Luxury Portugal: Lisbon, the Douro & the Algarve in Style

Today you explore luminous Lisbon privately, with your own expert guide, at an unhurried and elegant pace. You ride to cliff-top viewpoints for sweeping views over the terracotta rooftops, wander the historic Alfama, and journey to riverside Belem to visit the magnificent Jeronimos Monastery and the elegant Belem Tower, with privileged access away from the crowds where possible. You enjoy special experiences, perhaps a curated visit to a museum or artisan azulejo workshop, a tasting of fine Portuguese wines, and the original pastel de nata at Pasteis de Belem. The afternoon leaves time for the elegant boutiques of the Chiado or the hotel spa. The elegance, access and comfort are refined. This evening, perhaps enjoy a private fado recital over an exquisite dinner. Rest well, ready for private Sintra tomorrow.

Today you escape privately into the cool green hills of Sintra, a romantic realm of fairytale palaces. With your expert guide you climb to the astonishing Pena Palace, a riot of colour and towers perched high on a wooded crag, and explore the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira, with its Gothic mansion, spiralling initiation well and secret tunnels, enjoying privileged access and an unhurried pace. You might visit an elegant palace hotel or estate for a fine lunch, and drive out to the wild Atlantic cliffs at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. You could add a tasting at a boutique winery in nearby Colares. The romance, beauty and elegance are captivating. This evening you return to Lisbon for a refined dinner. Rest well in elegant comfort, ready to journey to the exclusive Douro Valley tomorrow.

Today you journey north to the spectacular Douro Valley to stay at an exclusive vineyard estate above the river. You travel in comfort (or by scenic train or private transfer) into the terraced wine country, its steep slopes carved into countless stone terraces cloaked in vines, and arrive at a luxury quinta hotel or vineyard estate set high above the shining Douro, with beautiful rooms, an infinity pool and a spa overlooking the valley. You settle in and enjoy a private tasting of the estate's finest ports and Douro wines on the terrace as the light turns the terraces gold, followed by a gourmet dinner with sweeping views. The exclusivity, beauty and flavour are indulgent. This evening, savour the profound peace of the vineyard beneath the stars. Rest well amid the beauty of the Douro.

Today you savour the exclusive pleasures of the Douro Valley. You enjoy a serene private river cruise beneath the vine-clad terraces, perhaps in a classic boat, with a chilled glass of white port in hand, and visit the estate's cellars for a private tasting of rare ports and elegant Douro wines with the winemaker. You enjoy a long gourmet lunch with sweeping views over the terraced valley, and may take an optional scenic helicopter flight over the Douro, soaring above the terraces, river and quintas for a breathtaking aerial view. The afternoon leaves time for the spa and infinity pool above the valley. The exclusivity, beauty and flavour are indulgent. This evening, savour a candlelit gourmet dinner as the valley glows. Rest well amid the beauty of the Douro, ahead of the glamorous Algarve tomorrow.

Today you journey to the sun-blessed Algarve to stay at a five-star clifftop resort by the sea. You travel south (by private transfer or a short internal flight and premium transfer) to your luxurious resort, with beautiful rooms, an acclaimed spa, championship golf and gourmet restaurants overlooking the ocean, your glamorous home for three nights. You settle in and unwind, perhaps with a swim in a stunning pool, a spa treatment, or a stroll along a golden beach beneath the ochre cliffs, and a chilled glass of Algarve rose as the sun sinks into the Atlantic. The glamour, comfort and beauty are captivating after the vineyards of the north. This evening, savour an exquisite dinner overlooking the sea. Rest well in luxurious comfort, ready for a private yacht along the golden cliffs tomorrow.

Today you enjoy the dramatic beauty of the Algarve coast in style. You charter a private yacht or luxury boat and glide along the dramatic golden cliffs to the astonishing Benagil sea cave, where sunlight pours through a great opening onto a hidden beach, and past towering rock stacks and hidden coves near Lagos and Ponta da Piedade, swimming and snorkelling in turquoise water and toasting with champagne as you drift beneath the cliffs. Back at the resort, you might enjoy a round of championship golf, a signature spa treatment, or simply relax by the pool and on the beach. The glamour, beauty and freedom are captivating. This evening, savour a gourmet seafood dinner overlooking the ocean, perhaps at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Rest well in luxurious comfort, ready for a final, indulgent day on the Algarve.

Today is yours to enjoy the beautiful Algarve in indulgent style, at your own pace. You might spend the day at the acclaimed spa, indulging in signature treatments, play a round on a championship golf course with sea views, relax on a golden beach or by a stunning pool, or take a private tour to a boutique winery, a charming coastal village, or a sunset sailing. You savour long, leisurely gourmet meals and the resort's every comfort, reflecting on your luxurious Portuguese journey. As the day softens, you find a beautiful clifftop spot to watch the sun set over the ocean, glass in hand. The comfort, beauty and indulgence are captivating. This evening, savour a special farewell gourmet dinner overlooking the sea. Rest well in luxurious comfort, savouring your final night on the beautiful Algarve, ahead of your departure tomorrow.

After a final, indulgent morning on the beautiful Algarve, perhaps a last spa treatment, a swim in the warm sea, or a leisurely gourmet breakfast overlooking the ocean, you are transferred in a premium vehicle to Faro Airport for your onward departure. You leave having experienced the most beautiful and refined of Portugal, a grand palace hotel and private touring in luminous Lisbon and Sintra, an exclusive vineyard estate with private tastings and a river cruise in the terraced Douro, and a five-star resort with a private yacht along the golden cliffs of the Algarve, all with private guides, special experiences, gourmet dining and impeccable service. The images stay vivid long after you land, the golden light on Lisbon, the ports glowing above the terraced river, and the champagne toast beneath the ochre cliffs. Portugal offers beauty, refinement and indulgence in abundance, and you depart already dreaming of a return to this most beautiful of lands, in style.