Travel to Coimbra, a city steeped in academic tradition, to explore its Renaissance libraries and Baroque architecture. Visit the University of Coimbra’s art collections and engage with the city’s vibrant student art scene, which adds a youthful energy to its historic streets.

In Lisbon, delve into the kaleidoscope of street art in neighborhoods like Mouraria and Graça, which reflect the city’s urban culture and history through vibrant murals. Explore the Gulbenkian Museum, home to an eclectic collection spanning from ancient Egyptian artifacts to modern European paintings.

A side trip to Sintra will reveal the 19th-century Romanticism that influenced its extravagant palaces and gardens, providing insights into the artistic movements that swept through Europe and left a lasting impact on Portuguese culture.

The tour concludes in the Algarve, where the light and landscape have inspired generations of artists. Visit local studios and galleries in towns like Lagos and Tavira, where the blend of Moorish heritage and coastal beauty continues to influence contemporary artistic endeavors.