Twelve days covering the entire Portugal. This tour will take you across plains, mountains, villages lost in time as well as main cities of the country.
We will show you the very best of Portugal. From the highest peak in Serra da Estrela to the white sandy beaches of the Algarve. The cosmopolitan of Lisbon, the traditional Porto and Coimbra. The charm of smaller historic towns like Sintra, Aveiro, Obidos, Evora, Monsaraz, Marvao. The sea presence in Olhao or Setubal. The famous Portuguese gastronomy with the Algarve seafood, Belem pastries, Porto francesinhas, Lisbon grilled sardines, the codfish cakes, all of course, accompanied by excellent Portuguese red and white wines and the unique Port wines, Green wines and Ginga liqueur. So much to explore! Medieval castles, towering monuments, natural caves and grotto, breathtaking sea-views, winding rivers of gold and silver… Landscapes and flavors that won’t be forgotten.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Certified professional driver-guide
✔ High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
✔ All taxes included
✔ WiFi and bottled waters on board
✔ Accident and liability insurance
✖ Entrance tickets
✖ Clients meals and lodging
✖ Airfare to Portugal
Pickup Locations
1. Imperador Hotel
2. EasyHotel Lisbon
3. Hotel Ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa
4. VIP Inn Berna Hotel
5. Hotel Nacional
6. Pensao Estacao Central
7. Residencial Dona Maria II
8. Hotel Botanico
9. Altis Prime Hotel
10. Hotel A. S. Lisboa
11. Hotel Alicante
12. Albergaria Senhora Do Monte
13. Hotel Dom Carlos Park
14. Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
15. Lisbon Inn Lapa Suites
16. Alegria a Lisbon Boutique Hotel
17. Turim Terreiro Do Paco Hotel
18. Ever Lisboa - City Center Hotel
19. Memmo Alfama Hotel
20. Hotel Jorge V
Additional Info: You assigned driver-guide will meet you at the meeting point of your preference.
Itinerary
LIsbon
1
Parque Das Nacoes
The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Parque Eduardo VII
View of downtown area from the park
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Lisbon
Monastery of Jeronimos
Tower of Belem (entrance fee)
Monument of discoveries
Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries)
Duration: 2 hours
6
Alfama
Lisbon's oldest quarter from Moorish times
Duration: 60 minutes
Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril coast
1
National Palace of Queluz
National palace of Queluz (optional)
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Centro Historico de Sintra
Option to visit:
Pena palace (entrance fee)
Sintra National palace (entrance fee)
Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee)
Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee)
Sintra historic center
Duration: 2 hours
3
Cabo da Roca
Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Cascais
Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater)
Cascais - free walk
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Estoril
Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon
Duration: 60 minutes
Lisboa-Obidos-Fatima-Coimbra-Porto
1
Obidos Village
Walking the old cobblestone streets and alleys of the medieval village of Obidos
Duration: 2 hours
2
Fatima
Visit the world famous shrine
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Universita Di Coimbra
Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Biblioteca Joanina
One of the most beautiful libraries in the world at the old university of Coimbra
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Porto
Arrival and overnight in Porto
Duration: 60 minutes
City of Porto
1
Porto
Panoramic tour visiting the shore line and the mouth of the Douro river
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Torre dos Clerigos
Tower of Clerigos
Lello Bookstore
Carmo Church
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Rua de Santa Catarina
Aliados Boulevard
Bolhao market
Santa Catarina shopping street
Cafe Majestic
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Sao Bento Railway Station
Sao Bento train station
Cathedral of Porto (admission fee)
Walk upper level of Don Luis iron bridge
Duration: 2 hours
5
Vila Nova de Gaia
Port wine cellars (admission fee)
Rabelo boat tour (admission fee)
Walk along the riverside
Overnight Porto
Duration: 2 hours
Braga and Guimaraes
1
Guimaraes
Visit the city where Portugal was born as a nation.
