Self-Guided Tours in Portugal

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Independent Adventures are different from our other guided tours. Add the services that you want in your package. There are no briefings or local guides from Eco Trilha. Create your travel bubble and explore Portugal by yourself! You can travel independently without pressure and have the freedom to decide your goals, pace, and breaks. We remain available fo...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the seven hills of Lisbon.
    • Visit Porto and the UNESCO Douro wine region.
    • Discover the country’s oldest university and its famous library in Coimbra.
    • Enjoy a private cruise tour along the Tagus River in Lisbon from Alfama to Belém (Post-tour Extension – Lisbon Boat Tour).
    • Flexibility to customize your itinerary in Portugal to your preferences.

What's this trip about?

    Independent Adventures are different from our other guided tours. Add the services that you want in your package. There are no briefings or local guides from Eco Trilha. Create your travel bubble and explore Portugal by yourself! You can travel independently without pressure and have the freedom to decide your goals, pace, and breaks. We remain available for any inquiry, assistance, or advice. In any case of an emergency, we can attend to you 24 hours per day. Booking dates are flexible, a luxury service available most of the year.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLisbon
End CityOporto

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Coimbra
  • Lisbon
  • Oporto
  • Porto

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Private Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Hotel in Lisbon.
    • Private Transfer from Hotel in Porto to Oporto Airport.
    • Private car with English-speaking driver from Lisbon to Porto (Day 3).
    • Four nights in a twin or single Room – Standard Room with Breakfast.
    • Private transfers during the tours (Driver: English-speaking).

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Itinerary

Day 1: Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Welcome to Lisbon! Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included from the airport to the hotel. There are no activities planned for this day. Check-in at the hotel from 2 pm. Lunch and dinner are not included — overnight in Lisbon.

Day 2: Lisbon

The day is free to relax and explore the capital on your own. See the 16th-century Jeronimo’s Monastery (UNESCO); the Monument to the Discoveries, honoring intrepid Portuguese explorers and their patrons; and the impressive Belem Tower (Tickets are not included). Visi...

Day 3: Lisbon – Coimbra – Porto

Private transfer from Lisbon to Porto. Meeting point at the hotel lobby – 09h00 am. One-stop in Coimbra, you have free time to visit the University (ticket not included). Arrive at the hotel in Porto at 5h00 pm.

Lunch and dinner are not included — overnight in Porto.

Day 4: Porto

The day is free to relax and explore the city on your own. Your hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Market Bolhao. The property is close to Lello Bookshop, Clerigos Tower, and São Bento Train Station.

Suggestion Book Online Extra Tour: Port Wine Tasting.

Lunch and dinner are not included — overnight in Porto.

Day 5: Oporto Airport (OPO)

Transfer to the airport. Check-out at the hotel until 11 am. There are no activities planned for this day. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Suggestion: Book extra night & Douro Valley Tour (Post-tour extension).

The Douro Valley (Portugal) is the birthplace of Port Wine. It is an excellent destination for a day trip from Porto that guarantees many amazing memories, authentic Portuguese culture, and stunning green countryside views. The travelers learn about the wine-making process while strolling vineyard grounds, but they can also taste a few regional wines.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $939
Price per day$188
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Eco Trilha.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Everything was perfect!

Our tour guides were well informed, personable, and delightful. We had a friendly group and excellent accommodations. I bought online Portugal Vacation Package. Eve...

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Apr 2020

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so enjoyable and memorable

Thank you to Cristiane for making our family’s trip to Portugal so enjoyable and memorable. Everything from the drivers to the hotels to guides was five stars! We ne...

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Apr 2020

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Fabulous Trip

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Eco Trilha is a receptive tour operator in Portugal. Our main aim is to show our beautiful country through all possible senses: tasting, listening, seeing, smelling, touching and meeting Portuguese people with passion. Our key destinations with their rich heritage of history and culture are Lisbon, Sintra, Óbidos, Porto, Braga, Guimarães, Póvoa de Varzim, etc.

We offer custom planning for groups of two or higher. We compose thematic packages for a large group of travel consumers who is searching for a different type of vacation. We like to emphasize exclusivity, culture, nature, city breaks, religious, cooking class, active holidays, as well as excursions in rural areas like the Douro Valley.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flight
    • Travel insurance
    • Drinks and meals not specified
    • Guide throughout the tour (English-speaking)
    • Entrances other than mentioned
    • Tourist tax
    • Telephone and personal expenses

Accommodation

,2 nights lodging in a 4-star Lisbon hotel (Olissippo Marquês de Sá or similar).The 4-star Lisboa hotel is ideal for family vacations and leisure trips. It is located in the historic center of Lisbon.It is just a 5-minute walk away from the El Corte Inglês Mall, 20 minutes walk from Avenida da Liberdade. And the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.São Sebastião Metro Station is a 2-minute walk. It provides easy access to historic Lisbon areas like Rossio, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Alfama.All air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi.Guests can enjoy a variety of international and Portuguese dishes in the hotel’s Varanda do Marquês Restaurant. The cocktail bar offers a trendy setting for a juicy cocktail with friends. 2 Nights Lodging in a 4-Star Porto Hotel (Mercure Porto Centro Aliados or similar).Mercure Porto Centro Aliados is located in Porto, a 4-minute walk from the Market Bolhao. The property is close to Lello Bookshop and Clerigos Tower. All air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A restaurant serves regional and traditional dishes together with an extensive wine list.
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • Room twin standard: it has two single beds. For an upgrade, please do not hesitate to contact us.
  • Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes.
  • Flights are not included. Travelers will fly into Lisbon Airport and out of Oporto Airport (OPO).

What to bring

  • You should bring comfortable footwear (please don’t wear slippers or high heel shoes), a camera, and a small bottle of water. When it’s hot out, we recommend an application of sunscreen on exposed parts of the body and a pair of sunglasses. During the cooler seasons, it’s important to wear and an extra layer of clothing. Don’t forget your footwear.

Food allergies

  • We can accommodate dietary needs, such as food allergies.
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