Lisbon to Costa Vicentina Signature Drive

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wild beach on the costa vicentina

Combine the quiet wild beaches of the coast...

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view over lisbon's red roofs

With the twisting alleyways of Lisbon...

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tram in morning sun in lisbon

As you explore from city streets steeped in stories...

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farmhouse b&b from above

... To an idyllic farmhouse B&B on the coast

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smiling guide in lisbon

You'll discover Lisbon with a friendly local...

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hiking past wildflowers on costa vicentina

Follow our self-guided walks along the clifftops...

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pasteis de nata in lisbon

Linger over indulgent food and wine...

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watching sunset on costa vicentina

... And still have time to slow down and watch the sun set

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hiker looking over beach on costa vicentina

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Typical Duration

This small but mighty itinerary cherry-picks two of Portugal's sweetest spots - from the trundling trams of medieval Lisbon to a farmhouse B&B within a stone's throw of quiet Atlantic beaches, barely a footprint in the sand.

  • Lisbon like a local
  • Stunning coastal hikes
  • Fresh seafood
  • Quiet golden beaches
  • Traditional lifestyles
  • Portuguese flavors
  • Special places to stay
  • Welcoming hosts
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

6 nights in first-class hotels

All breakfasts

1 x lunch

2 x dinners

Guided activities as described

Rental car

Notes & GPS tracks for self-guided walks


Guided Activities

Private Lisbon tour


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide app with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: International travel not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Lisbon


You begin in Lisbon, Portugal's historic capital and one of Europe's most photogenic cities. Settle into your lovely hotel in the heart of the action and set out exploring. You might wander through the Botanical Gardens, watch the world go by from a terrace café and soak in sunset views from one of the many 'mirador' lookout points.

Day 2

Explore Lisbon with a local


Day 3

Take the tram to Belém


Day 4

Travel south to the Atlantic coast


Day 5

Hike on the Costa Vicentina


Day 6

Relax or keep walking on the coast


Day 7

Head for home, or extend your travels


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Look out across...

A cascade of Lisbon rooftops

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Discover the city...

With the help of a local

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Say yes please...

To another Pastel de Nata

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Get to know...

Lisbon by its street art

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Take a break...

In a traditional old-time café

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Ride the trams...

Through the twisting streets

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Chart the story...

Of the Age of Exploration

Portugal lisbon christ statue bridge chris bladon

Find the spot...

Where Rio meets San Fran

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Join the locals...

To watch day turn to night

Portugal lisbon fado show

Be moved by...

The mournful tones of fado

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Mingle with shoppers...

At Setúbal's food market

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Settle in...

To a farmhouse by the sea

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Swim...

Off quiet wild beaches

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Look out...

For nesting storks in spring

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Kick off your boots...

On sandy coastal trails

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Take a dip...

In the warm Alentejan sun

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Fill your plate...

With tasty seafood

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Fill your lungs...

With fresh sea air

Portugal alentejo rota vicentina sunset

Watch the sun...

Go down over the Atlantic

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Toast your travels...

With a glass of something local

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