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

  • Christmas Day lunch in Porto (Day 3)
  • Viana do Castelo (Day 4)
  • Guimaraes (Day 5)
  • Lisbon (Day 7)
  • Sintra and Cabo da Roca (Day 8)
  • A New Year's Eve gala dinner (Day 9)

Your route

10 stops from Porto to Lisbon

11-day route: Porto – Viana do Castelo – Guimaraes – Coimbra – Cascais – Lisbon – Sintra – Obidos
  1. Porto Days 1–5
  2. Viana do Castelo Day 4
  3. Guimarães Day 5
  4. Coimbra Day 6
  5. Cascais Days 6–10
  6. Lisbon Day 7
  7. Sintra Day 8
  8. Cabo da Roca Day 8
  9. Óbidos Day 9
  10. 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
Christmas lights and a decorated tree in a city square

Day-by-day itinerary

11 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom

  1. Day 1 · Porto Porto

    Fly to Porto.

    Hotel
    Grande Hotel do Porto
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Porto Christmas Eve

    The port city.

    Hotel
    Grande Hotel do Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Porto Christmas Day

    A festive lunch.

    Hotel
    Grande Hotel do Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Viana do Castelo Boxing Day

    A coastal town.

    Hotel
    Grande Hotel do Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Guimaraes Guimaraes

    Birthplace of Portugal.

    Hotel
    Grande Hotel do Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Coimbra, Cascais Cascais

    A university city.

    Hotel
    Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Lisbon Lisbon

    A panoramic tour.

    Hotel
    Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Sintra, Cabo da Roca Sintra

    Palaces and a lighthouse.

    Hotel
    Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Obidos New Year's Eve

    A gala dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Cascais New Year's Day

    A relaxed day.

    Hotel
    Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Lisbon Home

    Fly home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Guimaraes Castle, birthplace of Portugal

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
Pena Palace on its hilltop in Sintra

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

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–11 · Lunch: Days 3 and 10 · Dinner: Days 1–10
The Santa Marta lighthouse at Cascais

In pictures

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.

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Tailor-made option

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