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Portugal Tour For Women

An Unforgettable Journey through Porto, Lisbon, Sintra and Beyond 

Get ready to explore the beauty, charm, and history of Portugal on an unforgettable women’s adventure! From the vibrant streets of Lisbon to the riverside allure of Porto, this journey blends culture, history, and stunning landscapes. You’ll wander cobbled medieval streets, visit charming seaside towns, cruise along the Douro River, and savor the incredible wines and cuisine that make Portugal so special.

Your journey begins in Lisbon, Portugal’s hilly coastal capital, where panoramic views from the city’s seven hills and postcard-perfect streets await. Explore the historic Belem district, taste the famous pastéis de Belem at their birthplace, and enjoy a hands-on cooking class in the Alentejo town of Evora. Step into the fairytale setting of Sintra, with its lush green hills and romantic Pena Palace, and visit the fashionable seaside town of Cascais.

As you travel north, you’ll discover the medieval charm of Obidos, the historic university town of Coimbra with its stunning library, and the lively riverside city of Porto, where a guided walking tour will introduce you to its food markets, the iconic Sao Bento train station, and the breathtaking Lello Bookstore. A scenic cruise on the Douro River and a private visit to the Quinta da Pacheca winery offer unforgettable views and delicious tastings.

In the heart of Portugal, you’ll experience life in traditional villages, help bake bread in a community oven, visit a family sheep farm, and explore Monsanto, a remarkable medieval village built around massive boulders. Discover the secrets of the Knights Templar in Tomar, and enjoy the dramatic cliffs and coastal views of Nazare.

Your adventure is fully escorted by our passionate tour host, Shelbea Julseth. Originally from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Shelbea’s curiosity, empathy, and steady leadership style help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where women feel comfortable being themselves, trying new things, and forming lasting friendships.

Our team is currently putting the finishing touches on this itinerary, and once it’s ready, we’ll release it first to the women on our pre‑registration list. To join our pre‑registration list for this tour, simply email Natalie at natalie@worldwidequest.com. Once our full tour itinerary is ready, you’ll have two weeks to review the details, ask questions, and decide if it’s the right fit, before it’s shared with the general public. There’s no cost or obligation to joining the list, just the privilege of being first in line.

Click Here to explore our photo gallery, which includes photos from our Portugal tours in 2012 and 2024.

Trip Details

  • April 2027 - Approximately 11 days
  • 13 – 16
  • Estimated Cost: Approximately CAD $7,875
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Signature Moments

  • Savoring freshly baked pastéis de Belem in Lisbon with your group
  • Hands-on cooking class in Evora with a local chef
  • Cruising the Douro River aboard a traditional Rabello boat
  • Baking bread in Monsanto’s centuries-old community oven
  • Listening to live Fado in an intimate Lisbon setting
  • Sampling wines in the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley
  • Enjoying a quiet moment overlooking Nazare’s dramatic cliffs
  • Strolling through Obidos’ winding medieval streets

Trip Hightlights

  • Panoramic tour of Lisbon, including Belem’s historic monuments and white-domed churches
  • Visit to the fairytale Pena Palace and Sintra’s lush gardens
  • Exploration of Coimbra’s University library with over 35,000 historic books
  • Guided walking tour of Porto, including the Sao Bento train station and Lello Bookstore
  • Scenic Douro Valley vineyard visit at Quinta da Pacheca
  • Medieval fortress and village of Tomar with Convento de Cristo
  • Picturesque seaside towns of Cascais and Nazare
  • Traditional sheep farm visit in central Portugal
  • Airport transfers on tour start and end dates
  • Accommodations, based on double occupancy in beautiful, well-appointed hotels, 4-star or better.
  • Ground transportation
  • All activities as described in the detailed itinerary
  • Entrance fees
  • Most meals, as specified in the detailed itinerary
  • Water on coach and at included meals
  • Services of bilingual, specialized English-speaking guides
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and included meals
  • All taxes
  • Services of your Women’s Travel Network Host
  • Roundtrip Airfare
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Airport transfers if arranging independent plans prior to or following main tour
  • Meals other than those mentioned above
  • Alcoholic beverages and bar charges
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Additional transportation required due to any emergency or other situation
  • Any item not mentioned in “What’s Included”

Moderate
A good level of fitness is important for this trip. You must be comfortable walking on uneven terrain and irregular paving and climbing stairs. You should be able to walk unassisted for up to three hours at a time in warm temperatures. We usually walk more than 10,000 steps per day, so good walking shoes are necessary.

We are staying in well located four-star or higher level hotels throughout our trip. All rooms have private facilities.

During this tour
We will be travelling by comfortable, air-conditioned coach and using regional ferries as required.

Joining Instructions
The tour commences with a group transfer from the Airport to the hotel (based on group flight schedule). The tour concludes with a group transfer from the hotel to the Airport(based on group flight schedule). Please contact us to verify the timing of this transfer prior to making any flight arrangements.

International Flights
*Roundtrip international flights are not included in the cost of your tour and must be arranged separately. Our team are happy to assist you in booking your flights, this way we can do our best to keep the group together. If you’d prefer to book your own flights, please check with us first to ensure the trip has been confirmed before booking and to verify the timing of these group transfers to ensure your flight schedule fits our program. When you book a pre or post trip night with Worldwide Quest, your airport transfer will be included. If you are making your own pre or post trip arrangements, these transfers can be provided at an additional cost.

We expect fresh spring weather with average daytime temperatures between 15 and 25°C and overnight lows of about 12°C.

You will require a passport for this trip.  Please ensure it is valid for at least 6 months beyond your scheduled return home.

Their are no health alerts for this trip, but if you would prefer, you can see your travel doctor to prepare for this trip.

If you are travelling on your own and would like to share accommodation, we would be happy to try to match you with a suitable roommate. We do our best to ask each woman some questions to help our matchmaking process 🙂
If we are unable to find you the right match, the single cost applies.

We’d like to make sure that you know about our Worldwide Explorers Club. Travel twice with us and we’ll say a special thank you by taking 5% off all your subsequent trips. The bonus applies to our brochure trips only, is non-transferrable, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or credit.  Note that some exceptions may apply as indicated on the tour’s Detailed Itinerary.

For Reservations, to Request a Detailed Itinerary or to Discuss the Trip details use the “Add Yourself To The Preregistration List For This Tour” or the “Get More Information About This Tour” contact form on this page

Or contact our reservations team directly:

Email:  natalie@worldwidequest.com

Phone: (416) 633-5666 ext 114 or toll free at 1-800-387-1483

Or contact Womens Travel Network directly:
Email:  melissa@womenstravelnetwork.ca
Website: www.womenstravelnetwork.ca

If our Tour Ready criteria are not met, your tour will not operate and we will transfer your payments to your choice of tour within 2 years of your initial travel date.

Our tours will proceed when all the following Four-point Tour Ready criteria are met:

  • The Canadian government does not have an ‘avoid all travel’ to the country or region within a country for any part of the tour.
  • No region of the tour has any significant COVID-19 related restrictions.
  • There is reliable airline access for arrival and departure.
  • Worldwide Quest and our in-country partners are confident that your trip can operate safely and enjoyably.

Payment Details:
A non-refundable deposit of CAD$750 per person is required to reserve a space on this tour. A second non-refundable deposit of CAS$2000 is required six months prior to departure. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS CLICK HERE

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Tour Host:  Shelbea Julseth
Womens Travel Network Tour Host Shelbea Julseth