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Hidden Portugal

Discover a delightful corner of Portugal, filled with fascination, offering the warmest of welcomes and home to famous wines.

Stay at a choice of excellent hotels close to the historic Costa Verde fishing town of Póvoa de Varzim, beautifully set on the glorious Atlantic coast, and explore this little-known but lovely region on three fascinating included guided excursions: one to Porto, one along the Costa Verde and one into the Minho region just north of Póvoa. Hugely popular with our customers, this holiday also offers opportunities to explore the vineyards of the Douro Valley, Portugal's historic former capital, Braga, and Spain's stunning pilgrimage shrine at Santiago de Compostela on optional tours.

Price

from £1223 /pp

was £1439
Flights included
Dates Available

May 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

15 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

7 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £204.20 per month.

Discover Portugal's second city, Porto, in its splendid setting above the River Douro

Basilica de Santa Lucia, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Experience guided visits to Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima in the northern Minho region on an optional excursion

Explore the Vinho Verde's vineyards

A leisurely walking tour of Póvoa de Varzim on an optional excursion

Spend your first full day in Portugal relaxing in your chosen hotel and its surroundings. You'll also have the chance to join your tour manager for a leisurely guided stroll or the area in which your hotel is based.

Our first included excursion, taken in the company of your tour manager, is a full day visit to Portugal’s second city, Porto. The city that gave its name to the country is ancient, time-weathered, and clings haphazardly to the hillside above the beautiful River Douro. During the day, you'll also visit one of the city’s many famous port wine lodges, and have the chance to enjoy lunch in a riverside restaurant. An optional boat trip on the Douro will also be available (payable locally).

Enjoy breakfast this morning ahead of a full day at leisure. If you'd prefer, you can also take in the beautiful coastal region of the Minho on an enthralling optional excursion. Your first stop will be the typical seaside town of Viana do Castelo, on the northern bank of the estuary of the River Lima. One of the town's highlights is the Basilica de Santa Lucia, which has wonderful views over the surrounding area.

You'll also head further inland, through the Vinho Verde vineyards, to the historic market town of Ponte de Lima, famous for its 18th-century fountain and Roman bridge.

Today’s full-day tour takes in Barcelos, home to Europe’s largest open-air market – a colourful, bustling hive of activity offering a huge range of locally produced goods.

From here you’ll continue to Braga, the former Catholic capital of Portugal. Set in the heart of the verdant Minho region, this ancient university seat is one of the country’s oldest settlements. See its great cathedral, and explore the verdant acres of Bom Jesus park and the Escadaria (Baroque staircases) which climbs through it, past chapels, fountains and statues, to the hill-top church.

Start the final full day of your tour with breakfast at the hotel and head east for a fascinating trip to Guimarães, the ‘Birthplace of Portugal’. Upon arrival in this historic city, you’ll have the chance to take in its beautifully preserved medieval centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From here, you’ll be free to explore under your own steam, perhaps with a stop at Guimarães Castle, the fortress where Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques, was born. Another major sight, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, shouldn’t be missed with its grand 15th-century architecture and elegant interiors. If you have an interest in history and art, consider visiting the Alberto Sampaio Museum or the Centro Internacional das Artes José de Guimarães.

Alternatively, browse local boutiques for Portuguese crafts and souvenirs or sip a coffee in one of the squares before returning to the hotel the evening.

Basilica de Santa Lucia, Viana do Castelo, Minho Region, Portugal

Guimarães Castle, Minho region, Portugal

Travel on an optional tour to Barcelos, home to Europe’s largest open-air market and Braga

