Portugal 2027
Chamber Travel · October 17 to 25, 2027
Nine days in Portugal with your Outer Banks neighbors
A Journey Through Castles, Coastlines and Culture, hosted by the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce with Quest Voyager
When the season winds down next fall, trade our coastline for Portugal’s. Unpack once in the seaside town of Figueira da Foz and spend a week among medieval walled towns, Roman ruins, royal palaces and the home of Port wine. Flights from Raleigh-Durham, first-class hotels, guided touring and ten meals are all handled by our travel partner, Quest Voyager. You bring a passport and a friend.
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Early bird: $200 off per person when you reserve with a deposit by March 21, 2027.
When
Oct 17 to 25, 2027
9 days, 7 hotel nights plus the overnight flight. Lisbon extension through Oct 27.
Price
From $4,399
Per person, double occupancy. Air from Raleigh-Durham, hotels, 10 meals and touring. $4,599 after March 21, 2027.
Meals
10 included
7 breakfasts and 3 dinners, including a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Who
Everyone
Members, non-members, spouses, friends and family. Bring your team, or your best friend.
Why Portugal? Why now?
Portugal is the Europe trip people come home talking about: warm, welcoming, easy on the wallet once you land, and close enough that the flight from the East Coast is an overnight hop. Six reasons it belongs on your list.
Photos show Portugal’s regions and may not match every stop on the itinerary.
What you’ll see and do
- Six nights in one place. Unpack once at a first-class hotel in Figueira da Foz, a Belle Époque beach town on the Atlantic.
- Medieval Portugal: the walled town of Óbidos, historic Coimbra and its famous Joanina Library, and the Roman city of Conímbriga.
- A boat ride through Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal,” plus the striped fishermen’s houses of Costa Nova.
- Meet the locals: a big wave surfer in Nazaré, home of some of the largest waves ever surfed, and a taste of Ginjinha cherry liqueur in Óbidos.
- Palaces and royal coastline: the National Palace of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the seaside town of Cascais.
- Optional add-ons: Porto and a Port wine cellar tasting, the Sanctuary of Fátima, a Fado dinner show in Lisbon, and a two-night Lisbon and Évora extension.
Your nine days, day by day
B = breakfast, D = dinner
Itinerary and hotels are subject to change by Quest Voyager.
What your trip includes
Included
- Round-trip airfare from Raleigh-Durham (RDU)
- 7 nights in first-class hotels (6 in Figueira da Foz, 1 in Lisbon)
- 10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- Guided sightseeing with entrance fees
- A professional tour director the whole time you’re in Portugal
- Private air-conditioned motorcoach
- Handling for one checked bag
Not included
- Optional tours and the Lisbon extension
- Tips for guides, tour director and drivers
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Passport fees
- Drinks and meals not listed
- Personal expenses and excess baggage
Activity level: moderate. Expect walking tours of 1 to 2 hours, standing for 20 minutes or more, and cobblestones, slopes and stairs. Travelers should be steady, confident walkers who can get on and off the coach on their own.
Questions people ask
Do I have to be a Chamber member?
No. This trip is open to everyone. Members, non-members, spouses, friends and family are all welcome.
Who from the Chamber is going?
A Chamber host travels with the group from Raleigh-Durham and back, alongside a professional Quest Voyager tour director who handles every detail on the ground. You will never be on your own unless you want to be.
How much does it cost?
From $4,399 per person, double occupancy, including airfare from Raleigh-Durham, 7 hotel nights, 10 meals and guided sightseeing. That early bird price holds if you reserve with a deposit by March 21, 2027; after that it’s $4,599. Traveling solo? A private room is an extra $899 (limited availability). Optional tours are priced separately: Porto $139, Fátima $139, Fado dinner show $109. The two-night Lisbon extension is $899 per person, double occupancy, plus $299 for a private room.
How do I reserve my spot?
Click Reserve Your Spot to book online with Quest Voyager. An $800 per person deposit holds your place, plus payment for any optional tours or the Lisbon extension you choose. The balance is due June 8, 2027. Reservations are first come, first served and the group is capped at about 30 travelers, so earlier is better.
Where do we fly from?
The group flies together from Raleigh-Durham (RDU). Want to leave from a different airport? Ask Quest Voyager when you book; a $150 deviation fee plus any fare difference applies. Prefer to book your own flights? A land-only option takes $700 off the price, and you arrange your own transfers to and from the group hotel.
Can I stay longer?
Yes. An optional two-night extension adds a tour of Lisbon’s Belém and Alfama districts, plus a day in the UNESCO city of Évora with lunch and a wine tasting in the Alentejo region.
Should I get travel insurance?
Quest Voyager strongly recommends it, either standard coverage or Cancel For Any Reason. You must buy it when you book or within 15 days after. Coverage is available to U.S. residents. See plan options and pricing.
What travel documents do I need?
U.S. citizens need a valid passport. Portugal’s entry rules can change before 2027, so check your passport’s expiration date now and confirm current requirements at travel.state.gov before you go.
Can my business send employees?
Absolutely. A spot on the trip makes a memorable reward for a standout employee or a top client. Reserve one or more places and we’ll help you plan it.
What if I need to cancel?
Without travel insurance, Quest Voyager keeps $200 per person for cancellations made up to 131 days before departure, $800 from 130 to 101 days out, and a growing share after that, up to the full price within 30 days of departure. Cancel For Any Reason insurance can refund up to 75% of those penalties. Full terms are at questvoyager.com/terms-conditions.
Are tips included?
No. Plan on about $10 per person per day for the tour director and $5 per day for the driver, paid locally. Tips for included meals are covered. Your final documents will have current suggestions.
Can I learn more before I commit?
Yes. The Chamber will host a travel presentation before the early bird deadline, where you can meet the Quest Voyager team, see the itinerary in detail and get your questions answered. Watch the Chamber newsletter and social media for the date, or email [email protected] and we will let you know directly.
Save your seat for October 2027
The group is capped at about 30 travelers and the early bird price ends March 21, 2027. Reserving online takes a few minutes, and the Chamber is a phone call away for questions.
Questions?
Hunter Walsh, President and CEO, [email protected]
(252) 441-8144, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM
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