Grand Driving Tour of Portugal: 12-Day Lisbon, Algarve & Porto Self-Drive Tour

Evora Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Évora's city center and 10 minutes drive from the train station. This hotel offers two outdoor pools and one indoor heated pool. All guest rooms have a private balcony, minibar and TV as well a view to the Alentejo's plains.

In addition to the traditional Sol Poente, the Evora also has the Lounge Natural Living restaurant which serves a variety of light meals with natural ingredients. The bar has refreshing drinks and snacks.

After a work-out in the gym, guests can relax in the hot tub or sauna. Babysitting services are available upon request. There are also various spa treatments and massages. Golfers can use Évora's driving range.

Standing tall in a commercial area of Porto’s Boavista district, HF Fénix Porto is 1,300 feet from Casa da Musica concert hall. It features free Wi-Fi throughout and spacious rooms with cable TV.

All rooms at the HF Fénix Porto are air conditioned and include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors offer full views of the Douro River.

A varied buffet breakfast consisting of pastries, breads, cereals, eggs, fruits and juices is served each morning in Fénix’s dining room, which features stained-glass features in the ceiling. There is a bar and an outdoor terrace with parasols.

The Fenix’s attentive, multilingual staff can provide babysitting services on request, arrange car rental and provide tourist information.

Cidade Do Porto shopping center is next to the hotel and São Bento Train Station is 1.9 mi away. Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 7.5 mi away.

Located in the heart of historical Guimarães, Hotel de Guimarães features a spacious indoor pool and offers rooms with cable TV. Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, the city walls and the Salado Monument are within a 15-minute walk.

The air-conditioned accommodation at Hotel de Guimarães feature contemporary furnishings and a LCD TV. They come equipped with a safety deposit box and a minibar.

The restaurant D. Maria is decorated in warm colors and offers panoramic city views. It serves a buffet breakfast and seasonal Mediterranean cuisine. The Piano Bar serves a selection of beers, wines and refreshments.

Guests of the Hotel de Guimarães can relax in the sauna, and enjoy a massage or body treatment. The hotel also a boasts a large fitness center.

Hotel de Guimarães offers free on-site public parking.

The Pousada de Marvao is housed in two 13th century buildings. All rooms have private bathrooms, have cable TV and air conditioning. The restaurant has panoramic views of the town.

All Pousada de Marvao's rooms are equipped with a telephone and minibar for guests' convenience.

There are many activities to enjoy when staying at Pousada de Marvao, including fishing, hiking and exploring the medieval town.

Guests can dine in at Pousada de Marvão’s restaurant and admire the view, or dine out at one of the local taverns.

The Hotel Tivoli Coimbra is a  modern 4-star hotel is located near the Mondego River in historic Coimbra. Its modern rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite and paid movie channels.

All bright rooms at Tivoli Coimbra feature large windows, a sitting area and a minibar.

Breakfast can be delivered to the rooms or enjoyed in the dining room. Tivoli Caffè Lounge Bar serves lunches and dinners inspired by the traditional Portuguese kitchen.

Tivoli Coimbra's multilingual staff offers a 24-hour service and can arrange rental cars or offer travel or sightseeing advice. Nearby Rua da Sofia offers public transportation options connecting to other parts of Coimbra.

Nestled in the heart of Lisbon, the TURIM Saldanha Hotel boasts a restaurant and bar for guests to enjoy. The hotel is conveniently situated just 1,312 feet from Eduardo VII Park and Saldanha, with two metro stations within a 5-minute stroll.

The inviting rooms are furnished with a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom, which includes either a bath or shower, along with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.

The elegant Liberty Avenue, known for its upscale shops and boutiques, is only 0.7 miles away. The TURIM Saldanha Hotel is a mere 15-minute metro ride from both Chiado and Rossio. Additionally, the famous São Jorge Castle is located 2.5 miles from the hotel. The closest airport is Portela Airport, situated 4.5 miles from the property.

The 4-star Hotel Vila Gale Lagos is a luxury resort located right on the Lagos seafront, along the sandy Meia Praia Beach and a five minute drive from Lagos Marina.

Relax at the resort's Satsanga Spa and spa center, which includes a gym, a sauna, a steam bath and a massage room (for a fee).

