Treasures of Portugal ~ May 3 - 13, 2027 (11 Days)
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Dreaming of a Portuguese escape?
Collins Tours has created an exceptional journey that showcases the very heart of Portugal. Enjoy hand-selected accommodations as you explore the country’s most captivating regions. Discover the energy and charm of Lisbon, the riverside beauty of Porto, and the historic university city of Coimbra, where centuries of tradition still shape daily life. Then unwind along the golden shores of the Algarve with a relaxing stay in Albufeira. From vibrant cities and cultural treasures to coastal landscapes and relaxed seaside living, this thoughtfully designed tour offers a complete Portuguese experience.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through one of Europe’s most welcoming countries. Begin in Lisbon, Portugal’s bustling capital, where history and modern life meet at every corner. Stay two nights at the elegant 5-star Altis Avenida Hotel, perfectly located in the city centre. Begin your adventure with a Welcome Reception on the hotel’s rooftop, featuring appetizers, wine, and beer, with sweeping city views. During your stay, enjoy an included guided tour of Lisbon, exploring the city’s historic streets, landmarks, and vibrant neighbourhoods. For wine lovers, we will be offering an optional winery excursion just outside the city for a taste of Portugal’s world-class vintages.
Next, we journey north to Porto, the jewel of the Douro River. Stay two nights at the iconic 5-star Pestana Porto – A Brasileira. While here, an optional guided tour to the Douro Valley with a scenic river cruise and incredible vineyard views will be offered, a true highlight of Portugal, combined with another fabulous Collins Tours group dinner with wine or beer.
Next, we continue to Coimbra, a city renowned for its historic university and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy a one-night stay at the distinguished 5-star Quinta das Lágrimas where we will enjoy a group dinner with wine and beer, offering an authentic taste of the region.
From Coimbra, we head south to the sun-drenched Algarve coast, staying three nights at the luxurious 5-star Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira, with its 9-hole golf course and direct beach access. Here, adventure awaits with an optional boat excursion along the Algarve coast, exploring stunning sea caves and spotting playful dolphins, complete with a delicious lunch. Evenings are made for relaxation and enjoyment. During our stay in the Algarve, we will be treated to an included group dinner together. Finally, we return to Lisbon for one last night at the new and elegant 4-star Luster Hotel, where we celebrate the end of your journey with a Farewell Dinner with wine and beer.
From bustling city streets to tranquil rivers, historic towns to sparkling coastlines, this Collins Tours experience immerses you in the very best of Portugal, creating memories that will last a lifetime!
**Non-refundable**
Tour Cost Including Deposits
Your initial deposit may be transferred to another Collins Tours departure within the same calendar year, provided the request is made within 60 days of booking and before final payment. Deposits cannot be transferred once the final payment date has passed or for bookings made after the final payment deadline. A new reservation must be made, and a new deposit paid for the new tour for the same traveler. *60-Day Exchangeable deposit not valid on River Cruises or Oceania Cruises*
Please note that deposit transfers are a one-time courtesy. Once your deposit has been transferred to a new tour, the exchangeable deposit benefit no longer applies to that new booking.
Final payments must be received by the due date listed on your invoice, website, or tour documentation. Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in automatic cancellation and loss of payments.
Travel Insurance
All monies paid are 100% non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment, as Collins Tours is not responsible for illness, medical issues, unforeseen circumstances, or changes to your decision to travel.
Travel insurance is available through Manulife and is recommended for trip cancellation and out-of-province medical coverage. Please let our office know if you would like a quote.
Double Room Occupancy (Per Person) Full Price: $5,299 /person On Sale: $4,599 /person Savings of: $700 per person
Triple Room Occupancy (Per Person) Full Price: $5,099 /person On Sale: $4,299 /person Savings of: $800 per person
Single Room Occupancy Full Price: $7,450 On Sale: $6,700 /person Savings of: $750
Regular Deposit: $700 per person Sale Deposit: $375 per person
Second Deposit of $350 due October 14, 2026
Balance Due: February 4, 2027
All Taxes Included In Pricing
**Non-refundable**
2 Nights at the 5-Star in Lisbon
2 Nights at the 5-Star Pestana Porto A Brasileira in Porto
1 Night at the 5-Star Quinta das Lágrimas in Coimbra
3 Nights at the 5-Star Luxury Collection Pine Cliffs Resort in Algarve
1 Night at the 4-Star Luster Hotel in Lisbon
14 Included Meals:
- 10 Breakfasts
- 4 dinners
- Welcome Dinner - group dinner with a glass of wine or beer included
- Group Dinner - another exciting group dinner with a glass of wine or beer included!
