Art tour Portugal

Portugal Watercolor Journey

Lisbon & the Atlantic Coast

14–19 September 2026

Day 0 – Optional Bonus Location

Praia do Guincho

Participants are welcome to gather at Praia do Guincho at 16:00. After arrival, we meet by the Atlantic Ocean among the dunes of Guincho Beach, where the landscape immediately slows the pace and offers a chance to unwind after the journey.

Day 1 – Lisbon & Alfama

14 September 2026

We begin with a welcome gathering at a local café. Delicious Portuguese coffee and the famous pastel de nata are included.

Our first painting session takes place at a viewpoint overlooking the rooftops of Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest district.

Plein air painting session: 4–5 hours

Evening (optional):
Free time and a leisurely walk through the historic streets of Alfama.

Day 2 – Tejo Riverside & Cristo Rei

Location: Tejo Waterfront / Cristo Rei

From the Cristo Rei viewpoint, we enjoy panoramic views of the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge, the only suspension bridge in Europe built by the same engineering school responsible for San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.

Urban plein air painting session: 4–5 hours

Evening (optional):
Visit the Cristo Rei observation deck (ticket included in the tour price), inspired by the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 3 – Art & Inspiration Day

Location:
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian & Jardim Gulbenkian

A slower day dedicated to artistic inspiration.

We visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, enjoy a picnic in the museum gardens, and spend time sketching freely.

This is a pause day without a formal plein air workshop — a day for observation, inspiration, and artistic reflection.

Museum admission is included.

Evening: Free time.

Day 4 – Belém

Locations:
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Igreja de Santa Maria de Belém
Jardim da Praça do Império

Plein air painting session in one of Lisbon’s most beautiful historic districts.

Painting session: 4–5 hours

Evening: Free time.

Day 5 – Palace Gardens of Fronteira

Location:
Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira
Largo São Domingos de Benfica 1, Lisbon

Painting session surrounded by historic palace gardens, fountains, and traditional Portuguese azulejo tilework.

Plein air painting session: 4–5 hours

Evening (optional):
Visit the palace and gardens at your own pace.

Admission to the Palace of Fronteira, including the historic gardens and azulejo galleries, is included in the tour price.

Day 6 – Cabo da Roca & Closing Celebration

Location:
Cabo da Roca – Atlantic Ocean

The westernmost point of continental Europe.

A place of dramatic cliffs, endless ocean views, wind, sky, and powerful natural beauty.

We gather for a demonstration painting session and create a collaborative group artwork.

Demo plein air session & collaborative painting: 4–5 hours

In the evening, we celebrate the end of the week with a Portuguese wine tasting, local snacks, and a group exhibition of the artworks created during the journey.

Together we review the paintings, reflect on the experience, and conclude the program in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

Round-trip transportation to Cabo da Roca is included.

Wine tasting and snacks are included.

Included in the Price

• 4 plein air painting sessions, each lasting 4–5 hours

• 1 demo plein air session and creation of a collaborative painting (4–5 hours)

• One BaoHong 100% cotton watercolor block for each participant

• Watercolor paints provided during the workshop

• Welcome coffee and dessert on the first day

• Round-trip transfer to Cabo da Roca

• Portuguese wine tasting and snacks on the final evening, combined with an exhibition and review of participants’ artwork

• Entrance fees to museums and excursions marked in the program as “included”

• Drinking water and water for painting during plein air sessions (available in the support vehicle, so participants do not need to carry it)

• Assistance with communication and hotel bookings in Portugal, including support for participants who cannot access Booking.com

• Consultation and guidance related to the plein air workshop

Not Included in the Price

• Flights and accommodation

• Visas and travel insurance

• Meals and beverages unless specifically stated

• Transportation to painting locations unless otherwise specified in the program

• Evening activities marked as “free time.” Participation in personal leisure activities is optional and is not included in the tour price or organized by the hosts.