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Classic Portugal Self-Drive Tour: 8 Days from Lisbon to Porto

8 Days/7 Nights:  Drive from Lisbon to Porto via Fátima, Évora and selected historic towns on a classic Portugal self-drive route.

Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
Trip style Portugal Self-drive Vacation
Departures Departure Any Day
From $785 per person

Tour Overview

Classic Portugal Self-Drive Tour is an 8-day, 7-night independent driving vacation linking Lisbon, Porto, Fátima and Évora with some of Portugal’s most rewarding historic towns and scenic regions. The suggested route combines major cities with medieval villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites, pilgrimage landmarks, Atlantic coastal scenery and the landscapes of the Alentejo.

Designed for travelers who prefer to explore Portugal independently, this self-drive itinerary gives you the freedom to set your own pace while following a carefully planned route. Highlights include Óbidos, Nazaré, Porto, Guimarães, Braga, Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Tomar, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Estremoz, Évora and Sintra. Overnight stays are arranged in Lisbon, Porto, Fátima and Évora.

Itinerary at a Glance

  1. Day 1 - Arrive in Lisbon
  2. Day 2 - Lisbon to Óbidos, Nazaré & Porto
  3. Day 3 - Porto, Guimarães, Braga & Barcelos
  4. Day 4 - Porto to Aveiro, Coimbra & Fátima
  5. Day 5 - Fátima to Tomar, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Estremoz & Évora
  6. Day 6 - Évora to Lisbon
  7. Day 7 - Lisbon, Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais
  8. Day 8 - Depart Lisbon

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Lisbon

Arrive at Lisbon Airport and collect your rental car at the airport rental station. Drive to your hotel in Lisbon and settle in for your first night in Portugal. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the remainder of the day exploring the Portuguese capital at your own pace. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 2 - Lisbon to Óbidos, Nazaré & Porto

Lisbon to Porto via Óbidos and Nazaré [approximately 360 km / 224 miles]

After breakfast, leave Lisbon and drive north to Óbidos, one of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval walled towns. Continue to Nazaré, a traditional Atlantic fishing town known today for its sweeping beach and dramatic ocean setting.

Continue toward Porto, with time for a suggested stop at Alcobaça and/or Batalha to see two of Portugal’s great medieval monasteries. Head north to Porto and check in for a two-night stay. Overnight in Porto.

Day 3 - Porto, Guimarães, Braga & Barcelos

Porto circular route [approximately 168 km / 104 miles]

Begin with time to explore Porto, including its historic center, Cathedral and Douro riverfront. A visit to one of the Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia can also be added independently.

Continue to Guimarães, closely associated with the foundation of Portugal and recognized by UNESCO for its historic center. Drive on to Braga, where suggested highlights include the Cathedral, Bom Jesus do Monte and the Sanctuary of Sameiro. Continue through Barcelos before returning to Porto, with the option of following the coast via Vila do Conde. Overnight in Porto.

Day 4 - Porto to Aveiro, Coimbra & Fátima

Porto to Fátima [approximately 230 km / 143 miles]

Leave Porto after breakfast and drive south to Aveiro, a colorful city of canals traditionally associated with its moliceiro boats. Continue to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and a historic center shaped by centuries of academic tradition.

Continue to Fátima, one of the world’s major Catholic pilgrimage destinations. Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima at your own pace. From May 13 through October 13, the supplier notes that a candlelight procession is generally held in the evening. Overnight in Fátima.

Day 5 - Fátima to Tomar, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Estremoz & Évora

Fátima to Évora [approximately 298 km / 185 miles]

Drive from Fátima to Tomar, where the hilltop Convent of Christ reflects the city’s strong association with the Knights Templar. Continue east toward Castelo de Vide and the fortified village of Marvão, set high above the Alentejo countryside near the Spanish border.

Continue through Estremoz, known for its marble, historic center and traditional crafts, before arriving in Évora. Overnight in Évora.

Day 6 - Évora to Lisbon

Évora to Lisbon [approximately 132 km / 82 miles]

Spend the morning exploring Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city in the heart of the Alentejo. Suggested sights include the Roman Temple, the Cathedral, the Church of São Francisco and its Chapel of Bones, along with the city’s whitewashed streets and traditional cork, ceramic and copper crafts.

After lunch at leisure, drive west to Lisbon and check in for a two-night stay. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 7 - Lisbon, Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais

Lisbon circular route [approximately 80 km / 50 miles]

Spend part of the day discovering Lisbon. Suggested areas include Alfama, São Jorge Castle, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Praça do Comércio and Belém, where you can see Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and Jerónimos Monastery.

In the afternoon, drive to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage destination celebrated for its palaces, gardens and forested hills. Continue to Cabo da Roca for Atlantic views before returning to Lisbon via Cascais and Estoril. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 8 - Depart Lisbon

After breakfast, drive to Lisbon Airport, return your rental car and continue with your onward journey.

What's Included

Includes

  • 7 nights of accommodation at the selected hotel category or similar properties
  • Daily breakfast
  • 1 night in Lisbon at the beginning of the trip
  • 2 nights in Porto
  • 1 night in Fátima
  • 1 night in Évora
  • 2 nights in Lisbon at the end of the trip
  • 7 Day rental car. Automatic car Citroen C4 or Similar ( CCAR)
  • Unlimited miles/kilometers
  • Basic LDW (CDW Collision Damage Waiver + TW Theft Waiver), LAF (Vehicle License Fee)

Does Not Include

  • Airfare
  • Lisbon, Porto and other applicable local city taxes
  • Meals other than breakfast
  • Entrance fees, sightseeing admissions and optional activities described in the suggested itinerary
  • Port wine cellar visits or tastings unless separately arranged
  • Additional driver), ASC (Airport service charge) and taxes
  • Child, toddler or infant/booster seat - Available at an additional charge.
  • GPS and Tolls device available at rental counter for an extra cost
  • Gasoline or diesel fuel
  • Super CDW Coverage

Dates & Rates

Understanding the Rates

Package Type

For some packages you may be given a choice of different hotel categories.