There is an indoor swimming pool as well as a huge outdoor swimming pool in a 12,917 ft² garden. Gourmet cuisine is served in the restaurants, and a Kids' Club and 3 tennis courts complete the picture.

All air-conditioned rooms feature modern audiovisual equipment and are beautifully designed.

The beaches around Lagos are some of the most beautiful of the Algarve. This former fishing village has a long history and is now a lively holiday resort with a beautiful new marina. The area provides great opportunities for water sports, including windsurfing, scuba diving, water skiing and fishing.

The hotel includes a convention center, with a choice of several conference rooms for meetings, presentations or banquets.

Located in the Santo Antonio neighborhood in Lisbon, 14 miles from Sintra, AVANI Avenida Liberdade features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Private parking is available on site.

The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine in the room. The rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub. Extras include slippers and free toiletries.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

The hotel also provides car rental. Cascais is 15 miles from AVANI Avenida Liberdade, and Troia is 21 miles away. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is 3.7 miles from the property. 

Santo Antonio is a great choice for travelers interested in monuments, friendly locals and architecture.

Romantically located in the Praca da Ribeira, heart of the historical center of Porto and constructed on part of the medieval city wall, the Pestana Porto Hotel forms part of a block of town houses dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

This beautiful adjoining group of buildings was classified by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage site which extends along the Douro River enjoying a magnificent view and unique atmosphere.

In the heart of Porto, only 20 minutes from the International Airport "Francisco Sa Carneiro" and 10 minutes from "Sao Bento" Railway Station, the Pestana Porto Hotel, with all charm of the Ribeira riverside area, in buildings of an original design classified as world heritage, stands proudly on the bank of the Douro River.

In the bustle of the city, after taking a boat ride on the river, exploring streets and alleys, admiring the architecture, seeing the sights, visiting the wonderful port lodges, discovering markets, cafés, museums and enticing shops...it's good to have somewhere to come home to. The Pestana Porto Hotel is one of those places in the world where "receiving visitors" means "offering them the best of everything

Located in between Évora’s Gothic cathedral and the Templo de Diana, this renovated convent features a courtyard swimming pool together with characteristic arched halls and vaulted ceilings.

The rooms at the Pousada consist of the old cells of the Lóios monks, updated in terms of comfort but maintaining all of its original and historical features. Rooms with private bathroom  with bathtub and shower, free WiFi access, mini bar, air conditioning, safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. 

The Pousada also has a Restaurant with authentic Portuguese dishes, a bar and a large lobby .

The Pousada de Marvao is housed in two 13th century buildings. All rooms have private bathrooms, have cable TV and air conditioning. The restaurant has panoramic views of the town.

All Pousada de Marvao's rooms are equipped with a telephone and minibar for guests' convenience.

There are many activities to enjoy when staying at Pousada de Marvao, including fishing, hiking and exploring the medieval town.

Guests can dine in at Pousada de Marvão’s restaurant and admire the view, or dine out at one of the local taverns.

Pousada Palacio de Estoi is located in the town of Estoi, just 6.2 mi from Faro, on the grounds of a beautiful 19th-century palace.

Air-conditioned rooms,  contemporary design, with private bathrooms (bath and shower). Some rooms include wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. 

Pousada Palacio de Estoi features gardens and tea pavilions, the architecture includes many original elements such as wall paintings and antique furnishings.

Indoor and outdoor pools or visiting the sauna. Nearby leisure activities are cycling and hiking.

Pousada da Serra da Estrela featuring an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, is located in Covilhã. 

Pousadas Serra da Estrela offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape this hotel provides free WiFi access. Rooms here will provide guests with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a mini-bar. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box and linen.

Guests can enjoy their breakfast in the room. In addition an à la carte restaurant with a varied menu is available. A bar is also available where guests can relax while enjoying a beverage. At Pousada da Serra da Estrela guests will find a spa, a wellness center and a fitness center.

Other facilities offered include a shared lounge, a games room and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing. The property offers free parking. 

The Pousada Serra da Estrela is inserted in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park and is 2.5 mi from the Penhas da Saúde Chapel. The Wool Museum is 4.3 mi away. Connection to the A23 motorway is 9.3 mi away and Lisbon International Airport is 173 mi away.