There is an age old saying that Lisbon shows off, whilst Porto works and Coimbra studies. This is still true to a point but there is so much more in between. From the cobbled streets of Lisbon with the rambling yellow trams, to the endless swathes of terraced vineyards sweeping down to the river Douro. The medieval castles and rural villages of Alentejo to the dramatic cliffs and sleepy coves of The Algarve. Portugal has something for everyone and never ceases to delight. On top of the breath-taking scenery, fascinating culture and historical cities there is a deeply mature food scene that without much fuss or intention has brought visitors to Portugal from all over the world. The key is in the quality of the local ingredients & recipes handed down over generations; simple, wholesome food fresh from the sea and the sun baked plains.
On this page we have a selection of our handmade independent tours of Portugal that are perfect just as they are or can be used to inspire your own bespoke adventure. Our tours have all the essential elements carefully pre-booked in advance with the ideal balance of downtime, giving you the freedom to go at your own pace, linger longer than the crowds & discover your own hidden gems along the way. Our Portuguese guides are passionate, friendly people; experts in their field, fluent in English and bursting to share their knowledge and local secrets with you.
We can use our expertise to cater a tour to most budgets. Whether travelling by train, rental car or with a professional and courteous private driver. You can seamlessly transfer between your chosen destinations, arriving refreshed, relaxed and ready to explore!
Boa Viajem!
All of the itineraries on our website can be used to inspire you for a more bespoke trip, follow the link to our Tailor Made Holidays page.
This romantic journey takes you effortlessly by train to the three main cities of Portugal to uncover the truth behind the age old Portuguese saying that “Lisbon shows off, whilst Porto works and Coimbra studies”…
This charming 7 night self-drive tour is a great introduction to Portugal. Immerse yourself in a land of treasures as you travel from the fashionable streets of Lisbon with its yellow trams and pretty cobbled squares…
This charming 9 night self-drive tour of Portugal is a great way to combine the historical treasures of Lisbon & rural Southern Portugal with the idyllic coast line of the Algarve and Atlantic beaches…
This complete tour encompasses all that is fascinating and beautiful about Portugal; after spending time at the capital city of Lisbon you head north stopping at medieval villages and religious shrines…
Jeannette Seaman - UK - Tour of Andalucia - March 2016
Dear Danielle, We wanted to thank you all at Lemon Valley for a great trip. Most of our holidays over recent years have been specialist, group bird watching holidays where its a case of pretty much "follow the leader" and the degree of organisation which you had set up almost made this just as easy. We found that all the arrangements - travel, hotels, booked activities went like clockwork. We were very smug standing in line for the Nasrid Palace at the Alhambra at our correct time watching others arrive and try to barge in with no idea that their ticket allocated them a specific time to go in. We were very impressed with all the bus and train travel - it was efficient, clean and on time. It was great to experience the high speed train (300 kph was our fastest time) and the buses which wandered into small villages collecting locals from their lunch time tipple (and waiting while one went back for the brolly he'd forgotten). All of the hotels were lovely. We were also very happy with and impressed that you'd got us front row seats at the Jerez equestrian show - brilliant! We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and were very impressed with how it all came together. All in all it was a wonderful holiday. Will be recommending you to anyone interested. Thanks again. Jeanette