Coastal Havens and City Discovery Portugal Tour

Beautiful Praia da Marinha beach in Algarve, Portugal

What to expect on this itinerary

On this breathtaking 9-day tour of Portugal, you will witness golden beaches and the emerald hills of the Algarve. From admiring the sapphire sea on Portimao’s vibrant promenade to wine tasting with spectacles of the luxuriant countryside, boundless magical memories will be made in the picturesque country of Portugal.

Countries Visited

Portugal

Places Visited

Algarve, Portimão, Lisbon, Sintra (City)

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Portimao - On Buoyant Promenades

The bustling city of Lisbon will greet you when you land in the city's airport. After collecting your belongings, you will meet your transfer and head to the train station. Here, your adventures will lead you to Southern Portugal’s coastal haven, the Algarve. Portimao rests comfortably on the sprawling coastline and sweeps to the edge of the Algarve, a popular waterfront locale where you will spend your first evening in Portugal. Attuning to the peaceful atmosphere that emanates from Portimao’s promenade, you will feel at home upon arriving at the Atlantic coast.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Portimao - The Algarve’s Bewitching Coast

Day 3

Portimao - A Leisurely Dat at Sea

Day 4

Portimao - Captivated by the Algarve’s

Day 5

Lisbon - The Banks of the Tagus River

Day 6

Lisbon - Heritage and Cultural Highlights

Day 7

Lisbon - Endearing Spectacles

Day 8

Lisbon - Delight in Setubal’s Wines

Day 9

Lisbon - Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Cruise across the coast of the astonishing Algarve region to enter the bewitching Benagil Cave and Praia da Marinha
  • Delight in the water sports and heritage of the Algarve, from jet-ski trips over the gentle swells to discovering history within charming museums
  • Immerse yourself in the spirit and culture of Portugal during a stroll around the humble districts of Portimao
  • Delight in a guided walking tour along the cobblestone streets of Lisbon and a selection of its fabled heritage sites, including the Belem Tower and Castelo de S. Jorge
  • Witness a traditional Portuguese Fado performance while indulging in local delicacies within an authentic Fado House
  • Step back in time to the Romantic Era as you weave to the summit of Sintra Mountains to admire the astonishing architecture of the Pena Palace
  • Capture spectacular scenes of phenomenal landmarks throughout Portugal’s prolific landscape, including the Ponte Vasco da Gama, Pamela Castle Tower, and the Arrabida Natural Park
  • Venture across lush landscapes to the vineyards of Setubal, where you will partake in a wine tasting experience

Starting Price

$3,000 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Joyce G.
Portugal Travel Review: Douro Valley, 10-Day Trip

Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team were amazing! We developed a great itinerary that included diverse activities and beautiful accommodations. Everyone was knowledgeable, pleasant, attentive, and flexible to adjust to changing conditions, such as intermittent bad weather. We highly recommend the whole team!

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Susie G.
Portugal Tour Review: Sintra, Douro River, Vineyard Tour, 8 Nights

Zicasso's travel specialist planned a wonderful trip. All entrance tickets were purchased in advance, so we never had to wait in a line. Our tour guides were very informative and always answered our questions. I walk with a cane and they all took their time with us. We never felt rushed. The personal service was excellent. The cars (Mercedes-Benz) were very comfortable.

The travel agency is an excellent company to deal with. Each step of the trip, we were well taken care of. We were also taken to some sights that were not on the itinerary. They are very flexible.

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Ivette A.
Portugal Vacation Review: Algarve, Lisbon, 1-Week Trip

We had a wonderful experience, a handheld adventure with local guides with a great understanding and ability to share the history and culture of this amazing country. Zicasso's travel agents supported each part of the adventure and were flexible with weather changes, and provided alternatives when needed. We highly recommend traveling with them!

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Channing D.
Portugal Tour Review: Costa Nova, Obidos, Culinary Experience, 8 Nights

Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team of guides and drivers provided us with a wonderful experience and tour of Portugal. Of the three companies that I received tour proposals from, this tour operator provided the itinerary that best matched what we wanted to see and do. The pre-trip information provided was comprehensive, thorough, and very useful.

Once we began our tour, it exceeded our expectations. Each day and our activities were distinct and very enjoyable in different ways. The very thoughtful and enthusiastic support of our team made the difference; made our trip special.

The guides and drivers all clearly cared about our enjoyment, safety, and happiness with our touring–they each went above and beyond the call of duty. We enjoyed our conversations, they answered our many questions, and they were very knowledgeable, and accurate (I did fact-check some of the information). Their advice and recommendations for dining were excellent; we enjoyed many delicious, classic Portuguese dishes. By the end of our time with them, we felt more like friends than clients.

I have already highly recommended them to friends who are considering a visit to Portugal next year. We have traveled extensively, to over 55 countries, and enjoyed many great experiences. This trip was among the best of our trips.

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Thomas N.
Portugal Trip Review: Geres National Park, Douro Valley Boat Ride, 13 Days

It was a perfect trip, with wonderful people.

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Polly C.
Portugal Travel Review: Douro Valley, Evora, Porto, Lisbon, Wine Tasting, Cooking School, Castle Visits, Roman Ruins, 9 Nights

Zicasso’s tour operator was a pleasure to deal with. They organized the trip as we wished and executed it perfectly.

Our guides were knowledgeable and personable. We had great drivers, who were always on time and kept us, a group of five, in line.

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