VOYAGER
- Carefully selected accommodations, offering comfort and quality.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- J² Customer Care available by phone and email.
- $50 travel credit per person for your next J² journey.
Program is tentative and subject to change. Connect with our Customer Care Team by calling: (888) 230-6008 Mon.-Thur. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
YOUR journey
J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
Heritage 
Cooking Workshop 
Street Food 
Nature Walks - Food & Wine
Music 
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Sun. Mar 14, 2027
- Depart from the United States on an overnight flight, beginning a journey into the layered history, resilience, and renewal of Jewish life in Portugal.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
ARRIVAL: DISCOVERY & FIRST ENCOUNTERS
Mon. Mar 15, 2027
- Arrive at Lisbon International Airport and meet your J² Expert Educator and local guide, who will accompany you throughout this journey of discovery.
- Begin with an introduction to Portugal’s global story in the Belém district, set along the Tagus River - the launching point of the great voyages of exploration.
- Explore the Monument to the Discoveries, reflecting on Portugal’s Age of Discovery and its global impact.
- Pass by the Jerónimos Monastery, an architectural masterpiece whose history is intertwined with empire, faith, and power.
- Enjoy time at leisure for lunch.
- Indulge in a tasting of Lisbon’s most iconic pastry, pastéis de Belém, and uncover the story behind its closely guarded recipe.
- Check into your hotel.
- Remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
- This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, marking the beginning of your shared journey.
Overnight: Lisbon
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
LISBON: HIDDEN HISTORIES & LIVING COMMUNITY
Tue. Mar 16, 2027
- Begin your day at Castelo de São Jorge, taking in sweeping panoramic views over Lisbon and grounding yourself in the city’s layered past.
- Continue into the heart of Lisbon. Stop at Rossio Square, once home to the Inquisition tribunals, and the Baixa district and Praça do Comércio, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
- Immerse yourself in Lisbon’s vibrant culinary culture at the Time Out Market, with free time to explore and enjoy lunch.
- In the afternoon, set out on a tuk-tuk exploration of Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood. As you wind through its narrow alleys and hidden corners, engage in a guided “reading of the city” - learning to identify traces of Jewish and converso life embedded in the urban landscape.
- Pause at the site of the Lisbon Massacre of 1506 for a guided moment of reflection on this devastating chapter in Jewish history, and consider its lasting implications.
- Visit the Shaaré Tikva Synagogue, the first synagogue built in Portugal after centuries of prohibition. Meet with a member of Lisbon’s Jewish community for a candid conversation about Jewish life in Portugal today - its challenges, growth, and renewal.
- Evening at leisure to explore Lisbon’s dynamic culinary scene.
Overnight: Lisbon
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
SINTRA: ROYAL LANDSCAPES & CULTURAL TRADITIONS
Wed. Mar 17, 2027
- Depart Lisbon for Sintra, a magical town of royal retreats, lush landscapes, and romantic architecture.
- Visit the Pena Palace grounds and park, perched high above the hills, and explore its whimsical design and sweeping vistas.
- Continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe—standing at the edge of the continent where land meets the vast Atlantic.
- Enjoy free time for lunch in the charming seaside town of Cascais.
- Return to Lisbon.
- This afternoon, step into Portuguese culinary tradition with a hands-on baking workshop, learning to craft pastéis de nata from scratch. Through this experience, explore how food, memory, and identity are interwoven in Portuguese culture.
- Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Lisbon
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
BELMONTE: SECRECY, SURVIVAL & RETURN
Thu. Mar 18, 2027
- Check out and depart Lisbon for Belmonte, one of the most powerful centers of Jewish continuity in Portugal.
- Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a Jewish-owned establishment.
- Walk through the historic Jewish Quarter, where generations of Jews lived as crypto-Jews (Anusim) - preserving traditions in secrecy for centuries.
- Visit the Belmonte Jewish Museum, tracing the community’s history from medieval times through the Inquisition and into modern rediscovery.
- Enter the Belmonte Synagogue, an active house of worship today.
- Meet with members of the local Jewish community - descendants of the Anusim - for an intimate conversation. Through personal stories, explore themes of identity, memory, and the remarkable return to open Jewish life.
- Continue to Porto and check into your hotel.
- Dinner at leisure.
Overnight: Porto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6
PORTO: RENEWAL & COMMUNITY
Fri. Mar 19, 2027
- Begin at the Kadoorie Mekor Haim Synagogue, the largest in the Iberian Peninsula, and learn about its role in the revival of Jewish life in 20th-century Portugal.
- Continue your exploration of Porto with a scenic stroll along the riverbanks, beginning at the vibrant Cais da Ribeira for beautiful views of the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge.
- Free time for lunch at the Ribeira local market.
- Romanesque to Romanticism: View the main sites of the city, including: Avenida dos Aliados, Clérigos Tower, which is known as the symbol of the city, São Bento railway station, decorated with 20,000 tiles depicting the history of Portugal, and the Ribeira neighborhood near the riverfront, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Participate in a ceramic tile workshop, learning traditional Portuguese techniques and creating your own piece inspired by local artistry.
- Return to the hotel to prepare for Shabbat.
- Join Porto’s HaMakom community for a deeply meaningful Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner, filled with music, connection, and shared reflection.
Overnight: Porto
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
DOURO VALLEY: LANDSCAPE, LEGACY & REFLECTION
Sat. Mar 20, 2027
- Travel to the breathtaking Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its terraced vineyards and centuries-old wine tradition.
- Board a private rabelo boat for a scenic cruise along the Douro River, surrounded by dramatic landscapes shaped by generations of human labor and craftsmanship.
- Continue to a local vineyard for lunch and a tasting experience.
- Explore the historical role of Jews in Iberian trade networks and consider how commerce, migration, and identity intersect across time.
- Visit the town of Lamego before returning to Porto.
- As Shabbat concludes, gather for a group havdalah ceremony, marking the transition from sacred time back into the everyday.
- In the evening, experience an intimate Fado performance, Portugal’s soulful musical tradition, often associated with longing and memory.
- Conclude the journey with a farewell dinner.
Overnight: Porto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
DEPARTURE
Sun. Mar 21, 2027
- Check out of the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the United States, carrying with you the stories, encounters, and connections of this meaningful journey.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$4,889
Cost p/p in single room
$5,647
Lisbon: Dom Pedro Lisboa
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Superior
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Porto: Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Classic
- Hotel Website
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VOYAGER PLUS
popular
- Guaranteed room category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- Private airport arrival transfer.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- $200 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
VOYAGER PREMIERE
- Guaranteed double category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- Private round-trip airport transfers.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- Exclusive access to sought-after dining, ticketed events, and premier performances.
- 10% preferred savings on additional hotel nights, excursions and transportation.
- $400 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
What to expect
- 6 nights' accommodations.
- 6 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator and a local guide, in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 3 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Portugal.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Gratuities are excluded. For groups of 20 and more participants traveling to Portugal: We recommend the following guidelines for tipping (amounts are in US dollars): J² Expert Educator: $14 | Local Guide: $6 | Driver: $2. Amounts are per day per person.
- Late check out on the day of departure is excluded.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $675 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 120 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 120 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 119 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
DISCOVER NEW WORLDS.
JOURNEYS.
A family vacation to Israel. An adventure of a lifetime traveling with friends to Morocco. A trip to Poland or Portugal with your community. What do these trips have in common? No matter where you go, you will come back with a fresh perspective and appreciation of the place you visited as well as a heightened awareness of your identity as part of the global Jewish community.
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