{"id":5566,"date":"2026-04-09T16:02:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/tour\/portugal-lisbon-algarve-and-the-vicentine-coast\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T17:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T15:27:52","slug":"portugal-lisbon-algarve-and-the-vicentine-coast","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/tour\/portugal-lisbon-algarve-and-the-vicentine-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal: Lisbon, Algarve and the Vicentine Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arrival at Lisbon Airport on a flight from Milan Linate. Transfer to the hotel, check-in and first introduction to the city. <\/p>\n

Afternoon stroll through Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio, Rua Augusta and Rossio, the vibrant heart of the Portuguese capital.<\/p>\n

Free dinner.<\/p>\n

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Day 2: Authentic Lisbon<\/strong><\/p>\n

A full day dedicated to discovering Alfama, Lisbon\u2019s oldest neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

Visit the S\u00e9 Cathedral, wander through historic alleys and enjoy panoramic viewpoints at Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon, visit S\u00e3o Jorge Castle for spectacular views over the city and the Tagus River.<\/p>\n

Evening at leisure in Bairro Alto.<\/p>\n

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Day 3: Bel\u00e9m and Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning visit to Bel\u00e9m, including the Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture, followed by a walk to the Bel\u00e9m Tower (external visit).<\/p>\n

Taste the famous Past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m.<\/p>\n

Visit National Museum of Ancient Art in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

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Day 4: Lisbon’s Museums and Local Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and the evocative ruins of the Carmo Convent.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon, ride the iconic Tram 28 through the city’s historic districts.<\/p>\n

Free time at Mercado da Ribeira (Time Out Market).<\/p>\n

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Day 5: Sintra and Cascais<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collect the rental car and depart for Sintra. Visit Pena Palace, one of Portugal’s most iconic landmarks, and the National Palace of Sintra. <\/p>\n

Afternoon stop in Cascais, an elegant seaside town overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n

Afternoon stop in Cascais, an elegant seaside town overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n

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Day 6: Towards the Algarve<\/strong><\/p>\n

Journey south to the Algarve and accommodation in Albufeira.<\/p>\n

Free time to relax.<\/p>\n

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Day 7: Lagos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the historic centre of Lagos, with its ancient walls, cobbled streets and ocean views.<\/p>\n

Day 8: Benagil Caves<\/strong><\/p>\n

A 2.5-hour boat excursion along the coast to visit the famous Benagil Sea Cave, with the possibility of spotting dolphins.<\/p>\n

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Day 9: Tavira Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

Independent excursion to Tavira and ferry crossing to Tavira Island, with free time for swimming and relaxation.<\/p>\n

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Day 10: Free Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

A day at leisure to explore more of the Algarve or simply enjoy the beaches and sea.<\/p>\n

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Day 11: Sagres and the Vicentine Coast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Departure towards the spectacular Vicentine Coast.<\/p>\n

Visit Sagres, Cape St. Vincent, known as the “End of the World” of Europe, and the wild Atlantic beaches within the natural park.<\/p>\n

Overnight stay in Vila Nova de Milfontes.<\/p>\n

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Day 12: Arr\u00e1bida and Return to Lisbon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stop in Set\u00fabal and visit the Mercado do Livramento.<\/p>\n

Scenic drive through the Arr\u00e1bida Natural Park, where mountains meet the sea.<\/p>\n

Return to Lisbon for overnight accommodation.<\/p>\n

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Day 13: Modern Lisbon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit Parque das Na\u00e7\u00f5es, Lisbon’s contemporary district, and explore the Lisbon Oceanarium.<\/p>\n

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Day 14: Return to Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free time before transfer to the airport, rental car drop-off and return flight to Milan Linate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4062,"template":"","tour_destination":[],"tour_type":[],"class_list":["post-5566","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tour_facility-trip_facilities_bc620787-ca26-480c-b4c0-5447035dafb7_it","tour_facility-trip_facilities_ccdf4378-07a0-4d75-9367-86d1cea00d85_it","tour_facility-trip_facilities_0152f33b-608d-4a99-a332-a854a126900f_it"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour\/5566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/tour"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour\/5566\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5568,"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour\/5566\/revisions\/5568"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4062"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"tour_destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour_destination?post=5566"},{"taxonomy":"tour_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.betaniatravel.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour_type?post=5566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}