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38 Small group holidays in Portugal found
Madrid to Marrakech holiday
Experience first-hand Spanish, Portuguese & Moroccan lifestyles
From £1,845£1,590 to £2,220£2,145 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 15 Aug, 17 Aug, 22 Aug, 31 Aug, 5 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 1 Oct, 3 Oct, 5 Oct, 10 Oct, 19 Oct, 31 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 30 Apr, 2 May, 7 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 4 Jun, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 18 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 9 Jul ...
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 30 Apr, 2 May, 7 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 4 Jun, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 18 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 9 Jul ...
Up to £330 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 25 Jul, 27 Jul, 03 Aug, 10 Aug, 15 Aug, 17 Aug, 22 Aug, 31 Aug, 05 Sep, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 01 Oct, 03 Oct, 05 Oct, 10 Oct, 19 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 25 Jul, 27 Jul, 03 Aug, 10 Aug, 15 Aug, 17 Aug, 22 Aug, 31 Aug, 05 Sep, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 01 Oct, 03 Oct, 05 Oct, 10 Oct, 19 Oct
Spain and Portugal holiday, historic cities & villages
Visit cosmopolitan cities, quaint villages & rolling hills
From £2,450£2,082 to £2,915£2,695 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov ...
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov ...
Up to £430 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
Family swimming with dolphins in the Azores
A family focused adventure and experience of a lifetime.
From £675 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug
2020: 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug
2020: 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug
Swimming with wild dolphins in the Azores
Live a dream and swim with wild dolphins
From £680 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Trip departs every Saturday in May through to the end of October
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Photography Course and Holiday in Portugal
Take your photography up a level in beautiful surroundings
From £1,445 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Azores whale holiday, Blue Whale bonanza
Come see Blue Whales in the Azores!
From £625 to £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Best time to see Blue Whales in the Azores
From £890 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 May, 9 May
Madeira walking holiday
Small group walking tour of madeira
From £899 to £1,285 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 20 Jun, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 20 Jun, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 03 Aug, 07 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct
Azores walking holiday, Portugal
Walk to Cete Cidades and the Fire Lakes
From £1,899 to £2,099 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep
2020: 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
2020: 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep
Drawing and Painting holiday in Portugal
Let your creativity flourish in historic surroundings
From £1,445 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Portugal Templar wine and walking tour
Explore Templar heritage at relaxed pace with great wines!
From €989 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 8 Sep, 10 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
100 euros off for late bookings included in the price
Classical Guitar Course in Portugal
A week of beautiful music in a stunning restored monastery
From £1,445 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Aug
Singing holiday in Portugal
An uplifting week of choral singing in superb surroundings
From £1,345 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Aug
Small group tour in Portugal
Discover Portugal's idyllic Alentejo Coast
From £1,469 to £1,669 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 14 Sep, 05 Oct
Coastal walking holiday in Portugal
The very best walks from the 125km selection of coastal trails
From £1,249 to £1,449£1,349 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct, 9 Nov
Bike tour holiday in Portugal
Bike Tour in the Douro Wine Country and International Park
From €1,990 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Sep, 27 Oct
North Portugal horse riding holiday
Horse-riding holidays Portugal in Peneda Geres National Park
From €1,050 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec
Portugal guided walking holiday
Explore unspoilt Portugal on these coastal walking trails
From £1,040 to £1,440 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2020: 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
2020: 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 08 Sep, 22 Sep, 20 Oct
Walking and wine tasting holiday in Spain and Portugal
Journey from Madrid to Porto through the Ribera del Duero
From £1,755 to £1,855 12 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 9 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 11 Jul, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct
2020: 9 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 11 Jul, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 05 Oct
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Azores tour, island explorer
Dolphins, whales and explore fiery volcanic islands!
From £605 to £798 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2020: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
2020: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Atlantic Coast cycling holiday in Portugal
Discover magical cities and the Atlantic coast of Portugal
From £1,449 to £1,749 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 21 Jul, 22 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
Walking and wine tour of portugal
Walking and wine tours through the very best of Portugal
From £1,599 to £1,699 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
2020: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 21 Sep, 05 Oct
Azores Whale and Dolphin watching holiday
Discover the Whales, Dolphins, Turtles & more of the Azores!
From €1,625 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Ocean discovery tour of the Azores
Dolphins, whales and fiery volcanic islands!
From £625 to £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2020: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
2020: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
What we rate and what we don't
Blue whale Azores family holiday
Best time to see the Blue, Humpback and Fin Whales
From £655 to £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Apr, 23 May
Eastern Algarve guided cycling holiday
Guided cycling along the best Eastern Algarve back roads!
From €1,495 to €1,695 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
Highlights of Portugal luxury tour
Explore regional cuisine, iconic & hidden sites, & urban art
From €2,650 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
Vegetarian food & cooking retreat in Portugal
Sumptious wine & vegie cooking retreat near amazing Sintra
From €1,700 to €1,800 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Lovely vegie/vegan/gluten free B&B off the beaten track in the beautiful Sintra Natural Park. Enjoy sandy beaches, hike the coastline & forests, visit historic sites... Lots to do, yoga, massage, free bus pass. Late availability July & Aug.
