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Portugal Discovery, Self-drive

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Start and end in Lisbon
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Price based on per person in Double Room | Superior Hotel Category | Car Group C for departure 29 January 2025

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Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 10 to 99
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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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  • Accommodation
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  • Transport

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

22

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

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...
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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...
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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...
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    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...
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    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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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 146659

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      As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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      • For any tour departing before February 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Portugal. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 30 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Destination Services Portugal will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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