Explore and embrace the black history and culture of Portugal during this 8 day, 7 night tour. Option to extend your tour to explore Lagos.

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Welcome to Porto, one of Portugal’s most iconic cities—often described by the saying: “When Porto works, Coimbra studies, and Lisbon has fun.”

Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome reception with light hors d’oeuvres.
Dinner will be at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.

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Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning, begin your guided tour at the Clérigos Tower (exterior), an impressive 18th-century Baroque landmark. Continue along Santa Catarina Street, São Bento Railway Station, and through the historic streets of Flores and Ribeira. This former commercial center was an important hub where goods—and indirectly profits—linked to the transatlantic slave trade circulated.

As the tour continues, explore the influence of African cultures in Porto, learning about their contributions to art, traditions, and gastronomy.

Lunch will be at your leisure.

In the afternoon, visit the Palace of the Stock Exchange (entrance included). Conclude the day with a visit to a local Port wine cellar, followed by a tasting.

Dinner is included.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, explore the stunning Douro Valley. Travel to Régua, the capital of the Douro wine region, and admire its lush green landscapes. Visit a local winery for a wine tasting (included).

Enjoy lunch at a traditional Quinta.

In the afternoon, take a scenic one-hour boat cruise in Pinhão (included) and admire the historic Pinhão train station, famous for its azulejo tiles.

Dinner will be at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Depart for Aveiro, known as the “Venice of Portugal.” Discover the charm of its town center, where colorful tile façades reflect the city’s connection to the water. Enjoy a traditional Moliceiro boat ride through the canals (included).

Lunch will be at your leisure.

Continue to Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Visit the University of Coimbra (entrance included, subject to availability).

Later, stop at a local winery in the Bairrada region for a visit and wine tasting (included).
Proceed to Fátima.

Dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, made famous by the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. Beyond its religious importance, Fátima also connects to broader Black history in Portugal through Catholic brotherhoods that once included people of African descent, offering community and support within a society shaped by racial inequality and slavery.

Continue to Nazaré, a colorful fishing village. For lunch, we recommend trying a traditional fish stew. Visit the Sítio of Nazaré for breathtaking views of the town and Atlantic coastline.

Before reaching Lisbon, stop in the medieval fortified town of Óbidos, with its picturesque streets and historic walls. Enjoy a tasting of the local cherry liqueur, Ginjinha (included).

This evening, experience a Fado performance, Portugal’s iconic music style, deeply rooted in Lisbon’s cultural melting pot with influences from African, Moorish, and traditional Portuguese music.

Dinner will be at your leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning at leisure.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided African Heritage walking tour through Lisbon’s historic neighborhoods. Begin in Alfama, the city’s oldest district, founded during Moorish rule. Learn about Africa’s historical roots and cultural connections within Portuguese society.

Highlights include:

• Chafariz d’El-Rei, illustrating medieval social divisions, including African representation

• Campo das Cebolas, part of Lisbon’s old port where the first African slaves arrived in Europe

• Praça do Comércio, a major center of trade and historical events

• Baixa, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, reflecting African integration into Portuguese society

• Rua Cor-de-Rosa, where African women historically provided services

• Rossio Square, central to discussions of African integration and colonial history

• Church of São Domingos, highlighting African participation in Catholic religious life

• Rossio Train Station, a 19th-century Manueline-style structure symbolizing Portugal’s colonial ambitions following the Berlin Conference of 1884

Continue to Poço dos Negros, a now-trendy district with deep historical roots. Admire the bookstore on Rua de São Bento.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy a panoramic tour showcasing Lisbon’s diverse architectural and cultural heritage. Visit:

• Belém Tower (exterior), a 16th-century maritime fortress

• Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), a UNESCO World Heritage Site symbolizing Portugal’s Age of Exploration

• Monument of the Discoveries, recognizing Prince Henry the Navigator and Portugal’s explorers

Visit the Ajuda Palace (entrance included).

Lunch will be at your leisure.

This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel with your fellow travelers.

Optional: This evening, experience a Fado performance, Portugal’s iconic music style, deeply rooted in Lisbon’s cultural melting pot with influences from African, Moorish, and traditional Portuguese music.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Transfer to the Lisbon airport according to your flight schedule.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Depart for Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city and open-air museum of Portuguese architecture. Visit:

• Church of St. Francis (included)

• Chapel of Bones (included), built with the remains of over 5,000 people

• Évora Cathedral (exterior)

• Roman Temple of Évora

Lunch will be at your leisure.

Continue toward Lagos, stopping en route at a local winery for a visit and wine tasting (included).

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Sagres, a name meaning “swept by the wind.” Located at the extreme southwestern tip of Europe, this dramatic Finisterra is a place rich in history and emotion. Visit Sagres Point, partly occupied by a fortress built in the 16th century, and continue to Cape St. Vincent. Rising 75 meters above the ocean, this cape has long been considered a sacred place—known to the Romans as Promontorium Sacrum—and marks the southwesternmost point of Europe.

Lunch will be at your leisure.

In the afternoon, visit Lagos, the former capital of the Algarve from 1576 to 1756. This charming town has been beautifully preserved, retaining its historic character. Walk along its ancient walls and through narrow streets lined with dazzling white houses. It was from Lagos that many African expeditions departed during the Age of Discoveries. Highlights include Infante D. Henrique Square, where a statue of Henry the Navigator stands, and the former slave market, recognized as the first of its kind in Europe.

Continue to Ponta da Piedade, where striking reddish cliffs, sculpted by the ocean into dramatic rock formations and sea caves, contrast vividly with the clear green waters below.

Visit the Antigo Mercado de Escravos (Old Slave Market), housed in the building believed to be Europe’s first slave market. Here, enslaved people from the west coast of Africa were first brought in 1444. The small museum recounts the grim history of slavery in Lagos and the Algarve region, which continued until 1761. Exhibits include interpretation panels in English and Portuguese, along with interactive content and augmented-reality multimedia guides.

At the end of the day, return to the hotel.
Dinner will be at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Seville this morning.

Lunch will be at your leisure.

Upon arrival, spend the afternoon strolling through Seville’s most traditional neighborhood, Triana. Begin along Calle Betis, renowned for its lively bars and impressive views of the Guadalquivir River. Continue to Plaza del Altozano, the heart of the neighborhood, where you will see the monument dedicated to the legendary bullfighter Juan Belmonte.

From there, walk along Calle Pureza to visit the Church of Santa Ana, one of the oldest churches in Seville and often referred to as the “Cathedral of Triana.” Continue along Calle Castilla, stopping at traditional establishments to enjoy tapas and local wines while observing the everyday life and authentic atmosphere of the neighborhood.

Dinner will be at your leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.