Portugal Collection: Porto, Douro Valley Cruise & Fado Nights in Lisbon

This journey begins at Porto. On the first day, we meet at 18:00.

Your Group Leader will add you to the WhatsApp group for your trip about 15 days before departure.
 It’s a great way to start getting to know your travel mates, receive more details about the first day’s meeting point, and ask any pre-departure questions you might have. If you expect to arrive later, let the Group Leader know through the group: we’ll make the necessary arrangements so you can join without any issues.

This journey ends at Lisbon. On the last day, you are free to leave at any time, so whether you need to book a flight, a train, or wish to continue the journey on your own, you can organize your return as you prefer.

For this itinerary, you can choose the type of luggage you prefer – we always recommend a backpack, but you can also travel with a duffel bag, a holdall, or (it breaks our heart to say it) a cabin trolley case or a checked suitcase, as long as it’s moderate in size. Our Group Leader will suggest the ideal luggage before departure in the WhatsApp group!

Return international flights are not included on our trips because we want to give you full autonomy and flexibility. You can choose your preferred airline, fly from the airport that works best for you, and decide how many stopovers you want to make along the way.

As flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: you could arrive at your destination a few days early or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!

Yes, you can change your trip directly from your MyWeRoad personal area, up to 31 days before departure. If you purchased Flexible Cancellation, to give you maximum flexibility, you may cancel your trip up to 8 days before departure and receive a refund, whatever the reason.

How to change your trip from MyWeRoad

• Enter your booking
• Scroll to the “Change your trip” section at the bottom right
• Select a different date for the same trip or a completely different trip

Things to know

You can change your trip up to 3 times from your MyWeRoad personal area. Further changes must be requested by contacting our team at hello@weroad.com.
The new trip must depart within 12 months from the original departure date.
If your original booking included a private room, Flexible Cancellation, discount codes, gift cards, or vouchers, we will notify you before confirmation if they cannot be applied to the new trip.

You cannot switch to sold-out trips. For “On request” departures, we will check availability. For “Last spots” departures, availability in rooms of your same gender may not be guaranteed.
If there is a price adjustment: if the new trip costs less, we will refund the difference; if it costs more, you will need to pay the difference.

PLEASE NOTE: before cancelling, keep in mind that you can move your booking to another trip or a different date. Find out how!

In some cases – for example when a departure is not yet confirmed and it is your first unconfirmed booking – you can book without paying the €/£/$100 deposit upfront.

This means that you can secure your spot at zero cost: nothing will be charged until the departure is confirmed. Once the departure is confirmed, the €/£/$100 deposit will be automatically charged within 48 hours according to the terms agreed at the time of booking.

Yes, you can cancel on your own from MyWeRoad. If the tour is confirmed, amounts paid are non-refundable; if it is not confirmed, we refund everything you've paid. If your plans change, you can modify your trip free of charge up to 31 days before departure.

How cancellation works 
For confirmed tours, fees paid are not refundable in cash. You can move your booking to another trip free of charge, up to 31 days before departure. After this deadline, changes are no longer possible.
Please note: if it's your first unconfirmed booking, you will only be asked to provide a credit card, PayPal, or Revolut as a guarantee, but nothing will be charged. From the second unconfirmed booking onwards, a mandatory £/$100 deposit will be required.

Tour not confirmed 
If the tour is not yet confirmed and you cancel from MyWeRoad, we refund everything you've paid (excluding the cost of Flexible Cancellation, if you bought it). The same applies if WeRoad does not confirm the trip.

Flexible Cancellation
If you purchased the Flexible Cancellation option (available in the first step of the booking process), you may cancel your trip up to 8 days before departure and receive a refund, whatever the reason. The only non-refundable amount is the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option itself.

How to cancel your trip 
Go to your MyWeRoad Personal Area, open the trip management section and choose the option to cancel your booking. Before confirming, you'll see whether a refund applies. For any questions, write to hello@weroad.com.

PLEASE NOTE: before cancelling, keep in mind that you can move your booking to another trip or a different date. Find out how!

We offer several payment methods to fit every need:

1. Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Klarna (you’ll pay for the trip in three equal amounts);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account.

Yes, in two ways:

1. From your personal area
Once you've booked, every WeRoader can add their flight details in their personal area, and the rest of the group can see them anonymously. Just log in, open your booking, and you'll find the section there. The more people fill it in, the easier it is for everyone to match up.

2. From the trip messages
Every departure has its own message space on the WeRoad website: the best place to ask your future travel mates directly, or to read what they've already written.

You don't need to have booked to join in. If you're still deciding, you can already ask who's going, when, and on which flight. You can get there from the departures list, from the trip page, or from your personal area once you're logged in.

