7-Day Portugal road trip Starting from Faro District to Lisbon

Photo of beautiful beach Faro District, Portugal.
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Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-day road trip through Portugal.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Portugal. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Faro and 4 nights in Lisbon, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Portugal. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Faro, Lisbon, Agualva-Cacém, and Almada. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Portugal you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Faro District, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Portugal, including the stunning Time Out Market Lisboa and Praça do Comércio.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Portugal. From the magnificent Castelo de S. Jorge to the breathtaking Belém Tower and National Palace of Pena, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Faro, Lisbon, Agualva-Cacém, and Almada, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Portugal. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Portugal.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Portugal. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Portugal.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Portugal.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Portugal has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Portugal. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Portugal extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Portugal fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Portugal today!

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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of aerial view of beautiful landscape of Faro, Algarve, Portugal.Faro / 2 nights
Almada - city in PortugalAlmada
Photo of Lisbon City Skyline with Sao Jorge Castle and the Tagus River, Portugal.Lisbon / 4 nights
Agualva-Cacém

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Attractions

Photo of famous arch at the Praca do Comercio, Lisbon, Portugal.Praça do Comércio
Photo of the Belem tower at the bank of Tejo River in Lisbon ,Portugal.Belém Tower
Photo of the big Lisbon oceanarium (aka Oceanario de Lisboa) building on pier in an artificial lagoon at Tagus river, Portugal.Lisbon Oceanarium
Castelo de S. Jorge, Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon, Grande Lisboa, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, PortugalCastelo de S Jorge
Park and National Palace of Pena, São Pedro de Penaferrim, Sintra, Lisbon, Grande Lisboa, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, PortugalPark and National Palace of Pena
Photo of Palace Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, landmarks of Portugal.Quinta da Regaleira
Photo of Lighthouse at Cabo da Roca in Portugal.Cabo da Roca
Photo of Time Out Market Lisboa with a big wall clock and an arch, Portugal.Time Out Market Lisboa
Photo of Padrao dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries), Lisbon, Portugal.Padrão dos Descobrimentos
LxFactoryLxFactory
Photo of the Jeronimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is located in Lisbon, Portugal.Jerónimos Monastery
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Colares, Sintra, Lisbon, Grande Lisboa, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, PortugalSintra-Cascais Natural Park
Photo of Sanctuary of Christ the King in Lisbon, Portugal.Sanctuary of Christ the King
Photo of view of Lisbon famous view from Miradouro de Santa Luzia tourist viewpoint over Alfama old city district at night with cruise liner. Lisbon, Portugal.Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Photo of Rua Augusta Arch is a triumphal, historical building in Lisbon on Commerce Square, Portugal.Rua Augusta Arch
Photo of Sintra, Portugal: the Castle of the Moors, Castelo dos Mouros, located next to Lisbon.Castle of the Moors
Castle in Silves town - Algarve region - PortugalCastle of Silves
Paisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa de Caparica, Charneca de Caparica, Charneca de Caparica e Sobreda, Almada, Setúbal, Setúbal Peninsula, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, PortugalPaisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa de Caparica
Park Paz, Almada, Feijó, Laranjeiro e Feijó, Setúbal, Setúbal Peninsula, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, PortugalPark Paz
Igreja de Santa Maria, Sé, Faro, Algarve, PortugalIgreja de Santa Maria
Faro Marina, São Pedro, Faro, Algarve, PortugalFaro Marina
Parque Ribeirinho de Faro, São Pedro, Faro, Algarve, PortugalParque Ribeirinho de Faro
Algarve Live Science Center, Sé, Faro, Algarve, PortugalAlgarve Life Sciences Center

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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
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Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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Day 1 – Faro District - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Faro District - arrival day

  • Faro - Arrival day
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  • Faro Marina
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Faro District has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Faro Marina. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,081 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Faro District, Aperitivo. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,299 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Faro District is Piper's Irish Pub & Bar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 738 customers.

Locals recommend Tasca do Ricky as one of the best restaurants in the city of Faro District. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 671 customers.

Faro District also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Faro District is LAB Terrace. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 557 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Faro District is Columbus. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,443 customers.

Locals also enjoy Faaron steakhouse. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Portugal!

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Day 2 – Faro District and Lisbon

Day 2

Day 2 – Faro District and Lisbon

  • Faro
  • Lisbon
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Drive 315 km, 3 hours 31 min

  • Algarve Life Sciences Center
  • Igreja de Santa Maria
  • Castle of Silves
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Day 2 of your road trip through Portugal gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Lisbon for 4 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Faro District is the amazing Santa Maria Cathedral. This attraction is a church that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,394 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible castle, Castle of Silves. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,217 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Portugal. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Lisbon, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try daPrata52 - Petiscos ¦ Tapas, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,470 customers.

