Portugal 10-Day Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

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A scenic road near the village of Sintra
Map of Portugal Relaxed Self-Drive: Lisbon, Porto, Évora - 10 Days
Portugal Relaxed Self-Drive: Lisbon, Porto, Évora - 10 Days

This road trip is ideal for those who want to experience Portugal's two biggest cities and rural countryside at a relaxed pace. After strolling around Lisbon with a guide, you'll make your way north to UNESCO-listed Porto and its nearby mountains and vineyards. Finish off in the medieval town of Évora with plenty of free time to explore the Alentejo—a vast region known for olive groves, cork production, and rustic cuisine.

Enjoy luxury stays at off-the-beaten-path retreats (photo courtesy of Casa do Rio Wine Hotel)
Map of Off-the-Beaten-Path Luxury in Portugal: Douro Valley, Alentejo & Comporta - 10 Days
Off-the-Beaten-Path Luxury in Portugal: Douro Valley, Alentejo & Comporta - 10 Days

Discover Portugal's lesser-visited treasures on this luxury 10-day self-drive tour. Begin by road-tripping to a remote corner of the Douro Valley to taste fine wines and uncover the region's prehistoric rock art. Next, continue to rural Alentejo for stargazing in Alqueva Dark Sky Reserve and a hot-air balloon ride over the UNESCO-listed town of Évora. The trip ends in peaceful Comporta on the Atlantic coast, where you'll sail the Arrábida Marine Reserve and ride horses along the rugged coastline.

Wind through the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley
Map of Portugal Road Trip: Lisbon, Évora, Douro & Porto - 10 Days
Portugal Road Trip: Lisbon, Évora, Douro & Porto - 10 Days

Portugal's historic cities and unspoiled countryside are the main focus of this 10-day, self-drive adventure. Heading north from Lisbon, you'll take your time exploring the hilltop villages of the Alentejo and the famed wine country of the Douro Valley before reaching riverside Porto and its vibrant culinary scene. Loop south again to return to the capital at a leisurely pace—discovering medieval towns, fishing villages, and the wild Atlantic coastline along the way.

You'll kick things off in Porto, Portugal's "Second City"
Map of Family Fun & Culture in Portugal: Porto, Coimbra, Óbidos & Lisbon - 10 Days
Family Fun & Culture in Portugal: Porto, Coimbra, Óbidos & Lisbon - 10 Days

This fun-filled family adventure starts in Porto, where you'll sample local treats on a kid-friendly food tour and take a day trip into nature for a hike along the Paiva Walkways. Get behind the wheel for a relaxed road trip south to Coimbra, visiting the nearby beaches of Figueira da Foz for some swimming and sun, then continue to Óbidos for a night in one of Portugal's prettiest towns. End in Lisbon, where you'll explore the capital by land and sea and take a day trip to the hilltop castles of Sintra.

Other durations: 9 days · 10 days · 14 days · 15 days