Relaxed 12-Day Portugal Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Faro to Evora and Lisbon

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Sit back and enjoy a relaxed 12-day self-drive holiday in Portugal. Along the way, Faro, Albufeira, Silves, Evora, Amieira e Alqueva, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Mora, Sintra, Lisbon, Fátima, Penha de França, Madalena, Misericórdia, Arroios, São Domingos de Benfica, Alcântara, and Almada invite you to discover their unique blend of culture, scenery, and memorable experiences.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Portugal, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 2 nights in Faro, 4 nights in Evora, and 5 nights in Lisbon, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Portugal.

Your journey starts in Faro, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 12-day relaxed road trip in Portugal to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Portugal already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Sanctuary Of Fátima and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Praça Do Comércio.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Portugal road trip itinerary for 12 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Portugal.

If you want to make your 12-day relaxed self-drive tour in Portugal even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Portugal includes 11 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 12 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 12-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Portugal today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Faro - Arrival day
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  • Faro Marina
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Your relaxed road trip through Portugal starts when you reach the incredible city of Faro, where you'll stay for 1 night. You'll pick up your rental car in Faro and begin your adventure in Portugal.

Faro is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Faro. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Portugal. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Faro, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Faro. The bars in Faro make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Portugal. Enjoy your first taste of Faro as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Faro
  • Évora
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Drive 274 km, 3 hours 45 min

  • Municipal Museum of Faro
  • Igreja de Santa Maria
  • Falesia Beach
  • Castle of Silves
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Day 2 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Portugal lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Evora, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 4 nights.

In Evora, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Portugal.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Portugal. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Evora, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Evora and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Portugal.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Évora
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Drive 156 km, 2 hours 43 min

  • Aqueduct
  • Giraldo Square Fountain
  • Cathedral of Évora
  • Praia Fluvial da Amieira
  • Praia Fluvial de Monsaraz
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Your relaxed road trip in Portugal continues on day 3 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Portugal better by exploring the top attractions of Evora and beyond. With 3 nights left in Evora, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Evora.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Evora.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Portugal. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Evora, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Evora and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Evora!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Évora
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Drive 1 km, 15 min

  • Igreja e Mosteiro de São Francisco
  • Chapel of Bones (Évora)
  • Jardim Público de Évora
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Portugal. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Portugal and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Evora, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Evora and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Evora as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Portugal!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Évora
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Drive 129 km, 1 hour 58 min

  • Fluviário de Mora
  • Parque Ecológico do Gameiro
  • Megalithism Interactive Museum
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On day 5 of your relaxed road trip in Portugal, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Evora and visit amazing attractions in Mora, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Evora, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Evora and your accommodation.

Exploring the food culture in Evora offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Evora’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Portugal.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Portugal.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Évora
  • Lisbon
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Drive 217 km, 3 hours 31 min

  • Park and National Palace of Pena
  • Quinta da Regaleira
  • Cabo da Roca
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Day 6 of your self-drive tour in Portugal offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Lisbon for 5 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Portugal.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Lisbon. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Portugal.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Lisbon, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Portugal. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Portugal tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Lisbon
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Drive 260 km, 3 hours 22 min

  • Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity
  • Sculpture of Our Lady of Fátima
  • Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima
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On day 7 of your relaxed road trip across Portugal, you’ll explore the area around Lisbon, where you’ll be staying for another 4 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Lisbon will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Portugal.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Lisbon.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Lisbon has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Lisbon and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Portugal!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Lisbon
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Drive 26 km, 1 hour 41 min

  • Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
  • Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  • Santa Justa Lift
  • Praça do Comércio
  • Lisbon Oceanarium
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Your relaxed road trip in Portugal continues on day 8 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Portugal better by exploring the top attractions of Lisbon and beyond. With 3 nights left in Lisbon, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Lisbon and your accommodation.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Portugal, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Lisbon.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Portugal.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Portugal!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Lisbon
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Drive 16 km, 1 hour 19 min

  • Time Out Market Lisboa
  • Luís de Camões Square
  • Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara
  • Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
  • Jardim Zoológico
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On day 9 of your relaxed road trip in Portugal, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Lisbon and visit amazing attractions in Misericórdia, Arroios, and São Domingos de Benfica, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Lisbon, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Lisbon.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Lisbon, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Lisbon.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Portugal!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Lisbon
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour 46 min

  • Castelo de S Jorge
  • LX Factory
  • Jerónimos Monastery
  • Padrão dos Descobrimentos
  • Belém Tower
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On day 10 of your relaxed road trip across Portugal, you’ll explore the area around Lisbon, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Lisbon will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Portugal.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Lisbon and your accommodation.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Lisbon. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Portugal!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Lisbon
  • Faro
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Drive 283 km, 2 hours 55 min

  • Sanctuary of Christ the King
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Day 11 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Portugal offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Faro for 1 night.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Portugal as you make your way to Faro. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Portugal, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Faro.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Faro. The bars in Faro make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Portugal!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Faro - Departure day
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  • Parque Ribeirinho de Faro
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Day 12 of your relaxed road trip in Portugal is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 12 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 12-day relaxed road trip in Portugal is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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