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Portugal stands as a marvelous option for an immersive European vacation that breaks the typical mold. From the wine-producing region of the Douro Valley to the rugged coastlines of the south, and the regal cities overflowing with charm, there are opportunities for all types of travelers. Explore the inspirational itineraries below for the best Portugal vacation ideas.

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Castelo de Marvão in the Alentejo region of Portugal.

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $5,400

12-Day Portugal Castles and Mountains Tour

Lisbon, Alentejo, Alqueva, Evora, Monsaraz +4 more
Vineyards on the Douro River

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,100

Legendary Countryside and Cityscapes Tour of Portugal

Lisbon, Amarante, Porto (City) 
Beautiful Praia da Marinha beach in Algarve, Portugal

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,000

Coastal Havens and City Discovery Portugal Tour

Algarve, Portimão, Lisbon, Sintra (City) 
Colorful houses on the Douro River in Porto, Portugal

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $2,900

Lovely Portugal Itinerary: Lisbon to Porto

Lisbon, Sintra (City), Cascais, Estoril, Porto (City) +4 more
Mixed Portuguese traditional rustic tapas food

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,700

Ultimate Portugal Food and Wine Tour

Porto, Douro Valley, Obidos, Lisbon, Trancoso +1 more
View of the Don Luis Bridge over the Dora River, Porto

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,900

Romantic 12-Day Portugal Vacation

Porto, Lisbon, Ponta Delgada 

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Madeira - a picturesque island covered with rocks

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,000

Luxury Portugal Tour to Remember

Madeira, Porto, Palacio da Bolsa, Se do Porto, Livraria Lello +11 more
Riverside of Ponte de Lima village in Portugal.

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,900

Illuminating Tour of Portugal’s Historic & Cultural Roots

Porto, Ponte de Lima, Braga, Guimaraes, Chaves +3 more
Jeronimos Monastery is one of the must-see places in Lisbon

7 Day Trip IdeaFrom $2,300

Best of Portugal Tour In a Week

Lisbon, Coimbra, Pinhao, Porto 
View from the balcony of the Sé Catedral de Évora, Portugal

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,900

12-Day Essence of Portugal Tour: Lisbon, Alentejo, Porto

Lisbon, Sintra, Evora, Obidos, Fatima +3 more
Monastery of the Order of Christ - Former Castle of the Knights Templar, Tomar, Portugal

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,600

World Heritage Portugal Tour: 12 UNESCO Sites in 11 Days

Lisbon, Porto, Douro Valley, Tomar, Cascais 
Seven Cities lake "Lagoa das Sete Cidades" on São Miguel, Azores islands, Portugal

7 Day Trip IdeaFrom $6,200

Luxury Escape to Azores: Adventure Tour of Portugal's Islands

Ponta Delgada, Azores 

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Reviews of Zicasso's Portugal Vacation Ideas

Based on 1282 verified traveler reviews.

Olivia L.
Portugal, Spain Tour Review: Porto, Cangas de Onis, Sidecar Tour, History, 10 Days

The planning experience was wonderful overall. From the initial conversation about what my family was looking for to the final touches to the itinerary, Zicasso's travel expert was engaging, responsive, and helpful.

The accommodations he selected for us exceeded expectations; they were spacious, beautiful, and well-located. The tours/activities suggested were really fun and gave us a sense of the locale in a unique and memorable way that fit our family well. Once we were in-country, communications were easy and helpful. We felt very well cared for.

Payment to our travel company was easy and it was a real pleasure once we were in-country to have all the identified items already paid for. I would definitely book a trip with them again.

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Kate O.
Portugal Vacation Review: Porto, Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, 1 Week

Zicasso's travel company, especially our agent, did a fantastic job! They listened to our preferences and planned an unforgettable itinerary. We would absolutely use them again.

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Michael D.
Spain, Portugal Travel Review: 3 Weeks

Zicasso's travel specialists were absolutely fantastic! They had everything organized perfectly and they were there to help us out all the time!

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Amy V.
Portugal Travel Review: Lisbon, Algarve, Sintra, Douro Valley, Boat Ride, Wine Tour, Local Cuisine, Castle, 15-Day Trip

Our trip to Portugal was wonderful. The itinerary was well planned. Our Zicasso coordinator was in contact with us throughout and listened to our goals for the trip. We feel like we saw all the highlights, while getting to do a deep dive on selected items, for example, the Douro Valley and wine tours.

The hotels were perfect for our family; welcoming, spacious, and centrally located.

Our guides were premium! A wealth of knowledge. They were flexible to our schedule/needs and ensured we had all of the necessary experiences (best pastry shops and other unique culinary delights).

Thank you for a wonderful trip.

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Julie H.
Portugal Family Trip Review: Lisbon, Douro Valley, Food Tour, Fado Experience, Boat Ride, Cooking Class, Winery, 9-Night Tour

Zicasso's travel agent was very easy to work with. She put together a great itinerary for our family vacation. She listened to our interests and also included some unique experiences for us that we would never have been able to set up on our own. She was also very quick to take care of some miscommunication at one of our hotels when we got to Lisbon and quickly got it resolved for us. Her communication was great and she took good care of us.

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Jamie L.
Portugal Vacation Review: Lisbon, Algarve, Cooking Class, Kayaking, Nature, 11-Day Trip

Everything was amazing and exceeded our expectations. Planning was easy and our Zicasso agent was extremely communicative and available when we needed him. The trip itself was perfect. He listened to our likes/desires/etc., and booked excursions that were a great fit—every day was a great adventure.

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