Solo Christmas in Porto & New Year in Cascais with Flights – 11 Days
Christmas in Porto and New Year in Cascais for solo travellers, with flights and a room of your own.
Tour overview
This 11-day festive holiday is designed for people travelling on their own, with a guaranteed room of your own. Return flights from London are included, and a holiday director hosts the group, which numbers between fifteen and twenty-seven. You stay ten nights half-board in three- and four-star hotels, with twenty-two meals including Christmas lunch and a New Year's Eve gala dinner.
You spend Christmas in Porto, famous for its port wine and riverside old town, with a festive lunch on Christmas Day. Excursions take you to the coastal town of Viana do Castelo and to Guimaraes, birthplace of Portugal's first king.
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Travelling south via the old university city of Coimbra, you stay in Cascais for New Year. You tour Lisbon, visit the palaces of Sintra and the westernmost point of mainland Europe at Cabo da Roca, and explore the walled town of Obidos before the New Year's Eve gala dinner.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits solo travellers who want company over the festive season.
Trip highlights
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Christmas Day lunch in Porto (Day 3)
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Viana do Castelo (Day 4)
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Guimaraes (Day 5)
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Lisbon (Day 7)
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Sintra and Cabo da Roca (Day 8)
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A New Year's Eve gala dinner (Day 9)
Your route
10 stops from Porto to Lisbon
- Porto Days 1–5
- Viana do Castelo Day 4
- Guimarães Day 5
- Coimbra Day 6
- Cascais Days 6–10
- Lisbon Day 7
- Sintra Day 8
- Cabo da Roca Day 8
- Óbidos Day 9
- Lisbon Day 11
Why choose this tour
Christmas and New Year in good company. Flights and half board included.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- Festive travellers
- Culture lovers
- Travellers who value company
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Porto Porto
Fly to Porto.
- Hotel
- Grande Hotel do Porto
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Porto Christmas Eve
The port city.
- Hotel
- Grande Hotel do Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Porto Christmas Day
A festive lunch.
- Hotel
- Grande Hotel do Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Viana do Castelo Boxing Day
A coastal town.
- Hotel
- Grande Hotel do Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Guimaraes Guimaraes
Birthplace of Portugal.
- Hotel
- Grande Hotel do Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Coimbra, Cascais Cascais
A university city.
- Hotel
- Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Lisbon Lisbon
A panoramic tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Sintra, Cabo da Roca Sintra
Palaces and a lighthouse.
- Hotel
- Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Obidos New Year's Eve
A gala dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Cascais New Year's Day
A relaxed day.
- Hotel
- Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Lisbon Home
Fly home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Porto (5 nights) Grande Hotel do Porto
- Cascais (5 nights) Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from London
- Accommodation 10 nights half board with a room of your own
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 10 dinners
- Christmas Day lunch and New Year's Eve gala dinner
- Excursions to Viana do Castelo, Guimaraes, Sintra and Obidos
- Transfers and porterage
- Holiday director and local guide
Not included
- Meals not included 7 lunches
- Optional excursions
- Drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You want an active holiday
- You want guaranteed sunshine
- You want to change hotels often
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Departures & prices
From £3,149 per person, twin share, tour only. 1 upcoming departure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for solo travellers?
Yes, everyone has a room of their own.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from London.
Do I need a visa for Portugal?
No, UK citizens can visit Portugal visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.
Which meals are included?
Twenty-two, including Christmas lunch and the New Year's Eve gala dinner.
When does it depart?
Once a year, just before Christmas.
Who hosts the holiday?
A holiday director, with a specialist local guide.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary