12-Day Private Portugal Grand Tour, North to South, Coast to Interior
Twelve unhurried days across every region that matters.
Twelve days is the itinerary Portugal Magik recommends to guests who say: we may only do this once, and we want to see it all.
It is not a rushed twelve days. Portugal Magik builds in rest mornings, unhurried lunches and spontaneous detours as standard. The 12-day grand tour is the one where guests invariably say, on the last evening, that they wish they had booked fourteen.
Day by day
- Day 1: Lisbon arrival plus Alfama evening walk.
- Day 2: Lisbon: Belém, monuments, LX Factory, Parque Eduardo VII viewpoint.
- Day 3: Sintra and Cascais: palaces, Cabo da Roca, coastal dinner.
- Day 4: Arrábida Natural Park: turquoise sea, cliffside roads, seafood lunch.
- Day 5: Comporta or the Alentejo coast plus drive to Évora.
- Day 6: Évora: Roman temple, Bone Chapel, walled city. Overnight Évora.
- Day 7: Monsaraz hilltop village plus drive to the Algarve.
- Day 8: Algarve: Ponta da Piedade sea stacks, Lagos, Cape St. Vincent, Sagres Fortress.
- Day 9: Algarve morning at leisure plus drive north to the Alentejo interior or direct to Coimbra.
- Day 10: Coimbra: Joanina Library, university, riverside.
- Day 11: Porto arrival. Ribeira, port wine cellars, rooftop dinner.
- Day 12: Douro Valley: Quinta visit, wine tasting, Pinhão. Evening flight from Porto or overnight return.
What makes the 12-day tour different
The Algarve and the Douro Valley on the same itinerary. Most operators offer one or the other. Portugal Magik has mapped a route that connects the southwestern tip of Europe to the wine country of the interior without a single wasted day.
What is included
- Private Mercedes-Benz vehicle for all 12 days
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Hotel-to-hotel and airport transfers
- Private guided tours included on each location
- Fully flexible daily itinerary
Not included
- Accommodation (curated recommendations provided)
- Meals and entrance fees
- Gratuities
Frequently asked questions
Is 12 days enough for a complete Portugal tour?
Twelve days covers all of Portugal's major regions at an unhurried pace: Lisbon, Sintra, Arrábida, Alentejo, Algarve, Coimbra, Porto and the Douro Valley. For guests who want to extend into northern Portugal (Braga, Guimarães, Minho), 14 days is recommended.
Can two couples share a 12-day private Portugal tour?
Yes. Two couples (4 guests) travel in a single Mercedes-Benz V-Class and share the cost of one vehicle and one driver, making the per-person price significantly more efficient than two separate bookings.
Does the 12-day tour start in Lisbon and end in Porto?
The standard routing flows Lisbon, south, north, Porto. A return-to-Lisbon circuit is available on request.
How much does a 12-day private Portugal grand tour cost?
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle and travel dates. Submit your dates and we will return a live quote, typically within the same business day.