Azores highlights tour
Discover a new side to Portugal on this Atlantic adventure
From £1,560£1,334 to £1,570£1,560 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Sep
2020: 9 May, 11 Jul, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
2020: 9 May, 11 Jul, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
Up to £230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 21 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 21 Sep
Madeira family holiday
Snorkel with dolphins in the crystal clear waters of Madeira
From £1,365 to £1,515 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 20 Oct
From
£1,590
excluding flights
The most memorable moment was being in the square in Marrakech in the evening. (more)Leslie Lessenger
From Salamanca in Spain to Coimbra in Portugal to the end of the experience in Marrakesh, all was just beautiful and nutritius. I keep great memories of the trip, thank you! (more)Patricia Deza
Great experience, great food and great like minded people. (more)Jan Tydde
From
£2,082
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Monasteries of Meteora and Acropolis of Athens
Tips?
Keep your baggage as small as possible.
Local benefits?
Yes, I do.
Overall rating?
Very good (more)Rehab Bitane
From
£1,445
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The quality of the guitar tuition was outstanding, not just the playing but the lessons are structured around your level and taught extremely well. Food location and organisation was superb! (thank you Helen).
Tips?
Practice a piece of music before you come if you wish to perform at the concert at the end. allows you to focus on the music and new stuff....and performing in
a palace was awseome (even for a beginner).
Local benefits?
Yes used local operators.... (more)Steve How
From
£675
excluding flights
Swimming with wild dolphins in the clear blue sea was just amazing! The rib trips were well organised and friendly, and the sea-life co-operated! truly fantastic. The jeep trip to the volcanic springs was also really well worth doing. (more)Lois Pierce-Jones
We enjoyed watching the dolphins in their natural habitat. (more)Petra Udovic
From
£890
excluding flights
Im not normally inclined to book group holidays because I’m not really the sociable kind although in fulfilling my wife’s long held dream to go Whale Watching I had little choice given how everything is structured. After some research I decided the Azores was the place to go therefore I booked one weeks holiday through Amanda finally settling on Pico Island as the destination.
Whale researcher Rui is the man on the ground working full time gathering data about the Azorean whales in order to collaborate... (more)Richard Christie
From
£605
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
All of it really but maybe the trips were the standout.. exceptionally good. Great whale and dolphin viewing, and the land tours were very interesting.
Tips?
Hire a car for the day and explore the spectacular wilderness coastline and stunning waterfalls.
Local benefits?
2 out of 3 yes. Not sure flying 3.50 mins reduced environmental impact, but the development of tourism is needed in this part of the world, to ensure the young people have a future.
Overall... (more)Graham Sadler
From
£655
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The whale watching trips
Tips?
Take warm waterproof clothing for the boat. Use sunscreen even on cloudy days.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
Amazing. (more)Lisa Mcdermott
From
£1,345
excluding flights
This was a brilliant holiday, well organised and the musicianship I learned from Mary and Jeremy will stay with me. (more)Brian Smith
Staying in the beautiful Pousada at Guimaraes, meeting a variety of friendly people on the singing, guitar and photography courses, the singing course itself and working on challenging music, led by Mary King, singing in the final concert in Guimaraes. (more)Simon Taylor
Outstanding in every way (more)Veronica Shaw
From
€1,495
excluding flights
From
£879
including UK flights
All in all the week was absolutely great. Thank you. (more)Hanna Makkonen
It was super, good to have a couple of free days to explore and great walks and company (more)Helen Botham
The most memorable part was following the narrow steep stone paths over the highest mountains. We really were up in the clouds...It is the first time we have been on a walking holiday and certainly would go again and recommend to others. (more)Jo Sheppard
From
£899
including UK flights
Excellent. Felipe is an amazing guide; his love of the island and knowledge of its flora really enhanced the walks (more)Anne Monks
The whole holiday was amazing, our guide Filipe Gomes was brilliant, and probably the best guide I've had so far, loved and knew everything about his culture, history and plants of the island, and very enthusiastic... (more)Sarah Withycombe
The walks were excellent. The hike to the top of the mountain was especially memorable. The lead as we're so interesting. Our guide, Philippe, was
absolutely wonderful - better than excellent. (more)Denise Mahood
From
£680
excluding flights
From
£1,449
including UK flights
I enjoyed cycling through beautiful natural scenery such as woods or coast best. The route we took was very safe, sometimes scenery was breathtaking, and I enjoyed every meal from breakfast to dinner. (more)Nanako Watabe
We had a really good time and a fabulous weather for cycling. We stayed in excellent hotels and ate in very good local restaurants. (more)Ian Jarvis
From
£1,899
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Fantastic and diverse scenery on the walks.
Tips?
Check your internal flights have been booked. Mine were not.
Local benefits?
It benefited local people in terms of providing transport and eating at local restaurants.
Overall rating?
Great despite some hiccups. (more)Carole Bowman
From
£1,749
including UK flights
The highlight was seeing whales, dolphins, turtles at sea together with the beautiful scenery. (more)Mark Davey
The highlight was seeing a blue whale from our catamaran! (more)Kathryn Dodd
I enjoyed it very much. It was all very interesting and I learned a lot. The food was exceptionally good. The people we met were all charming. The amount of whale watching and other activities was just right. (more)Jo Fallon
From
€1,150
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Swimming off the Atlantic coast of Portugal after being towed on a rubber ring by the yacht
Tips?
Check the cabin accommodation and what it entails.
Local benefits?
Yes, we visited many small villages both in Spain and Portugal and helped with their economy. We recycled most of our rubbish and deposited some in the appropriate bins on shore.
Overall rating?
I had a great time. It would have been easier if I spoke more Spanish, but my vocabulary... (more)Jill Brasch
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