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Pousadas of Portugal - Premier

Savour the very best of Portugal, and stay in three historic, charming and unique Pousadas (specially created high-quality hotels that reflect Portugal's traditions and culture) along the way.

Enjoy luxurious accommodation in a trio of acclaimed Pousada hotels, each offering traditional hospitality in remarkable settings. Discover some of Portugal’s most delightful locations as you travel through the heart of the country. Explore the colourful capital, Lisbon, elegant Estoril and glorious Sintra. Head north via hilltop Obidos and the university city of Coimbra, and experience the local culture of wine-producing Viseu and Porto, and on the banks of the 'golden' River Douro, on this wonderful Portuguese tour.

Price

from £2146 /pp

was £2385
Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

11 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £415.77 per month.

Discover the historic Portuguese capital, Lisbon

Explore Porto, Portugal's historic second city

Journey to medieval Obidos and to Coimbra, the 'Oxford' of Portugal

Brightly painted gondola-style boats moored along a canal lined with colourful buildings in Aveiro, Portugal

See Aveiro's Venice-like lagoon and canals

Fly into Lisbon, meet your tour manager and transfer the short distance to the sumptuous Pousada de Queluz opposite the Royal Palace. Settle in to your surroundings and, if you have the time, perhaps wander through the beautiful Palace gardens, before dinner is served.

Join your tour manager for a guided introduction to the historic Portuguese capital. Stand on the banks of the River Tagus and imagine the great explorers setting off for the New World, wander through the ornate Belem quarter, or explore the Baixa’s wide, tree-lined avenues fringed with cafes and restaurants. Check out the street-sellers and artists of bustling Rossio Square, and stroll the narrow streets of the Alfama district. In the afternoon, why not enjoy a ride on a historic yellow tram? And, this evening, stay in the city or return to the hotel to dine.

Spend the day however you see fit today, perhaps unwinding at the pousada, or exploring the nearby Palace of Queluz (on your account).

Alternatively, you'll have the chance to join an optional tour to the elegant Atlantic resorts of Cascais and Estoril, and journey to UNESCO-listed Sintra. Estoril’s elegant seafront, lined with bistros and old-fashioned cafes, has long been a favourite destination, while Cascais, on its sweeping bay, is no less alluring.

After a marvellous day, which will also include a visit to windswept Cabo da Roca, at Europe’s westernmost point, you’ll return to the Pousada for dinner.

Head north, calling at walled, hill-top Obidos to see its cobbled lanes, walls and ancient aqueduct, and former capital and university seat, Coimbra, the "Oxford of Portugal", with its stunning Romanesque cathedral.

In the late afternoon, you'll arrive at your second luxurious Pousada, in Viseu, set on a high plateau in heart of the beautiful Beira Alta region. Make yourself at home, perhaps enjoying a sauna or swim, and join friends in the bar before dinner. Why not accompany your meal with a locally produced Dao wine, and wander the historic streets of the beautiful town before retiring for the night?

Today, you'll be free to explore more of the hotel and its surroundings, making the most of its first-class amenities.

For a more structured day's exploration, make a short trip through the scenic hills to enjoy an optional tasting session at a local quinta (wine estate). The region's Dao reds are famed for their Burgundy-like qualities, and its whites are fast gaining a fine reputation. You’ll also enjoy a visit to an artisanal bakery and a local cheese-maker. This evening, you're free to explore Viseu and to enjoy dinner at your leisure in the city.

Journey west down the beautiful Vouga Valley to colourful Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal because of its canals, lagoons and gondola-like fishing boats. Here you might like to try a delicious Ovos Moles de Aveiro cake with a morning coffee, before you continue north to Portugal’s glorious second city, Oporto, above the ‘golden’ River Douro.

