Nine-Day trip to Portugal

Designed by me. Booked by local experts.

THE SIGNATURE ITINERARY

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IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

My 1:1 planning services are built for independent travelers who want a curated trip but are happy booking it themselves and getting around on their own.

The Signature Itinerary is for travelers who like private guided tours and prefer someone else to handle the bookings.

❋ Designed by me

If you like my recommendations and want a trip built around them, I designed the route, pacing and curated the experiences on this itinerary

❋ Run by local experts

The Little Orange is my trusted partner based in Lisbon. I’ve worked with them and love how they operate. They’ll show you the Portugal I fell in love with, not the one you see on Top 10 Lists.

❋ One point of contact

One person  to coordinate and book all the logistics for you and help answer questions before or during your trip

❋ Tailored to you

You can adjust days, swap experiences and book your own hotels. This isn’t a fixed group tour. It’s a personalized trip

Nine Days & the Best of Portugal

THE SIGNATURE ITINERARY

Built for people who want to eat well, drink well, and actually understand where they are. Guided mornings, slow afternoons, and standout days in Sintra and the Douro Valley.

DAY ONE

Arrive in Lisbon

DAY SEVEN

Day Trip to the Douro Valley

Seafood Cooking Class 

DAY SIX
DAY NINE

Fly Home

Half Day Food Tour of Lisbon

DAY TWO

Day Trip to Sintra with Picnic in a Former Palace

DAY THREE

Transfer to Porto with a stop in Obidos and Aveiro

DAY FOUR

Half Day Walking Tour of Porto

DAY FIVE

Train to Lisbon, Stay in Belem

DAY EIGHT

My favorite parts of the itinerary

A picnic on the grounds of a Sintra palace

Sintra is one of those places where everyone goes, sees the famous castles, and leaves without ever slowing down.

This is the opposite. After exploring Quinta da Regaleira and Biester Palace in the morning, you'll have a private picnic set up in a former palace. So you can get a bit of the royal experience yourself.

A boat ride with oysters and sparkling wine

Aveiro is known is the “Venice of Portugal”, however this region of Portugal is also loved for its fantastic oysters and espumante (sparkling wine).

You’ll take a private solar-powered boat to visit some of the oyster farms and enjoy a tasting of the local products.

A full day in the Douro Valley

If there's one day on this trip that will stay with you, it's probably this one.

You'll have a private driver for the whole day, a guided visit to a vineyard, lunch with wine pairings overlooking the vineyards, and a private boat ride along the Douro river, one of the most beautiful places in Portugal.

ESTIMATED PRICE PER PERSON

€4,500 – €6,000

Based on 2 travelers sharing a room

What’s included

  • 8 nights in 4-5 star hotels with breakfast

  • All private transfers (airport, between cities, day trips)

  • All guided tours and curated experiences listed in the itinerary

  • First-class train tickets from Porto to Lisbon

  • Full booking and coordination handled by The Little Orange

What’s NOT included

  • Flight arrangements

  • Meals not listed in the itinerary

  • Transfers not specified in the itinerary

  • Any additional services not mentioned in the itinerary

    Prefer to book your own hotels? You absolutely can, and the price will adjust accordingly.

How will this work?

Step 1

Request the itinerary

Enter your name and email and I'll send you the full day-by-day itinerary, an email template, and everything you need to get in touch with The Little Orange.

Step 2

Reach out to the Little Orange

Use the template I provided to email The Little Orange directly. Share your travel dates, preferences, and any tweaks you'd like. They'll take it from there.

Step 3

Review your tailored proposal

The Little Orange will put together a personalized proposal with your dates, any requested changes and final pricing. No commitment yet, this is your chance to ask questions and make changes.

Step 4

Confirm and book

Once you're happy with the proposal, you'll book directly with The Little Orange with a 30% deposit. From here, they handle everything from confirmations to on-the-ground logistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I designed the itinerary. The Little Orange handles every booking and logistical piece once you're connected with them. Think of me as the curator and trusted intro. They're the operator. I'm not on the trip itself, but I'm always reachable if something feels off.

  • Yes. The 9-day version is the starting point. You can swap hotels (or book your own), change the pace, or extend the trip. You'll work directly with The Little Orange on those tweaks once you're connected.

  • No. You book your own flights into and out of Portugal.

    If you prefer to book into Lisbon and out of Porto (or vice versa) the itinerary can be adjusted accordingly.

  • Yes to both. The itinerary as written is priced for 2 travelers, but it can be adapted.

    Mention your group size when you reach out to The Little Orange team

  • No worries! My 1:1 services might be a better fit for you then.

    I’ve put together fun itineraries that included small group tours and guidance on exploring Portugal on your own

  • This is important to know up front.

    A 30% deposit confirms your booking and is non-refundable from the moment you confirm.

    The remaining balance is due 30 days before arrival.

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