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About This Tour
Four nights discovering Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais on mainland Portugal, then four nights exploring São Miguel in the Azores — with a private driver throughout instead of a rental car. Four nights are in Lisbon (with day trips to Sintra and Cascais), before the route continues to São Miguel Island in the Azores for four more nights, then returns to Lisbon for the final night — every night's hotel is confirmed in whichever city or island you're actually in that day. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — Voyzo runs the Azores portion of this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead of a rental car.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Lisbon Airport.
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Day 1 — Welcome to Lisbon!
Private airport transfer, followed by panoramic city viewpoints including Eduardo VII Park and the Portas do Sol belvedere.
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Day 2 — Explore Lisbon's City Streets
A walking tour through the Baixa and Alfama districts, the Cathedral, St. George's Castle and Chiado, followed by a Fado dinner experience.
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Day 3 — Discover Sintra and the Estoril Coast
A day trip to the fairytale World Heritage town of Sintra, then on to explore Cascais along the Atlantic coastline.
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Day 4 — Head for the Islands of the Azores
Fly to Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, where your private driver takes over from the original self-drive plan, followed by a walking tour of Ponta Delgada's historic center and market.
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Day 5 — Experience Azores from the Ocean
A marine wildlife boat trip followed by views over the volcanic lakes of Lagoa das Sete Cidades.
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Day 6 — Journey Through Furnas Valley
Visit the Gorreana tea plantation, watch traditional Cozido being cooked in the volcanic ground, and relax in the thermal baths.
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Day 7 — Cook Like a Local
A private cooking class with a local Portuguese chef, focused on Azorean cuisine.
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Day 8 — One Last Night in Lisbon
A free morning on São Miguel before the return flight to Lisbon for a final evening.
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Day 9 — Say Farewell to Portugal
Free time before your private airport transfer for departure.
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Departure
The trip ends in Lisbon with a private transfer to Lisbon Airport (LIS) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Four of the eight nights — Days 4 through 7 — are spent on São Miguel Island in the Azores. The other four nights (Days 1-3 and Day 8) are in Lisbon, with day trips to Sintra and Cascais on mainland Portugal.
No. The original itinerary this is based on includes a rental car for the Azores leg — Voyzo doesn't offer self-drive, so we provide a private guide, driver and vehicle for that portion instead, at no extra planning effort on your part.
The Fado dinner on Day 2 pairs a traditional Lisbon meal with live Fado music; the cooking class on Day 7 is a private, hands-on session with a local chef focused on Azorean dishes.
No — international flights to and from Lisbon are excluded. The domestic flight between Lisbon and Ponta Delgada is included as part of the itinerary.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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