Who we are
Portugal Specialists Creating Exceptional Tailor-Made Journeys for Discerning Travellers
Portugal, Reimagined
Some of Portugal’s most memorable experiences aren’t found in guidebooks.
They’re found around a table with a winemaker, on a hike with a shepherd, inside an artisan’s workshop, on a private estate, or in the places you would never have known to look for.
At Classic Portugal, we create tailor-made journeys that bring you closer to the people, places and traditions that make Portugal extraordinary. This is Portugal, experienced differently.
Meet Your Portugal Specialist & Founder
Hayley Sercombe
Bespoke Travel Designer / Founder
"I created Classic Portugal Travel because I fell in love with Portugal long before I worked in travel.
When I moved from London to Lisbon in 2016 to follow my love of surfing, I was working in the film production. So I began exploring the country through the eyes of a newcomer—discovering hidden beaches, family-run wineries, historic villages, remarkable hotels, and the people who make Portugal so special. What started as a personal passion quickly became an obsession with uncovering the country's most authentic and memorable experiences.
Today, that passion shapes every journey we create. Together with our trusted local partners and deep destination expertise, we help travelers experience Portugal in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and far removed from the typical tourist trail."
The Classic Portugal Difference
Firsthand Expertise – We personally visit and carefully select the hotels, destinations and experiences we recommend.
Exceptional Local Knowledge – Portugal-based travel specialists with trusted local relationships and insider understanding.
Thoughtfully Curated Journeys – Every itinerary is individually designed around the traveller, never pulled from a standard package.
Our Portugal Network
Over the years, we have built trusted relationships with boutique hotel owners, winemakers, chefs, artisans, historians, estate owners and exceptional local guides throughout Portugal.
These relationships open doors that aren’t normally available to visitors — from private estates and family vineyards to workshops, kitchens and places rarely discovered independently.
Because true luxury isn’t simply where you stay. It’s what you get to experience.
What Our Travellers Take Home
❖ Stories, not checklists
❖ Local connections, not tourist encounters
❖ Experiences chosen especially for them
❖ A deeper connection to Portugal
❖ Memories they’ll still be talking about years later
Trusted By Travelers From Around The World
Our guests travel with us from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and beyond, entrusting us with some of their most important journeys.Zicasso
Read what our travellers say about travelling with Classic Portugal.
Ready To Experience Portugal Differently? ✨
Whether you're dreaming of a wine-focused escape, a family adventure, a romantic celebration, or a grand tour of Portugal, we'll create a journey designed entirely around you.
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