Enjoy an introductory tour of the city that gave its name to the country. it clings to the hillside above the river, and is connected to its neighbour, the port-wine centre, Vila Nova de Gaia, by several vertigo-inducing bridges. Highlights of Oporto include its ancient cathedral and UNESCO-listed Ribeira district – a beguiling maze of cobbled passageways lined with restaurants, bars and shops. On the quayside, flat-bottomed barcos rabelos, used to carry the port barrels on the river, add to the charm of the setting.

After a marvellous few hours, re-board the coach to head to your final, luxurious, unique Pousada, housed in an ancient monastery in the beautiful northern Minho region. Settle into your sublime surroundings and opt for a drink in the bar, then perhaps wander to the local restaurant, Cruzeiro, which you'll find just a short walk away.

After breakfast, re-board the coach to begin a last memorable day’s scenic touring. You'll head first to Regua, the bustling Douro town that's one of the most long-standing centres of the region's wine production. Take in the meandering river, and perhaps enjoy a tasting at a working quinta, before heading north once more, to enthralling, UNESCO-listed Guimaraes. Generally regarded as the birthplace of Portugal, Guimaraes boasts an ancient Norman castle, exquisite cobbled squares and cafe-lined plazas. It's a perfect place to enjoy lunch in some splendid surroundings, before you return to the Pousada Mosteiro de Amares to spend a last evening and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Cascais, Estoril Coast, Lisbon District, Portugal

Pedestrian promenade and Poca Beach, Estoril, Lisbon Region, Portugal

Historic walled town of Obidos, Centro Region, Portugal

Old Buildings In Viseu, Beira Alta, Portugal

Pousada de Viseu, Viseu, exterior at night

Guimarães Castle, Minho region, Portugal

Igreja De Nossa Senhora Da Oliveira, Guimarães

Stay in three of Portugal's famous Pousada hotels

Experience chic Cascais and elegant Estoril on an optional tour

Venture out to Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point

Taste delicious regional wines, bread and cheeses

Discover the enchanting Douro River Valley

Seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Pousada de Queluz, Lisbon (3 nights), the four-star Pousada de Viseu (2), and the four-star Pousada Mosteiro de Amares (2)
Four evening meals
Tour of Lisbon
Tour of Porto
Tour of Regua and Guimaraes
Return flights to Lisbon (returning from Porto)
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Premier Collection tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

