Inns of Portugal Trip Planner | Portugal Route Planner

Welcome to the Inns of Portugal routes and itineraries tool. This tool allows you to easily plan your trip through Portugal, viewing directions and driving times, nearby hotels with associated availability and rates, previous client feedback, and more.

You have the option of creating (and saving) your own routes, or using one of the existing routes provided by Inns of Portugal and our clients. For every 4th night reserved using the routes tool, you will receive a 10% discount.

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Example Routes:

Through hills and valleys (from Porto to Porto, 6 - 10 Nights)

Green hills and unique natural surroundings are typical of the north of Portugal. Montesinho Natural Park and its quaint medieval village of Vinhais; Chacim, with its legend of jus primae noctis (the local nobleman taking the woman on her wedding night). The cured ham and sausages of Chaves. Golf, with a unique view, at Estela. The visit to the cellars where the famous port wine is produced. A cruise on the River Douro. A journey on a historic early 20th-century train follows the Douro along one of the most beautiful routes in Portugal.

The route of the stars (from Porto to Porto, 6 - 10 Nights)

From the coast to the countryside, discover (in Portugal) the charm of the Estrelas. The best egg-based desserts are the ovos moles (egg yolks, sugar and often including port) from Aveiro. The beaches of Murtosa and the traditional houses and boats. The Roman ruins of Conimbriga – which show that Conimbriga has been populated since the Neolithic Age. Hand-painted Coimbra faïence (Centuries 15-18) - (City of Coimbra and the famous library). The most popular Portuguese cheese, the Queijo da Serra, is a sheep’s cheese produced in the Serra da Estrela region, where the highest point in mainland Portugal is located. The city of Viseu and the River Douro.

A Mountain Retreat in the Serra da Estrela (from Viseu to Alcántara, 3+ Nights)

Viseu is the ideal spot to begin your holiday break to mainland Portugal’s highest mountain. Visit the Museu de Grão Vasco, Sé Catedral de Viseu, Caldas da Felgueira, Museu de Lanifícios da Universidade da Beira Interior, Catedral Visigótica de Idanha-a-Velha, Termas de Monfortinho

At the Birthplace of the Nation (from Porto to Porto, 5+ Nights)

Guimarães, the city where Portugal was born, is a place full of history and culture. Amarante Golf Club. Guimarães, Portugal’s birthplace, has a magnificently well-preserved historical centre. Ponte de Lima, a lovely little town with a Roman bridge and medieval towers. The cuisine of this region is renowned for dishes such as cod, sweetbreads, octopus and lamprey. Vigo and Santiago de Compostela, Spain right on the doorstep.

In the tracks of the Romans (from Lisbon to Lisbon, 5+ Nights)

The Romans left many remains in the region of the Beiras and Alentejo – visit them and travel through time. Piodão, the so-called Crib-Village, one of Portugal’s ten Historical Villages, and Serra do Açor. The Serra da Estrela, with its famous rugs and so many other articles made of pure wool. Elvas, a town founded by the Romans, who left many traces of their presence there, such as its castle. The famous Elvas plums in syrup, normally accompanied by Sericaia (a very popular regional dessert). The Serra de São Mamede Natural Park; its wealth of flora and fauna make it fascinating from the point of view of the natural heritage and the conservation of nature.

Overlooking the plain (from Lisbon to Lisbon, 5+ Nights)

Along peaceful byways we make our way to the Alentejo, rediscovering, in nature, long-forgotten shades of colour. Borba, a town famous for its cheeses and wines. The Roman ruins of AMMAIA in Marvão. A journey on a hundred-year-old tram between Praia das Maçãs and the Serra de Sintra. The Tibornas, typical desserts from Vila Viçosa, are among the offerings of the convent desserts; these are all rich in egg yolks, as the old convents used to rear so many chickens that they had to find a use for the eggs afterwards. The Palace of Queluz, known as the Versailles of Portugal because of its gardens, filled with fountains, lakes, ponds, statues and waterfalls.

The Navigators Route (from Faro to Faro, 3+ Nights)

It was from Sagres, over 500 years ago, that Prince Henry the Navigator launched the Portuguese caravels in search of new worlds. Sagres, the westernmost site on the windward side of the Algarve, from which, over 500 years ago, Prince Henry the Navigator launched the Portuguese caravels in search of new worlds, with an extremely rich historical and cultural heritage. Parque da Floresta Golf Club. Regional Algarve desserts – “doce fino” and “Dom Rodrigos”. Évora, museum city of Roman origin, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage City. Lace embroidery (Azinhal).

Safari in Alentejo (from Alcácer do Sal to Zambujeira do Mar, 3+ Nights)

Plan something different and allow your family to discover all the charms of the Alentejo coast.

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