Portugal Destination Guide

Portugal

Portugal has much to offer the intrepid traveller. Steeped in culture and history, a visit to Portugal should be on everyone’s bucket list. A land filled with sandy beaches, fairytale castles, thriving villages and gorgeous vineyards. Whether you are looking for food, architecture, history, beaches or want to experience the local way of life, Portugal has it all!

1,800 people have travelled to Portugal with Sun Island Tours

Most Popular Portugal Tours

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Porto to Lisbon | Guided Group Tour

Porto to Lisbon | Guided Group Tour

6 Days | Porto to Lisbon

Views: 968
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Religious Portugal | Guided Group Tour

Religious Portugal | Guided Group Tour

2 Days | Lisbon to Lisbon

Views: 895
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South of Portugal | Guided Small Group Tour

South of Portugal | Guided Small Group Tour

4 Days | Lisbon to Lisbon

Views: 1162
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North of Portugal | Guided Small Group Tour

North of Portugal | Guided Small Group Tour

6 Days | Lisbon to Lisbon

Views: 1261
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Best of Portugal | Guided Small Group Tour

Best of Portugal | Guided Small Group Tour

11 Days | Lisbon to Lisbon

Views: 1413

Top Portugal Packages

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Grand Tour of Spain & Portugal

Grand Tour of Spain & Portugal

21 Days | Madrid to Lisbon

Views: 1304
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Grand Tour of Spain

Grand Tour of Spain

19 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 636
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Porto to Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

Porto to Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

10 Days | Porto to Madrid

Views: 694
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Andalucia & Portugal

Andalucia & Portugal

12 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 826
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Galicia, Portugal & Andalucia  | Guided Group Tour

Galicia, Portugal & Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

14 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 682
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Lisbon to Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

Lisbon to Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

9 Days | Lisbon to Madrid

Views: 675
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Lisbon to Madrid | Guided Group Tour

Lisbon to Madrid | Guided Group Tour

6 Days | Lisbon to Madrid

Views: 1259
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Porto to Madrid | Guided Group Tour

Porto to Madrid | Guided Group Tour

6 Days | Porto to Madrid

Views: 867
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Iberian Tour | Guided Group Tour

Iberian Tour | Guided Group Tour

18 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 877
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Spain Experience | Guided Group Tour

Spain Experience | Guided Group Tour

14 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 1603
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Essential Spain & Portugal

Essential Spain & Portugal

9 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 697
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Highlights of Spain & Portugal

Highlights of Spain & Portugal

10 Days | Madrid to Barcelona

Views: 1574
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Memories of Spain & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

Memories of Spain & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

11 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 752
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North of Spain & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

North of Spain & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

12 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 928
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Portugal, Morocco & Spain | Guided Group Tour

Portugal, Morocco & Spain | Guided Group Tour

17 Days | Porto to Madrid

Views: 1557
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Spain & Portugal Splendours | Guided Group Tour

Spain & Portugal Splendours | Guided Group Tour

10 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 1151
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The Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco Tour

The Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco Tour

16 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 2636
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North of Spain & Lusitania | Guided Group Tour

North of Spain & Lusitania | Guided Group Tour

12 Days | Barcelona to Madrid

Views: 703
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Northern Splendour from Madrid | Guided Group Tour

Northern Splendour from Madrid | Guided Group Tour

8 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 640
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Northern Splendour from Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

Northern Splendour from Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

8 Days | Barcelona to Madrid

Views: 729
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Castilla & Northern Portugal | Guided Group Tour

Castilla & Northern Portugal | Guided Group Tour

6 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 553
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Castilla, Galicia & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

Castilla, Galicia & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

7 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 731

Why Book Portugal Tours with Sun Island Tours?

Tailor made packages.

Coach tours with licensed, English speaking guides.

Extensive range of coach tours, hotels and day tours to choose from.

Local operator with 40 years experience.

Portugal Tour Highlights & Experiences

Lisbon

The capital of Portugal, built on seven hills overlooking the Rio Tejo. Cosmopolitan meets white domed cathedrals, fado houses, upscale bars and the origin of the Portuguese tart.

Porto

Portugal’s second largest city, located in the northwest. It was once a sailing port but is now an explorer’s dream. The city is known for its narrow-cobbled streets, street art and contemporary architecture and is the gateway to the Douro Valley.

Algarve

Situated on the Atlantic Coast with over 4 million visitors each year, the Algarve is a surfer’s paradise with endless golden beaches. Discover a variety of outdoor activities such as kayaking in Lagos or caving and dolphin watching in Albufeira.

Douro Valley

The Douro River and the Douro Valley are known primarily for Port, a sweet wine that has been produced here for two thousand years. Wine loving travellers can stay at rustic “quintas”, or estates surrounded by vineyards with breathtaking rolling landscape.

Tours in Portugal

Tours in Portugal

Immerse yourself in Portugal’s incredible array of offerings.

  • Escorted Coach Tours: take in all of Portugal’s highlights on one of our coach tours. All tours are fully escorted in an air-conditioned vehicle and are guaranteed to run. Entrance fees and local taxes are also included. Some itineraries include Spain and Morocco.
  • Partially Escorted Coach Tour: enjoy a combination of independant and escorted touring. Tours are all guaranteed to run with a choice of either standard or superior class hotels. Transportation by air -conditioned vehicle with multi-lingual tour escort is also included. Some itineraries include visits to major cities in Spain.
  • Tailor Made Holidays: let us tailor make your next holiday to Portugal with a package that includes transfers, accommodation and day tours of your choice.
  • Pre- booked Day Tours: choose from an extensive list of day tours. Most tours take place in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Some tours also include entrance fees and return transfers to your hotel.

Portugal Tours Selection Tips

Find some of our top tips for choosing the perfect trip for you!

Don’t stress about wondering how you will communicate, in Portugal nearly everyone speaks excellent English and unlike other countries in Europe, the Portuguese will offer to communicate with you in English.
If you are planning on going to Portugal its best if you allow a minimum of 7 to 10 days. This will be enough time for you to immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions.
Portugal is not a large country and you can get almost everywhere easily and efficiently by train or bus.
Ensure you’re in Portugal in the month of June as this is the most festive month of the year filled with many holidays, festivities and guaranteed street parties all day and night.
Portugal is not all beaches and golf course, turns out it’s an adrenaline seekers dream. Hiking, cycling, kayaking, surfing, hot-air ballooning, skydiving, diving and snorkelling are all possible.
Practical footwear is a must- exploring areas by foot is the best (and sometimes) only way to truly discover all of Portugal’s scenery, attractions and true culture. Whether you’re in Porto, Sintra, Coimbra or Lisbon be prepared to climb some steep hills and navigate through cobblestone streets.

How to Get to Portugal

There are no direct flights to Portugal from Australia, most routes include at least one stop in some of Europe’s major cities. Airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways offer flights to both Lisbon and Porto.