Portugal
June 9–18

Seats 14H & 14K · Premium Economy · Arrives Toronto 7:29 PM local time.

Seats 14A & 14C · Premium Economy · Overnight flight. Arrives Lisbon Wednesday June 10 at 11:00 AM.

Clear customs, grab bags. Metro or Uber to hotel — about 20 min. Hotel noted your 11:00 arrival flight.

Rua de Santa Marta 48. Check-in officially 3 PM but hotel may have room ready early given your arrival — call ahead at +351 210 440 900. Drop bags, freshen up.

Easy stroll from the hotel. First quiosque drink, city spread below. No agenda — you've been traveling since yesterday.

Both steps away in Príncipe Real. Mickie said to come say hi at Cantina Flores.

Coffee at the quiosque in Chiado, then walk through the 1755 earthquake ruins of the old convent right next door.

Both walkable from each other. Pastel de nata at Pastéis de Belém first — it's two minutes from the monastery. Book Jerónimos tickets online in advance.

€1.45 ferry from Cais do Sodré. Spectacular views of Lisbon from across the Tagus. Sunset timing is ideal.

Mickie's top pick — seafood grill in Príncipe Real. Reserve ahead: hello@rosamarlisboa.com

~40 min, ~€5 round trip. Book at cp.pt. This is your self-guided day — no group, no schedule.

The initiation well and mystical gardens. Allow 2 hours. Book at regaleira.byblueticket.pt.

Mickie's favorite palace in all of Portugal. Bus 435 from town center. Gardens first — allow a full 2 hours.

From the Sintra mountain straight to the sea. Swim in the natural tidal pool, drinks at the beach bar downstairs.

Mickie's single highest-ranked experience of the trip. Cliff-top seafood at sunset. Book now: reservas@azenhasdomar.com · +351 21 928 07 39

Ref: 1385558401 · 2 adults · ~8 hours · English · Park & Palace tickets included. Meet your guide at the designated pickup point — confirm location in your Viator booking details.

Pena Palace covered with included tickets. Ask your guide about Cabo da Roca — Ginny called it the most beautiful stop on the whole route. Cascais town at the end of the day.

You'll be tired after two big Sintra days. Wine in the park, simple dinner. Early night — check out tomorrow morning.

Check-out by 12 PM but get out early to make the train comfortably. Grab a quick breakfast at the hotel (Bed & Breakfast included) or a final pastel de nata around the corner.

Red Line from Marquês de Pombal or Av. Liberdade toward Oriente — about 15 min. Arrive with time to spare.

High-speed Alfa Pendular · Business Class · 2h 39m · Order ID: RN-202605-2426261. Tickets sent to tyler@tylermarkhenderson.com when processed. WiFi, power outlets, cafe-bar onboard.

Metro Line A from Campahnã to São Bento or Trinidade is about 10 min, then a short walk or Uber to your hotel at Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre 62.

Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre 62 · Check-in from 3:00 PM · Ref: 9083742925543. Free breakfast included. Drop bags, walk the neighborhood, get oriented. The Ribeira waterfront is a 10 min walk.

R. do Infante Dom Henrique 77, Porto. Arrive 30 min early — do not be late or you lose your slot.

Ref: GYGG45V8N8FH · $140.56 · Auto-charged June 11. Included: codfish cake starter, choice of Portuguese steak / Braga-style cod / pasta; dessert. 2 hours of live fado — the perfect first night in Porto.

Start with the azulejo tile walls at São Bento — free, extraordinary. Then Livraria Lello bookshop (book timed entry at livrarialello.pt — go early before crowds).

Ginny's pick. Great wine, great views of the Douro. Don't linger too long — you have a 4:35 PM meeting time at the marina.

Porto, 4300-316. Wait by the gate that gives access to the boats. The Atalaia Gold crew will meet you wearing their identification. Arrive 10 min early — they sail on time. Contact: +351 926 740 429 · atalaiagold@gmail.com

Ref: GYG99638ZZGK · $127.88 · Auto-charged June 12. 2 hours on the Douro — includes local green or rosé wine tasting and regional tasting board. Tour ends 6:45 PM.

Ginny's top Porto dinner — mozzarella bar, incredible olives, buffalo butter bread, grilled artichokes. Early night — hotel pickup at 9:00 AM tomorrow for the Douro Valley wine tour.

DailyTours picks you up at Infante Sagres. Ref: GYG83XHNV5ML · $386.54 · Auto-charged June 13. Eat breakfast before — not included. Includes round-trip transport, 1–2 small winery visits, wine tastings, farm lunch (vegan/vegetarian available — inform in advance), and 1-hour boat cruise on the Douro.

One of the great wine regions of the world. Tour runs 9 AM – 11 PM per the booking. Expect a full, spectacular day.

Drop-off at your hotel. Dinner out — Grazie Mille or Cervejaria do Carmo if you have the energy. Otherwise room service — you've earned it.

Ginny's top pick. Cross the Dom Luís bridge, take the funicular for views, then do the full cave tour at Ferreira and a tasting at Ramos Pinto. Even if you're not port people — the history is fascinating.

Bar Ponte Pensil for a beer and the view (Ginny says the nachos are terrible but the spot is beautiful). Then Wine Quay Bar for a proper final afternoon glass.

Eat before the show. Puro 4050 if you haven't been yet. Cervejaria do Carmo came highly recommended from Ginny's friends.

Downtown Porto. Magician Helder Guimarães performs an intimate evening of close-up magic and wonder. Ref: TFM-91290199. Don't be late — these shows start on time.

Early start. Set two alarms.

Airport is about 20 min from the city center. Allow extra time for check-in and security. Uber is reliable at this hour.

Operated by Swiss · Seats 3D & 3A · Arrives Zurich 12:10 PM local time.

Operated by Swiss · Seats 9B & 9A · Arrives 4:45 PM. Note: original departure was 12:55, now updated to 13:05 — you have about 55 min connection in Zurich. Tight but scheduled.

Happy anniversary. 🥂