CITIES, WINE COUNTRY AND COAST
Luxury Portugal Holidays from the UK
~2½ hrs
DIRECT FROM LONDON
Cities, Wine
& COAST
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Why Portugal
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Europe's Best-Value Surprise
Portugal is Europe's best-value surprise — the tiles, trams and light of Lisbon, the port lodges and bridges of Porto, the terraced vineyards of the Douro, the golden beaches of the Algarve, and the dramatic island of Madeira. Warm, welcoming and superb value, it packs remarkable variety into a small, easy country.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Portugal — we shape the route: the cities and the Douro, an Algarve beach finish, or a Madeira escape, with the hotels and transfers handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from Lisbon boutiques to Douro wine quintas, we build a Portugal trip that makes the most of its charm and value.
Portugal is the great-value surprise of Western Europe — Lisbon, Porto, the Douro and the Algarve, all warm, welcoming and far less expensive than its neighbours.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Portugal rewards the traveller who pairs its cities, wine and coast. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Lisbon
The tiles, trams and miradouros of the hilly capital, the pastries and fado, and the palaces of Sintra nearby — endlessly charming.
Porto & Port
The riverside city of bridges and azulejos, the port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, and the gateway to the Douro wine country.
The Douro Valley
Terraced vineyards above a winding river — port and wine tastings, river cruises and elegant wine quintas in one of Europe's loveliest valleys.
The Algarve
Golden cliffs, sea caves and beaches, championship golf and seafood — the perfect, easy beach finish to a touring trip.
Madeira
The dramatic 'floating garden' island — mountains, levada walks, flowers and a mild, year-round climate in the Atlantic.
Food & Surf
Fresh seafood, custard tarts and bold wines, plus the surf and seafood towns of the Atlantic coast — superb value throughout.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Lisbon & Algarve
- Lisbon arrival (LIS) - chauffeured private transfer (~25 min)
- 3 nights Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa (Anantara, Avenida da Liberdade)
- 4 nights Pine Cliffs Resort Algarve (Luxury Collection, cliff-top Albufeira)
- Bed & breakfast | private transfer Lisbon-Algarve via Sintra
- Private Sintra full-day - Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Douro Valley & Algarve
- Porto arrival (OPO) - chauffeured private transfer to Douro (~1.5 hrs)
- 3 nights Six Senses Douro Valley (19th-century manor, vineyard views)
- 4 nights Vila Vita Parc Algarve (Relais & Ch�teaux, cliff-top adults preferred)
- Half board | private domestic flight Porto-Faro | Douro wine yacht cruise
- Algarve coast private boat to Benagil sea cave with Champagne
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Sublime Comporta & Vila Vita Parc Algarve
- Lisbon arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Comporta (~1 hour)
- 3 nights Sublime Comporta Country House (pine forest design retreat, only 23 suites)
- 4 nights Vila Vita Parc Algarve (cliff-top Bela Vista suite category)
- Half board | private transfers throughout | Comporta private beach picnic
- Vila Vita Parc Helicopter to Faro for private day in the Ria Formosa lagoon
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Portugal journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
SPRING
April to June
Warm, sunny and uncrowded — lovely for the cities, the Douro and the coast, with comfortable temperatures and everything in bloom.
AUTUMN
September to October
Warm seas, the grape harvest in the Douro and thinner crowds — arguably the best all-round time across Portugal.
SUMMER
July to August
Hot and peak season for the Algarve, with warm seas and lively beaches; Lisbon and the interior can be very hot.
MADEIRA & WINTER
Year-round / November-March
Madeira is mild and rewarding all year; mainland winters are quiet and mild in the south — a good-value, low-season escape.
Sample Itinerary
A 7-Night Portugal Journey (Lisbon, Douro & Coast)
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip unfolds.
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DAYS 1-2 — ARRIVAL
Lisbon
Your direct flight reaches Lisbon in around 2.5 hours. Trams, tiles, fado and a day trip to the palaces of Sintra.
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DAYS 3-4 — PORTO & PORT
Porto
A fast train north to Porto — the riverside, the port lodges and the bridges of the Douro's mouth.
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DAY 5 — THE VALLEY
The Douro
Into the Douro Valley — terraced vineyards, tastings and a river cruise from an elegant wine quinta.
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DAYS 6-7 — THE COAST
The Algarve
South to the Algarve for a beach finish — golden cliffs, sea caves and fresh seafood.
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DAY 8 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
Your flight home from Faro or Lisbon — or extend to Madeira.
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Getting There
- Direct flights from London — around 2.5 hours to Lisbon, Porto and Faro (British Airways, TAP, easyJet)
- Direct flights also from many regional UK airports
- Fast trains link Lisbon and Porto
- Portugal is on the same time as the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free under the Schengen 90/180-day rule (up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across all Schengen countries)
- The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now in operation — on your first entry you give a facial image and fingerprints at the border, rather than a passport stamp
- ETIAS, a travel authorisation (not a visa), is expected in late 2026 and is not yet required
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond your departure
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK
- A UK GHIC gives access to state-provided healthcare in EU countries — carry it, but it is not a substitute for travel insurance
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Euro (EUR); cards and contactless are widely accepted
- Tap water is safe
- Portugal offers excellent value for Western Europe
- Tipping is modest
- The same time zone as the UK makes for an easy trip