Routes, timing and insider knowledge from the road — everything we have learned driving and guiding guests across Portugal.
All Fátima pilgrimage dates for 2027: 12–13 May (110th anniversary) to 12–13 October, the daily candlelight procession at 21:30 and how to get there from Lisbon.
Read →When to see the giant waves of Nazaré in the 2026–2027 season, how the big wave competition works, and a private day trip from Lisbon.
Read →The Feira Nacional do Cavalo in Golegã runs 6–15 November 2026. What it is, when to go, and a private day tour from Lisbon via Almourol Castle.
Read →MotoGP returns to Portimão on 20–22 November 2026. How to travel from Lisbon to the Algarve for race weekend with a one-way private tour and stops.
Read →Óbidos Vila Natal, the Christmas village inside the medieval walls of Óbidos: when it usually runs, what to expect and a private day trip from Lisbon.
Read →Christmas and New Year's Eve in Lisbon 2026: when the lights go on, where the markets are, the fireworks at Praça do Comércio and how to plan the days with a private driver.
Read →Torres Vedras Carnival 2027, around 5–9 February: what makes it unique, the main parades, and a private day trip from Lisbon with Óbidos or Ericeira.
Read →The International Chocolate Festival of Óbidos usually runs from late March to early April. What to expect and a private day trip from Lisbon.
Read →Queima das Fitas, the student festival of Coimbra, takes place in May. The midnight serenade, the parade, 2027 dates and how to visit from Lisbon.
Read →The Fátima pilgrimage of 12–13 May 2027 marks 110 years since the first apparition. Programme, crowds and how to get there from Lisbon.
Read →The night of 12 June 2027 is Lisbon's biggest festival: the Marchas Populares and the arraiais of Alfama. What to expect and how to plan a private evening.
Read →Formula 1 returns to Portimão on 18–20 June 2027. How to travel from Lisbon to the Algarve for the Portuguese Grand Prix with a one-way private tour.
Read →São João, the night of 23–24 June 2027, is Porto's biggest festival. What to expect and how to travel from Lisbon with a one-way private tour and stops.
Read →The São João Fair in Évora runs from 23 June into early July. What it is, 2027 dates, and a private day trip from Lisbon with Évora and an Alentejo wine estate.
Read →The Festa dos Tabuleiros returns to Tomar in July 2027, a festival held only every four years. What it is and a private day trip from Lisbon.
Read →The Mercado Medieval de Óbidos fills the walled town with knights, taverns and shows every July. 2027 dates, what to expect and a private day trip from Lisbon.
Read →The Viagem Medieval in Santa Maria da Feira is the largest medieval event in Portugal, every summer. 2027 dates, tickets and how to get there from Lisbon.
Read →The Medieval Fair of Silves takes over the old Moorish capital of the Algarve every August. What to expect and how to get there from Lisbon.
Read →The grape harvest in the Alentejo runs from late August to early October. When to go, what to expect at the estates and a private wine day trip from Lisbon.
Read →Sedans, Mercedes vans and minibuses from your Lisbon hotel to the Sanctuary, with flexible waiting time and an optional certified guide.
Read →Attending the Fátima pilgrimage on 12–13 October 2026? Programme, crowds, the new Pilgrim Certificate and how to get there from Lisbon.
Read →How to get from Lisbon to Fátima: times, prices, pros and cons of bus, train, car and private driver, plus tips for pilgrimage days.
Read →What to expect at the Fátima candlelight procession: when it happens, where to stand, what to bring, and how to get back to Lisbon afterwards.
Read →Planning a parish or group pilgrimage to Fátima from Lisbon? Vehicle sizes, airport pick-ups, guides, timing and a group leader's checklist.
Read →Visiting Fátima with older relatives or a wheelchair user: distances, rest spots, best times and door-to-door transport from Lisbon.
Read →Walking from Lisbon to Fátima on the Caminho do Tejo: about 140–147 km in five stages, waymarking, packing list and getting back.
Read →A one-day route from Lisbon: the Sanctuary of Fátima, Batalha Monastery, Nazaré's clifftop viewpoint and walled Óbidos, with timings.
Read →Fátima's official Pilgrim Certificate is presented on 12 October 2026. What it is, what we know about the criteria, and how to prepare.
Read →The route, timing and tips for seeing Pena Palace, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais in one relaxed day.
Read →How to see Belém, Baixa, Chiado and Alfama in a single day with a private driver — route, timing and tips for first-time visitors.
Read →A private half-day guide to Belém: Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the original pastéis de Belém — with timing tips.
Read →Combine Alfama and Baixa with a private sailboat ride on the Tagus. What you see from the water, the best time to sail, and how to plan the day.
Read →A private half-day trip from Lisbon to Cascais, Boca do Inferno and Guincho Beach along the Atlantic coast — what to see, when to go and tips.
Read →Travelling from Lisbon to Porto? A one-way private tour with stops in Coimbra, Batalha, Nazaré, Peniche or Aveiro turns a journey into the best day of your trip.
Read →Heading south from Lisbon to the Algarve? Make the journey part of your holiday with stops in Arrábida, the Costa Vicentina, Évora or Alentejo wine country.
Read →A private day trip from Lisbon to Nazaré's giant-wave cliffs, the fortress town of Peniche and Baleal. When to see the big waves and how to plan the day.
Read →A private day trip from Lisbon to Évora's Roman temple, cathedral and Chapel of Bones, with Monsaraz or an Alentejo wine tasting. Route, timing and tips.
Read →A private half-day trip from Lisbon to the Arrábida Natural Park: clifftop roads, turquoise beaches and the village of Azeitão — plus an optional tile workshop.
Read →A private half-day trip from Lisbon to the Sanctuary of Fátima and the Chapel of the Apparitions, with the village of Aljustrel. History, timing and practical tips.
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