Portugal – Porto, Sintra & Lisbon (4 days)
279,99 €
City Card: 259,99 €
Book now
279,99 €
City Card: 259,99 €
Book now
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Date
Nov 6 to 9, 2026
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Duration
4 days / 3 nights
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Meals
3 breakfasts
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Transport
Private bus from Madrid
Overview
Full of wine, live music, coastal landscapes and colorful palaces, our 4-day Portugal trip from Madrid takes you to Porto, Sintra and Lisbon from November 6 to 9, 2026, with stops in Belém and at the Cristo Rei monument on the way home.
We travel by private bus from Madrid, and the price includes all transportation, 3 nights in hostels with breakfast (1 in Porto and 2 in Lisbon), official guided tours of Porto and Lisbon, visits to Sintra and Belém, and a Citylife representative with the group throughout the trip. With all the logistics planned for you, the only decision you’ll need to make is choosing between francesinha, pastéis de nata or bacalhau!
Want a preview? Check out the video from previous Portugal trips to see what this beautiful country has to offer.
What to expect
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Porto with an official guide
Medieval relics, extravagant churches and impressive architecture in the city of port wine.
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A free afternoon in Sintra
Around 5 hours to explore the cobbled streets and cafés, plus Pena Palace or Quinta da Regaleira if you book ahead.
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Lisbon’s backstreets and yellow trams
A guided walk past cathedrals and monasteries, then free time to ride the trams and discover Bairro Alto.
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Pastéis de nata in Belém
The famous custard tarts first made by the monks of the Jerónimos Monastery, followed by the view from Cristo Rei.
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New friends to share it all with
Wander the cobblestone streets and charming cafés of Portugal together with your group.
You can either book now at the bottom of this page or in our office on Calle Gran Vía 33, 8D. If you have any questions please get in touch with us at [email protected].
Please be advised that in accordance with our terms and conditions the City Card membership cannot be used to obtain discounts for anyone but the card holder.
Itinerary
Meeting Point & Schedule
We meet at Paseo de Moret 1, 28004 Madrid (Metro: Moncloa) at 1:15 on the night from Thursday to Friday (November 5 to 6). The bus to Porto leaves at 1:30.
Citylife meeting point
Bus schedule
Thursday night: meeting at 1:15, departure from Madrid at 1:30
Friday: arrival in Porto around 7:30
Saturday: Porto 9:00 · Sintra 13:00 · Lisbon around 19:30
Monday: departure from Lisbon 10:00 · arrival in Madrid around 23:30
Friday: arrival in Porto around 7:30
Saturday: Porto 9:00 · Sintra 13:00 · Lisbon around 19:30
Monday: departure from Lisbon 10:00 · arrival in Madrid around 23:30
What’s Included
Included
✓ Transportation by private bus from Madrid
✓ 1 night in a hostel with breakfast in Porto
✓ 2 nights in a hostel with breakfast in Lisbon
✓ Official guided tour of Porto (Friday)
✓ Visit to Sintra (Saturday)
✓ Official guided tour of Lisbon (Sunday)
✓ Visit to Belém (Monday)
✓ Visit to the Cristo Rei monumental site (Monday)
✓ Citylife representative throughout the trip
✓ All taxes included
Not included
✗ Anything not mentioned in “Included”
✗ Lunches and dinners
✗ Entrance to monuments in Porto, Lisbon and Sintra
✗ Towels and locks at the hostels
✗ Pub crawls in Porto and Lisbon (optional)
Rooming Info
In both Porto and Lisbon we stay at hostels, in shared rooms for 6 to 12 people, with breakfast included. Towels and locks are not included, so remember to bring your own.
Room assignments
Room assignments are determined based on the information you provide when signing up. We will always do our best to keep your group together.
Travelling with friends?
When signing up, indicate a “group name” to let us know who you would like to share a room with. If you book without a group name, we will assume you are happy to share with someone new. If that is not the case, email us at [email protected] with your roommate request.
Travel Insurance
Our insurance option
Citylife offers a basic travel insurance package provided by Innovac in partnership with Europassistance. It covers basic medical emergencies for the duration of the trip and can be added on when booking.
Do I need to take it?
It is not mandatory to take our insurance. However it is your responsibility to ensure you are travelling with proper coverage. If you do not take it we will assume you are covered by another policy.
Coverage breakdown
For a full breakdown of what is covered, download the insurance documents below.
FAQs
Where is the meeting point? +
We meet at Paseo de Moret 1, 28004 Madrid (Metro: Moncloa) at 1:15 on the night from Thursday to Friday. The bus leaves at 1:30.
How do we travel from Madrid to Portugal? +
By private bus. All transportation during the trip is included: Madrid to Porto, Porto to Sintra and Lisbon, and Lisbon to Belém, Cristo Rei and back to Madrid.
How much does the trip cost? +
The standard price is 279,99 €. City Card holders pay 259,99 €. The City Card discount applies only to the card holder.
Where do we sleep? +
In hostels: 1 night in Porto and 2 nights in Lisbon, in shared rooms for 6 to 12 people. Breakfast is included every morning.
Are meals included? +
Breakfast is included at the hostels. Lunches and dinners are not included, so you are free to try francesinha, bacalhau and pastéis de nata wherever you like.
Are guided tours included? +
Yes. The trip includes an official guided tour of Porto on Friday and an official guided tour of Lisbon on Sunday, plus visits to Sintra, Belém and the Cristo Rei monument. A Citylife representative is with the group throughout the trip.
Are monument entrance tickets included? +
No. Entrance to monuments in Porto, Lisbon and Sintra is not included. If you want to visit the Pena Palace or the Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, we highly recommend booking ahead, choosing a time slot between 14:00 and 17:30 on Saturday.
How much time do we have in Sintra? +
We arrive around 13:00 and have around 5 hours of free time before driving to Lisbon at 18:00/18:30.
What time do we get back to Madrid? +
We leave Lisbon at 10:00 on Monday and arrive in Madrid around 23:30.
Can I share a room with my friends? +
Yes. When you book, add the same “group name” as your friends and we will always do our best to keep your group together. If you booked without one, email us at [email protected].
Do I need to bring a towel? +
Yes. Towels and locks are not included at the hostels, so bring your own.
Do I need to take the travel insurance? +
It is not mandatory, but it is your responsibility to travel with proper coverage. Our basic insurance (provided by Innovac in partnership with Europassistance) can be added to your ticket for 10 €.
What is the age range on our trips? +
Our trips are designed for young internationals between 18 and 30 years old, which helps create a fun, energetic group of like-minded travelers.
What language is spoken on the trip? +
Our trips are principally run in English, but we always adapt: if the group has Spanish speakers, our coordinators are comfortable switching between English and Spanish.
¿Qué pasa si soy hispanohablante? +
¡No hay problema! Aunque el viaje se lleva a cabo en inglés, nuestros coordinadores hablan tanto inglés como español. Todo el mundo es bienvenido.
How can I book or ask a question? +
Book online at the bottom of this page or in our office at Calle Gran Vía 33, 8D, Madrid. For any question, email us at [email protected].
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