Your Travel Coordinator is in the conversation too, so if you have a question about that specific departure, that's where you'll get an answer.

And if you can't find what you're looking for, just write to us and we'll share whatever information we have.

If a departure is “Open to book”, it means that the trip is not yet confirmed and we are waiting for a few more bookings… maybe yours!

The good news? If it’s your first booking on an unconfirmed departure, you can book without paying anything! Just. leave your credit card details as a guarantee: no immediate charge, €/£/$0 deposit.
In the meantime, wait for the departure to be confirmed before purchasing your round-trip flights!

It depends on when you cancel, the status of your departure, and how much you have already paid. 
Here are all the cases.

If the tour is not confirmed (at any time)
You can cancel directly from your MyWeRoad Personal Area, without contacting support (see the FAQ “Can I cancel my booking directly from MyWeRoad?”).
If it was your first unconfirmed booking, nothing has been charged: no refund is needed.
If you paid the €/£/$100 deposit, it is fully refunded. If you bought Flexible Cancellation, the cost of the option is not refunded. The deposit is also fully refunded if WeRoad does not confirm the tour.

Tour confirmed – you paid only the €/£/$100 deposit
In case of cancellation, the deposit paid is not refunded. However, you can change your trip from your MyWeRoad Account and use the amount for another departure.

Tour confirmed – you paid the full amount
In case of cancellation, the amount paid is not refunded. However, you can change your trip from your MyWeRoad Area and use the amount for another departure.

If you cancel within 31 days of departure – Tour confirmed
You can cancel your booking at any time. However, in case of cancellation within 31 days of departure, no refund of the amount paid is provided, nor is it possible to change your trip, unless you have purchased Flexible Cancellation.
The private room fee, included in the price of your trip, is not refunded under any circumstances within this time frame, unless you have purchased Flexible Cancellation.

If you have Flexible Cancellation
With Flexible Cancellation, you may cancel your trip up to 8 days before departure and receive a refund, whatever the reason. The only amount not refunded is the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option itself.

PLEASE NOTE: before cancelling, keep in mind that you can move your booking to another trip or a different date. Find out how!

For any doubts about your specific situation, write to our team at hello@weroad.com: we'll help you!

Generally, our groups have an average of 11 people. Everyone on our trips speaks English, and travellers join us from across the US, UK, Europe and beyond. Our trips are open to travelers between 18 and 53 years old. The indicated age is meant to give you an idea of the type of group, but it's not a strict limit: it's possible to participate even with a few years more or less, as long as you can keep up with the pace and energy of the group you're traveling with.

Each group will be joined and led by one of our experienced Group Leaders, who’s there to ensure everything runs smoothly and the group feels well-supported. 

If you’d like to know more about our typical WeRoad groups do reach out to us on WhatsApp on +44 7716573700. 

Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking. 
You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. 

Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!

For our trips we usually use locally owned accommodation instead of big hotel chains. It’s our favourite way to really experience the local culture and, whenever we can, support the local economy. Typically, you’ll stay in hotels, apartments, guesthouses and hostels with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.

The list of accommodation for your trip will be shared with you by your Group Leader 2-5 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!

For some trips, in the itinerary section, you’ll find the number of nights and the location (not the hotel) where you’ll be spending the night(s). The location shown is the one we usually go for on most trips, but in some cases, you might stay in a nearby town. This will depend on logistics or availability of accommodation. 

The list of accommodation for your trip (and therefore also the exact locations) will be shared by your Travel Group Leader 2-5 days before departure, along with other useful information for your adventure!

The WeRoad Travel Group Leader is an experienced and skilled traveler who will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary like transport, timings, accommodation, restaurant bookings and meeting points, so that you can enjoy the trip without this hassle. They’re there to support the group, ensure everything runs smoothly and will no doubt make the trip a lot of fun along the way too! 

The Group Leader will set up a WhatsApp group approximately 2 weeks before departure. This will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Group Leader assigned, you can contact them before booking. Their details will be on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your My WeRoad account, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.

When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you.

But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. You can also come along to one of our many events that we run in different cities worldwide. Check out and sign up to our events by downloading the WeMeet app here. 

Yes, on all our trips you will share a room with other WeRoaders in your group. The bathroom will either be private or shared only with other travelers on the trip. The rooms might be twins, triples, quadruples or multi-share (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.

You will never share with people from outside of the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodation like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.

During the booking process, you can also choose to stay in a mixed-gender room. If needed, only travelers who have opted in to this option may share a room with travel companions of a different gender.

On some of our trips we can offer a private room for an additional cost. Just tick the ‘Private Room’ option at checkout to get this added. For some of our trips if you book as two travelers together you can add this private room free of charge. Look out for this option at checkout. 

