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.
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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.
Food & Wine 
Heritage 
Cooking Workshop 
UNESCO Heritage Sites 
Art & Culture
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Sun. Nov 1, 2026
- Depart the United States and begin your journey toward a rich exploration of Portugal’s history, culture, and Jewish story.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF DISCOVERIES
Mon. Nov 2, 2026
- Arrive at Lisbon International Airport and feel the excitement of beginning your adventure in one of Europe’s most captivating cities.
- Gather in the hotel lobby to meet your J² Expert Educator and local guide, who will accompany you throughout the journey with insight, context, and warm hospitality.
- Explore Lisbon’s historic Belém district along the River Tagus, the departure point for many of Portugal’s great explorers and a crossroads of global history.
- Stop at the Monument to the Discoveries and reflect on Portugal’s influential Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries.
- Pass by the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery and learn the fascinating story behind its grand architecture and the era it represents.
- Savor Portugal’s iconic pastry, the Pastéis de Belém, made from a secret recipe that has delighted locals and visitors for generations.
- Transfer back to the hotel for check-in and time to settle into your surroundings.
- Enjoy a welcome dinner and journey overview with your Expert Educator, setting the stage for your experience as you explore the itinerary, group themes, and narratives while sharing personal and communal goals.
Overnight: Lisbon, Portugal
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
JEWISH LIFE IN LISBON
Tue. Nov 3, 2026
- Enjoy a guided tour through central Lisbon, taking in Rossio Square, the Baixa district, and the grand Praça do Comércio, each reflecting layers of Portuguese history and urban life.
- Journey through the historic Alfama Quarter, exploring its steep winding alleys, hidden churches, and sweeping views of the Tagus River while learning about the 1506 Lisbon massacre and the neighborhood’s ongoing dialogue between tradition and modernity.
- Enjoy free time for lunch on your own to sample Lisbon’s diverse and delicious food scene.
- Meet leaders of Lisbon’s Jewish community at the Shaaré Tikva Synagogue, the first synagogue built in Portugal after the fifteenth century, and learn about the community’s vibrant life today.
- Have fun together in a hands-on cooking workshop, preparing and tasting Portuguese specialties, from fresh vegetables to classic cod dishes, ending the experience with a traditional sweet treat.
Overnight: Lisbon, Portugal
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
THE MAGIC OF SINTRA
Wed. Nov 4, 2026
- Depart for Sintra, the mountain retreat of Portugal’s kings, where lush forests and romantic palaces create one of the country’s most enchanting landscapes.
- Explore the grounds of the colorful Pena Palace and stroll through the surrounding Pena Park, a whimsical blend of gardens, viewpoints, and royal history.
- Stand at Cabo da Roca, the dramatic western-most point of mainland Portugal and continental Europe, overlooking the endless Atlantic.
- Enjoy free time for lunch in the charming seaside town of Cascais, known for its relaxed coastal beauty and vibrant cafés.
- Return to Lisbon.
- Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to explore, relax, or enjoy Lisbon at your own pace.
Overnight: Lisbon, Portugal
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
JEWISH TOMAR AND THE TEMPLARS
Thu. Nov 5, 2026
- Check out of the hotel and depart Lisbon for the center of the country.
- Stop in the historic city of Tomar to explore its 15th-century Jewish synagogue and the Abraham Zacuto Luso-Hebrew Museum, illuminating centuries of Portuguese Jewish life.
- Enjoy free time for lunch on your own in Tomar’s picturesque town center.
- Visit the Convent of the Order of Christ, a 12th-century Templar fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site that shaped Portugal’s medieval story.
- Continue your drive to Belmonte and immerse yourself in Portugal’s unique Crypto-Jewish history.
- Check into the hotel and enjoy dinner together.
Overnight: Belmonte, Portugal
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
JEWISH HISTORY IN BELMONTE
Fri. Nov 6, 2026
- Check out of the hotel and walk through Belmonte’s historic Jewish Quarter, where narrow lanes and modest homes reveal the hidden life of Portugal’s secret Jews.
