Experience the highlights of Portugal as you follow the sounds of Fado from lively Lisbon to baroque Porto, religious Fátima and medieval Évora. Cruise to your own rhythm through Portugal’s beautiful sights and see charming villages, incredible monuments and much more.
If you love the freedom and adventure of the open road, then a Fly & Drive vacation is just what you need. Drive your way through the experience of discovering parts of Portugal one kilometre at a time.
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Lisbon
- 7-night in Lisbon, Porto, Fatima & Evora in 3-star accommodation (upgrade to 4-star available)
- Daily breakfast
- 7-day car rental
- Private roundtrip airport transfers
| Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal | |
| May 5-29, 2025 | from $1249 + $889 tax |
| Jun 2-17, 2025 | from $1339 + $889 tax |
| Jul 2-Sep 15, 2025 | from $1899 + $889 tax |
| Sep 23-Oct 31, 2025 | from $1499 + $889 tax |
| Upgrade to 4-star hotels | add from $200 more |
| Victoria, Kelowna, Winnipeg | from $300 more |
| Halifax | from $200 more |
Vehicle Exclusions: Fuel, parking fees, traffic violation tickets, car upgrades, road assistance, inter city toll fees, additional insurance coverage, child car seats, luggage racks, additional rental nights, late drop off fees, damage to tires, damage to wheels, lost car keys
Age Requirement: Minimum 11 years. Other options available if travelling with kids but costs and inclusions would be different
Hotels: Will be assigned by the supplier up to 3 days prior to departure. Travel Best Bets has no control over the hotels and their location that are arranged for this package.
Hotel City Tax: (paid locally)
- Lisbon: City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Lisbon and are payable in local currency. Rate of 2 EUR is calculated per person, per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.
- Porto: City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Porto and are payable in local currency upon checkout. The tax is 2 EUR per person, per night (maximum 7 nights). Rates are subject to change without notice.
Suggested Itinerary
The day-to-day locations and some sightseeing are already set and hotel accommodations will already be booked, but what you do during the day in each town or city is completely up to you. Below is a suggested itinerary of things to do and see so you can get the most out of your adventure. The beauty of this trip is that you can explore the country the way you want to. Just make sure to get to the hotel on time!
Day 1: Depart Canada
Fly to Lisbon
Day 2: Arrive Lisbon
Arrive at Lisbon Airport and take your private transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you’ll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace.
Hotel: 3-star accommodation or upgrade to 4-star (1 night)
Day 3: Lisbon – Óbidos – Nazaré – Porto (approx. 360 km) (B)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and pick up your car at the city centre rental station and drive to the medieval village of Óbidos, an authentic museum town carefully preserved and surrounded by high walls and winding streets. Proceed to the attractive and picturesque fishing village of Nazaré where you can find fishermen and women wearing typical multicolored costumes. Have lunch at your leisure.
After, continue to Alcobaça to see the 12th century monastery, one of the most beautiful Cistercian Abbeys of the Middle Ages, or Batalha to visit the 15th century Monastery of Santa Maria da Vittoria, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head north to Porto where you will spend the night.
Hotel: 3-star accommodation or upgrade to 4-star (2 nights)
Day 4: Porto – Barcelos – Guimarães – Braga – Porto (approx. 168 km)(B)
After breakfast, spend some time visiting Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, famous for its varied monuments like the neoclassical Stock Exchange Palace, the Cathedral and its Romanesque choir, the Portuguese Manueline-style Church of Santa Clara. Visit a wine cellar and try the famous Porto wine. Have lunch at your leisure. Proceed to Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal and see its unique historical centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Braga, which is one of the oldest religious cities in the world, and known as the Archbishop’s City. Visit the sanctuaries that constitute the faith triangle: the Cathedral and the Sanctuaries of Sameiro and Bom Jesus. Drive to Barcelos, which was the first county in Portugal. Return to Porto driving along the coast and passing Vila do Conde.
Day 5: Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra – Fátima (approx. 230 km) (B)
After breakfast, depart from Porto to Aveiro and visit the “Portuguese Venice”, the city of the river channels and see the 15th-century Cathedral and the ‘Convento de Jesus’. Have lunch at your leisure at a local restaurant in Aveiro centre.
