Solo travel - A room to yourself - No single supplement - Join the group or explore on your own

You're ready to explore the world - but on your own terms. 

You're travelling alone or with friends, but you don't want to share a room. You don't want to be penalized for being a solo traveller by having to pay a single supplement. You'd like company, but not all the time. You want to see the sights, but also want control of your agenda. Sounds like you're the perfect candidate for a Just You travel experience!    


There is a limited number of spaces available ~ hope you'll join us Sept 2025! 


Tour Overview

Customers will discover charming old towns, golden sands and tempting local delicacies on this wonderful holiday, which includes visits to bustling Porto, historical Lisbon and Aveiro – the 'Venice of Portugal'. Taste port wine and traditional pastries, and delve into the diverse highlights that await in the Douro Valley, including a memorable cruise along the river.



Tour Dates ~ Sept. 22-29, 2025 ~ $3699 per person

Payment: $400 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking day, with balance due 12 weeks prior to departure


What's Included:

  • Just You Holiday Director as host & Specialist Local Guide
  • 7 Nights in 3 & 4-star hotels
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
  • 9 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners including a welcome & farewell drink
  • All highlights included
  • Transportation during the trip (*excludes airport transfers)
  • Porterage


Included Holiday Highlights:

  • Porto tour including River Douro cruise
  • Visit Gaia’s famous port wine cellars for a tasting
  • Douro Valley, including visits to Guimaraes, Mateus & Pinhao
  • Tour the ‘Venice of Portugal’
  • Visit the medieval towns of Coimbra & Óbidos
  • Lisbon city tour
  • Sample traditional pastéis de Belém (custard tarts) and rich port wine
  • UNESCO-listed Sintra
  • Cosmopolitan Cascais


What's NOT Included: 

  • International Airfare ~ Let us know if we can help with your air travel or you wish to book yourself,
  • Airport Transfers ~ We will arrange these, 
  • Meals, some ~ Our tour guide will have recommendations or we can explore on our own
  • Travel Insurance ~ We can provide you with more information about travel insurance, as well as a quote


LEARN MORE:

  • Click on the "Submit Details" Button below, for more information; we will reach out and discuss
  • Our Tip ~ Book Early as space is VERY Limited!


Itinerary 

Day 1 ~ Porto

Customers make their own way to their first hotel where their Holiday Director will meet tthem for their welcome meeting that evening.


Day 2 ~ Porto

Porto, known for its production of port wine, is a lively city set on a great gorge of the River Douro. Customers will explore on today’s tour, taking in the Baroque Clérigos Church, whose soaring bell tower can be glimpsed throughout the city, before passing by the famous Lello Bookstore - one of the country’s oldest bookshops and amongst the best in the world. Perhaps they'll join some of their fellow travelers for lunch before they visit the town’s old quarters, Ribeira, and the neo-classical Stock Exchange Palace.
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Douro – a chance to enjoy fantastic views of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, which line the banks of the river. Admire the six bridges that unite these two delightful towns before stepping ashore in Gaia, also famed for its production of port wine, which is made exclusively in the Douro Valley. What better way to end the day than with a visit to one of the town’s numerous port wine cellars for a tasting of this sweet red wine, before heading back to the hotel.

Day 3 ~ Douro Valley

With a UNESCO-listed historic centre, Guimarães is the proud birthplace of Afonso Henriques, Portugal's first independent king. Customers will head here today where there will be the opportunity to discover castle ruins, charming narrow streets and the beautiful square of Largo da Oliveira. After time to explore and enjoy lunch, they'll head to Vila Real to discover the 18th-century Mateus Palace. They'll also take in Pinhão's pretty train station, decorated with tiled panels depicting traditional scenes of the Douro region, before finally reaching their hotel in the Douro Valley.

Day 4 ~ Aveiro

Heading to Aveiro, known as the 'Venice of Portugal', and considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the country, famous for brightly patterned 'Moliceiro' boats & pastel toned Art Nouveau houses. Finally, customers reach Coimbra for an overnight stay.

Day 5 ~ Coimbra

Today customers will explore Coimbra, the medieval capital of Portugal for over 100 years. Discover one of the oldest universities in Europe, with its New Cathedral – the current bishopric seat of the city. Next, they’ll visit Óbidos, surrounded by an old wall flanked by round towers and square bastions. The town was given by King Denis to his young wife, a gesture that was repeated by future monarchs until 1833. They’ll explore the town, which is also known for its unique cherry liqueur. Their final destination today is Lisbon.

Day 6 ~ Lisbon

The beautiful Alto do Parque Belvedere offers brilliant views over Lisbon, and customers will head here to gaze over the city this morning. Admire the bronze statue of the Marques of Pombal, who rebuilt Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake, and explore the historic Rossio Square. A walking tour of the historic centre will introduce them to the magnificent St George Castle, which watches over the city from a towering hill, and Lisbon Cathedral the city's oldest church and a National Monument. Next, they'll explore the cobbled alleys and steep stairways of the ancient Alfama district, the Belem Tower, the imposing St Jerome Monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries. Along the way, they will sample a pasteis de Belem, a famous and deliciously sweet Portuguese egg custard tart.

Day 7 ~ Sintra

Sintra is an enchanting town with a fascinating UNESCO-listed centre, and it’s the first stop on today’s tour. Customers will see the spectacular Sintra National Palace, which for an extra cost, they can enter, or enjoy a spot of lunch before we begin their journey back to Lisbon. En route, they’ll stop at Cape Roca – the most westerly point of Continental Europe – and Cascais, an ancient fishing village which has been transformed into a cosmopolitan hotspot thanks to its gorgeous beaches, picturesque gardens and pedestrianized Old Town. Just before they reach Lisbon, they’ll take a panoramic tour of Estoril, once a summer retreat for royal families and now known for its sandy beaches and popular casino. This evening, they'll gather together for a farewell dinner, the perfect finalé to their Portuguese holiday.

Day 8 ~ Departure

Today it's time for your customers to say goodbye to their fellow travelers as their trip comes to an end.

* If interested could look into a 2 day extension for enjoying Lisbon *


















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