Customized Itinerary Planning and Hotel Selection

We will design an itinerary based on your interests and budget

The first step: getting to know you. Let us know your preferences: your ideal types of accommodations, any sites and cities that you would like to visit, your budget, the length of time that you have, and the pace at which you would like to travel and explore.

Portugal Trails’ deep knowledge of Portugal is one of our strongest assets. We are committed to putting together the best possible experience for you in our country. To this end, we will give you a service of travel consultancy where we will put together a proposal with a suggested itinerary, recommended hotels and activities that will enrich your tour. We work with you in order to provide you with the best program based on your preferences.

Let us help you plan the trip of your life!

Transportation in Portugal

Rental Car (Self-Drive), Train and Transfers or Private Driver

Three possible options:

Rental Car (Self-Drive): You will pick up the rental car at the nearest rental car desk on the first day you will be driving and you should return it on the second last day. We will transfer you from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure.

Train and Transfers: We will suggest the most efficient train connections in between cities and submit the most convenient schedules for your appreciation, before purchasing the train tickets accordingly. Our English speaking local drivers will ensure the transfers to and from the airport and between train stations and your hotels.

Private Driver: Our private driver will drive you around the country. The private driver service is valued around 400 Euros to 500 Euros per day. The final price will be calculated based on your specific itinerary.

Whichever your choice, we will arrange it.

Pre-programmed GPS

Five clicks to every destination

As part of our self-drive tours, we will provide you with a GPS which will be pre-programmed according to your itinerary on a day-by-day basis. You will not have to be a technology expert, nor have to enter by hand any city names, addresses or coordinates, either.

All you have to do is to start the engine, turn on the GPS and be prepared to enjoy your day with just a few clicks of the GPS.

Self-drive has never been so easy.

Personalized Roadbook

Tips, suggestions and directions based on your interests and specific itinerary

Our Roadbooks are produced individually with each client and itinerary in mind. They include the daily itinerary, but also practical advice, helpful tips and suggested stops that we think you will enjoy. (see a sample)

Each Roadbook is unique and irreplaceable since it is designed with YOUR program, preferences and interests in mind. You will love all the well-kept secrets that our enthusiastic team has included: out-of-the way places, breathtaking sights, hidden treasures, and great spots for a meal known only to the locals.

Let us create a personalized trip for you.

Exclusive Guidebook

Our 300 page “Insiders Guide”

Portugal Trails has written and produced its own Guidebook, which will be included in your tour documents. While other guide books will provide you with too many options, ours was written by our team, and the included information was selected based on our insiders’ knowledge of Portugal. (see a sample)

Explore Portugal as a local.

Helpline while in Portugal

For assistance and additional information

While you are in Portugal we will be just a phone call away should you need any assistance, support, additional information, or if you should just like to check in along the way.

Our helpline will be answered between every day, for 24h, by a member of our team. We will be available to speak with you for any advice or assistance that you may need or just to let us know how things are going.

Travel independently but not alone.

Welcome at the Airport

With assistance and transfer to your first hotel

On your arrival in Portugal, you will be greeted at the airport by one of our representatives who will provide you with any assistance that you may need. You will then be presented with the hard copies of the Roadbook, Guidebook and vouchers. We will transfer you from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to airport on the day of your departure.

Have a smooth arrival and departure, without the airport hassle.

Hotel, Activities and Services Bookings

We take care of the logistic hassles

After having outlined your tour program, Portugal Trails will make all the necessary reservations: the charming hotels, the cosiest rooms, the exciting activities and all transportation arrangements. We will confirm and later reconfirm so that you will be free to really enjoy your vacation.

In addition, we will be here for you to ensure that things go as planned.

We’ll take care of all the arrangements for you.