Category Beyond Sintra: Arrábida, Évora & Algarve

Sintra · BEYOND SINTRA: ARRáBIDA, ÉVORA & ALGARVE

The 6 Best Day Trips Beyond Sintra: Arrábida, Évora & the Algarve

6 reviewed

When the palaces are done, the rest of Portugal is closer than it looks: the turquoise coves of Arrábida, Roman-and-megalith Évora, the far south of the Algarve. The best day trips beyond Sintra sit below — where each one heads, how long the road is, what you see when you arrive, and what the longer days out cost.

Lisbon: Arrábida & Sesimbra Tour – Wine, Nature & Beaches

Lisbon: Arrábida & Sesimbra Tour – Wine, Nature & Beaches - Stop 2: Praia de Foz and the thrill of a harder-to-reach beach

1.Arrábida & Sesimbra Tour – Wine, Nature & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Lisbon day trip to Arrábida and Sesimbra with sea views, cave-to-church viewpoints, plus Azeitão wine, cheese, and sweets.

“We booked this day trip expecting a bus group tour, but to our surprise (and luck!) we ended up being the only couple that day. It turned into a private adventure, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide than Leo. Leo was absolutely amazing-knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and culture of the region. What made the day truly special was that he took us to some off-the-beaten path spots we would've never discovered on our own. These hidden gems gave us such a unique perspective beyond the typical tour sites, and we felt like we were experiencing the area more authentically. (The Meme's were…”

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From Lisbon: Algarve Private Tour to Portimao, Lagos and Sagres

From Lisbon: Algarve Private Tour to Portimao, Lagos and Sagres - Praia da Marinha: crystal-clear water and cliff drama

2.From Lisbon: Algarve Private Tour to Portimao, Lagos and Sagres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $402

Private Algarve day trip from Lisbon to Portimão, Lagos and Sagres: cliff viewpoints, forts, and a cave-boat add-on.

“Drive is a bit long (~2 1/2 hours each way) but an amazing day awaits... unbelievable cliffs, spectacular rock formations, a bright blue sea, memorable caves like you've probably never seen... Jorge was a wonderful guide for the day. We had a great day with him! And lunch on the beach (arranged by Jorge) was crazy delicious. We ran out of time to do everything we wanted, took so many amazing pictures... The Algarve region is a must do / don't miss on your Portugal trip... strong recommend!!”

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Private Tour Algarve From Lisbon To Portimão and Lagos

Private Tour Algarve From Lisbon To Portimão and Lagos - Praia da Marinha: Clear-Water Coast in a Short Stop

3.Private Tour Algarve From Lisbon To Portimão and Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $402

Private Lisbon to Algarve day trip with a guide, hotel pickup, Praia da Marinha, Portimão, Lagos, and Ponta da Piedade cliffs.

“Our guide George was AWESOME! so entertaining and knowlegeable. Took us to Delicious lunch at aunthentic Portugal chicken dish resto. It was long ride from Lisbon to Algarve but it was Beautiful! THANK you George!”

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Private Évora Tour – Megaliths, Historical Center and Cork Region

Private Évora Tour - Megaliths, Historical Center and Cork Region - Stop 1: Almendres Cromlech near Évora (about 1 hour)

4.Private Évora Tour – Megaliths, Historical Center and Cork Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $240

Private Évora tour from Sintra: Almendres megaliths, UNESCO old town, Capela dos Ossos, cathedral views, and a Cortiçarte cork stop.

“We spent the day with Nuno as he showed us around the town of Evora, Roman temple, museum, cathedrals, and the surrounding countryside. We also visited the megaliths and toured a cork factory as well as seeing the cork trees and how they are harvested. Nuno was a fabulous guide and was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area. We enjoyed spending the day with him and highly recommend him as a tour guide!”

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Arrábida & Setúbal, coastal getaway – Private Tour

Arrábida & Setúbal, coastal getaway - Private Tour - Serra da Arrábida: the viewpoint road toward Troia and Ria Sado

5.Arrábida & Setúbal, coastal getaway – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $216

A private day trip from Lisbon to Cabo Espichel, Arrábida, Setúbal, Palmela, and a wine tasting with city views from Cristo Rei.

“Bruno and his team organized both a vineyard tour and a guided hike from Cabo da Roca lighthouse for my bachelorette party. Both tours were absolutely fantastic, I cannot recommend them highly enough! All members of the team were super friendly and fun, everything was organized thoroughly and adapted perfectly to our group's needs. The two vineyards we toured were very different but both fantastic and had super informative guides. The views on the hike were unparalleled, and the team made sure to adapt the tour to changing weather conditions to keep us 100% safe. Their prices are also fair and communication was so easy throughout. Thanks so much!”

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ALGARVE FROM THE SEA PORTIMÃO includes boat trip to Benagil caves AND LAGOS

ALGARVE FROM THE SEA PORTIMÃO includes boat trip to Benagil caves AND LAGOS - 8:00 AM Start Means You Get More Coast Before the Day Gets Hot

6.ALGARVE FROM THE SEA PORTIMÃO includes boat trip to Benagil caves AND LAGOS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $468

Private Algarve day from Portimão to Lagos with a guided Benagil boat trip, Praia da Marinha stops, Ponta da Piedade views, and Lagos old town.

“Our guide George was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and the trip exceeded our expectations. He gave us time to explore the different sites and answered any questions we had.”

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