“The only thing that matters is to feel the fado. The fado is not meant to be sung; it simply happens.”
– Amália Rodrigues
Best time to visit Portugal
In spring, the Algarve shines before summer crowds arrive; in autumn, savour Portugal’s wine harvest season and festivities.
Portugal highlights
Sail through Portugal’s wine country on a Douro Valley river cruise, past terraced vineyards, golden hills, and timeless villages.
Flight time
24+ hours to the capital, Lisbon, departing Sydney.
Visa required?
Australian passport holders can visit Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days.
Currency
Portugal’s national currency is the euro.
Your luxury Portugal holiday awaits
Your luxury Portugal holiday awaits
Portugal quietly steals hearts at the Iberian Peninsula's western edge. In Lisbon, the soul of the nation rises across seven hills, where vintage trams navigate past blue-tiled facades and medieval alleyways that spill toward the river below. Come evening, hilltop miradouros reveal the city at its most luminous.
Your luxury Portugal holiday awaits
Your luxury Portugal holiday awaits
Venture north to Porto, where riverside wine cellars offer legendary port tastings and the Ribeira district sits as a baroque jewel box of merchants' houses on the water. In the Douro Valley, luxury river cruises pass through Europe's oldest wine region, drifting between hillsides draped in vines and century-old quinta estates.
Your luxury Portugal holiday awaits
Your luxury Portugal holiday awaits
Beyond the cities, the Algarve's limestone cliffs conceal secret coves reached only by private yacht, where days dissolve into sun and sea. Mornings unfold kayaking through Benagil's cathedral-like caves, afternoons hiking the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, and evenings basking in Atlantic sunsets from clifftop retreats.
"The Azores, an archipelago of Portugal, is an unspoiled paradise, and one of the must-see spots is Lagoa das Sete Cidades, the Twin Lakes on the island of São Miguel. Set within a volcanic caldera, the two lakes, one green and one blue, create a stunning visual contrast surrounded by lush hills. Whether you're on a buggy ride, or just enjoying the view, it's a truly unforgettable experience that captures the natural beauty of the islands."
Flynn Cox
Toussaint & Turner Travel Associates, Auckland
"Like their neighbour, Portugal has mastered the art of petiscos (the country's answer to Spain's mouth-watering tapas). A stroll through Porto's riverside Ribeira will reveal exquisite petiscos hiding in intimate bars - one of my favourite streets is Rua de São Nicolau. Expect a small handful of unassuming restaurants serving exceptional dishes alongside one-of-a-kind views of the Douro River."
Travel Associates
"See Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Familia as few ever experience it with privileged after-hours access to this architectural wonder. You'll have the freedom to wander in solitude beneath the soaring columns and vaults, as the last evening light catches the stained-glass windows. It’s an experience I would recommend to everyone."
Craig Martin
Travel Associates Auckland - Mobile, Auckland
Flights to Portugal
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Luxury Rail Journeys
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Discover Portugal
Travel Range
Luxury Cruises
From ocean to river, expedition or ultra-luxury cruising - set sail on your perfect cruise holiday, matched to you by your local Travel Associates cruise expert.
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Immersive Tours
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Flights
Browse our collection of expertly curated flight options below for inspiration, or let our Travel Associates experts handle every detail for you.
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Exclusive Holiday Packages
Explore our collection of exclusive holiday packages below, with everything you need for a one-of-a-kind holiday.
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Luxury Stays
Your luxury holiday deserves a luxury hotel that's just as memorable – and your Travel Associates advisor knows just the place.
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Luxury Rail Journeys
With luxury rail holidays, it's about the journey, not the destination – and our advisors’ expert recommendations will have you slowing down and savouring the ride.
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