8-Day Private Portugal Tour, Lisbon, Sintra, Évora and the Alentejo
Eight days across two Portugals: the coastal Atlantic and the Roman-layered interior.
Eight days in Portugal is enough to see the country's two faces: the coastal, Atlantic-facing Portugal of Lisbon and Sintra, and the dry, Roman-layered interior of the Alentejo and Évora. Most travellers who take this route say it is the second Portugal, the one nobody told them about, that they remember most.
This itinerary runs south to north or in a coastal arc and works particularly well for guests with a fixed arrival and departure from Lisbon.
Day by day
- Day 1: Lisbon arrival. Hotel check-in. Gentle evening walk in Alfama with your driver-guide.
- Day 2: Lisbon: Belém, Chiado, Parque Eduardo VII viewpoint, miradouros at sunset.
- Day 3: Sintra and Cascais: Pena Palace gardens, Sintra old medieval town, Cabo da Roca, Cascais esplanade.
- Day 4: Drive south: Setúbal, Arrábida Natural Park (turquoise sea, white limestone cliffs), overnight Comporta or Melides.
- Day 5: Comporta or the Alentejo coast: beach morning, then drive inland to Évora.
- Day 6: Évora: Roman temple, Bone Chapel, cathedral, walled old town. Overnight Évora or Monsaraz.
- Day 7: Monsaraz at dawn plus return to Lisbon via the marble villages of Estremoz and Vila Viçosa.
- Day 8: Lisbon final morning. Airport transfer.
Why this routing works for 8 days
It avoids long north-south motorway stretches and keeps every drive scenic and purposeful. The Arrábida detour, which most operators skip because it requires local knowledge of the park road restrictions, is one of Portugal's most spectacular half-days. Portugal Magik's drivers know which entrances to use and when.
What is included
- Private Mercedes-Benz vehicle for all transfers and touring
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide for the full 8 days
- 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 8 days enough to see Portugal properly?
Eight days covers Lisbon, Sintra, the Alentejo and Évora at a comfortable pace. For guests wanting to include Porto and the Douro Valley, Portugal Magik recommends 10 to 12 days.
Can I add the Algarve to the 8-day Portugal tour?
The Algarve can be incorporated, but it adds 2 to 3 days to the itinerary. Portugal Magik offers a combined Alentejo, Algarve and Lisbon routing at 11 to 13 days.
What vehicle is assigned for an 8-day private Portugal tour for 4 guests?
A Mercedes-Benz V-Class is the standard assignment for groups of 3 to 5 guests. The V-Class stays with your group for the full 8 days.
Is the 8-day tour available year-round?
Yes. Portugal Magik operates private tours year-round. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions, and winter is quiet and beautiful in the Alentejo.