Led by expert guides, our small group tours of Portugal have a maximum of 18 participants, ensuring you get to see and do more at a leisurely pace. Some of our tour leaders who have led these tours.

Chris Tripodi Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour. Read More

Jonathan Hodgson Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography. Read More

jonathan hodgson

EDUCATION:
BA in Psychology at McGill University; MBA at the University of British Columbia; self-educated passion for history and culture.

LANGUAGE:
English; conversational French; improving Spanish and Russian. And a decent Scottish accent.

TOURS LED:
I have led tours in over 100 countries over the last 17 years of working for Adventures Abroad on all of the continents except for Antarctica.

FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Where to begin? Each place has something that makes it a special destination. A few that spring to mind: Kaieteur Falls in Guyana; the snow-covered mountains of Ladakh, India; sipping tea in a chaikhana of the old town of Bukhara, Uzbekistan; and watching the changing colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset.

ABOUT:
Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography.

Martin Charlton For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide. Read More

Victor Romagnoli I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey. Read More

victor romagnoli

EDUCATION:
HBA English BA History

LANGUAGE:
Being able to speak several languages has made travelling an enriching experience; the conversations one can so easily slip into with locals - who come from all walks of life - adds greatly to my feel for a place.

TOURS LED:
Over a span of almost 30 years, I have lead tours virtually all over the globe.

FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Some of my favourite tours just come into being suddenly as a result of a request; someone will ask me to put together an itinerary that will include the highlights of several countries and the next thing you know we have, for example, a tour to Uruguay, Paraguay & Bolivia, or Lesotho, Namibia & Botswana. Sometimes I will be asked to arrange a detailed itinerary to just one region within a country - like a close up look at Sicily or Crete or the Basque Country or Newfoundland. Without the keen curiosity that so many of you travellers have, none of these "spontaneous" tours would come into being. But they do.

ABOUT:
I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey.

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Tour Leaders Portugal

Led by expert guides, our small group tours of Portugal have a maximum of 18 participants, ensuring you get to see and do more at a leisurely pace. Some of our tour leaders who have led these tours.

Chris Tripodi Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour. Read More

Jonathan Hodgson Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography. Read More

Martin Charlton For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide. Read More

Victor Romagnoli I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey. Read More

Where To Go on Portugal Tours

Soak up the cosmopolitan vibe of picture-perfect Lisbon, visit the splendid old town of Faro, enjoy harbour strolls in Ponta Delgada, and toast the day with a glass of the country’s famous ruby-red port. Our small group tours of Portugal will show you the heart and soul of this endlessly rewarding country.

Lisbon Few places stir the soul like Lisbon. Portugal’s gorgeous riverside capital is a picture-postcard beauty of red-tiled rooftops, cobbled alleyways, pastel-washed streets and an awesome food scene. View Tours

Porto Porto is undoubtedly one of Portugal’s most glamorous cities. Stroll through the crumbling historic centre,admire contemporary street art and sample a glass or two of port — the city’s famous tipple View Tours

Funchal Backed by emerald hills and tumbling towards the ocean, Funchal is a town blessed with beauty. Check out historic sites, galleries, botanical gardens and the farmers’ market — Mercado dos Lavradores. View Tours

Ponta Delgada Capital of the Azores archipelago, this quaint port city is brimming with history and culture. Enjoy its idyllic harbourfront promenade, 17th-century churches and a vibrant bar and music scene. View Tours

Faro While often seen as a gateway to the Algarve beaches, this often-overlooked city has plenty to offer. Explore Faro’s pretty parks, plazas, and a tiny old town of winding lanes and medieval walls. View Tours

Urgeirica Enjoy the sleepy side of Portugal in Urgeirica. This quiet village is located near the town of Viseu in the northern part of the country. A great opportunity to see a lesser-visited part of Portugal. View Tours

Frequently Asked Questions

ASK A QUESTION

01. Do you need a visa to travel to Portugal?

Citizens from the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not need a visa when travelling to Portugal if they intend to stay for up to 90 days. EU citizens only need a passport to travel to Portugal and can stay indefinitely.

02. Is Portugal safe?

Compared with other western countries, the levels of crime in Portugal are low. That said, petty crime (including theft, bag snatching and pickpocketing) does happen in cities and tourist areas. Foreigners are advised to take sensible precautions, such as keeping valuables out of sight and ensuring they don’t travel around with large sums of cash.

03. When is the best time to visit Portugal?

Portugal is very much a year-round destination but the weather varies quite significantly between regions and different seasons. The south receives the least amount of rain and most sunshine, but you can expect plenty of sunny days throughout the rest of the country. Overall, the best time to visit Portugal is during spring (March-May) and early autumn (September- October) when temperatures average around 20°C. While winter is cooler and sometimes gets stormy, most days enjoy between 4-6 hours of daily sun.

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