The Portuguese describe their country as a land of ‘brandos costumes’ – gentle ways and there is no doubt there is something very alluring about this astonishingly beautiful country, with its soft, verdant landscapes awash with dense forests and wildflowers, dramatic coastlines and magnificent rivers, where the pace of life seems slower and the people charmingly courteous.
For such a small country, there is a huge cultural diversity – from the cosmopolitan sophistication of Lisbon with the stunning architecture of its grand public buildings, excellent museums and world-class restaurants to the lesser-known historic city of Coimbra and the picturesque beauty of Sintra. Our Portugal tours allow you to experience this rich diversity for yourself and explore areas of the country that are often considered hidden gems.
Once a powerful seafaring kingdom that dominated the merchant routes to Africa, South America and the Orient, today, the legacy of Portugal’s former wealth and power can still be seen in its beautifully historic cities. Porto is the country’s second city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is the best place to sample some of the many varieties of Portugal’s other notable contribution to the world, port wine. As a Catholic country, there are ancient churches in every community, and while support for the institutions of the Church may have waned, a belief in traditional values remains.
Our Portugal tours show you how the Portuguese have embraced contemporary life without forgetting what made the country so beautiful and eclectic in the first place. This delightful mix of old and new makes our tours of Portugal such a delight. We don’t just show you the standard highlights – you will feel like you’ve experienced so much more of this fantastic country.
If you have further questions about the country, visit our Portugal Holidays page.
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'Excellent taster trip on our Portugal tour. Covered major sights and experiences of Lisbon, Porto and a few other places. Hotels were all excellent-clean, comfortable, good locations and great breakfasts. Small groups of only 22 people, you get to know others quickly.' - Mary, June 2024
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To take part in a tour of Portugal, you don’t need a visa. However, your passport must have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before your arrival date. Your passport must also have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Portugal. You can travel without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. To learn more about entry requirements when taking a tour to Portugal, visit the GOV.UK website.
There are many airports in Portugal, so when looking up Portugal tour packages, you must know where you’ll be flying to. When taking part in a Portugal tour with Riviera, you will be flying to Lisbon Airport if the tour begins in Lisbon. This airport is in the northeast of Lisbon and is the busiest airport in the country. You will also be flying back from the same airport.
Portugal uses the Euro as its currency. When participating in tours of Portugal, we always recommend that you have some Euros stored electronically and some Euros in cash. This is because, whilst most establishments in Portugal will take cards, some may only accept cash.
A flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Airport takes around 2 hours and 46 minutes one way. However, if you’re travelling on a Portugal tour from Manchester Airport, the average flight length to Lisbon Airport is around 2 hours and 56 minutes.
You can quickly and easily book on our website by clicking on the specific tour, then clicking "View dates & prices" before selecting the "Book Now" button on your desired date. There is a small number of holidays that cannot be booked online. In this instance, you can call us or submit an online form so we can call you back.
You can call our friendly Reservations Team on 01283 688 406. View our opening hours on our Contact Us page.
Note: We will need to request your flight seats when booking some of our holidays. These can be booked online or over the phone. We will not take payment from your card; confirmation will not be provided until we have secured your flight.
Whether booking online, on the phone, or via the booking form, you can either pay in full or pay a deposit. The only time you may be unable to is if it's a last-minute booking with a departure date in the next 101 days. Deposit amounts will vary by holiday. There is a minimum deposit amount for each holiday, but you can pay any amount between that and the full holiday amount.
If you choose to pay by deposit, you must pay your full balance on the date shown on your confirmation. If you book online, your balance due date will be displayed at the payment step. Please note that deposits are non-refundable, and the price does not include travel insurance. For more detailed information, please refer to our booking conditions.
