Porto to Lisbon: Hidden Surprises Road Trip
![Streets of Évora](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/64c3a7-22b25d-a4f50a-woman-traveling-in-evora-portugal-2023-11-27-04-55-46-utc.jpg)
![Traditional Rabelo Boat, Porto](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/afec41-34cf0d-view-of-porto-city-over-douro-river-porto-vila-n-2024-05-30-16-29-33-utc.jpg)
![Luís I Bridge, Porto](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/75435c-f8da11-58beeb-view-of-porto-city-portugal-on-sunset-2024-06-11-03-40-39-utc.jpg)
![Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/dc9c54-4b9c47-the-old-town-of-porto-after-sunset-2023-11-27-05-27-49-utc.jpg)
![Azulejos (Tiles), Porto](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/a2c694-894c69-screen_56.jpeg.jpg)
![Carmelitas Church, Porto](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/949c6d-07244e-porto-city-in-portugal-2023-11-27-05-02-07-utc.jpg)
![Traditional Houses, Porto](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/b2b4c0-10c309-porto-city-in-portugal-2023-11-27-05-25-23-utc.jpg)
![Porto Cathedral](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/8dce47-f8d2f1-woman-traveling-in-porto-city-2023-11-27-04-59-16-utc.jpg)
![Porto's Francesinha](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/880ba5-387c3c-4d3ccd-francesinha-porto-3.jpg)
![Porto Cellars](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/474bc2-6c4ed2-portowinecellar.jpeg.jpg)
![Tomar Castle](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/028811-d96a95-s4.jpeg.jpg)
![Tomar Castle](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/c79bf8-5c4eec-s1.jpeg.jpg)
![Tomar City Hall](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/ec9620-991005-tomar1.jpg)
![Convento de Cristo, Tomar](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/76e985-df2c4c-tomar3.jpg)
![Tomar City Center](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/63dd83-23f1a9-9dc3c7-tomar5.jpg)
![Tomar City Center](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/086ff5-cb185c-tomar6.jpg)
![Cathedral of Évora](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/772815-3453c2-5576bf-evora-old-town-in-portugal-2023-11-27-05-31-14-utc.jpg)
![Roman Temple of Évora](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/64533e-ca1659-013b97-lisbon-avora.jpg)
![Giraldo Square, Évora](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/234a8a-6dc58c-giraldosquareevora.jpg)
![Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones), Évora](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/316ebc-2961a0-971b2b-s2-(9)-(1).jpg)
![University of Évora](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/60ceec-524fd9-univevora.jpeg.jpg)
![Tram, Lisbon](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/8e41cf-e4b3ed-andre-lergier-anrbism4ifq-unsplash.jpg)
![Downtown Lisbon](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/a78f44-457cba-andre-lergier-lerqct1abd4-unsplash.jpg)
![Belém Tower, Lisbon](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/8edab2-85f502-belem-tower-on-the-bank-of-the-tagus-river-at-suns-2023-11-27-05-07-53-utc.jpg)
![Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/4196c2-9ceed2-mosteiro-dos-jeronimos-2.jpg)
![25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/a8e4d3-82f43b-lisbon-25-de-abril-bridge-in-lisboa-portugal-2024-02-03-00-58-09-utc.jpg)
![Praça do Comércio, Lisbon](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/59ddbf-2703fc-lisbon-ra-31-(1).jpg)
![São Jorge Castle, Lisbon](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/1b2b13-cdfabb-lisbon-portugal-skyline-with-sao-jorge-castle.jpg)
![Pastel de Nata, Lisbon](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/cfcb24-40c686-lisbon-pastel-de-nata-3.jpg)
![Traditional Fado Music, Lisbon](https://images.resosys.com/deals/us-porto-tomar-evora-lisbon/43af6e-3f803c-fado5.jpg)
Discover Portugal's hidden gems and vibrant cities with this incredible road trip: charming towns, breathtaking scenery, and delicious food await!
What's Included?
Why we love this deal:
- Porto (3 nights): Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Porto, where history whispers from its azulejo-tiled facades and modern energy crackles through its lively streets. Savor a traditional Francesinha sandwich, cruise the scenic Douro River, and explore the labyrinthine alleys, all while uncovering the city's rich past at its renowned wine cellars.
