Portugal’s Most Romantic Excursions: Intimate 8-Day Vacation

Lisbon skyleline at sunrise, Portugal.

What to expect on this itinerary

Designed with couples in mind, this 8-day Portugal tour offers you a getaway that blends secluded discovery with exciting adventures. From indulging in the delicious fare of Lisbon to exploring Porto Santo Island, your week away promises to be an intimate journey of discovery. Partake in a wine tour and tasting, spend a day on a private yacht, and enjoy a package of invigorating couples massages.

Countries Visited

Portugal

Places Visited

Lisbon, Setubal, Porto Santo Island

Suggested Duration

8 Days

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Day 1

Lisbon – The Flavors of the City

When you arrive in Lisbon, a private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. After you have had some time to relax and acquaint yourself with your new surroundings, your guide will lead you on a sightseeing adventure that will focus on the culinary hotspots of Lisbon. While witnessing iconic landmarks, you will also be able to wander around some of Lisbon’s eateries. At some point on your tour, you will sample Ginjinha, which is the signature local liqueur.

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Day 2

Lisbon – Winemakers for the Day

Day 3

Setubal – Oceanside Couples Massage

Day 4

Setubal – Horseback Ride on the Beach

Day 5

Porto Santo Island – Island Tour

Day 6

Porto Santo Island – Relax on a Private Yacht

Day 7

Porto Santo Island – A Day of Watersports

Day 8

Porto Santo Island – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Lisbon on a gourmet tour that focuses on the culinary delights the Portuguese captial
  • Spend a day along Setubal’s captivating shores, climbing among incredible scenery and enjoying amazing views
  • Become winemakers for the day, learn about the wine-making process, and craft your own wine
  • Escape to Porto Santo Island and snorkel the underwater world of the golden island
  • Enjoy a relaxing couples massage on the beach and beneath the stars
  • Sail on a private yacht among Porto Santo Island and spend the day at your pace
  • Hike to one of the island’s most incredible viewpoints for an unrivaled view of the island’s flora and fauna

Detailed Description

Your 8-day Portugal tour will begin in Lisbon, where you will have a gourmet tour of the city. This experience will allow you to sample many of Portugal’s signature dishes. The following day, you will become winemakers for the day at a private estate in the Lisbon countryside. Here, you will learn about the wine-making process before concocting your own wine under the watchful eye of a sommelier. The following day, you will transfer to Setubal, where your first day will allow you to relax among the stunning shores and cliffs. Afterward, you will be treated to an oceanside couples massage beneath the stars.

The next day will allow you to discover the hidden gems of Setubal during a private tour of the city’s highlights. As the afternoon approaches, you will set out on horseback on one of Portugal’s idyllic beaches and ride into the sunset. The following morning, you will fly to Porto Santo Island, which is also known as the golden island. Upon your arrival, you will have a private tour of the island’s noteworthy sites.

Your first full day on the island will begin off with a hike up Pico Branco, which is the second-highest mountain in Porto Santo. Afterward, you will descend the mountain and have the rest of the day to relax on a private yacht. A snorkeling tour will be waiting for you on day seven, which will allow you to explore the intriguing underwater world of the island. You will then venture ashore for a kitesurfing session that will be followed by a picnic dinner on the beach.

Starting Price

$2,500 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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