Spend 12 days taking in the cultures of two incredible countries: Portugal (2 cities) and Italy (4 cities). We'll experience multiple cities and landscapes, from beach hikes and river cruises to medieval castles and ancient ruins. We'll also consume incredible food like fresh seafood, pasteis de nata, pizza, and gelato.
Highlights
Cruise along the Douro River
Grab a pastry at a 200-year-old cafe in Lisbon
Toss a coin in the Trevi fountain
Make fresh pasta in a Tuscan garden
Take in the gorgeous architecture of Florence
See the Italian Dolomites from the water on Lake Como
What to Expect
Dates: May 10, 2024 - May 21, 2024 (12 days, 11 nights)
Cities: Lisbon + Porto (Portugal), Rome + Florence + Lake Como + Milan (Italy)
Group size: 20-30 travelers
Cost: 3500 USD per person (for a 2-person room)
Team: Two trip managers
Price Includes
All excursions in the itinerary
Shared hotel room (2 people) in each city
Flight from Lisbon to Rome
Bus/train transit from Porto to Lisbon, Rome to Florence, Florence to Lake Como, and Lake Como to Milan
8 group meals in the itinerary
Price Excludes
Flight to Lisbon
Flight back from Milan
Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Map
Day 1
▪ Arrive in Porto
▪ Free afternoon in Porto: tiled buildings, Harry Potter bookstore, tapas
▪ Group dinner in Porto
Day 2
▪ Douro Valley half day tour: scenic cruise and lunch
Day 3
▪ Porto to Lisbon
▪ Free time in Lisbon: chic cafes, bustling rooftops, Pink Street
Day 4
▪ Group exploration: Belem tower, Fado show, LX Factory
Day 5
▪ Lisbon to Rome
▪ Italian group dinner
Day 6
▪ Group time in Rome: Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel
Day 7
▪ Rome to Florence
▪ Climb the Duomo church steps for city views
▪ Renaissance art at Florentine museums
Day 8
▪ Cooking class at a farmhouse in Tuscany
▪ Relax in natural Tuscan hot springs
Day 9
▪ Florence to Bellagio (Lake Como)
▪ Check into hotel villa
▪ Free time: gardens, mansions, lakeside cafes