Local Insider - Culture Trip's Complete Portugal Highlights

When joining a trip you’ll often get a chance to see some of the best bits from a specific region. These itineraries are a great way to get a taste of a country, but Adam from Culture Trip has put together a fantastic 10-day adventure from Porto to Lisbon to give you a complete Portuguese experience.

Having planned our Complete Portugal trip, Adam was eager to speak to Local Insider Ana about some of the highlights you can enjoy when you visit the country. The trip takes you from the bustling streets of Porto to the impressive hills of Lisbon and passes through the spectacular coastal town of Ericeira.

“We are a country with more than 900 years of history. We have some of the best food and drink in the world, and the people are some of the most gentle and kind you can find.” Ana explains when telling us about why you should visit Portugal.

Portugal remains one of the most popular destinations in Europe, and you might have considered the country ‘done’ if you have spent a weekend in either Porto or Lisbon, but Ana tells us that both cities have very different identities.

Food plays a big part in our trip, and Ana has curated an incredible selection from every part of the country. Other highlights from Complete Portugal include:

Wine tasting in the Douro Valley
Seafood cuisine fresh from the ocean
A hilltop picnic with a view of Lisbon
The perfect beach retreat on the Atlantic coast
Tour of Sintra and the colourful Pena Palace

We know Adam can’t wait to go on a trip to Portugal, and you can join him too!

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.