Proceed to Coimbra and visit the University, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library and its unique atmosphere characterised by ancient traditions and customs such as the black cape of the students and melancholic fado music. See the 12th-century fortified cathedral and the ‘Santa Cruz’ church known by its Manueline main portico. Continue to Fátima, one of the largest pilgrimage centres in Europe with a stop at the Catholic shrine of Our Lady, one of the most famous in the world, where you can see the candlelight procession every night from May 13 to October 13.
Hotel: 3-star accommodation or upgrade to 4-star (1 night)
Day 6: Fátima – Tomar – Castelo de Vide – Estremoz – Évora (approx. 298 km) (B)
After breakfast, leave Fátima and drive to Tomar to see the Castle with its imposing bulwark, then stop at the Convent of Christ–the Templar Order’s own headquarters, one of the finest architectural works in Portugal. Proceed to Castelo de Vide and visit the surrounding quarter of the castle and the synagogue, then continue to Marvão, a small medieval town on a mountain top, with beautiful views over the Alentejo region, and Estremoz, which is famous for its original ceramic handicrafts and medieval castle. Continue to Évora where you will spend the night.
Hotel: 3-star accommodation or upgrade to 4-star (1 night)
Day 7: Évora – Lisbon (approx. 132 km) (B)
After breakfast, it’s time to explore Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Walk along the narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses. We recommend visiting monuments like the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church and the “Bones Chapel” as well as the university. Along the way, you may also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicrafts with work, ceramic and copper objects. Have lunch at your leisure, before departing to Lisbon where you will spend the night.
Hotel: 3-star accommodation or upgrade to 4-star (2 nights)
Day 8: Lisbon – Sintra – Lisbon (Return your car)(B)
After breakfast, spend your last day visiting the capital city of Portugal: Lisbon, known as the city of seven hills. Start your visit with the Alfama Quarter and Saint George Castle, then stop along the Chiado and Bairro Alto Quarters before heading to downtown Lisbon and the Praça do Comercio square. Continue to see the Belem Tower, Discoveries Monument and the Jeronimos Monastery. Stop for a coffee, and taste the world-famous pasteis de Belem pastry.
In the afternoon, drive to the charming village of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that enchanted kings and inspired poets, where you can see the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, located in one of the highest peaks of Sintra’s mountain range. Walk through the town’s narrow streets and appreciate the handicraft shops, then stop at a tea room where you can taste delicious local sweets like queijadas or travesseiros. Continue to Cabo da Roca, the most western point in Europe and enjoy the unique views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Return to Lisbon and pass by Cascais and Estoril. Drop off your car at the city centre’s rental station, then spend the night in Lisbon.
Day 9: Lisbon – Return to Canada (B)
Check out of your hotel and take your transfer to Lisbon Airport for your flight home
When booking your Fly & Drive, the first name added on the file is considered as the principle driver of the vehicle. Modifications or change of name to principle driver name will incur fees.
EDMR Manual Seat Ibiza a/c
CWMR Manual Renault Megane a/c
CDMD Manual Peugeot 308 DCI a/c
CMMR Manual Renault Captur a/c
Inclusions: Unlimited Mileage, LDW (CDW Collision Damage Waiver and TW Theft Waiver), LAF (Vehicle License Fee), 1 Additional driver and tax.
Exclusions: Gasoline, Airport Service Charge (25 EUR per rental), Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Glass & Tyres protection (WWI), Roadside assistance cover (RSA), Refueling charges, Navigation system, Baby seats, Luggage rack, Toll management device, Extra Additional Drivers (third person & above). All extra fees payable at rental counter in local currency. Anything not specifically noted in the inclusions. Upon arrival at the rental location, the passenger will be asked to leave a deposit for the rental. The deposit amount varies based on rental rate, minimum 300 EUR; this will be authorized on your credit card but not debited from your account. The deposit is intended to cover additional rental costs.
Minimum age for car rental is 25 with a prepaid voucher. A driver’s license from country of origin valid for minimum 1 year must be presented at time of rental pickup. All drivers 19-22 years old will be subject to a surcharge of 5 EUR per day up to 50 EUR per rental; subject to change without notice. Certain car classes may not be available to drivers under age 25.
