Algarve, Lisbon, Porto: 8-Day Tour

Explore the stunning cities of Algarve, Lisbon, and Porto in just 8 days. With a private tourism driver by your side, immerse yourself in the rich history, savor traditional cuisine, and discover the authentic Portuguese way of life.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Algarve tour

Marina de Lagos - The starting point of oceanic exploration in Portugal. In this city, we will visit the slave market, wander through the windy streets, and admire the medieval walls.

Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse - Home to some of Portugal’s most stunning caves. Take a guided boat tour and marvel at their beauty.

Benagil Caves tour

Praia de Benagil - A major attraction in the Algarve region. The Benagil caves are renowned worldwide. Enjoy a wonderful guided boat tour through these caves.

Algar Seco - We’ll walk through the breathtaking hills and discover “Boneca,” a hidden gem in Carvoeiro.

Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina - On our way back to Lisbon, we’ll pass through one of Portugal’s wildest coastlines. We’ll stop at a few beaches to enjoy the fresh air and stunning landscape.

Sintra Enchanted tour

Quinta da Regaleira - Visit one of Portugal’s most beautiful palaces. You can choose from about seven palaces to visit, but we usually recommend Quinta da Regaleira.

Centro Historico de Sintra - Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by beautiful landscapes. High in the mountains above the village, you’ll find the Pena Palace, a 19th-century blend of architectural styles.

The former residence of the Portuguese royal family is also famous for its beautiful and romantic gardens and woods, known as the Village’s Palace. At the end of the tour, you can enjoy the atmosphere of Sintra’s old town with its narrow streets.

Cascais Marina - Join us in visiting the coastal cities of Estoril and Cascais, which were once the summer residences of aristocrats and now attract an international clientele to their elegant hotels, casino, and shops.

Casino Estoril - A historic casino known for the royal family parties held in the 1940s.

Cabo da Roca - The westernmost point of continental Europe.

Lisbon city tour

Praca Marques do Pombal - We start our tour at your hotel and explore Lisbon’s history, heading towards Liberdade Avenue, where you’ll learn about the legendary Marquis of Pombal. Next, enjoy the beautiful Restauradores Square, Rossio Square, and learn about the 18th-century earthquake that destroyed the city.

Along the way, you’ll see Comercio Square (also known as Terreiro do Paço), the former entrance hall of the city, the Lisbon Cathedral, Lisbon’s oldest church, and old cafés and boutiques.

Castelo de S. Jorge - A stunning 10th-century castle built by the Moors, offering one of the best views of Lisbon.

Torre de Belem - A 16th-century fort built to protect the river entrance.

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - In the Belem district, we’ll visit Belem Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, Jeronimos Monastery, and you can taste a typical Portuguese pastry at the famous Pastel de Belem factory.

Nazaré, Peniche private tour ending in Porto

Nazare - We’ll stop to see the location of the world’s biggest waves! A charming fishing village with beautiful views, we’ll explore its unique charm.

Peniche - A lesser-known spot with some of Portugal’s wildest and most beautiful scenic sights. A mecca for surfing and waves.

Porto city tour

Ponte de Dom Luis I - We start our city tour by walking across the Dom Luis I bridge, built in 1886 by Théophile Seyrig, the business partner of Gustave Eiffel. Next, we’ll visit the Sé Cathedral of Porto. As we descend, we’ll encounter the marvelous São Bento train station. Then, we’ll head to Aliados Avenue, where you’ll understand the British influence in Porto.

Livraria Lello - Considered one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, where J.K. Rowling was inspired to write Harry Potter. We recommend purchasing tickets online and visiting early in the morning.

Torre dos Clerigos - An 18th-century construction by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni.

Pelourinho de Vila Nova de Gaia - Here, we’ll enjoy a guided visit and tasting of port wines.

Douro valley tour

Ponte de Sao Goncalo - Amarante, a city in the Minho region where green wine is produced. Be amazed by the São Gonçalo bridge, where the Portuguese held off Napoleon’s army for 15 days. Walk through the village and discover its secrets.

Ponte Pedonal Metalica de Peso da Regua - After Amarante, we’ll travel one of Portugal’s most beautiful roads, passing through Alto Douro Vinhateiro and Mesão Frio. The mountains and river offer outstanding views until we reach our destination, the Douro River.

Quinta do Tedo - A wine tasting at one of the best wine producers in the Douro Valley. Optional.

Pinhao Railway Station - Pinhão boasts an amazing road leading to its famous train station. After that, we’ll return to Porto.

Aveiro and Òbidos tour

Aveiro - Our first stop is in the beautiful city of Aveiro, known as the “Portuguese Venice.” In addition to its beautiful historic center and Art Deco mansions, the city has a rich cuisine and traditional sweets. Aveiro is cut by a river and famous for its “moliceiros,” boats that once transported seaweed.

