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Portugal:
The Good Life
Hosted by: Melody, Jim and Dan Sadleir of Elite Travel and Events Inc.
September 13th to 21st, 2027
ONLY 2 ROOMS LEFT!
Food. Wine. Culture. Beautiful Places. Unforgettable Experiences.
Join Melody, Jim and Dan Sadleir on an unforgettable hosted small-group journey through Portugal where incredible food and wine, beautiful cities, centuries-old traditions, spectacular landscapes and one-of-a-kind experiences come together in nine incredible days.
This isn't about simply seeing Portugal.
It's about experiencing Portugal.
From colorful Porto and the vineyards of the Douro Valley to Lisbon, Sintra and the Atlantic coast, we've created a journey that's less about checking sights off a list and more about enjoying the people, flavors, traditions and moments that make Portugal so special.
We'll eat.
We'll sip.
We'll cook.
We'll sail.
We'll explore.
We'll laugh.
And we'll make some incredible memories together.
Take over a vintage Porto tram with our group.
Taste your way through Porto's culinary backstreets.
Sip vintage Port inside historic wine cellars.
Cook and dine with a Count and Countess at their private estate.
Cruise through the vineyards of the Douro Valley aboard a traditional Rabelo boat.
Explore medieval Óbidos.
Eat and drink your way through Lisbon by tuk-tuk.
Discover fairytale Sintra and beautiful Cascais.
Sail toward Lisbon aboard our private catamaran as the sun sets over Portugal.
Paint your own traditional Portuguese tile.
And spend an unforgettable evening experiencing the music and emotion of Fado.
This is Portugal.
This is The Good Life.
Only 24 guests will join us.
WHY THIS JOURNEY IS DIFFERENT
✔ Hosted personally by Melody, Jim and Dan Sadleir
✔ Small group experience — only 24 guests
✔ Private guides and transportation throughout Portugal
✔ Hand-selected upscale and luxury accommodations
✔ Four nights in Porto and four nights in Lisbon
✔ Incredible food and drink experiences included throughout the journey
✔ Private vintage Porto tram reserved for our group
✔ Private cooking and dining experience with a Count and Countess
✔ Private wine experiences in Porto and the Douro Valley
✔ Private traditional Rabelo cruise through the Douro
✔ Private sunset catamaran from Cascais to Lisbon with open bar
✔ Authentic Portuguese cultural experiences
✔ A thoughtfully planned balance of sightseeing, food, wine, culture and fun
✔ Hosted travel where the details are taken care of for you
STAY IN THE HEART OF PORTUGAL
For this journey, location matters.
Rather than constantly packing and unpacking, we'll make two incredible cities our homes: Porto and Lisbon.
Four nights in each allows us to settle in, experience the cities themselves and venture beyond them into some of Portugal's most beautiful regions.
NH Collection Porto Batalha
Porto, Portugal
Our home in Porto sits in the heart of the city inside a beautifully restored historic palace.
Once the setting for grand balls and gatherings of dignitaries, today NH Collection Porto Batalha combines its historic character with contemporary comfort and an exceptional location for exploring Porto.
We'll spend four nights here while discovering Porto, northern Portugal and the spectacular Douro Valley.
Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
For our four nights in Lisbon, we'll stay along one of the city's most prestigious avenues at the five-star Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa.
A Lisbon landmark for more than 85 years, the Tivoli puts us in the heart of the Portuguese capital, just steps from its historic neighborhoods, restaurants, shopping and energy.
It's the perfect home base for experiencing Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais and the Portuguese coast.
EXPERIENCE PORTUGAL,
DON'T JUST SEE IT
This isn't simply sightseeing.
This is Portugal through unforgettable moments.