Please note that if you do book a private room with a friend/partner this could be either a double or a twin room so please email hello@weroad.com if you have a preference on this. 

Find out the entry requirements for Portugal, and, if needed, apply for your visa through our partner Sherpa.

Before traveling, always remember to check the government website of your country of origin for updates on the entry requirements for Portugal – you wouldn’t want to stay home due to a bureaucratic detail!

• UK residents: review the FCDO Travel Advice.
• US residents: consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
• Other residents: refer to your government or local consulate's travel advice.

Portugal is in the Western European Time Zone (WET), which is the same as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). During daylight saving time, it switches to Western European Summer Time (WEST), which is GMT+1.

Here's how it compares:

• If it is 12pm in the UK, it will also be 12pm in Portugal during standard time, and 1pm during daylight saving time.
• If it is 12pm in New York, USA, it will be 5pm in Portugal during standard time, and 6pm during daylight saving time.

Portugal observes daylight saving time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

Portugal uses the Euro (EUR) as its currency. The exchange rates can vary, but as a general guideline:

• 1 GBP is approximately 1.15 EUR
• 1 USD is around 0.92 EUR
• 1 EUR is equivalent to 1 EUR

You can exchange currency at banks, exchange bureaus, and some hotels.

In Portugal, you can pay using credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, but it’s always a good idea to have some cash for smaller businesses and markets that might not accept cards. ATMs are readily available across the country for withdrawing euros.

If you plan on using a card, make sure to check if your bank charges foreign transaction fees. Contactless payments with smartphones and wearables are also becoming more common in Portugal.

Tipping in Portugal is appreciated but not mandatory. If you receive excellent service, leaving a tip of around 5 to 10 percent is a nice gesture. In restaurants, it's common to round up the bill or leave some change if the service was good. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare is usually sufficient. Hotel staff like porters and housekeeping appreciate small tips, but it's not expected. Always check your bill first, as some places might include a service charge.

In Portugal, the internet is generally reliable with good coverage. If you're from Europe or the Schengen area, you can use your phone plan's roaming service without extra charges. For travelers outside these areas, consider buying a local SIM card or an e-SIM data plan for more convenience. Popular providers include MEO, NOS, and Vodafone, which you can find in airports and major cities. Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, cafes, and public spaces, so staying connected shouldn't be a problem.

In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese. It's a beautiful and expressive language, and you might find it helpful to know a few colloquial expressions for your travels. Here are some you might hear or use:

• Hello: Olá
• Thank you: Obrigado (if you're male), Obrigada (if you're female)
• Please: Por favor
• Excuse me/Sorry: Desculpe
• Yes: Sim
• No: Não

Knowing these phrases can help you navigate through your trip and connect with locals.

In Portugal, you'll find Type C and Type F plugs, which are the standard European plugs with two round pins. The voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz. If you're coming from the UK, USA, or other countries with different plug types, we suggest you bring a universal adapter to ensure you can charge your devices without any hassle.

The main religion in Portugal is Roman Catholicism, with a significant majority of the population identifying as Catholic. Religious holidays are widely celebrated, with Easter and Christmas being notably important. While the country is predominantly Catholic, Portugal is generally quite tolerant and diverse in terms of religious practice. It's always a good idea to be respectful of religious customs and traditions when visiting.

Packing for Portugal can be exciting, as you get to enjoy a mix of culture, beach, and nature. Here’s a handy list to help you organize your backpack:

• Clothing:
  • Light t-shirts and tops
  • Shorts and skirts
  • A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings
  • Swimwear for the beaches
  • A dress or a nice shirt for evenings out
• Shoes:
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sandals for the beach
  • Dress shoes or nice sandals for dining out
• Accessories and Technology:
  • Sunglasses and hat
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Phone charger and power bank
  • Camera or smartphone for photos
• Toiletries and Medication:
  • Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
  • Basic toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Common travel medication like pain relievers and motion sickness tablets

This should cover your essentials, ensuring you’re prepared for both the sunny beaches and the bustling cities.

Portugal's weather varies by region, so here's a quick breakdown:

• Lisbon and Central Portugal: Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Best time to visit is late spring (May-June) or early fall (September-October).
• Porto and Northern Portugal: More rainfall and cooler temperatures compared to the south, especially in winter. Summers are warm but not too hot. Best time to visit is late spring or early fall.
• Algarve (Southern Portugal): Known for its sunny and dry weather almost year-round. Summers can be quite hot, while winters are mild. Best time to visit is spring or early autumn.

Each region offers unique beauty, so choose based on your weather preference.