THIS TOUR IS CLOSED. Join me in Portugal: A 9-Day Journey Through Porto, Coimbra, Évora, & Lisbon — April 2026
Full transparency: I’ve been grappling with promoting tourism lately.
The world is heavy. Politically, socially, emotionally. I know I’m not the only one carrying that weight.
I’ve found myself in some pretty dark places this year, but I keep coming back to this line of poetry from Toi Derricotte. She said:
“Joy is an act of resistance.”
Not a distraction. But a form of activism.
It’s one thing to keep going. It’s another to keep feeling. To stay open. To make space for beauty, connection, and the things that remind us who we are and what we love.
For me, one of those things has always been travel.
If you, too, have been craving something beautiful and meaningful, but you’re not sure if now is the time to reach for it, I see you. You’re not alone. And you’re not wrong for wanting joy.
That’s why I’ve ultimately decided to move forward with (finally) hosting my first guided tour!
To make sure everything is seamless, safe, and thoughtfully planned, I’m partnering with the folks at EF Go Ahead Tours to take us on…
…a journey through Portugal!
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll notice I got to spend quite a bit of time there last year. So it feels like such a treat to invite you to join me in a country I’ve come to love so much!
Together, we’ll explore Portugal’s vibrant culture, coastlines, history, and, of course, its food scene.
Here’s a quick overview:
- 📅 When: April 12-20, 2026 (THIS TOUR IS NOW CLOSED)
- 🏖️ Where: Porto, Coimbra, Évora, and Lisbon
- 🏨 What: 7 nights, 5 tours, 3 dinners, expert local guides, and private shuttles
- 💸 Hold your spot for as little as $99 + interest-free payments leading up to departure
➡️ Reserve your spot here ⬅️
Choosing to do things that bring us joy doesn’t ignore our current reality; it honors it.
We’re allowed to keep dreaming, exploring, and building a more compassionate world, one step—and one journey—at a time. 💚
Full Itinerary ⬇️
Come with me to explore one of Europe’s most popular countries for its incredible culture, coastlines, history, and, of course, food scene.
Charming cities perched on peaceful riverbanks. Elegant Old Towns laced with cobblestone lanes. Too many opulent churches, palaces, and architectural gems to count. And then there are the emerald countrysides and sparkling coastlines, not to mention the mouthwatering food and wine. Is there anything Portugal doesn’t have? As you spend a week exploring the country, from Porto in the north to Lisbon and the sunny Algarve in the south on our tour extension, you’ll discover that the tiny European country really does have it all.
Day 1: Travel day
✈️ Board your overnight flight to Porto today.
Day 2: Arrival in Porto
Welcome to Portugal! Settle into your hotel in this 2,000-year-old, UNESCO-listed city. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner! 🌱
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Porto
Navigate narrow streets and old-world architecture like a true tripeiro, or Porto resident, as you follow your city guide on a sightseeing tour. Keep an eye out for azulejos—the intricately painted, cobalt-and-white tiles that adorn church facades, train stations, and many other delightful nooks and crannies.
- Wander through the tiny riverside lanes of the Ribeira district and let your eyes dance across its candy-colored buildings.
- Pass citywide icons—such as the Baroque-style Clerigos Tower, the Gothic Sao Francisco Church, and the double-decker Dom Luís I Bridge—as you wind along the Douro River to the mouth of the Atlantic.
- Step inside the city’s Neoclassical Stock Exchange Palace and see the dazzling, gilded geometrical patterns of the Arab Room.
The best views of Porto are from the waters of the Douro. If you sign up for this afternoon’s added excursion, you’ll cruise by hillside villas and under ancient bridges, ending with a guided tour of a Port wine cellar (complete with a tasting).
Not joining the cruise? Spend your free afternoon uncovering the architectural and culinary treasures of the Ribeira district—and try to hunt down a vegan francesinha. This hearty, tomato sauce-soaked take on the French croque monsieur is a Portuense specialty.
Day 4: Évora via Coimbra
Drive south from Porto, stopping to explore Coimbra on a guided walking tour of the city. Home to the country’s first university, this slightly under-the-radar area is the fourth-largest population center in Portugal and dates to pre-Roman times. Monuments that tell the story of Roman and Moorish occupation stand alongside manicured parks and gardens.
- Coimbra University houses a flourishing botanical garden and the Joanina Library, filled with tomes that date to the 16th century.
- Around the city, narrow medieval streets twist and turn between ochre-colored buildings, virtually untouched by time.
Later, settle into your hotel in Évora. Situated among cork groves in the Alentejo region, the town is known for its picturesque, rolling hills, its compact, walled city, and its Roman, Moorish, and royal roots. Here, you’ll join your group for an included dinner this evening. 🌱
Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Évora
Follow a local guide through the streets of UNESCO-recognized Évora, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Its streets, paved with cobblestones, are culturally protected and cherished by locals. Look all around you for the yellow trim that decorates Évora’s buildings—local lore promises the color offers protection from evil spirits.