Locals also recommend Alma as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon. Alma is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon is Lisboa Tu e Eu 2. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers.

After dinner, visit Delirium Café Lisboa, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lisbon. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,093 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Portugal!

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Day 3 – Lisbon

Day 3

Day 3 – Lisbon

  • Lisbon
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Drive 29 km, 1 hour 34 min

  • LxFactory
  • Time Out Market Lisboa
  • Rua Augusta Arch
  • Praça do Comércio
  • Lisbon Oceanarium
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On day 3 of your road trip across Portugal, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Lisbon. You’ll stay in Lisbon for 3 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Ramada by Wyndham Lisbon, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Lisbon. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 6,771 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Lisbon is the 5-star Turim Boulevard Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,160 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Lisbon is the 3-star Roma. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 10,309 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Lisbon, like the outstanding LX Factory. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 51,300 visitors.

Time Out Market Lisboa is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Lisbon. This incredible attraction is a food court and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 58,503 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Lisbon is the extraordinary Rua Augusta Arch. This triumphal arch is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 23,026 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Praça do Comércio. Around 106,926 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Come to Lisbon prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Lisbon.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Nicolau Lisboa, after your day of exploring the city of Lisbon. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,172 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Portugal.

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Day 4 – Lisbon

Day 4

Day 4 – Lisbon

  • Lisbon
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour 50 min

  • Castelo de S Jorge
  • Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  • Jerónimos Monastery
  • Padrão dos Descobrimentos
  • Belém Tower
  • More

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Lisbon has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Lisbon by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Lisbon. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Lisbon, like the extraordinary Castelo de S. Jorge. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 85,656 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Lisbon is the spectacular Miradouro de Santa Luzia. This attraction is a scenic viewpoint and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 32,250 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Jerónimos Monastery. This monastery has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 47,647 visitors.

Padrão dos Descobrimentos is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This monument is a popular destination among visitors in Lisbon. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 55,078 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Belém Tower. Belém Tower is a fort and popular attraction in Lisbon. More than 90,401 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Lisbon does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Lisbon on this day of your trip.

When you’ve finished your meal, Sacramento do Chiado is one of the best bars in the city of Lisbon for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,947 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Lisbon!

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Day 5 – Agualva e Mira-Sintra and Lisbon

Day 5

Day 5 – Agualva e Mira-Sintra and Lisbon

  • Agualva-Cacém
  • Lisbon
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Drive 106 km, 3 hours 9 min

  • Cabo da Roca
  • Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
  • Park and National Palace of Pena
  • Castle of the Moors
  • Quinta da Regaleira
  • More

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lisbon, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Lisbon.

Today you'll explore the city of Agualva e Mira-Sintra. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Cabo da Roca. This incredible attraction is a cape and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 54,367 visitors.

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Agualva e Mira-Sintra. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 37,554 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Agualva e Mira-Sintra is National Palace of Pena. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 85,427 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Castle of the Moors. This castle and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,458 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Quinta da Regaleira. This museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 53,884 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Portugal to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Lisbon.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lisbon, The George. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,939 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Portugal!

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Day 6 – Almada and Faro District

Day 6

Day 6 – Almada and Faro District

  • Almada
  • Faro
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Drive 314 km, 3 hours 39 min

  • Park Paz
  • Paisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa de Caparica
  • Sanctuary of Christ the King
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Portugal, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Almada. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Faro District. You’ll stay in Faro District for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Almada’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Almada, start your day with a visit to the amazing Park Paz. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,955 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Paisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa de Caparica. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,256 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Sanctuary of Christ the King to make the most of your road trip across Portugal. The spectacular Sanctuary of Christ the King is a colossal statue of jesus that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,328 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Almada has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Faro District. Faro District offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular The Woods. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 856 reviews.

The remarkable Xic is another top restaurant in Faro District we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 553 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Namastey is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 597 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Faro District, the fantastic Aperitivo. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,299 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Piper's Irish Pub & Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 738 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is A Venda. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 682 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Portugal!

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Day 7 – Faro District - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Faro District - departure day

  • Faro - Departure day
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  • Parque Ribeirinho de Faro
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Day 7 of your road trip in Portugal is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Faro District before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Faro District and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Portugal.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Faro District at Restaurante Ria Formosa before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 536 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurante Chefe Branco for your last chance at a meal in the city of Faro District. The Restaurante Chefe Branco restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,313 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Faro District. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Portugal!

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