Obidos Village - A beautiful medieval village surrounded by walls, reminiscent of a fairy tale. After that, we’ll return to your hotel in Lisbon.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary water bottles
  • Free onboard WiFi
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Food
  • Tickets for the monuments
  • Gratifications
Additional Information

On these 8 days a private tourism driver will be with you all the time, explaining you the history of the monuments, of Portugal. He/she will recomend good tradicional restaurants, tell you how the portuguese live.
Overall you will understand better our country and the way people live always with a person that speaks a fluent english and is there to help you and your family the best way possible.

This experience is flexible! All the days and tours can be Change, this is the prototype itinerary.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Georgett6194ux
Jun 30, 2024
Our amazing tour of Portugal with Andre - The places we went were all so beautiful and interesting and the guidance and company of Andre made this trip even more fantastic for us. His knowledge of the history and geography of Portugal made our trip one to remember. My family and I truly enjoyed it and are looking forward to the possibility of another trip to Portugal along with Andre.
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B1362jathomasv
Jun 30, 2024
Absolutely stunning experience!!!! - The experience has been amazing. Andre and Luis has always been fulfilling all our requests. They knew the history and they have also mingled well with all members of our family. Will definitely recommend the tour and will go with them again if given a chance to go back.
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Happiness367289
Jun 20, 2024
Best Adventure with Andre -! - Andre was everything you could want in a tour guide! He was personable, super organized, resourceful and a delight to spend several days with touring Portugal. I booked him (group of 2 couples) several months in advance and he was always prompt with return emails including suggestions/feedback for planning our days in advance. Once together he was very flexible as we adjusted to our daily energy level and the hot weather. Andre is an energic seasoned tour guide and very knowledgeable about his home country - from the detailed history of Pena Palace to authentic seaside restaurants. Our first visit to Portugal was wonderful, but our memories with Andre made it one of our best adventures! Book him early!
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Jacobshvac
Jun 14, 2024
Best guide in Portugal. - Our guide Andre. Spent 5 days with him. Picked us up on time clean comfortable car. Would suggest for us to go for lunch coffee etc. he would move car and be ready to pick us up. Easiest way to see Portugal. Would use him again have given his name to friend going over.
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Shriyad629
Jun 6, 2024
Highly recommend Andre our tour guide in Portugal - As a first-time visitor to Portugal, we were blown away by the beautiful country. Our travel guide Andre helped make the trip a memorable experience. From the picturesque streets of Lisbon to the stunning Porto, Andre covered it all. The insider tips on the best local restaurants, pastry shops, and hidden gems made our trip unforgettable. We planned the entire trip on Whats App. He is very prompt in communication and custom designed the trip based on our needs and time in Portugal. As promised, he picked us up at the airport. He has a nice Mercedes van that could accommodate all our luggage. He gave us the best service throughout the trip. He is patient, knowledgeable and courteous. The section on historical sites was particularly helpful, providing a rich background that made visiting these places much more meaningful. Highly recommend Andre and team to anyone looking to explore Portugal.
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Departure36591
May 21, 2024
Amazing Portugal - Had a amazing time in Portugal. Thanks to our guide, Andre of Nomadic Inspirations who planned a perfect itinerary. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. He was very informative and super helpful. He gave us some unique experiences in terms of places and restaurants. He made all of us so comfortable by the end of the trip we became good friends! We got to experience true Portugal!
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Rupa
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing 10 days in Portugal - Andre was absolutely amazing! He planned our 10 day trip to Portugal for us and it was perfect . We had a great time and Andre knows some really cool restaurants/ bakeries and always gave great recommendations . If we were ever to go back to Portugal for a visit, we will absolutely use his services again.
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M7998rpamitp
Apr 8, 2024
A+ experience - Andre was awesome. He was very friendly and very flexible. We changed some plans on the go and he had no issues with that. He has tremendous knowledge of the different places in Portugal and was an amazing tour guide. Will do another trip with him in Spain
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457stellar
Apr 8, 2024
Best of the Best Holiday in Portugal - Awesome trip!! Andre is an experienced and thoughtful guide. He’s sensitive to customer needs and feedback and does his best to ensure we had the best times and food 🦀 🦞 in his beautiful glorious country 😎❤️ We didn’t have time for Algarve this trip but would definitely plan for another visit back to Portugal 🌹
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54peterh
Nov 27, 2023
Porto to Seville - My wife and I booked a private 7 day road trip from Porto to Seville, Spain (our itinerary). This was our second trip with NomadInspirations and on this occasion our driver and guide was Carlos. Along the way we visited some amazing places including the Portuguese National Railway museum, the village of Arraiolos (famous for its carpet and rug making history), a cork factory and marble works to mention but a few. Carlos displayed his passion for the history and industry of Portugal as we travelled to Encontramento, Evora, Monsaraz, Estremoz, Elvas, Badajoz and Merida. This was an excellent, well-paced adventure with a guide whose focus was on showing us his country. We thoroughly enjoyed our time together and have no hesitation in recommending NomadInspirations to anyone planning a trip to Portugal.
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