Walk the historic area
Duration: 2 hours
2
Guimaraes Castle
The first castle in Portugal. Symbol of the nation.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Braga
Walk the historic area of this roman born city
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Bom Jesus Funicular
Amazing baroque religious construction at the top of the hill with spectacular view over the city of Braga
Ride the oldest water pumped elevator in the world
Duration: 2 hours
5
Porto
Return to Porto
Duration: 60 minutes
Douro Valley- Lamego
1
Amarante
Stop at one of the oldest villages of Portugal
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Peso Da Regua
The heart of the Douro valley
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Pinhao
Take a boat tour at Pinhao to admire the beauty of the valley (admission fee)
Visit hte train station with ceramic tiles allusive to the grape harvesting and transportation
Duration: 2 hours
4
Quinta da Pacheca
Optional visit with Port wine tasting to one of the most renowned wineries in Portugal.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Lamego
Drive to Lamego and overnight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Lamego-Trancoso-Seia(Bread Museum)-Serra da Estrela
1
Santuario Nossa Senhora dos Remedios
Visit to this baroque shrine on top of the hill overlooking Lamego
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Trancoso
Ancient medieval town with strong jewish heritage
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Museu do Pao
Visit to this unique Bread Museum
Duration: 1 minutes
4
Serra da Estrela
The tallest mountain in Portugal. Drive to the peak 2000 meters (6000 feet)
Overnight at Serra da Estrela
Duration: 60 minutes
Historic Villages of Portugal
1
Belmonte
Near Serra da Estrela, Belmonte is one of the oldest Sephardic (old jewish) villages in the world
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Aldeia historica de Monsanto
Enchanting old village made totally with local granite stone
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Castelo de Vide
Very old Portuguese village in the Alentejo region with one of the oldest synagogues in the world.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Marvao
Lost in time granite stone border defense village, built at a mountain top with an old medieval castle.
Overnight in Marvao
Duration: 60 minutes
Elvas-Vila Vicosa-Evora
1
Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
Visit to the largest garrison town in Europe
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Castle of Vila Vicosa
Visit the Braganca family's castle, the Portuguese royal family palace in Alentejo province.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Corticarte - Arte em Cortica
Visit to a cork factory (Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world)
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Evora
A world heritage site by UNESCO.
Visiting:
Bones chapel (admission fee)
Roman Temple
Giraldo square (main square)
Overnight Evora
Duration: 2 hours
Monsaraz-Mertola-Vila Real St. Antonio-Cacela Velha-Tavira
1
Monsaraz Castle and Walls
Visit to the old castle and its walls
walk the slate stone made village
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Mertola
Old chermy Roman village by the Guadiana river with strong Moorish influence.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Vila Real de Santo Antonio
Town built from scratch in the 18 century to start the industry of Portuguese canned sardines.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Fortaleza de Cacela
Fortress on the seaside guarding the south Portuguese mediterranean border.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Tavira
Old fishing city in the Algarve and beach resort in the summertime.
Overnight Tavira
Duration: 60 minutes
Olhao-Faro-Portimao-Praia da Rocha-Lagos
1
Mercado de Olhao
Visit to one of the most famous seafood markets in Portugal
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Faro
The capital of the Algarve region.
Visit the historic area
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Portimao
Walk along the Arade river and perhaps have lunch at one of the many typical fish restaurants
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Praia da Rocha
Walk the boardwalk of one of the most famous beaches in Europe
Duration: 2 hours
5
Lagos
The early Portuguese sea expeditions to the African coast departured from Lagos. This is a magical old city with a lively nightlife.
Overnight Lagos
Duration: 60 minutes
Lagos-Sagres-Alentejo coastline-Lisbon
1
Ponta da Piedade
Here you can take a boat ride along the rugged coast and visit the natural caves.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Sagres Fortress
Visit the 1st Nautical school in the world where all the great Portuguese seafarers learned their trade.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Cape Saint Vincent
Visit the southwesternmost point of Europe
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Vila Nova de Milfontes
Famous Portuguese beach at the coastal region of Alentejo
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Parque Natural da Arrabida
Breathtaking view of Troia beach (the longest in Europe) from the top of the Arrabida mountain
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Lisbon
Return to Lisbon.
End of itinerary
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
