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May 27 – June 6, 2027 · an 11-day Portugal scouting trip
A small-group trip across Lisbon, the Algarve, the Silver Coast and Porto, with relocation experts by your side and personal attention at every stop. Come with your questions and leave with a clearer picture of the life you could have here.
No payment or commitment. Send a note and Taussig Travel will reply personally.
Prefer to talk? Call 302-276-8241 or email relocation@taussigtravel.com.
Your guide in Portugal
João Parracho Filipe
Your relocation specialist
Mariana Vilhena Henriques
Hosted by StartAbroad and Taussig Travel
11 days
May 27 – June 6, 2027
4 regions
12 towns, coast to coast
Small group
personal attention throughout
$3,899
per person, double occupancy
StartAbroad clients at LX Rooftop in Lisbon, 2026.
The question we hear most is simple: where in Portugal should I live? The honest answer is that you need to see it. Walk the streets, step inside the apartments, and ask your questions in person.
So we're taking a small group across the whole country. You'll meet the experts our clients rely on and go home with a shortlist and a clear next step.
The StartAbroad team
with Taussig Travel
The big city, the beach towns, the quieter coast and the north. You'll see all four and can compare them side by side.
Days 1–4 · 4 nights · Apartment showings
A welcome dinner, a city tour and our expert briefing. Then two days of apartment showings and an afternoon in Cascais and Estoril.
Optional: a fado evening
Days 5–6 · 2 nights in Lagos
Walk Lagos like a resident: the marina, the supermarket, the pharmacy, the clinic. Then compare Sagres, Vilamoura and Tavira.
Towns: Lagos · Sagres · Vilamoura · Tavira
Days 7–8 · 2 nights in Nazaré
Nazaré's market and daily errands, the walled town of Óbidos, and the fishing port of Peniche. A good place to check everyday prices.
Towns: Nazaré · Óbidos · Peniche
Days 9–10 · 2 nights · Apartment showings
A stop in Aveiro on the way north, a tour of Porto with a local guide, and apartment showings.
Also: Aveiro
Day 11 · June 6: Fly home from Porto, or stay on for a week in your own apartment.
Send a quick note with your questions, or call Taussig Travel at 302-276-8241. No payment or commitment.
Everyone on this trip is moving for different reasons. Your hosts get to know the group before we leave and make time for your questions all week.
StartAbroad clients in Porto, 2026.
A group video call to meet your hosts and fellow travelers, go over the plan, and tell us what matters to you.
Showings in Lisbon and Porto, so you know what rents and spaces look like before you sign a lease from abroad.
Supermarkets, pharmacies, clinics and local restaurants.
Our relocation team is with you all week to talk through your own situation.
When you're ready to move, StartAbroad can handle your visa, NIF, bank account and housing.
Every guest gets a $300 credit toward a StartAbroad Get to Portugal or Concierge package.
On day 2, in Lisbon
StartAbroad's Portugal team sits down with the group. Bring your questions and leave knowing your next steps.
1,000+
clients relocated by our team
The D7, D8 digital nomad or D2 entrepreneur visa, or CRUE registration for EU citizens.
Your NIF (tax ID number), a local bank account, proof of funds, and how taxes work for newcomers.
Renting or buying, what landlords ask for, and searching from abroad.
Public and private care, registering, and choosing private insurance.
Microchips, vaccines, paperwork and flying your animals over.
Optional extension, days 11–18
Days 11–18 in a furnished apartment in Lisbon or Porto, or ask us about other towns.
★★★★★
“From our very first call, they took the time to get to know us and help us find the right place to call home in Portugal. They guided us through every step, from the housing search and local tour to our D7 visa and consulate appointment. What has impressed us most is how responsive and proactive they have been.”
“We're moving in a few weeks, and they'll even be with us at our AIMA appointment. If you're considering a move to Portugal, I can't recommend StartAbroad highly enough.”
Matt B. · StartAbroad client, moving to Portugal with family
“Our trip through Venice, Florence and Rome was extremely well planned, from the timing at each stop and the hotel rooms to the food tours and the guides, who gave tremendous insight into the history of each area. We couldn't be more positive. It was one of the best trips we have ever had.”
P. Krayer · Taussig Travel client, Italy
or call Taussig Travel at 302-276-8241
We help people move to Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica and Panama, with one dedicated specialist from first question to residence card.
Your relocation specialist
Mariana Vilhena Henriques
An IATA-accredited travel company with decades of experience planning cultural, small-group trips across Europe.
Your guide in Portugal
João Parracho Filipe
May 27 – June 6, 2027 · Lisbon to Porto
Whether you're ready to join or just curious, send a note. There's no payment or commitment.
Prefer to talk? Contact Taussig Travel directly.
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Who is this trip for?
Anyone thinking about a move to Portugal: retirees, remote workers, families and professionals. You don't need a visa, a city or a timeline yet. That's what the trip is for.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. The trip price is per person, based on two people sharing a room. If you're traveling on your own, a single room adds a supplement of $1,400.
How much walking is involved?
Walking is one of the best ways to get a feel for where you might live, so most days include short walks through the towns we visit, from Lisbon and Porto to Lagos, Tavira and Nazaré.
Most walks last one to two hours at a relaxed pace, with stops along the way. Portugal's historic towns are charming but not always easy underfoot. Expect cobblestones and tiled pavements that can be uneven or slippery, plus steep hills and stairs, especially in Lisbon, Óbidos and Porto. The Cascais and Estoril seafront, Vilamoura, Tavira and Aveiro are flatter. Coastal stops like Sagres, Nazaré and Peniche can be windy and sunny.
You should be comfortable walking for about an hour at a time on uneven ground, with some hills and steps. Some apartment showings may be in older buildings without elevators. Bring sturdy, comfortable shoes with good grip.
If a walk looks too demanding, you can skip it, relax at a café or explore on your own, and rejoin the group afterward. If you have health or mobility questions, please contact Taussig Travel before booking.
Will you help with my visa after the trip?
Yes. StartAbroad can handle your visa, NIF, bank account and housing search. Your $300 trip credit applies to our Get to Portugal or Concierge package when purchased within one year of the trip's end date (by June 6, 2028).
Can I stay longer?
Add the apartment week in Lisbon or Porto, or ask us about staying somewhere else.
Who do I contact with questions?
Taussig Travel is your main contact. Use the form above, call 302-276-8241 or email relocation@taussigtravel.com, and they'll bring in StartAbroad for relocation questions.
This trip is booked through Taussig Travel, and their full Booking Agreement and Terms and Conditions apply. Below is a short summary of the points travelers ask about most. The full terms also cover liability, itinerary changes and other important details. If anything here differs from the full terms, the full terms govern.
Booking and payment
If you need to cancel
If the trip doesn't reach its minimum group size
Rooms and hotels
Travel insurance
Health and mobility
$300 StartAbroad credit
Full terms: Taussig Travel Booking Agreement and Terms and Conditions (PDF)
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