Portugal from north to south and back again, in one flexible private journey. Starting in Porto or Lisbon, you travel through the Douro Valley and central Portugal down to the Algarve's sea caves and golden cliffs, then return through the Alentejo and Sintra to finish in Lisbon. It is our most complete route, and it feels less like a tour and more like travelling with a Portuguese friend.
Tour includes
- Exclusive local guide and driver
- Comfortable private transport
- Wi-Fi and bottled water on board
- Insurance, taxes and driver expenses
A journey made for you
Day by day (10-day base itinerary)
Day 1 – Arrival in Porto. Settle into your hotel in Porto. An easy first evening along the Ribeira riverfront. This journey can also start in Lisbon — ask us for that version of the order.
Day 2 – Porto and Gaia. São Bento station, the Cathedral and Livraria Lello, followed by a port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Day 3 – The Douro Valley. A full day among the terraced vineyards, with a quinta visit and lunch overlooking the river.
Day 4 – Coimbra. Portugal’s old university city, its baroque Joanina Library and the historic streets above the Mondego river.
Day 5 – Fátima, Batalha and Óbidos. Visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, the Gothic Monastery of Batalha, and the medieval walled village of Óbidos.
Day 6 – South to the Algarve. Travel south to the Algarve coast, settling in for an easy evening by the sea.
Day 7 – Benagil, Lagos and Sagres. See the Benagil coast with an included boat trip into the famous sea cave, the rock arches of Ponta da Piedade, the old town of Lagos, and Sagres at the south-western tip of Europe.
Day 8 – Alentejo: Évora. Head north into the Alentejo to UNESCO-listed Évora, with its Roman Temple, Cathedral and Chapel of Bones, and a wine tasting.
Day 9 – Sintra and Cascais. Visit the Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and the seaside town of Cascais.
Day 10 – Lisbon and farewell. A final day in Lisbon: Belém’s Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, then Baixa and Alfama, before your departure.
Shorter (8 days): Combine Fátima/Batalha/Óbidos into one focused day and skip Coimbra. Longer (12 days): Add a second Algarve day with beach time, and a night at a quinta in the Douro.
Good to know
- This journey starts in Porto or Lisbon and always finishes in Lisbon — we arrange whichever suits your flights.
- One guide-driver for the whole journey.
- Hotels are not included. We recommend hotels in each region.
- The Benagil boat trip is included, weather and sea conditions permitting.