- Group Dinner - meet your fellow travellers and tour manager for
another delicious group dinner in one of the restaurants at the resort in Algarve
o Deluxe Farewell Group Dinner - (including wine or beer) at an upscale restaurant
Welcome reception - Enjoy wine, beer, and hot and cold appetizers while we toast to the natural beauty around us!
Air Packages Available: PRICE TBA
- Guided city tour of Lisbon
- Guided tour of Porto
- Wine Tasting Optional Excursion
- Douro River Valley with Cruise Optional Excursion
- Dolphins, Caves and Boat with Lunch Included Optional Excursion
OPTIONAL EXCURSION PRICING TO BE RELEASED CLOSER TO DEPARTURE.
Tour Manager: TBA
Location: Home - Overnight Flight to Lisbon, Portugal
airport for your assigned flight connecting with your overnight Air Canada flight to Lisbon where you will
meet your tour manager.
st NOTE: 1 checked piece of luggage is free for international flights (up to maximum of 50lbs). 2nd bag
is an additional cost and based on weight. Additional fees apply for overweight and oversized bags.
Carry-on luggage is free; your bag must be light enough so it can be stored in the overhead bin
unassisted with a weight maximum of 22lbs per carry-on bag.
nd • Visit www.aircanada.com for more details on luggage fees. Payment for oversized, overweight and 2
pieces of luggage is paid directly to Air Canada and not included in tour package. Fees are charged on
both outbound & return flights.
• Be sure to have your valid passport for Customs & Immigration ready when you arrive in Lisbon, our
destination. (Note: Your Canadian Passport must have 3 months of validity beyond the date you expect
to leave Portugal)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal 5-Star Altis Avenida Hotel (B, Welcome
• Welcome to Portugal! Please proceed to immigration, collect your
luggage and meet your tour manager and fellow travellers at the
baggage carrousel when you arrive at Lisbon airport. Your private
motor coach will meet you at the airport and take you into the city.
• We will be met by our local step-on guide for a professional guided city
tour travelling by motor coach. This guided tour will feature: Alfama
neighborhood, Sao Jorge Castle, Tower of Belem, Tower of the
Discoverers, Praca do Comercio & city history. Kindly note: some
walking will be required during this city tour as buses are not
permitted or capable of travelling through some inner-city
streets.
• After our city tour, we will be taken to our beautiful home for the next two nights; the 5-star Altis Avenida hotel
in the heart of Lisbon’s historic centre close to all major attractions! Your tour manager will handle the group
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check-in process, distribute your rooms keys, and have your luggage delivered to your rooms; all a part of the
signature Collins Tours check-in service you will receive throughout our journey together.
• Tonight, enjoy an exclusive Collins Tours Welcome Reception with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers.
Enjoy wine, beer, and hot and cold appetizers while we toast to the natural beauty around us!
• Dinner and the remainder of the evening is on your own (your expense).
Location: Lisbon (B) **Wine Tasting Optional Excursion
• Join your fellow travellers and tour manager for a relaxed optional visit to a traditional wine estate just outside
Lisbon. We will travel through the rolling countryside to a local winery, where we will enjoy a guided tour of
the cellars and learn about Portuguese winemaking traditions and the unique characteristics of the region. The
visit concludes with a curated tasting of regional wines, offering a chance to sample a variety of styles while
soaking in the peaceful rural setting. An easy and enjoyable outing for wine lovers and those curious to
experience a different side of Portugal, all within a short drive of the city. (Price TBA).
• Following your excursion, you are welcome to enjoy Lisbon, “The City Of Seven Hills” at your leisure.
• Lunch, dinner and the remainder of the day is on your own (your expense).
Location: Lisbon – 5-Star Pestana Porto A Brasileira, Porto (B,
• Enjoy another delicious buffet breakfast (included) before
checking out of your room in time for our departure. Your tour
manager handles the groups hotel check-out, part of the
signature Collins Tours service you will receive throughout our
journey together.
• Meet your fellow passengers in the lobby to board our motor
coach for our drive to Portugal’s second largest city, Porto.
• Upon arriving in Porto, we will meet with our local guide for a
professionally guided tour of Porto. Together, we will enjoy this
vibrant city filled with stunning architecture, rich history and
beautiful landscapes.
• Following our guided tour, we will check into the new and luxurious 5-star downtown Pestana Porto - A
Brasileira hotel, our home, for the next two nights. Your tour manager will check you in, distribute your room
keys and assist the hotel with luggage handling.
• Take some time to freshen up before joining your tour manager and fellow friends this evening for an exciting
group dinner with a glass of wine or beer included!
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is on your own (your expense).
Location: Porto (B) **Douro River Valley with Cruise Optional
• A delicious buffet breakfast is included at our hotel this morning.
