City Sights & Cellar Doors

Days 1-4  Lisbon  
What better way to discover Europe's foodie hotspot than to dive right in and head to the TimeOut Market to indulge in some Portuguese delicacies such as roast octopus and meat croquettes? Spend the next three days seeing the sights and learning of the city's rich cultural past, while picking up some tasty pastries, cheese, coffee, seafood and wine as you meander the streets. Perhaps head out of the city for the day and head to Sintra to see the colourful towers of Pena Palace - it is listed as one of the 1,000 places to see before you die after all!          

Days 5-8  Porto  
Catch the train to Porto this morning and soak up the scenery as you wind up the coast to this enchanting city. Start your exploration by getting the legs pumping as you climb the stairs to the top level of the Luis I Bridge doe spectacular city views, then ride the cable car down and stroll the waterside promenade as you ponder which restaurant to try. To soak up the culture and history of the city, explore the historic north side and make sure you stop at the Livraria Lello bookshop as any Potter fan may recognise this! The manicured maze of lawns, sculptures and flower lined walkways of the Palacio de Cristal Garden are a sight to see, but also boast amazing views of the Duoro River to Gaia and beyond. But let's face it, the main draw to this area is to explore the iconic port caves so head out to the vineyards of the Duoro Valley to find your new favourite tipple.