- Tomar (1 night): Journey beyond the beaten path and discover Tomar, a hidden gem steeped in history. Unveil the secrets of the Knights Templar at the captivating Convento de Cristo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and delve into Tomar's rich heritage through its charming town center.
- Évora (1 night): Travel through time in Évora, a captivating town where Roman ruins stand alongside medieval architecture. Explore the well-preserved Roman Temple and the Chapel of Bones and wander the atmospheric streets, soaking up the town's unique ambiance.
- Lisbon (3 nights): Finish your Portuguese adventure in the iconic city of Lisbon, where captivating history meets modern vibrancy. Explore iconic landmarks like the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, savor delicious Pastel de Nata, and get lost in the charming neighborhoods, each offering its unique personality.
Flights, accommodations, and a rental car with convenient pickup in Porto and drop-off in Lisbon are all covered. Pack your bags and hit the road, on an epic Portuguese road trip!
Welcome to the lively city of Porto! Once you arrive at Porto's airport, you'll pick up your car and drive to your hotel - we strongly recommend booking an early hotel check-in to make your arrival more comfortable. Spend the night in Porto. Spend the night in Porto. Spend the night in Porto. Continue your journey to Tomar for about 2 hours, following the A1 e A13 routes and, on your way there, consider stopping in Aveiro (the "Venice of Portugal") to stroll around the river (or go on a moliceiro boat tour) and taste some traditional oves moles, or stop in Coimbra, a charming city known for its historic sites and home to the oldest university in Portugal, and one of the oldest in Europe. Suggestions for the day: Spend the night in Tomar. Drive from Tomar to Évora following the N2 route (2 hour and 30-minute drive). Psst: Don't miss the charming, medieval town of Óbidos on your way! Explore its cobbled streets, dramatic castle, and independent bookstores, all while sipping the local ginjinha liqueur for a taste of history and romance. Suggestions for the day (when you get to Évora): Spend the night in Évora. Bid farewell to Évora and drive your way to the last destination of your trip - the capital city of Lisbon! The drive from Évora to Lisbon will take you about 1 hour and 30 minutes via the A6 and A2 routes. On your way to Lisbon, consider stopping in Setúbal to indulge in Moscatel wine tasting and explore the beautiful Península de Tróia, in Sesimbra to marvel at the natural beauty of the Serra da Arrábida, or stop in Almada for a glimpse of the iconic Cristo Rei statue, offering breathtaking views of Lisbon. Suggestions for the day (after arriving in Lisbon): Visit the Chiado, Baixa, Belém, and Bairro Alto districts, and make sure to try a traditional pastel de nata and drink a local ginjinha! These are the spots not to miss in the city: Spend the night in Lisbon. Suggestion for the day: Spend the night in Lisbon. Suggestions for the day: Spend the night in Lisbon. Thank you for choosing Portugal Getaways! Drop-off your car at Lisbon'a airport and catch your flight back home. We hope you had an incredible time exploring Portugal and we can't wait to embark on more adventures with you soon.Itinerary
*itinerary presented is a suggestion and the length of stay may vary. All tours are suggestions unless specifically stated.
Flexibility Policy
About the Destinations:
Porto
Porto charms with its colorful Ribeira district, where colorful houses tumble down to the Douro River. Explore historic Ribeira by tram, sip world-famous Port wine in a riverside cellar, and cruise the scenic Douro Valley for breathtaking views.
Tomar
This city is a treasure trove of history and boasts the awe-inspiring Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the intricate Templar Knights' architecture, marvel at the opulent Manueline window, and wander the serene Tomar Monastery.
Évora
A captivating city steeped in Roman history welcomes you with its ancient Temple of Diana and the haunting Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones). Stroll through charming medieval streets, explore the Évora Museum's Roman artifacts, and discover the city's rich cultural heritage.
Lisbon
Portugal's vibrant capital offers a captivating blend of history and modern life. Ride the iconic yellow tram past pastel-colored buildings, explore the imposing São Jorge Castle, and wander the charming Alfama district. Savor delicious Pastel de Nata (custard tarts) and lose yourself in Lisbon's infectious energy.
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