DAY TRIPS · PORTUGAL
Good small-group day trips in Portugal sell out weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Sintra and Cascais day trip from Lisbon, with Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, coastal views, costs, tips, and who should book.
“Great way to see the highlights at a great pace! Loved the palace! Sintra was perfectly quaint and Cascais was charming.”
Visit Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, and Óbidos from Lisbon in one small-group day, with coastal views, history, lunch, and Ginja tasting.
“There were 4 of us and knowing the weather was going to be poor… we still had an amazing time. Our guide Maria knew the areas so well and she was extremely engaging and fun. We loved each of the areas. We really wanted to see Nazare for the surfing and we could not see anything due to fog. Óbidos was a huge surprise and so interesting!! Highly recommend this trip and hope you receive Maria as your guide.”
Review of Lisbon’s Fatima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos day tour, with itinerary details, value advice, practical tips and honest drawbacks.
“Don't waste your time and money. Even though tour is supposed to be in English, 60% in Portuguese. Difficult to hear guide in vehicle, no audio system. Guide recited rosary in vehicle. Very poor judgment. Dropped us off at Fatima , said see you in an hour. Did so during a scheduled mass where entrance to many areas closed. I could continue but ......”
Explore Arrábida, Sesimbra, Setúbal, and two Portuguese wineries on an easy small-group day trip from Lisbon with six tastings.
“I really enjoyed the day. Weather was nice, but i guess is almost always nice. The tour guide was very friendly with good communications skills. I liked the architecture of the buildings, the view of the sea side and ocean.”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
