(5 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Lisbon, Sintra
On this private tour, experience the best of traditional Portuguese design. Visit incredible museums, renowned craft workshops in Lisbon and Sintra, browse Lisbon's excellent antiques districts, see beautiful gardens, and gain exclusive access to private craft studios and ateliers.
During private touring, see Lisbon highlights such as Moorish-inflected architecture, the old Alfama district, the sophisticated Bairro Alto and Lapa districts, and important museums. One day, take a private excursion to the aristocratic town of Sintra to see the spectacular castles, manors, gardens and backstreets that feature Portuguese design, architecture and history at its finest.
Throughout the tour, visit local artisan studios, workshops and specialty stores according to your interests to learn about (and browse for) the finest Portuguese handicrafts, such as hand-painted tiles, handmade linens, custom gloves and jewelry, high-quality antiques, needlepoint rugs and Indo-Portuguese furniture.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Lisbon
Private arrival transfer to hotel for 4 nights
Day 2
Lisbon
Full-day private city tour with guide and driver
Day 3
Lisbon & Sintra
Private excursion to Sintra. Return to Lisbon for private afternoon touring
Day 4
Lisbon
Morning private touring and shopping
Day 5
Depart Lisbon
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Lisbon:
Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel
or Palacio Belmonte Ricardo Reis