Portugal and Mallorca
Saudade is a uniquely Portuguese word to describe a deep longing for something. It’s a sensation with no easy translation, but you can hear it in the soulful voice of a fado musician, detect it in the vibrant colors of mosaics, or even savor it in a glass of sweet port wine. However you perceive it, you’ll already be feeling wistful saudade for your next trip to Portugal before boarding your flight back home.
Saudade is a uniquely Portuguese word to describe a deep longing for something. It’s a sensation with no easy translation, but you can hear it in the soulful voice of a fado musician, detect it in the vibrant colors of mosaics, or even savor it in a glass of sweet port wine. However you perceive it, you’ll already be feeling wistful saudade for your next trip to Portugal before boarding your flight back home.
Porto | Late morning to afternoon of July 22nd - 24th
Douro Valley | Afternoon of July 24th - 26th
Lisbon | Late morning of July 26th - 28th
Mallorca | Late morning of July 28th - 31st
The second-biggest Portuguese city is in the midst of a travel renaissance, with an uptick of tourists also bringing new restaurants, bars, cafes, and cultural events. But in a rare instance of having your pastel de nata and eating it too, Porto hasn’t lost its soul that made it so attractive in the first place. The brightly colored buildings, lazy lunches, and riverside wine bars are an ingrained way of life in Porto and simply too good to give up.
You will be greeted by a driver and transferred to your hotel.
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Check into your hotel and relax before enjoying an afternoon tour of Porto.
Meet up with your private guide this afternoon as you explore the streets of Porto.
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The Yeatman is a wine hotel in the Historic Port Wine Cellar District in Oporto (Portugal). It is the city’s address of choice for discerning travelers and wine lovers as well as those visiting Oporto and the north of Portugal. Why this hotel? Discreet but attentive service from a knowledgeable and friendly team makes every guest feel welcome and at ease.
Today, discover Portugal in the best way possible, through its cuisine.
Meet your private guide this morning as you head to the local market of Porto where you will pick up some ingredients for a cooking class. Learn about the rich and delectable cuisine of Portugal and Porto as you'll enjoy recipes that you'll be able to take home with you.
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Drinking Port wine in Porto is as unforgettable an experience as drinking Champagne in Paris, but just like venturing out into the Champagne region of France, it’s worth going to the scenset. That would be the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, best known for its fortified Port wines, although you’ll also taste red, white, and even green wines. River cruises are the ideal way for traveling between wineries or quintas, taking in the views with a glass in hand.
This morning you will be greeted by your driver at the hotel lobby and board a private transfer to Douro Valley
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This 19th-century manor sits high on a hill overlooking vine-covered terraces with the Douro river gently flowing at its feet. It has been beautifully restored, with contemporary interiors reflecting both the region's rich heritage and the design values. Spacious and comfortable rooms, suites and villas set within flourishing kitchen gardens and vineyards, seasonal food and exquisite wines from the valley, and a stunning Six Senses Spa await to lift your spirits and bring joy to your soul.
Six Senses Douro Valley
2x Quinta Deluxe Rooms with an Extra Bed
- Breakfast included
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This morning, you will meet your private guide and be transferred to a beautiful trailhead for a light hike in the Douro Valley. Your guide will help to tell the story of the valley's importance, bringing you to some incredible views along the way.
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After your hike, you'll enjoy a boat ride along the Douro River.
Sailing on the Douro River is one of the most remarkable experiences when visiting the region. From the jetty in Ferrão or in Ferrão Sul, enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Douro on a 9m 1967 yacht.
At the end of the cruise, reunite with your driver at the river dock in Pinhão and return to the hotel.
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Six Senses Douro Valley
2x Quinta Deluxe Rooms with an Extra Bed
- Breakfast included
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After breakfast and check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer to Lisbon with stops along the way.
This transfer is approximately 4.5 hours excluding stops.
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On your way to Lisbon, stop in the university town of Coimbra for some sightseeing and lunch!
On the banks of the Mondego River, Coimbra is famous for its University, the oldest in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe, which over time has shaped its image to become "the city of students".
The university, founded in the 13th Century, was made into a World Heritage site by UNESCO in a classification that also includes Rua da Sofia and the upper part of the city. It's well worth climbing its tower, which houses the bells that signal the start and end of classes, in order to appreciate the superb 360º view of Coimbra. But there is much to see at ground level, too: the Pátio das Escolas courtyard, the Sala dos Capelos hall where the most important ceremonies are held, the Chapel of São Miguel with an imposing Baroque organ and the Joanine Library, which has more than 300,000 works dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries arranged in beautiful gilt-covered bookcases. The buildings occupy the place of the Palace where the first Kings of Portugal lived, when they made the city the capital of the kingdom.
