Portugal Road Trips
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A Family Road Trip Through Spain & Portugal - Coastal Charm, Countryside Calm and City Scenes
Round up the family for this 15-day road trip through Spain and Portugal, from bustling Bilbao to beautiful Burgos
15 days, from £1450 to £1900
Madeira from Coast to Coast - Walking Trails, Whale Watching & Wine Tastings
Hit the road and discover Madeira’s wild side on an eight-day escape filled with volcanic views and laid-back island life
8 days, from £1550 to £2150
Experience the Soul of Sao Miguel - Adventure & Rejuvenation in the Azores
Explore the ‘Green Island’ of Sao Miguel with hikes, dips into volcanic pools and strolls through the verdant landscape
8 days, from £1650 to £2600
A Classic Portugal Road Trip - Port Pours, Medieval Towns and Valley Views
Hit the road on a week-long escape through Portugal’s riverside cities, medieval towns and wine valleys
7 days, from £1650 to £2300
Medieval Towns & Traditional Wineries - Road Trip Across Rural Portugal
Drive across Portugal’s quieter interior on this 11-day road trip from Porto to Lisbon
11 days, from £1650 to £2400
Portugal by Road - Porto, the Douro Valley and Lisbon
Pair vineyard landscapes with Portugal’s most characterful cities as you travel from Porto to Lisbon by car
9 days, from £1800 to £2300
Villages, Valleys and Vineyards - Central Portugal by Electric Car
Sidestep the capital to see another side of Portugal on this week-long road trip through a string of tranquil towns
7 days, from £1800 to £2650
From Alentejo to Lisbon - Lush Vineyards, Wild Coast and City Streets
Journey from the Alentejo’s Evora and Comporta to Lisbon, pairing vineyard landscapes with wild Atlantic beaches and historic cities
7 days, from £1900 to £2600
An Algarve Road Trip - From Pristine Coasts to Classic Villages
Explore the Algarve’s quieter side, from Aljezur’s surf beaches and Tavira’s whitewashed streets to the lagoons of Ria Formosa Natural Park
9 days, from £2800 to £3600
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Whether you’re more of a city slicker or countryside lover, Portugal road trips can encompass both, while including a generous dose of ocean in-between. Choose Lisbon as the starting line on your road trip map and temporarily trade your car for a tram, undoubtedly the best way to explore the city’s hilly interior. We’d recommend the traditional Tram 28, which will take you on a tour through the charming neighbourhoods of Alfama, Baixa and Estrela. Alternatively, kick off in Portugal’s second city of Porto, with its elegant arrangement of colourful buildings balanced along the banks of the Rio Douro. Here the contemporary architecture provides an intriguing contrast to the azulejos (hand-painted tiles) found within the historic centre.
Once you’ve refuelled with the help of authentic pastéis de nata (Portuguese egg tarts), swap the city streets for country roads and head south to the rural region of Alentejo. Take a break from being behind the wheel and sample the finest Portuguese wines, or indulge in some well-deserved relaxation on one of the coastline’s unspoilt beaches. Blessed with captivating cultural heritage, culinary excellence and stunning scenery, the opportunities are endless when it comes to Portugal road trips. Our travel experts are on hand to steer you in the right direction when it comes to designing the perfect itinerary, and with the assistance of our local Concierge you’ll be able to add on plenty of authentic extras along the way.