Day Trips in Portugal

Discover the culinary and cultural wonders of central Portugal on this full-day tour of Ovar and Aveiro departing from Porto. Visit the 'tile city' of Ovar (also known for its carnival) and savor its traditional delicacies, including eel and sponge cake, and wander its gorgeous beaches. You'll also visit the nearby university town of Veneza, where you can taste traditional soft eggs and look out for the town's famed boats.

Take a full-day sightseeing tour to Mafra, a picturesque village with attractions such as the Mafra National Palace (Palácio Nacional de Mafra). After exploring the immense palace, stop into the Aldeia Tipica of Jose Franco, a house full of ceramic sculpture and artifacts that the artist created to show life in a typical village in Portugal. Continue to the coastal village of Ericeira for lunch and a stroll around the village and the beach. Learn about the region from your private guide, who shares informative commentary throughout the day.

Explore Lisbon's beautiful surroundings on a classic Sintra and Cascais tour. Discover the beautiful palaces and UNESCO-listed city center of Sintra and learn about the town's rich and royal history from your guide. Then head to the coast to walk around and soak up the sun at the seaside village of Cascais before heading back to Lisbon.

Venture from Porto to Spain on this day trip to  Santiago de Compostela and the sacred pilgrimage route, St James Way. For centuries pilgrims have made their way along this historic path and on this tour you can glean a part of their experience with a knowledgeable guide. Visit the sacred sites of Santiago de Compostela, like the city's famous cathedral, as well as the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed Old Town. On your way back to Porto, stop at the charming Valença do Minho, dominated with a fortress of two towers and a double great wall projected in the Vouban style, in Portugal.

Step back centuries ago and see the well-preserved Museum Village on this 6-hour private tour of Óbidos and Mafra from Lisbon. Wander the streets of a walled town overflowing history dating back to the 4th century B.C. With your local guide, feel free to modify your itinerary to enjoy a more personalized experience.

Experience a famous Madeira beauty spot on a small-group Nuns Valley (Curral da Freiras) trip from Funchal, Canico, and Machico. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, make the scenic journey to Nuns Valley, a village tucked into an ancient crater-like bowl between vertiginous peaks. Stop at Pico dos Barcelos to gaze over Funchal, enjoy bird's-eye views over Nuns Valley from Eira do Serrado, and visit the history-steeped village. Hotel pickup and drop-off, and choice of departure times included.

This tour is a private tour with max. 4pax. It has a duration of 8 hours and you get to know all the island. We do a trip passing in all the major points of the island. Cabo Girao Viewpoint, Poncha da Serra de Agua, Funchal,  Camara de Lobos, Santana, Natural Swimming Pools Porto Moniz, Pico Areeiro and much more. You also can customize the tour. The prince includes insurance, qualified and friendly guide. Free picnic and transport.

This full-day Sete Cidades tour is the perfect choice for travelers who have limited time on Sao Miguel island. After a hotel pickup, you'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle between scenic highlights. Top sites you'll see include Lagoa do Canario, Lagoa Santiago, the Fire Lake, Ribeira Grande, Caldeira Velha natural park, and more. You won't have to worry about bringing snacks with you, as a local lunch and a liqueur tasting are included.

Escape the city and discover the mountain landscapes and panoramic views of northern Madeira on an 8-hour tour from Funchal, ideal for lovers of the outdoors. Explore picturesque villages such as Cabanas de Sao Jorge and Ponta Delgada, both of which overlook the island's rugged northern coastline, and visit the unique Sao Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre, created by an eruption more than 890,000 years ago. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Tick off more of MAdeira's natural wonders in less time on a full-day tour from Funchal, ideal for visitors with limited time. Traveling by Jeep, you'll ascend to the glass-floored viewing platform at Cabo Girao - one of Europe's highest cliffs - and visit the Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras). Plus, you'll visit Câmara de Lobos, home to a multitude of wolf seals, and conclude with a whale and dolphin watching cruise. Hotel pickup is included.

Enjoy a day away from the bustle of Lisbon, and see some of the surrounding region's most popular destinations, on this LGBTQ-friendly, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning at a conveniently located meeting point, and set off via air-conditioned minivan. You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra (and will admire its beautiful palaces), will see mainland Europe's westernmost point at Cabo da Roca, will stop in the seaside resort town of Cascais, and more.

The Valley of the Nuns (Curral da Freiras) might be one of the coolest places you can visit in all of Portugal - and this tour makes it easy to explore the area. Not only is it a village built on the crater of an extinct volcano, but it was once a place where nuns would hide when pirates attacked the city of Funchal. Plus, during this tour, you'll stop by the fishing village, Câmara de Lobos, and try a traditional Madeira drink.

Get personalized attention from a dedicated guide on this private 4-hour tour of Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Choose to depart from Estoril, Sintra, or Lisbon, with private transportation included.

Experience some of the most important religious sites in Portugal, by going on this private tour of Fatima and Batalha, from Lisbon. After a hotel pickup, you'll travel between dispersed attractions with ease, in a luxury vehicle, with a guide to accompany you. During the tour, you'll stop off at Batalha Monastery, and Fatima Sanctuary. Learn their religious significance from your guide, on this memorable, personalized trip. 

Discover the lush scenery in the northern province of Minho on this small-group guided full-day tour from Porto. This tour offers a local guide who will take you from serene countrysides to explore historical towns. Uncover the rustic appeal of Ponte de Lima, Barcelos and Viana do Castelo. Try delectable bites for lunch at a Portuguese eatery and admire traditional costumes at a clothing museum. Numbers on this small-group tour are restricted to eight people for a more intimate experience.

Discover the eastern landscapes of Madeira with ease on an 8-hour tour from Funchal, ideal for lovers of natural landscapes. Visit the quaint craft village of Camacha, ascend to Pico de Arieiro, Madeira's third-highest peak, and admire the famous Laurissilva Forest, which dates back to prehistoric times. Plus, you'll enjoy lunch in the colorful town of Santana, visit Machico, and admire panoramic views from Ponta de Sao Lourenço. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal are included.

If you've ticked off the sights in Lisbon centre, go further afield on a full-day tour to Arrabida National Park, a coastal stretch famed for its Mediterranean greenery and historic landmarks. Exploring with a guide means you'll benefit from insider knowledge and travel between dispersed highlights in air-conditioned comfort. Letting someone else drive means you'll skip the hassle of navigation and have more time to focus on the scenery.

This is the perfect tour for those who want to see many of Portugal's historic highlights in a day. After a morning pickup, you'll travel between dispersed sites in a comfortable vehicle. You won't have to worry about this tour being overcrowded as it's a small-group tour limited to 8 people. Visit multiple Sintra highlights, get ocean views at Cabo da Roca, and go to the spectacular Pena Palace.

Uncover top landmarks outside of Lisbon on this full-day guided tour of the Ribatejo region departing from various locations. On this tour of central Portugal, marvel at architecture inspired by the Knights Templar in Tomar, see a hydroelectric dam in Castelo de Bode and learn about the great poet Luis de Camões in Constância.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Caldeira de Sete Cidades on a Jeep tour from Ponta Delgada. The Sete Cidades volcanic complex on the western side of Sao Miguel Island is one of the more famous sites in the Azores. Stop at scenic lookouts such as Rocha de Relva and Pico do Carvao, and walk along the caldera rim to look at the twin lakes. Visit the village of Mosteiros and have the option to swim in natural thermal pools near the Ferraria coast on this informative tour.