- Take in the region’s whitewashed homes and intricate tilework and make it your mission to uncover as many azulejos as possible. While some are grand displays, others are hidden in plain sight, just waiting to surprise you.
- Pass the remains of the Roman Temple, its 14 Corinthian columns standing solemnly, their capitals mostly still intact.
- Prepare for an encounter with the macabre when you enter the Capela dos Ossos—the Chapel of Bones—a 16th-century chapel lined with the skulls and bones of the interred.
- Learn about cork production with a tour of the Alentejo Cork Factory. Portugal exports more than half of the world’s cork supply, making this product of the cork oak tree essential to Portugal’s economy.
Spend a free afternoon discovering Évora at your own pace, or add on this afternoon’s excursion to indulge in the flavors of the Alentejo region. Taste olive oils with tapas at an olive farm, learn about viniculture during a visit to a vineyard, followed by a dinner featuring a guided wine tasting led by a sommelier.
Day 6: Lisbon via Alentejo cork factory
As you travel to Lisbon, stop to learn about locally produced cork and olive oil.
- Learn about cork production with a tour of the Alentejo Cork Factory. Portugal exports more than half of the world’s cork supply, making it essential to the country’s economy.
- Join a local guide for a tour of an olive farm to learn about oil production and the importance of the grove’s ecosystem.
- Sample the farm’s olive oil alongside regional tapas.
Continue south to Lisbon today, where you can discover the meaning of saudade—the crossroads between nostalgia and longing— by adding an evening fado show to your itinerary, featuring Portugal’s traditional music.
Prefer to spend the evening on your own? Ask me or the Tour Director for a recommendation, or grab some of your travelers and head to the Graça district for a panoramic view of Lisbon from an uphill perch. You can also begin (or end) your night out with a punchy Lisbon specialty: taking a shot of ginjinha, a sour cherry liqueur.
Optional add-on: enjoy a Fado show tonight.
Day 7: Sightseeing tour of Lisbon
Get to know the alluring Portuguese capital on a tour with a local guide. Roam historic neighborhoods adorned with pastel buildings while a gentle Atlantic breeze whispers over cobbled streets and plaintive fado music fills the air.
- Stop at Eduardo VII Park to take photos and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
- Back on board your coach, drive along Avenida de Liberdade and past Lisbon’s important landmarks, including the busy Praça Marquês de Pombal roundabout, the Rossio rail station, with its pair of horseshoe-shaped front doors, and the Santa Justa lift, a 19th-century Industrial Age marvel turned beloved visitor attraction.
- Stop at the waterfront to discover the city’s maritime heritage at the Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower, the latter of which served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers.
- Enter the church at Jerónimos Monastery, which was built in honor of voyagers.
- Make your way to Placa do Comercio and walk to Casa de Bicos, or the House of Spikes, a 16th-century palace whose facade is covered with more than 1,000 spike-shaped stones.
Sign up for the add-on cooking class or spend a free evening on your own! Ask me or the Tour Director for a recommendation, or head to the Alfama district for a panoramic view from Saint George’s Castle. You can also begin (or end) your night out with a Lisbon specialty: a shot of ginjinha, the local sour cherry liqueur.
Day 8: Free (and last) day in Lisbon
Vividly hued architecture and impossibly perfect gardens will greet you in Sintra should you choose to add this special excursion to the former playground of Portuguese royalty. If you’d prefer to set out on your own, explore the green expanse of Parque Florestal de Monsanto, a massive swath of protected forest right inside Lisbon’s city limits.
Optional add-on: Sintra and the Portuguese Riviera.
Or you could sign up for a vegan food tasting tour with local vegan foodie, Tara from Vegan Family Adventures.
Later, we’ll celebrate our trip with the group at a farewell dinner. 🌱
Day 9: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Ready to journey with me through Portugal?! 😍
The tour is priced in double occupancy. For those traveling alone, there are single rooms available. For travel buddies wanting to room together and pay separately, the best way to book is by phone (they can also arrange flights for you)!
3 ways to secure your spot today:
- Call GoAhead at 1-800-438-7672 (reference Kristin Will Travel for Vegan Food Portugal Tour)
- Visit the dedicated booking page, HERE.
- Request a call (recommended): This will allow you to pick a time that works for you to schedule someone from GoAhead to call you! Grab a spot on their calendar HERE.
Note: This is not a food tour. It’s a guided country tour that includes vegan meals. But since your gurl is the Group Coordinator, you know I’ve got you covered on the food front!
Can’t wait for this and hope to see you there! 💚
