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Portugal Discovery, Self-drive

8 days
Start and end in Lisbon
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7 traveler reviews
Portugal Discovery, Self-drive - Destination Services Portugal
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Highlights

  • Explore Lisbon, a city rich in history
  • Visit Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Discover Tomar, home of the Knights Templar
  • Stroll through Porto's historic city center
  • Admire Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL LISBON
  2. Day 2 LISBON – EVORA – ALTER DO CHÃO (223km – 2.45 hrs)
  3. Day 3 ALTER DO CHÃO – CASTELO DE VIDE – TOMAR – COIMBRA (241km - 2.55 hrs)
  4. Day 4 COIMBRA – OPORTO (125km – 1.5 hrs)
  5. Day 5 OPORTO – GUIMARAES – OPORTO (115km – 1 hrs)
  6. Day 6 OPORTO – ESPINHO – OVAR – AVEIRO – FIGUEIRA DA FOZ – COIMBRA (212kms – 3 hrs)
  7. Day 7 COIMBRA – SINTRA – LISBON (250km – 2.5 hrs)
  8. Day 8 DEPARTURE LISBON
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

22

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

100%

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  • Portugal Discovery, Self-drive reviewer 1
    · April 26th, 2024
    The accommodations, the sights, the roads were all fantastic, five star. But the time allowed at each stop was insufficient and exhausting by the end of the 12 days. Some places we wanted more time at, but had to stay on driving schedule. Others we could have given a miss altogether.
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    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Dear Jill. We appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. Your comments are very important to us as it help us work continuously in our services. Thank you so much for joining us on this adventure and we will redirect your comments to our... Show more
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • BS
    · November 3rd, 2023
    The locations and hotels selected were excellent. At the last minute my husband ended up in a wheelchair for most of the trip. Once I mentioned it to the check-in staff they went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Changing rooms so that he had a walk in shower, a room close to the elevator and assistance with luggage or whatever we needed. Thank you.
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    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Hello Becky, Thank you for your review! We are glad that the trip was to your liking and that both you and your husband were able to enjoy Portugal and its beautiful cities. We hope to see you soon on another of our tours. Best regards, RG.
    Trip date: September 2023
  • Portugal Discovery, Self-drive reviewer 3
    · July 1st, 2023
    Overall, we had a very nice trip. The itinerary is arranged well and includes good recommendations for places to stop and points of interest to visit. The hotels are all owned by the same company called Vila Gale, and are all about what I expected for the price point – nice and comfortable with basic rooms – the one outlier was the Vila Gale Collection Alter Real, which was stunning! The one hiccup we had was that the car booked for us on arrival was a manual car, which none of us were able to drive. Apparently manual cars are much more common in Europe than in the U.S, and the only automatic cars available required an upgrade, which cost us another $1,400. JUST BE AWARE THAT THE DEFAULT CAR RESERVATION IS FOR AN ECONOMY SIZE, MANUAL CAR. Request an upgrade ahead of time if you need it. Pros of this trip: - Comfortable hotels - Nice itinerary with good suggestions on places to see (don't skip Evora, Tomar or Aveiro – Porto was our absolute favorite) - Independence (by self-driving, we avoided visiting points of interest with 40+ people getting off a tour bus together at the same time) Cons of the trip: - Hiccup with the manual car, no clear description of what kind of car was provided ahead of the trip outside of "category Y" - Hotels don't have shampoo/conditioner – only one "multi-purpose soap," which would have been good to know ahead of time so I could have brought my own - There are two separate nights in Coimbra, which our family felt was not the most interesting town. It helps break up the drive but is not nearly as scenic or interesting as Porto, Lisbon or even some of the smaller and quaint towns along the way. We had a very nice trip to Portugal overall.
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    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Hi amanda! We are glad that both the itinerary and the hotels were to your liking and that you could enjoy your vacation days in a country as beautiful as Portugal. Regarding the inconvenience suffered by the car, we are very sorry that you had to pay... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
  • RS
    · June 11th, 2023
    I’m still travelling and currently in the middle of Morocco with limited access to Internet. I need to provide some feedback. The trip was great. The hotels were amazing. Getting the car was not a great experience. A 2-hr delay sitting in Herrz due to a “distribution issue” and no cars. Then when I was finally called it got rushed, no real opportunity to explore excess, given a full EV car that added a huge element of stress continually having to find charging stations and wait. The hotel ones charge slow and never fully. The maps stopped working on the 3rd last day and I had to turn on international roaming at a cost. Emailed Hertz when it happened. No response. The sat nav kept turning back to Portuguese. I navigated my way safely through 1200kms of crazy driving and roads and on the 2nd last day, leaving a hotel car park, the boot flew open and hit a concrete beam and damaged the boot. With no excess I’m yet to be informed re what this will cost me. Given I used the remote and buttons to open/close I do not feel responsible for this incident. I spent a lot of time writing a response in Portuguese and English re the incident but they didn’t want to hear about it when I dropped the car off. They said the 1 1/2 pages was too long. Other than that - I had an amazing trip. I’ll write a more detailed response when I get back. Thanks Rachael Stephenson
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    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Hello Rachel, Thank you very much for your comment. We will send all your observations to the Hertz company and we are very sorry that you had so many difficulties when renting the car. For the rest, we are glad that you had a good trip and that the... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • TG
    · November 4th, 2022
    Great itinerary. Hotels were quite nice with breakfast included. Highways in Portugal may be the best in the world.
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Hello, Ted! Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your trip. We`re waiting for you soon back here. Have a nice day! Best regards, RG.
    Trip date: October 2022
  • AB
    · November 24th, 2021
    Good not great could have been better
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to know that you had a nice time with us. Your review has been well noted and will look into improvements. You will be always Welcome to Portugal again. Regards, DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: November 2021
  • NK
    · September 1st, 2019
    The only problem was starting us with a car that was way too small. Would have appreciated a little more information about the places to see, and other possible options if we so wished. Otherwise a great trip
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback. You will be always Welcome to Portugal again. Regards, DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: August 2019

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Portugal Discovery, Self-drive
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Are parking facilities available at the hotels?

      Parking is not included in the tour price and is the responsibility of the client. Most hotels offer paid parking with varying rates.

    • Do I need an international driving permit to drive on the tour?

      No, an international driving permit is not required for driving in Portugal as part of this tour.

    • How can I find out what is included in this tour?

      Please refer to the link provided to check the detailed inclusion list for this tour. This will give you information on accommodations, transport, and other included services.

    • Is it possible to extend my stay at a specific location during the tour?

      Yes, it is possible to extend your stay at certain locations during the tour. Please let us know your specific requirements, and we can make the necessary arrangements.

    • What types of rooms are available in hotels during the tour?

      All hotels booked during the tour will provide twin rooms which include two separate beds.

    • Can you explain the insurance terms mentioned in the proposal?

      The insurance section in your proposal discusses various coverage including CDW insurance which covers damage to the rental vehicle, theft protection, and other related costs. The refunds mentioned are typically associated with reducing your out-of-pocket expenses in the event of a claim.

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      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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