Travel Type
Self-Drive
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Country
Portugal
Portugal boasts a rich maritime heritage, beautiful seaside resorts, nostalgic cities, and landscapes dotted with olive groves, vineyards, and golden wheat fields. Home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites and one of Europe’s most relaxed and appealing capitals, the country also remains very affordable.
Inclusions
– 7-night accommodation in 4* hotels, with daily breakfast
– 1 Car -hire Grp EDMR (Opel Corsa A/C or similar, manual transmission) for 7-day car-hire with pick up / drop off from car rental company (Tangerine company or similar), 1 additional driver and 0€ excess
Exclusions
International flights – Meals and drinks unless otherwise specified – GPS, fuel and pay toll roads – City tax (payable directly at the hotels) – Gratuities to hotel staff and guides – Optional excursions and entrances to monuments – Any other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Special Notes
The visits mentioned in this itinerary are only suggestions. Clients are free to explore according to their own interests.
1
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN LISBON – OBIDOS (approx. 90 km)
Upon arrival at Lisbon airport, meet with the car rental representative that will facilitate your car rental arrangements. Drive north of Lisbon to the medieval walled town of Óbidos. The town is characteristically identified by its typical white houses, flowered windows and narrow streets paved with beautiful stones. During your stay in Óbidos, enjoy the area with its beautiful landscape, the national monuments in nearby Batalha, Alcobaça, and the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré.
Accommodation : Óbidos for 1 night
2 - 4
DAYS 2 - 4 PORTO (approx. 245 km)
After breakfast, drive north to the city of Porto, located on the right bank of the Douro River, and offers the delights of a riverside city. During your 3-night stay in “Oporto”, we suggest enjoying the city and its monuments, the historic centre of the city, classified as UNESCO World Heritage, visit an Oporto wine cellar just the other side of the riverbank, or take a cruise on the Douro River that crosses the Porto wine region, where you can admire the old city of Porto. We recommend a full day visit of the town of Guimarães, Portugal’s birthplace, with its medieval castle; Braga, and the 18th century shrine of Bom Jesus de Braga; Ponte de Lima, a beautiful small town, and known as the most floral town of Portugal; or Viana do Castelo with its unique handicrafts.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Porto for 3 nights
5
DAY 5 COIMBRA (approx. 130 km)
Drive from Porto to Coimbra. On the way, we suggest a quick stop in Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal” and its spectacular monuments and in Bussaco to see the Royal Palace. Take the time to visit Coimbra; This unique and special university town houses one of Europe’s oldest universities, and has kept its secular academic traditions, as can be seen in the black-capped students. We also suggest driving 16 km south to Conimbriga and its roman ruins, one of Portugal’s oldest excavated settlements.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Coimbra for 1 night
6 - 7
DAYS 6 - 7 LISBON (approx. 205 km)
Today, continue driving south to “Lisboa”, a must-see city with its World Heritage monuments and medieval quarters of Alfama, and Mouraria; walk along the typical streets of Bairro Alto; in the Madragoa district, be sure to enjoy a night this lively area, have dinner in a local Fado restaurant and listen to the traditional mournful songs. Visit the most historic sites in the quarter of Belém, including the Tower of Belem and the Jerónimos Monastery. We highly suggest taking the opportunity to visit the nearby romantic Sintra region and its unique Palaces. On the way back to Lisbon, pass by Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe and the seaside coastal towns of Estoril and Cascais, known as the Portuguese Riviera.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Lisbon for 2 nights
8
DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM LISBON
Enjoy one last breakfast in Portugal, and head to Lisbon airport to return your car or extend your holidays in this charming country!
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR:
Óbidos – Josefa D’Óbidos 4*
Porto – Vila Galé Porto 4*
Coimbra – Vila Galé Coimbra 4*
Lisbon – Marques de Pombal 4*
| Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | ||||
| Daily Departures 2026 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | ||
| September 1 – October 31 | 1660 | 2990 | ||
| November 1 – December 31 | 1230 | 2255 | ||
| Supplement | ||||
| Upgrade for an automatic car | On request | |||
Product Code: D
*Rates on request from December 18-31, 2026
| Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | ||||
| Daily Departures 2027 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | ||
| January 1 – March 19 | 1230 | 2255 | ||
| March 20 – June 30 September 12-30 | 1610 | 2955 | ||
| July 1-31 September 1-11 | 1940 | 3615 | ||
| August 1-31 | 2060 | 3860 | ||
| October 1-31 | 1610 | 2955 | ||
| Supplement | ||||
| Upgrade for an automatic car | On request | |||
Product Code: D
*Rates on request from January 1-3, 2027 / Easter March 25-29, 2027
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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Self-Drive Itinerary in Central and Northern Portugal – Detailed Itinerary
Self-Drive Itinerary in Central and Northern Portugal – Detailed Itinerary