  • Premier Hotel Package - 5-star lodging. May include first class 4-star lodging
  • Superior/Premier Hotel Package - Includes first class 4-star lodging. May include 5-star hotels.
  • Comfort Hotel Package - Includes 4-star tourist class lodging.
  • Standard Hotel Package - 4-star tourist class lodging. May include 3-star lodging

Hotel Notes

  • Each package has a hotel summary description. For detailed information, please visit the hotel's official webpage online.
  • For specific hotel or ocean-view room preference, please notify us when filling your booking form. Additional charges may apply.

Room Rate Type

  • Solo = Person traveling alone
  • Single = Person staying in a single room and sharing tour services with others in travel party
  • Double = 2 Persons per room
  • Triple = 3 Persons per room

Price Currency

  • Rates are shown in U.S. Dollars

Departure Date Between:

9/6/2026 and 9/15/2026

  • Double Standard: $1,450/person
  • Single Standard: $2,517/person
  • Triple Standard: $1,196/person
  • Double Comfort: $1,606/person
  • Single Comfort: $2,767/person
  • Triple Comfort: $1,313/person
Room TypeStandardComfort
Double$1,450/person$1,606/person
Single$2,517/person$2,767/person
Triple$1,196/person$1,313/person

9/16/2026 and 10/10/2026

  • Double Standard: $1,425/person
  • Single Standard: $2,467/person
  • Triple Standard: $1,179/person
  • Double Comfort: $1,581/person
  • Single Comfort: $2,717/person
  • Triple Comfort: $1,296/person
Room TypeStandardComfort
Double$1,425/person$1,581/person
Single$2,467/person$2,717/person
Triple$1,179/person$1,296/person

10/11/2026 and 10/31/2026

  • Double Standard: $1,339/person
  • Single Standard: $2,350/person
  • Triple Standard: $1,078/person
  • Double Comfort: $1,503/person
  • Single Comfort: $2,655/person
  • Triple Comfort: $1,234/person
Room TypeStandardComfort
Double$1,339/person$1,503/person
Single$2,350/person$2,655/person
Triple$1,078/person$1,234/person

11/1/2026 and 12/16/2026

  • Double Standard: $931/person
  • Single Standard: $1,550/person
  • Triple Standard: $785/person
  • Double Comfort: $1,080/person
  • Single Comfort: $1,878/person
  • Triple Comfort: $910/person
Room TypeStandardComfort
Double$931/person$1,080/person
Single$1,550/person$1,878/person
Triple$785/person$910/person

12/17/2026 and 12/31/2026

  • Double Standard: $1,144/person
  • Single Standard: $1,975/person
  • Triple Standard: $927/person
  • Double Comfort: $1,292/person
  • Single Comfort: $2,303/person
  • Triple Comfort: $1,052/person
Room TypeStandardComfort
Double$1,144/person$1,292/person
Single$1,975/person$2,303/person
Triple$927/person$1,052/person

1/1/2027

  • Double Standard: $1,201/person
  • Single Standard: $2,074/person
  • Triple Standard: $973/person
  • Double Comfort: $1,357/person
  • Single Comfort: $2,418/person
  • Triple Comfort: $1,104/person
Room TypeStandardComfort
Double$1,201/person$1,357/person
Single$2,074/person$2,418/person
Triple$973/person$1,104/person

1/2/2027 and 3/31/2027

  • Double Standard: $978/person
  • Single Standard: $1,628/person
  • Triple Standard: $824/person
  • Double Comfort: $1,134/person
  • Single Comfort: $1,972/person
  • Triple Comfort: $955/person
Room TypeStandardComfort
Double$978/person$1,134/person
Single$1,628/person$1,972/person
Triple$824/person$955/person

Hotels

Note: Hotels shown are for reference only. We reserve the right to change hotels based on availability, group size or other factors. Should alternate hotel be required, it will be of same or better rating .

Standard Hotels

Superior Hotels

Booking & Policies

Booking Your Land-Only Vacation

  • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $350 per person is required to confirm and hold your reservation.
  • Vacation departure dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change until your reservation is confirmed.
  • Final payment is due 55 days before departure.

Booking Your Vacation With Air

  • This vacation does not include an airfare option. We can hold your land reservation while you arrange your flights. Once you confirm your air itinerary, we can proceed with collecting the required deposit and confirming the land portion of your vacation.

Cancellation Policy

  • The $350 per person deposit is non-refundable.
  • For cancellations made 55 days or more before arrival, the cancellation charge is $350 per person.
  • For cancellations made 54 days or fewer before arrival, no-shows and unused services, no refund will be provided.
  • A cancellation is considered valid only after we have received the request and confirmed the cancellation to you.

Refund Fees

  • Any credit-card processing fee assessed when a payment is made will be deducted from any refunded amount. This also applies to deposits refunded because requested services are unavailable for the requested travel dates.

I Want to Book. What Do I Do Next?

  • Click the “Request Quote” button to send us your reservation request.
  • No payment will be collected when you submit the request.
  • One of our travel associates will contact you by email to answer your questions and assist with booking your package.
  • If you are not ready to book, please contact us with any questions about your trip or vacation.

Booking Changes

  • A fee of $35 per person, per transaction, will be charged for revisions or changes made to a reservation after the booking has been confirmed.

Travel Insurance

  • We strongly recommend purchasing travel and cancellation insurance. Please ask us for additional information.

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