Experience highlights include:
🚋 Our own private vintage Porto tram with local snacks and drinks
🍷 Private vintage Port tasting at Taylor's historic cellars
🍴 Culinary Backstreets food experience through Porto
👑 Private estate cooking class and lunch with a Count and Countess
🍇 Wine tasting and lunch overlooking the Douro Valley
⛵ Private traditional Rabelo cruise through the Douro with regional food and wine
⛪ Experience Fátima and the homes of the Three Shepherds
🏰 Wander through medieval Óbidos and taste its famous Ginjinha
🛺 Eat and drink your way through Lisbon aboard private tuk-tuks
✨ Discover the magic of Sintra
🌊 Experience beautiful Cascais and Portugal's Atlantic coast
🥂 Private sunset catamaran from Cascais to Lisbon with open bar and snacks
🎨 Paint your own traditional Portuguese tile
🥧 Taste the famous Pastéis de Belém
🎶 Experience Alfama, dinner and traditional Fado
🍽 Incredible Portuguese dining experiences throughout the journey
🍷 Plenty of Portuguese wine, Port and local flavors along the way
AND YES...
WE'RE GOING TO EAT VERY WELL.
Portugal is a country meant to be experienced around the table.
So food and wine aren't simply additions to this journey.
They're part of the experience.
We'll enjoy a welcome lunch and dinner in Porto, discover the city's hidden culinary gems, taste vintage Port, cook alongside a Count and Countess before joining them for lunch, enjoy wine and lunch overlooking the Douro Valley, sample local specialties aboard our private Rabelo cruise, dine in Fátima, taste Ginjinha in Óbidos, eat our way through Lisbon by tuk-tuk, enjoy lunch along the Atlantic coast, sail with an open bar at sunset, and finish our journey with dinner, wine and Fado in Lisbon.
Many of these experiences include not just the meal, but wine, drinks and tastings as part of the occasion.
Come hungry.
DAY-BY-DAY HIGHLIGHTS
Journey
snapshot
Dates: September 13 to 21, 2027
Length: 9 Days
Maximum Group Size: 24 Guests
Style: Hosted Small Group Journey
Beginning: Porto, Portugal
Ending: Lisbon, Portugal
DAY 1
Bem-vindo ao Porto!
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Arrive Porto
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Private airport transfer
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Welcome lunch with drinks
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Private walking tour of Porto
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Our own private vintage Porto tram with local snacks & drinks
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Welcome dinner with drinks
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Overnight Porto
DAY 2
Taste Your Way Through Porto
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Private Culinary Backstreets Experience
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Local cheeses, charcuterie, pastries and Portuguese specialties
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Private Taylor's Cellars experience
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Vintage Port tasting
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Dinner at WOW
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Overnight Porto
DAY 3
Lunch with a Count & Countess
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Explore Viana do Castelo
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Visit beautiful Ponte de Lima
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Private visit to a historic estate
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Cook Portuguese dishes with the Countess & Count
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Lunch together in their formal dining room
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Overnight Porto
DAY 4
Wine, Vineyards & the Douro
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Journey into the spectacular Douro Valley
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Private winery visit
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Portuguese wine tasting
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Three-course lunch with drinks
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Private traditional Rabelo boat cruise
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Regional snacks and Portuguese wine aboard
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Overnight Porto
DAY 5
Fátima, Óbidos & On to Lisbon
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Depart Porto
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Private experience in Fátima
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Visit the homes of the Three Shepherds
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Three-course lunch with drinks
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Explore medieval Óbidos
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Taste traditional Ginjinha
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Arrive Lisbon
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Dinner with drinks
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Overnight Lisbon
DAY 6
Eat & Drink Lisbon by Tuk-Tuk
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Private gastronomic tuk-tuk experience
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Explore Lisbon's historic neighborhoods
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4–5 local food tastings
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Drinks included
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Time to enjoy Lisbon
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Overnight Lisbon
DAY 7
Sintra, Cascais & Sailing Into the Sunset
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Private exploration of Sintra
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Visit Quinta da Regaleira
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Explore sophisticated Cascais
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Atlantic coast lunch with drinks
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Private sunset catamaran from Cascais to Lisbon
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Open bar and snacks aboard
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Dinner with drinks
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Overnight Lisbon
DAY 8
Tiles, Traditions & Fado
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Explore historic Belém
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Jerónimos Monastery
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Taste an authentic Pastel de Belém
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Private Portuguese tile-painting workshop
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Explore Alfama
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Farewell dinner with wine
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Traditional Fado performance
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Overnight Lisbon
DAY 9
Até Logo, Portugal!
