5 Days to the South of Portugal Private Tour

Explore Portugal’s south: medieval Évora, Algarve beaches, Alqueva lagoon, Arrabida wines, and Marvão’s heights. Dive into traditions, gastronomy, and culture.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Departure from Lisbon to Portalegre passing in Arrábida – 133 km. Overnight in Castelo de Vide

Serra da Arrabida - Explore the Arrábida Natural Park, take in the stunning scenery, and visit an original tile factory. Enjoy the most turquoise waters in the country.

Portalegre - As the district capital, Portalegre boasts a cathedral and medieval walls perfect for a stroll.

Museu Municipal de Portalegre - The museum features art tapestries, each a unique work of art created through a fully manual process, starting from an original painting by a renowned Portuguese or international artist.

Azulejos de Azeitao - Tour a tile factory before our wine tour and tasting.

Jose Maria de Fonseca - Sample some of the region’s finest Moscatel wine and tour one of Portugal’s oldest wineries.

Castelo de Vide - Marvão – Évora - 120 km. Overnight in Évora

Marvao - Visit Marvão, a fortified village in the São Mamede National Park. Castle entry is included in the tour.

Evora - With its serene and welcoming atmosphere, it’s easy to see why this city, dating back to Roman times, was chosen by Portuguese kings in the 15th century. Its long history and well-preserved urban complex from the 16th to 18th centuries earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.

Capela dos Ossos - Built in the 17th century by three Franciscan friars, this chapel aims to convey the message of life’s transience and fragility.

Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana) - One of the best-preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.

Vila Viçosa – Monsaraz – Alqueva Dam Wall - Beja overnight in Beja

Vila Vicosa - Known as the “Princess of Alentejo,” this small village is an open-air museum with high-quality marble.

Paco Ducal - The Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, located about 150 km east of Lisbon, was the seat of the House of Braganza, one of Portugal’s most important noble families, until the 1910 revolution.

Monsaraz - Near the Spanish border, this pottery village with schist roofs occupies a strategic and uniquely beautiful position.

Olarias of Sao Pedro do Corval - Visit an original pottery factory and watch a potter at work.

Cromeleque do Xerez (Monsaraz) - This megalithic monument consists of 50 phallic-shaped granite menhirs, standing between 1.20m and 1.50m tall. Despite being partially fractured, their original form has been reconstructed.

Observatorio do Lago Alqueva - Sail along a vast reservoir and admire century-old oak trees. This boat trip on Lake Alqueva showcases some of inland Portugal’s most beautiful scenery.

Beja - Drive to Beja and enjoy a walking tour of the city.

Beja – Tavira –Olhão - Lagos - 129km – overnight in Lagos

Vila Nova de Cacela - Discover the Algarve’s most beautiful beaches, nature reserves, and typical villages.

Ria Formosa - Join us for a fabulous boat tour of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, guided by an experienced team.

Praia de Cacela Velha - Begin your Algarve visit with a stop at Cacela Velha, a small village overlooking the Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Tavira Island - Explore Tavira’s historic center and castle.

Castelo de Tavira - Visit Tavira’s historic center and castle.

Mercado de Olhao - Recognizable by its red bricks, this market building, constructed in 1915 and renovated in 1997, features two halls: one for fruits and vegetables, and another for seafood.

Lagos - Drive to Lagos for a cooking class. The city is known for its walled old town.

Ponta da Piedade - The nearby cliffs offer stunning views of the headland and a lighthouse.

Lagos – Sagres - departure to Lisbon – 327km

Lagos - Located next to a wide bay, Lagos is a lively city, especially at night. Enjoy its pedestrian streets, numerous restaurants and cafes, craft shops, and urban art. Lagos is also famous for its beautiful surrounding beaches with cliffs and caves.

Sagres - Built in 1453, the Sagres Fortress protected the Portuguese coast. This mystical and windy place inspired Infante D. Henrique to study the oceans and discover new sea routes. Although the “Sagres School” was in Lagos, Sagres played a role in the great navigations, proving that this southern point of Portugal was not the end of the world.

Cape Saint Vincent - The southwestern tip of continental Europe, Cape St. Vincent combines nature, culture, and myth. Walking here, you’ll feel the magnitude of nature. The cape is closely linked to the sea, from ancient navigators to legends and myths.

Lisbon - Return to Lisbon.

What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Responsibility and personal accidents insurance
What's Not Included
  • Meals and drinks,
  • Traveler will book their own hotel to stay at night we can do recomendations
Additional Information

Évora is a city surrounded by medieval walls, cork, good food, and a chapel made of bones.

One of the best holiday destinations in Europe is the Algarve, you will have the opportunity to discover the most beautiful beaches in Portugal and nature reserves.

Be familiar with the Traditions, gastronomy, and culture from the south taking: Cooking classes, tiles factory, impressive landscapes, cork factories, wine cellars, pottery, and artisans that preserve the art and culture.

Alqueva It is one of the largest lagoons in Portugal and the largest natural lagoon in the Iberian Peninsula.

The Arrabida National Park is one of the demarcated designations of origin for wines in Portugal. Be impressed by its sensational views, and visit an authentic tile factory.

Castelo de Vide is known as the Princess of Alentejo, come and discover its Jewish quarter and the only museum dedicated to the Inquisition in Portugal.

The highest town in Portugal is Marvão

  • Traveler will book or find their own hotel to stay at night
  • We provide a baby seat for the car
Cancellation Policy

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

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