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Lisbon & Algarve in 9 days - Best of Sea & Countryside

Start & end in Lisbon 9 days Up to 7

About this trip

Nine days that take you from the buzz of Lisbon down to the quieter Alentejo Coast, with time built in to slow down, sit on a beach and eat well.

It's a personalized, partially guided trip with an easy pace, so you get some structure alongside room to make it your own.

Expect a mix of city energy and coastal calm, with Portuguese food and wine woven through.

What you'll do

  • Explore Lisbon's streets and neighbourhoods
  • Travel along the quiet Alentejo Coast
  • Unwind on the beach
  • Taste regional Portuguese food and wine
Good to know
  • Easy pace with a personalized, partially guided itinerary — some flexibility built in
  • Suits travellers who want both city time and quiet coastal relaxation, not just one or the other
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you value expert guides and well-chosen hotels. Think twice if you need guaranteed water activities or prefer staying in town centres.

  • Named guides Pedro, João, George, Jorge, and Filipa consistently praised for knowledge, responsiveness, and willingness to adapt plans.
  • Hotel selections and dinner recommendations hit the mark across reviewers; itinerary covers impressive ground from Lisbon through Évora to Algarve.
  • Lagos section loses momentum without guide; hotel location requires 30-min walk to town or paid taxi. Weather cancelled planned 5-hr boat trip.
  • Trip works year-round but winter travellers should expect rainy days; guides manage flexibly but water-based activities risk cancellation.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£1,040 less all-in
Charming Portugal
4.7from £1,3408 days
The trade-off: 1 fewer night, and a different operator.
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Getting there

Lisbon
One-way · arrive 20 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Lisbon · 20 Jul21 Jul

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