Visit a port wine lodge

Journey along the scenic Costa Verde

Seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in Povoa de Varzim
7 breakfasts
A full-day tour of Porto
An excursion to Barcelos and Braga
A trip to Guimarães
A visit to one of the city’s many famous port wine lodges
A trip to Vinho Verde vineyards and Ponte de Lima
Return flights to Porto
Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1529.00 pp	5 dates available
Aberdeen	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1529.00 was £1799.00
Aberdeen	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1738.00 was £2045.00
Aberdeen	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1656.00 was £1949.00
Aberdeen	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1622.00 was £1909.00
Aberdeen	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1602.00 was £1885.00
Birmingham	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1376.00 pp	5 dates available
Birmingham	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1401.00 was £1649.00
Birmingham	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1486.00 was £1749.00
Birmingham	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1452.00 was £1709.00
Birmingham	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1406.00 was £1655.00
Birmingham	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1376.00 was £1619.00
Bristol	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1605.00 pp	5 dates available
Bristol	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1610.00 was £1895.00
Bristol	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1758.00 was £2069.00
Bristol	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1665.00 was £1959.00
Bristol	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1631.00 was £1919.00
Bristol	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1605.00 was £1889.00
Edinburgh	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1571.00 pp	5 dates available
Edinburgh	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1610.00 was £1895.00
Edinburgh	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1678.00 was £1975.00
Edinburgh	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1631.00 was £1919.00
Edinburgh	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1597.00 was £1879.00
Edinburgh	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1571.00 was £1849.00
Glasgow	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1418.00 pp	5 dates available
Glasgow	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1614.00 was £1899.00
Glasgow	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1746.00 was £2055.00
Glasgow	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1542.00 was £1815.00
Glasgow	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1508.00 was £1775.00
Glasgow	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1418.00 was £1669.00
Humberside	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1571.00 pp	5 dates available
Humberside	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1644.00 was £1935.00
Humberside	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1865.00 was £2195.00
Humberside	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1631.00 was £1919.00
Humberside	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1597.00 was £1879.00
Humberside	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1571.00 was £1849.00
Inverness	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1627.00 pp	5 dates available
Inverness	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1699.00 was £1999.00
Inverness	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1721.00 was £2025.00
Inverness	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1682.00 was £1979.00
Inverness	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1648.00 was £1939.00
Inverness	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1627.00 was £1915.00
Leeds Bradford	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1571.00 pp	5 dates available
Leeds Bradford	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1588.00 was £1869.00
Leeds Bradford	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1721.00 was £2025.00
Leeds Bradford	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1631.00 was £1919.00
Leeds Bradford	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1597.00 was £1879.00
Leeds Bradford	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1571.00 was £1849.00
London Gatwick	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1253.00 pp	5 dates available
London Gatwick	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1253.00 was £1475.00
London Gatwick	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1478.00 was £1739.00
London Gatwick	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1491.00 was £1755.00
London Gatwick	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1474.00 was £1735.00
London Gatwick	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1435.00 was £1689.00
London Luton	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1253.00 pp	5 dates available
London Luton	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1253.00 was £1475.00
London Luton	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1410.00 was £1659.00
London Luton	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1432.00 was £1685.00
London Luton	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1478.00 was £1739.00
London Luton	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1452.00 was £1709.00
London Stansted	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1223.00 pp	5 dates available
London Stansted	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1223.00 was £1439.00
London Stansted	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1474.00 was £1735.00
London Stansted	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1440.00 was £1695.00
London Stansted	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1406.00 was £1655.00
London Stansted	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1381.00 was £1625.00
Manchester	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1398.00 pp	5 dates available
Manchester	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1418.00 was £1669.00
Manchester	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1568.00 was £1845.00
Manchester	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1554.00 was £1829.00
Manchester	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1571.00 was £1849.00
Manchester	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1398.00 was £1645.00
Newcastle	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1296.00 pp	5 dates available
Newcastle	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1597.00 was £1879.00
Newcastle	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1775.00 was £2089.00
Newcastle	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1389.00 was £1635.00
Newcastle	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1389.00 was £1635.00
Newcastle	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1296.00 was £1525.00
Norwich	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1529.00 pp	5 dates available
Norwich	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1661.00 was £1955.00
Norwich	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1741.00 was £2049.00
Norwich	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1585.00 was £1865.00
Norwich	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1551.00 was £1825.00
Norwich	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1529.00 was £1799.00
Teesside International	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1534.00 pp	5 dates available
Teesside International	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	from £1610.00 was £1895.00
Teesside International	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday	from £1877.00 was £2209.00
Teesside International	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1593.00 was £1875.00
Teesside International	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday	from £1559.00 was £1835.00
Teesside International	03 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 10 Oct 2027 Sunday	from £1534.00 was £1805.00

Axis Vermar Beach Hotel, Povoa de Varzim Povoa de Varzim, Portugal Boasting a fantastic location next to the beach and close to the centre of Povoa de Varzim, the four-star Axis Vermar Beach Hotel provides a relaxing home-from-home for guests wishing to soak up the sun.

Pousadas of Portugal - Premier

Portugal

Find out more about this Newmarket Holidays Pousadas of Portugal Tour and book online with confidence. Premier Collection Small Group

Experience chic Cascais and elegant Estoril
Explore Porto, Portugal's historic second city
Journey to medieval Obidos and to Coimbra, the 'Oxford' of Portugal

8 days from £2,015 pp

was £2,239 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

11 included

Explore

Flavours of The Douro

Portugal

Capture the culinary expertise and viniculture heritage of the European hotspot, Portugal. Fly Local Beach & Coast

Uncover the highlights of historic Porto, along the riverbanks and beyond
Take to the waters of the Douro River, passing under six bridges
Cruise along the canals of Aveiro in a traditional, coloured boat

8 days from £1,673 pp

was £1,969 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

May 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

19 airports
Excursions & Visits

12 included
Meals

15 included

Explore

Two small boats moored in front of a bridge in Tavira on the Algarve, with trees and buildings lining the water’s edge in the background

Seville & Treasures of the Algarve

Portugal, Spain

Bask in the gentle glow of Portugal’s winter sun on this relaxing escape to the Algarve, with the added charm of a visit to Seville, the birthplace of flamenco. Fly Local Scenery & Nature

Marvel at the rugged landscapes of Cape St. Vincent and look out over the wild Atlantic coast from its clifftop overlooks
Spend time exploring Lagos’ picturesque old town and get a taste for life in southern Portugal with a stop in charming Sagres
Embrace the home of the flamenco, elegant Seville, with guided sightseeing around its most historic landmarks

8 days from £716 pp

was £895 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

December 2026 - May 2028
Duration

8 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

4 included
Meals

7 included

Explore

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay this charge at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Blackpool, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport's website for further information.

Some hotel have introduced a room tax of between 1 € and 3 € per person per night, payable directly by the guest to the hotel on check-out. You'll be advised by your tour manager at your destination if a particular hotel is implementing this charge.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.

EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.

The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.

For further information please visit the ABTA website.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.

ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

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