Essense of Portugal (20D/19N)

from €785

A tour designed for those who wish to deeply explore Portugal. If you go on this tour you will capture the very essence of our country. Dive into the Atlantic Ocean, explore our majestic mountains, get the blues while listening to Fado and indulge yourself in a glass of Port wine. Welcome to fascinating Portugal!

Brief Itinerary

Day 1
Lisboa

Day 2
Lisboa

Day 3
Lisboa / Cascais / Sintra / Lisboa

Day 4
Lisboa / Óbidos / Alcobaça / Aveiro

Day 5
Aveiro / Porto

Day 6
Porto

Day 7
Porto / Viana do Castelo / Ponte de Lima / Braga / Porto

Day 8
Porto / Gerês / Porto

Day 9
Porto / Guimarães / Amarante / Pinhão

Day 10
Pinhão / Lamego / Viseu

Day 11
Viseu / Belmonte / Castelo de Vide / Marvão

Day 12
Marvão / Estremoz / Vila Viçosa / Évora

Day 13
Évora

Day 14
Évora / Monsaraz / Évora

Day 15
Évora / Sagres

Day 16
Sagres

Day 17
Sagres / Lagos / Albufeira / Tavira

Day 18
Tavira / Vila Real de Santo António / Castro Marim / Tavira

Day 19
Tavira / Lisboa

Day 20
Departure

This tour includes: 

        • Accommodation, with three price levels at your choice.

        • Our 200 page exclusive Portugal Travel Guide (see a sample). 

        • A Roadbook (see a sample), with tips and directions that will be very useful while on the road. 

        • A Rental Car or a Private Driver, if you wish. 

        • A helpline (phone number) to assist you while on holiday.


Portugaltrails can adapt this tour to your specific needs or design a tailor-made tour exclusively for you. Contact us.


With this self-guided tour you can travel independently: no herding of people on and off buses. At the same time, your safety is ensured since Portugaltrails is only a phone call away.


Self-guided tours are a better bargain than group tours, since you do not need neither the guide, nor the bus. With the same budget you can have a choice of more luxurious and charming hotels and experiences.


Our deep knowledge of Portugal allows us to make the best selection of itineraries and hotels at the best prices.


If you book a tour with us you will get a Travel Kit, that includes our exclusive 200 page Guide Book (see a sample) and a roadbook with tips that will make the difference during  your tour.


While in Portugal we will give you all the support you need through our helpline, available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.


We look forward to receiving your contact.


Portugaltrails, Your Host in Portugal