- Visit Belmonte’s active synagogue and meet community members who trace their ancestry to the Anusim who preserved Jewish identity in secret for generations.
- Spend time at the Jewish Museum, which tells the remarkable story of Belmonte’s Jewish community from the Middle Ages to the present.
- Gather for lunch at a Jewish-owned hotel, connecting over regional cuisine and the powerful story of Belmonte’s modern Jewish community.
- Travel to Porto and check into your hotel.
- Join Porto’s budding Reform Jewish community for Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by Shabbat dinner with leaders of the community.
Overnight: Porto, Portugal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
THE CRADLE OF PORTUGAL
Sat. Nov 7, 2026
- Travel to Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, to explore the city where the nation’s identity began.
- For a panoramic view, ride the Teleférico de Guimarães cable car. Soar above rooftops, church spires, and terracotta tiles. As you descend, the town unfolds - a mosaic of past and present.
- Wander through Largo da Oliveira, a charming plaza adorned with traditional houses. The centerpiece? A majestic olive tree, symbolizing endurance and resilience.
- Enjoy free time for lunch on your own.
- Ascend to the Guimaraes Castle, perched atop a hill. Its brooding silhouette tells tales of knights, battles, and medieval intrigue. From the ramparts, gaze across the landscape - the same view that once inspired Portugal’s founder-king, Afonso Henriques.
- Return to Porto.
- Stroll along the riverfront beginning at Cais da Ribeira, taking in postcard-worthy views of the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge.
- Walk across the Dom Luís I Bridge for breathtaking panoramas of Porto’s colorful skyline.
- Visit and tasting at one of the port cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, where famous port wines are stored and aged.
- Ben Kodesh Lechol: Mark the transition from Shabbat with a communal Havdalah ceremony.
- Spend an evening at leisure to soak in Porto’s riverside charm, lively cafés, and scenic neighborhoods however you choose.
Overnight: Porto, Portugal
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8
PORTUGAL'S MEDIEVAL CAPITAL
Sun. Nov 8, 2026
- Visit the Kadoorie Mekor Haim Synagogue, the largest in the Iberian Peninsula and a vibrant center of Jewish life in Porto today.
- Tour of the Porto Old Jewish Quarters: we'll learn about the Sephardic Jewish heritage in Porto, the Jews of the Middle Ages and the terrible times of the Inquisition, the new Christians of the modern era, and the 20th-century Jewish Renaissance.
- Enjoy free time for lunch on your own.
- 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 workshop, where you will learn with local artisans about this important Portuguese heritage and paint Porto tiles yourself using traditional techniques. Make your own souvenir of your Portugal journey, while tasting a delicious glass of local port.
- Celebrate your journey with a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant, sharing reflections, stories, and highlights from your time together.
Overnight: Porto, Portugal
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Mon. Nov 9, 2026
- Check out of your hotel.
- Depart from Porto Airport for your return flight to the United States, carrying with you the connections and memories of this meaningful journey.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$5,090
Cost p/p in single room
$5,900
If the group reaches a minimum of 30+ registered participants, a discount of $765 per person shall be applied.
If the group reaches a minimum of 40+ registered participants, an additional discount of $405 per person shall be applied. Registration open
If the group reaches a minimum of 40+ registered participants, an additional discount of $405 per person shall be applied. Registration open
Lisbon: Dom Pedro Lisboa
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Superior Room
- Hotel Website
Belmonte: Convento de Belmonte
- Nights: 1
- Room Category: Run of House
- Hotel Website
Porto: Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Classic Room
- 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
- 7 nights' accommodations.
- 7 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator and a local guide, in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & 5 dinners.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- 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.
- 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.
- Individual airport transfers.
- 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.
- Early check in and Late check out on the day of departure.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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