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Breakfast Daily throughout the tour
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Private airport transfer
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Safe travels home
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And plenty of memories from The Good Life
WHAT'S INCLUDED
We've included so much of what makes Portugal special, so you can spend less time thinking about what's extra and more time enjoying the experience.
✓ 8 Nights of Hand-Selected Accommodations
4 nights in the heart of Porto and 4 nights at the five-star Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa
✓ Daily Breakfast
✓ Private Transportation Throughout the Journey
Including private airport transfers and transportation for scheduled touring and experiences
✓ Private Guides & Local Experts
Bringing Portugal's history, culture, food and traditions to life along the way
✓ An Incredible Collection of Included Meals
Welcome lunch and dinner, special lunches and dinners throughout the journey, our private lunch with the Count and Countess, Douro Valley winery lunch, Atlantic coast lunch, farewell Fado dinner and more
✓ Wine, Drinks & Tastings Throughout the Journey
Including Port wine, Portuguese wines, Ginjinha, culinary tastings and drinks with many of our included meals and experiences
✓ Private Porto Experiences
Including our private vintage tram with snacks and drinks, Culinary Backstreets experience and private Taylor's Cellars vintage Port tasting
✓ Private Cooking & Dining Experience with a Count & Countess
Including a visit to their estate, cooking class and lunch together in their formal dining room
✓ The Douro Valley
Private winery experience, wine tasting, three-course lunch with drinks and our private traditional Rabelo cruise with regional snacks and wine
✓ Fátima & Medieval Óbidos
Private guided experiences, admissions and traditional Ginjinha tasting
✓ Lisbon Like a Local
Private gastronomic tuk-tuk experience with multiple food and drink tastings
✓ Sintra & Cascais
Private touring, Quinta da Regaleira admission and included Atlantic coast lunch with drinks
✓ Private Sunset Catamaran Experience
Sail from Cascais toward Lisbon with an open bar and snacks aboard
✓ Portuguese Culture & Traditions
Including Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Pastel de Belém tasting, private tile-painting workshop, Alfama and an evening of traditional Fado
✓ Hosted by Melody, Jim & Dan Sadleir
We'll be there experiencing Portugal right alongside you from beginning to end
Not Included in Price
X International Airfare
X Travel Insurance
X Gratuities
X Personal Expenditures
X Anything not specifically listed as included in the itinerary
WHY THIS JOURNEY IS AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
This is not a standard tour of Portugal.
Private transportation, private guides, upscale and luxury accommodations, incredible dining, Portuguese wine, Port tastings, private cruises, special access and immersive cultural experiences have all been thoughtfully brought together into one unforgettable journey.
And we've intentionally included so much.
We don't want to take you all the way to Portugal and then give you a long list of experiences you need to decide whether to add.
We want you to experience Portugal.
From the food and wine to the boats, tuk-tuks, private tram, historic estates, vineyards, workshops and dinners, so much of what makes this journey special is already included.
All you need to do is come enjoy The Good Life with us.
JOIN US & SAVE $1,000 PER PERSON
We'd love for you to experience Portugal with us.
Reserve your place by Friday, September 4th, 2026 with a:
$1,997 PER PERSON DEPOSIT
and receive our special:
$8,497 PER PERSON
EARLY RESERVATION PRICE
That's a savings of $1,000 per person.
After the Early Reservation period:
$9,497 PER PERSON
Only 24 guests will join us.