
PORTUGAL Destination Guide and Tours
A delectable combination of delicious food, history and culture, Portugal is a country that not only captivates but enlightens. Its position as centre of world exploration during the great Age of Discovery is evident today, with its Manueline architecture and the magnificent palaces, monasteries and churches that were filled with gold from the new world.
Visit the UNESCO World heritage Site of Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon and explore the city’s Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. In Evora head to the fascinating Capela dos Ossos, otherwise known as the Chapel of Bones.
With Insight Vacations gain access to exclusive experiences: • Indulge on a freshy prepared Farm-to-Table Dinner with the Sequeria family in Douro Valley • Cruise Lake Alqueva with a local boat captain.
Featured Journeys
Country Roads of Portugal
Portugal's great New World discoveries brought the country trade and wealth, and left their mark throughout the Kingdom. Witness this legacy, from the sunny beaches of the Algarve to the vineyards of the Douro Valley.
Amazing Spain & Portugal
Delve beneath the surface of these two amazing countries. Sample their signature dishes, share in their culture and marvel the legacy of their rich sea-faring history.
Treasures of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
A kaleidoscopic adventure that takes you from some of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities, to an exotic and vivid land of medinas and minarets.
Best of Spain & Portugal
Follow the fortunes of the Spanish, Portuguese and Moorish Kingdoms as evidenced in their grand castles, stupendous religious buildings and incredible works of art.
Grand Spain & Portugal
Best of Spain & Portugal
Travel Tips
When to go: Portugal’s outstanding climate makes it an idyllic destination all year round. Head to the country in summer for sunny beach weather, or between December and February for a milder holiday period.
SPRING
MAR - MAY
17 °C
Avg Temp.
SUMMER
JUN - AUG
23 °C
Avg Temp.
AUTUMN
SEP - NOV
21 °C
Avg Temp.
WINTER
DEC - FEB
12 °C
Avg Temp.
Time Difference
London GMT +0
Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Language
Portuguese
Population
10.31 million
Capital City
Lisbon
Electricity
European Standard of 230V, with a frequency of 50Hz.
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