtful design at two exceptional hotels.

    Few destinations showcase Portugal’s beauty like the Douro Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Six Senses Douro Valley, a 19th-century manor, offers an unrivalled welcome into this world. From the Douro Valley, Portugal’s terraced sanctuary of river and vine, point the compass south. In Alentejo, a stay at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova offers an immersion in both nature and tradition, wrapped in understated luxury.

    Both of these stays offer a powerful reminder: when done with care, travel has the ability to restore, uplift and inspire.

    Why book with Jacada?

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    Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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    Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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    Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

    Ready to plan your adventure?

    Whatever you want from your Portugal tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Where to go

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    Alentejo

    Alentejo is a vast region of cork plantation, wheat fields, vineyards and clusters of historic hilltop towns.

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    Algarve

    Striking rock formations extend skywards from azure waters as the sun warms the sandy coastline. The southernmost part of Portugal, Algarve is most known for these Mediterranean beaches, quaint coves, fishing villages and luxurious hotels and eateries.

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    Douro Valley

    The Douro River winds its way from the north of Spain, along the Portuguese border and eastward to Porto where it meets the sea. It is most famous for its port, a sweet brandy fortified wine that must originate in this valley to be considered the genuine article.

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    Lisbon

    Europe’s second oldest capital, Lisbon is an effortlessly elegant city, full of old-world charm. Lisbon has plenty to offer, with a plethora of museums and galleries as well as beautiful buildings covered in iconic azelujo tiles.

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    Porto

    Built on a steep riverbank, a jumble of colourful medieval houses hug the calm waters of the Douro River where wooden boats bob on the surface and people spill out of its cafes and bars, more often than not with a glass of the wine that gave the city its name.

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    When to visit

    The best time to visit Portugal is from March to October, but you may want to schedule your visit either side of July and August. During these summer months, temperatures can be particularly searing and the beaches in the south overcrowded.

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    Beach Break

    June - September

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    City Sightseeing

    Year Round

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    Outdoor Activities

    April - September

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    When is the Best Time to Visit Portugal?

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    Plan your trip to Portugal

    Whatever you want from your adventure in Portugal, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Plan with peace of mind

    When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

    If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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