Top 3 Portugal's Main Regions | Roadtrip

Explore Portugal from North to South and get ready to be dazzled by its unique and stunning beauty and heritage! 

What's Included?

Why we love this deal:

• A roadtrip package to Portugal is an amazing way to explore some of the country's best locations. 
• In Porto, visitors can explore stunning heritage sites such as the World Heritage-classified old town or take a leisurely stroll along one of its riverside paths. Food lovers will be delighted by the range of local delicacies such as francesinhas. Take this chance and visit the Douro Valley, one of Portugal's most scenic regions.
• The capital city, Lisbon, is full of history and culture. It's known for its iconic yellow trams that cruise through its winding cobblestone streets, as well as its landmarks like Belém Tower or Jeroóimos Monastery. Take a stroll through the Alfama district for a glimpse into traditional Portuguese life before stopping by one of its lively markets for souvenirs.
• Finally, no trip to Portugal would be complete without visiting its beautiful Algarve region. Spend your days relaxing on one of many stunning beaches or take a boat ride out into open waters for some unbeatable sightseeing opportunities – as the Algar de Benagil - either way, you won't be disappointed!
• We love this deal because it allows you to experience all that Portugal has to offer in one convenient package; from bustling cities like Lisbon and Porto right through to natural beauty spots like the Algarve coast - it's an incredible journey that won't soon be forgotten.
• Customizable: Add more nights to your stay or local excursions!

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival in Porto

Suggestion for the day: 

• We recommend taking a stroll around downtown Porto and having a “francesinha” for lunch/ dinner accompanied by Portuguese wine. Highlights: Bridge D. Luís I, Ribeira, Livraria Lello, Torre dos Clérigos, and Majestic Café. Or book here your City Walking Tour. 

Day 2

Free Day for Personal Activities

Suggestion for the day: 

• Visit the Douro Valley: With three World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO, there is no shortage of reasons to visit the Douro Valley, one of the most stunning landscapes in all of Portugal. In the Historic Centre of the city of Porto you will find remarkable buildings lining the riverbanks. Many of these buildings are directly linked to the production of wine and bear witness to the urban development that this production has provoked over the years. On the opposite bank of the river, you will find the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, a hive of commercial activity with the famous Port wine cellars. Book here your Douro River Cruise Tour. 

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Day 3

Drive to Lisbon

Check out from the hotel in Porto. Drive to Lisbon (191 mi, 315.5 km, approximately 3h).

Suggestion for the day:

• Before you arrive in Lisbon, we recommend stopping at Sintra and visiting the Old Town and one of the following monuments: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace, Sintra National Palace or the Moorish Castle. 

Day 4

Free Day for Personal Activities

Suggestion for the day:

• Visit the Chiado, Baixa, Belém, and Bairro Alto districts (Bairro Alto is known for its nightlife scene). Highlights: São Roque church, São Pedro de Alcântara garden, the ruins of Carmo church, Santa Catarina viewpoint, Luís de Camões Square, Torre de Belém, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Pastéis de Belém, Augusta street, Terreiro do Paço, Santa Justa lift. Or book here your Foodie City Walking Tour.
• Suggestion for dinner: Lisbon Fado Night With Dinner

Day 5

Free Day for Personal Activities

Suggestion for the day:

• Drive to Évora (83 mi/ 134 km, approximately 1h30 drive). Highlights: Sé Cathedral, Roman Temple, Capela dos Ossos, Giraldo Square, Évora university, Água da Prata aqueduct, Cromlech of Almendres.
• The Alentejo region of Portugal is a feast for all the senses, from its northernmost tip to its sunkissed southern shores. While the north offers visitors pastoral scenery, like horses grazing in the flatland, the central portion of the region is marked by the vast plain with rows of cornflowers blowing in the wind. As one makes their way to the Alentejo coast, wild and unmarred natural beauty awaits to awe and inspire.
• Make sure you save some time for a wine-tasting experience! 

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Day 6

Drive to the Algarve

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore Lagos for the day. Highlights: Black and White Coffee Shop, Camilo beach, Ponta da Piedade). Sunset in Cabo de São Vicente, Sagres. 
• Suggested experience: Algar de Benagil Boat Tour 

Day 7

Free Day for Personal Activities

Suggestion for the day:

• Albufeira (city centre and beaches). Highlights include Albufeira city center, Pescadores beach, Oura beach, São Rafael beach, Olhos da Água beach, Falésia beach, Marina de Albufeira.

Day 8

Free Day for Personal Activities

Suggestion for the day:

• Portimão. Highlights include: Rocha beach, Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar, Vau beach, Fortaleza de Santa Catarina, Alvor beach, Alvor. 

Day 9

Return Flight Home

Flexibility Policy

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We don’t charge for our work in changing the initial itinerary.

Full flexibility on Land Arrangements

Change the initial itinerary or cancel your land arrangements for any reason until 14 days before the trip, without penalty.

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About the Destinations:

Lisbon

Lisbon, the cosmopolitan capital of Portugal and Europe's second-oldest capital (after Athens), has now become the new "it" destination for tourists visiting Europe. This is "The City of the Sea", "The City of the Explorers", once home to the world's greatest explorers like Vasco da Gama, Magellan and Prince Henry the Navigator. Lisbon is also the first true world city, the capital of an empire spreading over all continents, from South America (Brazil) to Asia (Macao, China; Goa, India). 

The people are charming, the food is some of the best in Europe, and the combination of old cobbled streets with a modern vibe make it a delightful experience for any visitor. Rich in history, architecture, culture and entertainment, this historical capital will surely captivate you. Enjoy strolling on the black and white mosaic cobblestone sidewalks, large boulevards and quaint alleyways. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém) and the Moorish São Jorge Castle. Enjoy a typically Portuguese fado show in one of Alfama's Fado Houses.

Algarve

With this deal you will get to know the amazing Algarve region, known for having a Mediterranean climate and a great temperature all year round. As you travel across the Algarve, amidst its hills and plains filled with places of great ecological interest, rich in biodiversity and ecosystems, you will feel as though you are passing through an area full of different traditions, unchanged for many centuries.

While enjoying the Algarve, be sure to take time to visit some of the most impressive beaches in Europe, or lose yourself on any of the many fantastic trails available nearby, which will allow you to bask in the peace and stillness found in the middle of nature. When you need a break for lunch or dinner, don't forget to try the fresh and generally well-priced local fish and seafood.

Porto

The New York Times says: "From its stunning Beaux-Arts station to its cool bars serving Porto's signature drink, this charming city combines the best of old and new." Porto is indeed a city of endless charms that combine a rich history, old buildings covered in colorful azulejos (hand-painted tiles), modern architecture, a picturesque river front, and a high-spirited atmosphere that celebrates the joy of life.

Built along the hillsides overlooking the mouth of the Douro river, Porto is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the porto wine, produced exclusively in the Douro Valley. Portugal's second largest metropolis has many interesting places to visit and things to do. Go on a boat cruise on the Douro River and marvel at its stunning landscape. With an outstanding urban landscape and a 2,000-year history, what a great place to wander around its alley-woven medieval city centre. Visit the extravagant baroque churches and stroll along Ribeira with its picturesque houses and lively atmosphere. Admire one of the most beautiful libraries in Europe- Livraria Lello.