There are several monuments from those times that display the splendor of Romanesque art. In the shopping area and area of historic cafés in the City Centre, visitors really must see the Monastery of Santa Cruz, which houses the tomb of the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, and on the other bank, the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, recovered and rescued from the waters of the river that invaded it over the centuries.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, although it was practically rebuilt from scratch after a 1755 earthquake. The only neighborhood to survive was the Alfama district, where cobbled streets and the sounds of fado music recall a nostalgic past. Throughout the rest of Lisbon, new restaurants and bars continue to reinvent the seaside city, often by serving modern takes on traditional tasca cuisine like fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and local wine.
Verride Palácio Santa Catarina is a renovated historic Palace in the heart of Lisbon, one of the most exciting cities in Europe. The hotel has 19 comfortable rooms and suites, sophisticated common areas, and their restaurant SUBA with a Rooftop bar where you will feel immersed in a breathtakingly beautiful 360º view of the old town and the Tagus River. All rooms and suites are designed to be comfortable and also chic, modern as well as royal. In each room, you will find rich atmospheres, lovely colors, exquisite details, but the same comfort, good vibes, and most of all, the quietness you deserve to begin a new day or to perfectly end another. As you contemplate the city from your window, you will feel the warm light that fills the space to bring you energy.
After settling into your room, meet up with your private guide and explore the streets of Lisbon to discover the local culture through its food!
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With your private guide, transfer to Sintra for the day. This charming town in the foothills of the Serra de Sintra has long been a favorite destination of Portuguese royalty, and it’s known for its many whimsical palaces and villas – including the Palácio Nacional de Sintra and the magical garden of Quinta da Regaleira.
The drive to Sintra is approximately 45 minutes. You will return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Please note that the palaces of Sintra will be quite crowded due to the travel season and there will likely be wait times for entry.
Pick-up Time: Morning
Pick-up Location: Hotel lobby
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After breakfast and check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Mallorca.
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Arrival at Palma de Mallorca Airport where you will be greeted at the terminal by your local host and private transfer to your hotel. Your driver will have a sign with your name on it.
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Mallorca's wild topography, remote hill towns and hidden coves invite you to step off the beaten path and unwind with no more troubles than re-filling your glass of chilled local wine. Here you can sail the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, lounge on a white sandy beach and enjoy the islands unique and oh-so-delicious gastronomy.
Sheltered by green mountains on Mallorca’s peaceful north-west coast, La Residencia is one of the most intimate hotels in Mallorca. Its twin manor houses and award-winning spa sit in lush gardens among olive and citrus groves on the edge of the artists’ village of Deià.
Take an art class, explore the region’s cultural treasures by Vespa, hike in the hills... or simply let the hotel pack a picnic on one of its resident donkeys, amble up into the ancient terraces, and enjoy a Mallorcan feast with a view.
Belmond La Residencia
2x Classic Double Rooms with Extra Bed
Booked by a guest
Here you will find recommendations for what to do on your free time in Mallorca. Your hotel's reception also has ample information with a local map for things to do in the area around the property.
Here is a few recommendations for beaches with amenities and sun beds to rent.
One of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, and just 3km away from your hotel!
Sandy beach with comfortable loungers.
The best beach in Mallorca for white sand and lounges is Platja de Muro, towards Can Picafort.
Sandy and with beach lounges near Palma
Rising in honey-colored stone from the broad waters of the Badia de Palma, this enduring city dates back to the 13th-century Christian reconquest of the island, and to the Moors, Romans and Talayotic people before that. A richly studded diadem of historical sites, Palma also shelters a seemingly endless array of galleries, restaurants, craft studios and bars – it's without doubt Mallorca's greatest treasure. Wander in any direction from the awe-inspiring Gothic Catedral at its geographic and historical heart and you'll find bent medieval streets lined with aristocratic townhouses, looming baroque churches, teeming public squares, vibrant bohemian neighborhoods and markets overflowing with all the bounty of the island.
The historic tramway in Sóller has a peculiarity that makes it special compared to other urban streetcars: it joins the mountain and sea in a half hour trip, from the valley in the heart of the Serra with the port and the beach. It's a wooden 1900's style wagon, offering not only an experience back in time but some of the most beautiful views of the island.
- This train departs from a station and takes you through the mountains to Soller. We recommend this in the afternoon for ice cream and drinks at Port de Soller.
Why not spend some time exploring the medieval town of Sóller where you can explore tiny streets filled with boutiques, bars and eateries. Indulge your taste buds at a local bistro to experience some "mar y montana" (sea and mountain) specialties.
Belmond La Residencia
Double Room with Extra Bed
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Today, get the best introduction to Mallorca—enjoy a glorious sea excursion in the most secluded areas of the island.
Mallorca wouldn't be done right without a day of cruising over crystal waters, past secluded rocky coves and powder-sand beaches. Spend the morning aboard a private boat and explore the rugged coast, stop at any sandy cove you wish and forget about time and space. Snorkels are available on board for you to use!
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Belmond La Residencia
Double Room with Extra Bed
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Sadly all good things must come to an end. This morning you will bid Mallorca farewell and head to the airport to catch your flight home.
Private transfer to the Palma airport for your flight.
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Board your international flights home.
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