9-Day Private Portugal Pousadas Tour: Lisbon, Alentejo, Douro & Porto

The 5-star Pestana Palace Hotel is a restored 19th-century palace, featuring private parkland and views of the Tagus River. It has 2 swimming pools, a sauna and spa center.

Each spacious room is elegantly furnished and fitted with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Many also open onto a furnished balcony with views of the lush garden. Some feature a sitting area with a plush sofa.

Overlooking the gardens, the chic, sophisticated restaurant at Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument serves traditional Portuguese dishes. The bar has a range of snacks and drinks. In the summer months, a poolside restaurant also serves light refreshments.

Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument features a steam bath and a hot tub. It has a business center as well.

Set within the walls of Alcácer do Sal’s historic castle, Pousada Castelo de Alcácer do Sal offers a memorable stay surrounded by nearly 1,000 years of Portuguese history. Its elevated position provides sweeping views across the Sado River and the green countryside of the Alentejo, while an outdoor swimming pool and spacious sun terrace create a peaceful setting for relaxation. The hotel’s comfortable guest rooms feature warm colors, traditional wooden furnishings, cable television, a minibar and a private bathroom. At the restaurant, guests can enjoy regional Portuguese specialties alongside a selection of international dishes. Drinks are served at the bar and on the poolside terrace. The surrounding Alcácer do Sal area offers opportunities for hiking, canoeing, fishing and horseback riding. The hotel is approximately 2.7 kilometers from Alcácer do Sal Train Station and about a 40-minute drive from Setúbal. Complimentary on-site parking is available.

Pousada Castelo de Estremoz occupies a magnificent 13th-century castle originally built for Queen Saint Isabel of Portugal. Set high above Estremoz, this historic Alentejo hotel offers panoramic views over the town and the surrounding plains from its palace gardens and outdoor swimming pool. The elegant guest rooms reflect the castle’s royal heritage through classic furnishings and period details, with several rooms retaining original 18th-century features. Modern amenities include cable television, a minibar, a private bathroom and a hairdryer. The hotel restaurant presents refined Portuguese cuisine inspired by traditional Alentejo flavors and enhanced with contemporary touches. Guests can dine in the castle’s grand hall and complement their meal with wines produced in the surrounding region. Room service is also available. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, gardens and a games room with a snooker table. Fishing, guided countryside walks and bicycle tours are among the activities available nearby. The pousada is well positioned for exploring Estremoz and the Alentejo, with Evoramonte Castle approximately 18 kilometers away. Complimentary on-site parking is provided.

Housed in a beautifully restored former convent, Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa offers an atmospheric stay near the historic center of Vila Viçosa in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Landscaped gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a spacious terrace provide a peaceful setting for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. The hotel’s elegant guest rooms combine the character of the historic building with modern comfort. Each room is decorated in warm tones and features traditional wooden furnishings, cable television and a private marble bathroom with a bathtub. The restaurant showcases authentic Alentejo cuisine accompanied by a selection of Portuguese and international wines. For lighter refreshments, the welcoming lounge bar serves snacks and drinks in a relaxed setting. Guests can unwind beside the outdoor pool, where sun loungers and parasols are available, or enjoy the sunshine on the garden terrace. The hotel is conveniently located for exploring Vila Viçosa and its celebrated palaces, churches and marble architecture. Complimentary on-site parking is provided.

Pousada De Viseu is a grand 19th-century building in the city of Viseu. It offers spacious rooms, spa facilities, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

De Viseu rooms have parquet floors and modern furnishings. They are air-conditioned and feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature spacious furnished balconies with panoramic city views.

The Pousada’s stylish restaurant serves traditional dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. Local specialities include Beira Alta apples and cheese from Serra da Estrela.

Guests of Pousada can enjoy the hotel's sauna and hot tub, and relax with a massage or a Turkish bath.

Overlooking the old part of the city, Pousada De Viseu Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the green park Florestal de Fontelo. Free public parking is possible on site.

This property is also rated for the best value in Viseu! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

Overlooking Douro River in Porto, Palacio Do Freixo is set in a restored 18th-century Baroque building. It offers aristocratic public areas with stately architecture, combined with modern rooms with flat-screen TV.

Rooms at Pousada Do Porto - Palacio Do Freixo are spacious, air-conditioned and have a separate seating area. Bathrooms include luxury amenities and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer Douro River views.

Guests can relax on a sun lounger next to the hotel's infinity pool which overlooks the river. The spa has a Turkish bath, heated indoor pool and a sauna. Massage treatments are also available.

The restaurant at Pousada Do Porto -- Palacio Do Freixo serves a daily buffet breakfast cooked with fresh ingredients. Guests can order light snacks at the pool or evening cocktails at the hotel’s bar.

The hotel is situated 2.5 km from the Dolce Vita Shopping Area and 1 km from Campanha Train Station. Porto Airport is a 20-minute drive away and free parking is available. Pousada Do Porto - Palacio Do Freixo offers free transfer to the city center.

Campanha is a great choice for travelers interested in UNESCO site, art and tourism.

This former Cistercian Monastery of the XII century  is located between the city of Braga and the Geres Mountain Range.  All rooms have a panoramic mountain view, equipped with cable TV, a mini-bar, and an private bathroom.

Facilities include an outdoor pool and a tennis court. 

Pousada Mosteiro de Amares is 11 mi from the center of Braga. Free parking is available on site.

Pousada Santa Marinha is situated in a 12th century Augustin Convent, overlooking the city of Guimaraes. Rooms are equipped with modern amenities including air conditioning and cable TV.

Each of the individually decorated rooms are located in what used to be cloisters. All rooms of Pousada de Guimarães Santa Marinha offer a private bathroom.

Pousada de Guimarães Santa Marinha is within walking distance of the center of Guimarães, just one mile from Guimarães' shopping district.

Guests can enjoy Pousada Santa Marinha's outdoor pool or a stroll around the landscaped grounds.

The Pousada offers free private parking on site. Guimaraes Sports Pavilion is 2 miles away.

Quinta das Lagrimas, a small luxury hotel is located in a historic medieval setting. The Quinta features botanical gardens and a state-of-the-art spa with views across Coimbra.

Quinta das Lagrimas has three room types: Palace Rooms, that once accommodated the Duke of Wellington, and Garden Rooms overlooking the botanical garden. Spa Rooms include a hydrotherapy bath tub and boast stunning views of the Quinta das Lagrimas outdoor surroundings.

The two restaurants at Hotel Quinta das Lagrima serve seasonal dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients grown on the estate. Dine al fresco whilst enjoying selected local wines from the cellar.

Bamboo Garden Spa provides a range of luxury treatments and beauty therapies, and there is a library filled with thousands of ancient books. Quinta das Lágrima has a golf driving range and a 9-hole course.

Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas is 80 minutes’ drive from Porto Airport. Free on-site car parking is available.