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Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2402.00 pp	7 dates available
Aberdeen	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2650.00 was £2945.00	Only 7 places left!
Aberdeen	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2402.00 was £2669.00
Aberdeen	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2515.00 was £2795.00
Aberdeen	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2605.00 was £2895.00
Aberdeen	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2713.00 was £3015.00
Aberdeen	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2947.00 was £3275.00
Aberdeen	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2519.00 was £2799.00
Bristol	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2146.00 pp	7 dates available
Bristol	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2159.00 was £2399.00	Only 7 places left!
Bristol	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2258.00 was £2509.00
Bristol	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2258.00 was £2509.00
Bristol	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2249.00 was £2499.00
Bristol	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2254.00 was £2505.00
Bristol	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2245.00 was £2495.00
Bristol	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2146.00 was £2385.00
Glasgow	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2411.00 pp	7 dates available
Glasgow	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2479.00 was £2755.00	Only 7 places left!
Glasgow	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2411.00 was £2679.00
Glasgow	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2506.00 was £2785.00
Glasgow	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2555.00 was £2839.00
Glasgow	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2654.00 was £2949.00
Glasgow	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2609.00 was £2899.00
Glasgow	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2497.00 was £2775.00
Humberside	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2564.00 pp	7 dates available
Humberside	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2722.00 was £3025.00	Only 7 places left!
Humberside	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2636.00 was £2929.00
Humberside	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2564.00 was £2849.00
Humberside	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2645.00 was £2939.00
Humberside	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2753.00 was £3059.00
Humberside	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £3001.00 was £3335.00
Humberside	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2681.00 was £2979.00
London Gatwick	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2155.00 pp	7 dates available
London Gatwick	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2155.00 was £2395.00	Only 7 places left!
London Gatwick	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2276.00 was £2529.00
London Gatwick	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2312.00 was £2569.00
London Gatwick	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2209.00 was £2455.00
London Gatwick	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2407.00 was £2675.00
London Gatwick	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2321.00 was £2579.00
London Gatwick	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2159.00 was £2399.00
London Stansted	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2204.00 pp	7 dates available
London Stansted	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2204.00 was £2449.00	Only 7 places left!
London Stansted	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2308.00 was £2565.00
London Stansted	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2308.00 was £2565.00
London Stansted	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2299.00 was £2555.00
London Stansted	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2452.00 was £2725.00
London Stansted	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2443.00 was £2715.00
London Stansted	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2326.00 was £2585.00
Manchester	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2204.00 pp	7 dates available
Manchester	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2204.00 was £2449.00	Only 7 places left!
Manchester	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2245.00 was £2495.00
Manchester	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2245.00 was £2495.00
Manchester	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2204.00 was £2449.00
Manchester	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2245.00 was £2495.00
Manchester	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2281.00 was £2535.00
Manchester	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2330.00 was £2589.00
Newcastle	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2501.00 pp	7 dates available
Newcastle	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2591.00 was £2879.00	Only 7 places left!
Newcastle	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2528.00 was £2809.00
Newcastle	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2501.00 was £2779.00
Newcastle	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2528.00 was £2809.00
Newcastle	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2717.00 was £3019.00
Newcastle	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2704.00 was £3005.00
Newcastle	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2591.00 was £2879.00
Norwich	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2497.00 pp	7 dates available
Norwich	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2708.00 was £3009.00	Only 7 places left!
Norwich	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2497.00 was £2775.00
Norwich	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2650.00 was £2945.00
Norwich	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2636.00 was £2929.00
Norwich	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2749.00 was £3055.00
Norwich	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2992.00 was £3325.00
Norwich	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2623.00 was £2915.00
Teesside International	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2438.00 pp	7 dates available
Teesside International	27 Apr 2027 Tuesday 8 days 04 May 2027 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £2690.00 was £2989.00	Only 7 places left!
Teesside International	01 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 08 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2438.00 was £2709.00
Teesside International	15 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 22 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2641.00 was £2935.00
Teesside International	22 Jun 2027 Tuesday 8 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £2776.00 was £3085.00
Teesside International	07 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 14 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2992.00 was £3325.00
Teesside International	14 Sep 2027 Tuesday 8 days 21 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £2996.00 was £3329.00
Teesside International	12 Oct 2027 Tuesday 8 days 19 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £2627.00 was £2919.00

Pousadas of Portugal Hotels Lisbon, Viseu, Amares You will be staying in a series of well-located pousada hotels, all of which will be of a four-star standard. In all cases, guest rooms will have private bathrooms.

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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.

To give our customers the chance to experience authentic Portuguese cuisine, this tour is offered on a mixed board basis, meaning there will be opportunities to dine at both the pousadas and local restaurants. Meals served in the pousadas are included in the price of the holiday, while other nights are kept free for customers to dine in restaurants of their choosing, style and budget.

Evening meals at the pousadas will generally start a little later, consist of three courses and be served socially as a group, with a small gap between courses as is customary in Portugal. In some instances, individual guests who have booked with the hotel independently may be offered a different menu from those who are staying at the hotel as part of an escorted tour. Each pousada is unique in terms of its history, appearance and atmosphere.

While the dishes offered throughout your stay may be differ from those served at Portuguese restaurants in the UK, this authentic style of dining is one of the best ways to truly appreciate the cultural differences of each region.

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) is now fully operational.

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.

The ETIAS system is not live yet with no expected date given at present. But when launched, British nationals will need an ETIAS visa waiver before travelling to the EU. 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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15% off Black Friday discount applies to new escorted tour bookings made from 4th November 2026 to 1st December 2026 inclusive, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing. This offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes River Cruises, Wimbledon tours, Andre Rieu concert breaks and Edinburgh Tattoo. Premier Collection Holidays are discounted at 10%.

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