Discover Portugal | Timeless Cities & Scenic Drives

Experience Portugal in comfort on this elegant self-drive tour. Explore UNESCO cities, historic palaces, charming towns, scenic coastal roads, and renowned wine regions. Enjoy authentic gastronomy, cultural depth, and handpicked stays for a sophisticated Portuguese escape.

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Duration

8 Days and 7 Nights

Price

PEOPLE GOING

27+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. Day 1
    Arrival in Lisbon

    Upon arrival at Lisbon Airport, pick up your rental car and drive to the city. Use your first day to wander through the Moorish alleys of Alfama or enjoy the nightlife in Bairro Alto. Catch a panoramic sunset from São Jorge Castle or visit the world-class Oceanário de Lisboa. Overnight in Lisbon.

  2. Day 2
    Lisbon

    After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure in Lisbon. Explore its world-class museums, magnificent castles, and UNESCO monuments. Wander through open-air markets and elegant boutiques, then savor rich regional gastronomy paired with local wines. Overnight in Porto.

  3. Day 3
    Lisbon – Lagos – Praia da Rocha / Portimão

    After breakfast, drive south to the sun-drenched Algarve. Admire the region’s Moorish architecture and dramatic sea cliffs before arriving in the lively resort of Praia da Rocha. Explore the historic St. Catarina Fort, then relax by the vibrant marina. Overnight in Portimão.

  4. Day 4
    Portimão / Praia da Rocha – Albufeira – Beja – Évora

    After breakfast, drive through the rolling countryside toward Albufeira to explore its Moorish center. Continue north to Beja to admire its historic architecture before arriving in the UNESCO city of Évora, your base for two nights. Overnight in Évora.

  5. Day 5
    Évora – Castelo de Vide – Belmonte – Viseu

    After breakfast, drive north to Castelo de Vide to wander its Gothic Jewish Quarter and hilltop castle. Continue through the dramatic mountains and remote villages of Portugal’s interior. Arrive in Viseu, the heart of the Dão wine region, for your overnight stay.

  6. Day 6
    Viseu – Mateus – Vila Real – Porto

    After breakfast, drive through the rolling countryside to the village of Mateus. Visit the Fundação da Casa de MateusClick to open side panel for more information, a Baroque masterpiece famous for its stunning landscaped gardens. Continue through Vila RealClick to open side panel for more information before returning to PortoClick to open side panel for more information to enjoy its historic charm and world-class seafood.

  7. Day 7
    Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra – Batalha – Fátima – Lisbon

    After breakfast, enjoy a drive through central Portugal. Stop in AveiroClick to open side panel for more information to see its canals and Art Nouveau architecture, then continue to the historic university city of CoimbraClick to open side panel for more information. Visit the monumental Batalha MonasteryClick to open side panel for more information and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of FátimaClick to open side panel for more information before returning to LisbonClick to open side panel for more information.

  8. Day 8
    Lisbon – Departure

    Breakfast at hotel.

    After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Lisbon International Airport to return your rental car. Proceed with departure formalities for your onward or return flight, bringing your elegant self-drive journey through Portugal to a close.

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Tour Highlights
    • Arrive in Lisbon
    • Pick Up Rental Car
    • Enjoy independent exploration of Lisbon at your own pace.
    • Explore the historic Alfama district and the lively Bairro Alto neighborhood.
    • Optionally visit São Jorge Castle, museums, local shops, or enjoy dining experiences.
    • Spend the evening at leisure.
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Lisbon with breakfast.
  • 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Porto with breakfast.
  • 1 Night hotel accommodation in Praia da Rocha with breakfast.
  • 1 Night hotel accommodation in Evora with breakfast.
  • 1 Night hotel accommodation in Viseu with breakfast.

 

Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self-Drive:

  • Premium Rental Car for 8 Days
  • Unlimited Mileage

 

Accommodation:

  • 7 Nights hotel accommodation with breakfast.

 

Exclusive Experiences:

  • Complete self-drive freedom through Portugal’s diverse regions.
  • Explore Lisbon, Europe’s second-oldest capital, with historic districts and riverfront views.
  • Stay in medieval Castelo de Vide and visit UNESCO-listed Évora.
  • Discover Tomar’s Knights Templar heritage at the iconic Convent of Christ.
  • Experience Coimbra’s ancient university and academic traditions.
  • Scenic drive through Buçaco Forest and visit the neo-Manueline Buçaco Palace.
  • Explore UNESCO-listed Porto, with riverside charm and optional excursion to Guimarães.
  • Enjoy a coastal route with stops in Aveiro (the “Portuguese Venice”), Espinho, and Figueira da Foz.
  • Visit romantic Sintra, with its palaces and gardens, before returning to Lisbon.

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