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Portugal 9-Day Self-Guided 4WD Self-Drive Journey (from Madrid)

Madrid, Spain
  • 9 days (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • 8 nights in quality 4★ hotels
    • Daily breakfast at the accommodation
    • Suv 4x4 Toyota Landcruiser  or similar rental car for 8 days
    • Boat ride on the Douro River
    • Entrance fee to The 516 Hanging Bridges
    • Visit to a traditional winery with wine tasting
    • Pre-trip advice session with a local Expert
    • On-trip support from local expert: daily 09:00-18:00, emergency 24/7
    • Navigation & Guiding App: offline and seamless navigation, location based tips
    • Flights
    • Lunches and Dinners
    • Any items that are not explicitly listed as included
    • Entrace fees to sites that aren't mentioned as included - Optional, payable on the spot

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • C. del Poeta Joan Maragall, 55, Tetuán, 28020 Madrid, Spain

      Meet our representative at Spain Car office - from where you pick up your rental car | Open daily 08:00-19:00

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 03/01/2026 - 11/01/2026

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    • 03/01/2027 - 11/01/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Welcome to Madrid!

    1 Stop

    1

    Madrid

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Madrid

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Cross into Portugal: Belmonte - Homeland of the explorers

    1 Stop

    1

    Belmonte

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Serra da Estrela

    Meals: Not included

    Day 3

    Serra da Estrela Nature Reserve

    1 Stop

    1

    Serra da Estrela

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Serra da Estrela

    Meals: Not included

    Day 4

    Piódão Slate Village, Douro River Estuary, Viseu

    1 Stop

    1

    Viseu

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Viseu

    Meals: Not included

    Day 5

    The largest suspended walking bridge in Europe, Porto

    1 Stop

    1

    Porto

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Porto

    Meals: Not included

    Day 6

    Off-road routes in the Gerês Nature Reserve

    1 Stop

    1

    Peneda-Geres National Park

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Gerês

    Meals: Not included

    Day 7

    The mighty Ermelo Waterfall and the Douro Valley

    1 Stop

    1

    The Douro Valley

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Douro Valley

    Meals: Not included

    Day 8

    Boat trip in the Douro Valley and a visit to the 'Port' wine cellar

    1 Stop

    1

    Douro River

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Douro Valley

    Meals: Not included

    Day 9

    The Dams of the Douro River, return back to Spain

    1 Stop

    1

    Douro River

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Car rental is subject to the terms and conditions of local rental companies, and local laws
    • Package price is based on sharing one vehicle
    • Drivers must be at least 24 years old
    • Our off-road routes follow only permitted trails that are already in use by local communities
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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    per person
    Was $2,779.07(-5%)

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