• Join your fellow travellers and tour manager for an optional 6-
hour journey through the breathtaking Douro River Valley, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our day includes a private one-hour
cruise along the Douro River, where we will drift past terraced
vineyards and picturesque villages that seem to cling to the
hillsides. A glass of local Port wine is included, the perfect way to
sit back, relax, and take in the beauty of this remarkable region.
(Price TBA).
• After the tour, you are welcome to enjoy Porto at your leisure. Are you brave enough to try Porto’s most famous
comfort food? If you’re up to the challenge, try the Francesinha – a sandwich layered with cured meats, roast
meats, cheese, bread, and eggs drenched in a tomato and beer sauce!
• Dinner and the remainder of the evening are on your own.
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Location: Porto – 5-Star Quinta das Lágrimas, Coimbra, Portugal (B,
• Enjoy another delicious buffet breakfast (included) before checking out of your room in time for our departure.
Your tour manager will handle the group’s hotel checkout this morning.
• Today we will head to historic Coimbra, home of the oldest university in Portugal.
• This afternoon we will arrive at the magnificent 5-star Quinta das Lágrimas: a retreat for peace and tranquility
set within an 18th century palace surrounded by 12 acres of lush gardens! Once again, your tour manager will
check you in, distribute your room keys and assist the hotel with luggage handling.
• Join your tour manager and fellow friends this evening for another exciting group dinner with a glass of wine
or beer included!
• The remainder of the evening is on your own (your expense).
Location: Coimbra – 5-Star Luxury Collection Pine Cliffs Resort,
• This morning, enjoy buffet breakfast (included) before checking out of your room for our departure. Your tour
manager will handle the group’s hotel checkout.
• Today’s drive takes us from the capital city to the Algarve region of Portugal located on the rugged southern
coast of the country; specifically, to the city of Albufeira – a centrally located resort town that hangs on the cliffs
with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean!
• We have scheduled a lunch stop along the way today (your expense).
• This afternoon we arrive at the luxurious, 5-star Luxury Collection Pine Cliffs Resort in the Algarve with beach
views and an executive 9 Hole Golf Course. Your tour manager will once again assist with check-in, have your
luggage delivered to your room and distribute your room keys.
• Once settled, enjoy a free evening exploring the resort property. Enjoy this Luxury Collection resort overlooking
Portugal’s most famous beach, Falésia Beach! This beach can be accessed via a scenic walkway and panoramic
elevator leading to a private area reserved for the Pine Cliffs resort guests. This beach is considered, by the
reputable Conde Nast Traveler, to be among the top 3 most beautiful beaches of the Iberian Peninsula.
• Dinner will be on your own this evening (your expense).
Location: Algarve (B, Group D) **Dolphins, Caves and Boat With
• Buffet breakfast is included at the hotel this morning.
• This morning, join your Tour Manager and fellow passengers for
an optional half-day excursion. We depart from Albufeira
Marina and cruise along the Algarve’s stunning coastline,
passing dramatic cliffs, hidden beaches, and sea-carved caves.
We will pass the famous Benagil Cave before heading offshore
into the Atlantic, where there’s a strong chance of spotting
dolphins and other marine life in their natural habitat. After the
cruise, we return to the marina for a relaxed lunch (included)
before coming back to our resort. (Price TBA).
• Tonight, meet your fellow travellers and tour manager for
another delicious group dinner in one of the restaurants at the resort (included).
• Following dinner, the remainder of the evening is at your leisure (your expense).
Location: Algarve (B)
• Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Take advantage of the excellent facilities at the Pine Cliffs Resort,
whether that means relaxing by the pool, enjoying the beach, or simply unwinding on the property. For those
who feel like heading out, Albufeira Old Town is a great option for a change of scenery, with its charming
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streets, local shops, cafés, and plenty of places to enjoy a leisurely meal. Whether you stay close or explore a
little, the day is entirely up to you.
• Lunch, dinner and the evening are yours to enjoy your way (your expense).
Location: Algarve – 4-Star Luster Hotel, Lisbon (B, Farewell D)
• Enjoy a relaxed morning before we check out of the resort. Luggage handling is included before our departure
to return to Portugal’s capital, Lisbon.
• We will stop for lunch along the route today (your expense).
• We anticipate a late afternoon arrival for check-in at the new and modern 4-star Luster Hotel, an elegant and
well-located property in the Saldanha district. Again, your tour manager will handle check-in for the group,
distribute your room keys, and have your luggage delivered to your rooms.
• Tonight, we gather for our deluxe Farewell Group Dinner (including wine or beer) at an upscale restaurant
located near our hotel. We will toast to our wonderful memories made together, plan our next journey and
prepare for our return home to Canada.
Location: Lisbon – Return Flight Home (B)
• For those who have purchased Collins Tours’ All-Inclusive Flight Package, we meet our private airport shuttle
this morning for a transfer to Lisbon airport. Thank you for traveling to Portugal with Collins Tours!
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