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Portugal North to South

Start & end in Lisbon 12 days Up to 45

About this trip

Twelve days moving through Portugal from north to south, taking in the country's mix of old villages, wine country, historic architecture and coastal beaches.

This is a fully guided trip with an easy pace, built as a small-group journey that works for families too, covering a good stretch of the country without rushing it.

What you'll do

  • Wander through villages in northern Portugal
  • Visit vineyards in wine-growing country
  • Take in notable architecture along the route
  • Spend time on beaches in the south
  • Travel the length of the country from north to south
Good to know
  • Easy-paced and fully guided throughout
  • Suits families and small groups
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want knowledgeable guides and a solid overview of Portugal's north and south. Think twice if you need seamless logistics and tight itinerary planning.

  • Guide quality stands out consistently: Nuno, Goncalo, Manuel and others genuinely passionate, informative, well-fed travellers.
  • Poor routing logic: unnecessary returns to Lisbon cost time, missed flights weren't communicated promptly, driver got lost.
  • Hotel accessibility issues in Lisbon caused parking nightmares, traffic delays, and even a minor collision during parking.
  • Algarve time felt rushed for some travellers; separate English and French buses appreciated by those wanting language consistency.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£553 less all-in
Charming Portugal
4.7from £1,3408 days
The trade-off: 4 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £1,860, about 12% below the priciest month (Sep).

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Getting there

Lisbon
One-way · arrive 28 Oct 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Lisbon · 28 Oct29 Oct

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