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We create intimate journeys

Enjoy handpicked experiences and outstanding destinations on a bespoke trip to Portugal and Spain. As travel designers based in Portugal, we work closely with you to create your desired luxury, custom vacation. Experience Portugal and Spain ´ s food, art, culture, history, wine, nature, artisans, fashion & shopping, spas and wellness and more. Your private, bespoke tour can include:

– A fully personalised tour itinerary, visible in our app

– A professional chauffeur and superior vehicle

– Certified tour guides

– Private experiences and exclusive moments

– The best hotel rooms

– Restaurants, concerts or sports events

You can contact us here. Once we receive your message, we will schedule a 15 minute discovery call with our luxury travel advisor, Hayley. She will get to know more about you and your travel style in order to create your personal, bespoke trip to Portugal and Spain.

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food & Wine

On our custom tours in Portugal, we take you to the most authentic restaurants and wineries. Our tour guides are experts in Portuguese cuisine and wine. They will introduce you to regional dishes, culinary specialities, table and port wines on all Portugal custom tours. From rural, unknown tasca´s, to city Michelin restaurants, we have a broad knowledge of all the differen cuisine in Portugal and can fit to each individual taste. Gastronomy experiences include winemaker for a day, Chef’s table, cookery classes, Fado dinners, walking food tours, olive oil & wine tastings, harvest experiences and food festas.

artisans

Portugal has many traditional ways of working, especially with the hands. On a bespoke tour Portugal, discover arts and crafts including basketry, tilework, filigree jewellery, woodwork, ceramics, textiles and more. We offer exclusive experiences on our tailor-made tours with local crafts people; either observing them work, or taking a class yourself. You will learn about the local traditions and rural living, especially those crafts which are at risk of disappearing. A wonderful insight into Portugal.

MONUMENTS

The monuments of Portugal are vast and distinct to each region. Influences are so diverse and range from Neolithic, Roman, Moorish and Manueline. We introduce you to some outstanding destinations and the history of Portugal. From grand palaces to medieval castles, Portugal has so much history to see and experience. Your custom tour in Portugal can also include a certified tour guide, who will describe the history of each place in detail, as you enjoy your bespoke tour Portugal.

unique experiences in nature

We offer memorable and unique experiences in nature on our bespoke tours Portugal. Each region has its own special experiences, relating to the nature, landscape and surroundings. These include wonderful unique experiences such as stargazing, hilltop picnics, ballooning, coasteering, hiking with a Portuguese shepherd, horse-riding, helicopter rides, mountain biking, wolf tracking, birdwatching and more. Our custom tours Portugal are the best way to really experience Portugal’s nature at its finest.

off the beaten track

A tailor made tour is the perfect chance to get off the beaten track and see exactly what you want to see. We will take you to rural hideaways, secret beaches, hidden monuments, hilltop ruins and more. Discover beautiful and hidden regions of Portugal, on the path less travelled. Make your bespoke tour in Portugal totally unique by exploring unique rural and mountainous places, tasting the local speciality foods and learning the history and tales of these charming destinations.

time on the water

Spending time on the water in Portugal is an experience you will not forget. Hire a private yacht and sail along the coast next to some beautiful, natural parks, or stay in one of Portugal´s beautiful bays, drop anchor and swim. You can also enjoy a relaxing sunset boat trip on the stunning Douro River. We can also arrange water sports such as surfing, kayaking and SUP. With Portugal offering so much coast, time on the water is perfect for all custom tours Portugal.

spas & wellness

Portugal is home to some of the best spas in Europe. Most of them are set amongst stunning nature, with amazing backdrops. Choose from a menu of body treatments, massages and facials. Enjoy infrared saunas, steam room, laconium and herbal saunas, plus indoor pools with underwater sound therapy, color therapy and massage jets. Enjoy lunch at spa hotels and taste regional, market-inspired tasting menus and wines from across Portugal. You can always expand your tailor-made tour by touring the villages near the spa and browsing rural stores for handmade products such as food, wine and beauty.

culture

The Portuguese culture is rich and diverse. Uncover all Portugal has to offer from traditional culture to the contemporary. We arrange street art tours, walking food tours, Fado shows, concert tickets and sports events. Explore Lisbon and Porto´s varied and distinct museums and art galleries. Soak up the cafe culture, visit the theatre and festas in the buzzing cities on our custom tours Portugal.

Hi, I´m Hayley

I created Classic Portugal in 2019 to share my passion of experiencing Portugal as a tourist – because I was one! Back in 2016 I moved from London to Lisbon to follow my love of surfing. Since then I have spent much time travelling around Portugal, experiencing the country in many different ways, from visiting the grand monuments of Lisbon to hiking in the mountains with a traditional Portuguese shepherd. These days I am constantly searching for new places and new experiences in this beautiful country. I love to share what I discover with our international visitors and strive to craft tours and events with luxury in mind. Book your discovery call with me below…

Founder | Travel DESIGNER

Luxury travel reviews

"Hayley at Classic Portugal organized and planned a 10-day tour of Portugal for me and a friend, with a guide and driver to accompany us on the entire trip. Hayley made a great effort to learn about us, our interests, capabilities, preferences and style, and then organized a fabulous trip! The tour was diverse and interesting, and covered many areas and aspects of the country -- both historical and modern, cities and countryside. The guide, Tiago, was excellent. Hayley was extremely helpful before, during and after the trip, helping us deal with many different issues. A+ for everything!"

Ellie & Robert

USA

"My wife and I took the private tour of Sintra and the surrounding area. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and a day we will not forget. This is mainly attributed to the professionalism of Classic Portugal Tours. Our tour guide, Gonçalo, was exceptionally knowledgeable. The itinerary did not make you feel too rushed. It was the perfect duration. The car was clean, spacious, with a glass roof to take in the landscapes. I could not say enough positive things about Classic Portugal Tours: a highly recommended way to take in culture, history, and all Portugal has to offer."

Paul

USA

"Hayley and the team did a wonderful job of introducing us to Portugal on our 14 day bespoke tour! We felt like we were very well taken care of throughout the entire trip. We loved seeing so much of northern Portugal - there is such diversity in the different towns and scenery. Overall the trip was well organized and the app made it very easy to keep track of all the details and tickets."

Doreen & Stephen

USA

"We had a wonderful bespoke tour to the Douro Valley with tour guide, Bruno. We requested a non-traditional, one day tour of the Douro region and villages, focusing on artisans, food and rural living. Hayley from Classic Portugal and certifed tour guide, Bruno, delivered a five star tour. You will not go wrong if you book a tour with them. They delivered on everything we asked."