From $5,295 per person
Lisbon & the Algarve — Two Bases, Six Great Courses
Golf in Portugal delivers championship courses, consistently excellent weather, and a refined travel experience. The country’s top golf regions — Sintra and the Estoril Coast near Lisbon, paired with the Algarve’s southern coastline — offer a perfect balance of world-class golf, culture, cuisine and scenery. From the dramatic Atlantic dunes and pine forests outside Lisbon to the sun-soaked resorts of the Algarve, this nine-day flagship combines luxury five-star accommodation, six rounds of outstanding golf and seamless private transfers — four nights near Lisbon, four in the Algarve, with the drive between them an easy three hours. Every EGT trip is custom-built, so treat this as the starting point — we tailor the dates, the group and the hotels around you.
Price basis, stated plainly: from $5,295 per golfer and $3,995 per non-golfer, based on two people sharing. Includes 8 nights’ accommodation (4 nights at The Oitavos and 4 nights at the Dona Filipa Hotel), 6 rounds of golf, a private professional driver for all transfers, breakfast daily, and taxes and service charges. International flights are not included. Sample pricing for the itinerary below; your final quote is built around your dates and group.
Day 1 of 9 — Arrival in Lisbon & the Oitavos
- Arrive into Lisbon Airport and meet your private driver
- Short 20-minute transfer west along the Estoril Coast
- Check in to The Oitavos ★★★★★ — a stylish coastal hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Oitavos Dunes golf course
- Views of the Sintra Mountains and Cabo da Roca, Europe’s westernmost point, just minutes from Cascais
- Surrounded by natural parkland, a serene base with easy access to golf and Lisbon’s attractions
- Overnight at The Oitavos
Day 2 of 9 — Oitavos Dunes Golf Club
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Tee time at Oitavos Dunes — on the hotel grounds, within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
- The layout winds through pine woodland with frequent views of the Atlantic, between Cascais and the Sintra hills
- Strategic bunkering, natural terrain and immaculate conditioning make it one of the finest courses in the Lisbon area — a challenge for golfers of all levels that remains highly playable
- Excellent clubhouse and practice facilities
- Overnight at The Oitavos
Day 3 of 9 — Penha Longa Atlantic Course
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Short transfer (10–15 mins) to Penha Longa
- Tee time on the Penha Longa Atlantic Course — an 18-hole, par-72 championship layout
- Sweeping ocean views toward Estoril and Cascais to the south, the Sintra hills to the north
- A past host of the Portuguese Open and a strong test amid attractive parkland and coastal scenery
- Overnight at The Oitavos
Day 4 of 9 — Golf, or a Free Day for Lisbon, Sintra & Cascais
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Golfers’ choice: a second round at Oitavos Dunes
- Or take the day to explore: Lisbon’s historic centre, tiled facades and seven hills rising above the Tagus River — many key attractions are walkable
- Nearby Sintra is a UNESCO-listed town of palaces, gardens and romantic architecture
- Cascais, once favoured by Portuguese royalty, is now a stylish seaside town with luxury boutiques, outdoor cafés and excellent restaurants
- The Estoril Coast also offers beautiful beaches and relaxed coastal towns for downtime
- Overnight at The Oitavos
Day 5 of 9 — Transfer to the Algarve & San Lorenzo
- Breakfast and check out
- Scenic private transfer south to the Algarve (approx. 3 hrs)
- Check in to the Dona Filipa Hotel ★★★★★ — part of the Quinta do Lago estate, overlooking the Atlantic, with balconies facing the golf course or the ocean
- Tee time at San Lorenzo — one of the Algarve’s most exclusive and highly rated courses, available only to guests of the Dona Filipa Hotel
- Designed by Joe Lee and opened in 1988, the course sits in the southeast corner of Quinta do Lago, bordered by pine woodland, the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and the estuary — frequently ranked among Europe’s top courses
- Overnight at the Dona Filipa Hotel
Day 6 of 9 — Quinta do Lago South Course
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Short transfer (5 mins) to Quinta do Lago
- Tee time on the Quinta do Lago South Course
- Designed by William Mitchell in 1974, it introduced American-style greens, tees and bunkering to the Algarve and quickly became one of Europe’s premier layouts
- A multiple host of the Portuguese Open and a flagship European Tour venue, known for its conditioning, strategic design and scenic pine-lined fairways
- Overnight at the Dona Filipa Hotel
Day 7 of 9 — Vilamoura Old Course
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Vilamoura (20 mins)
- Tee time on the Vilamoura Old Course — often called the “Grande Dame” of Algarve golf
- Opened in 1969 and designed by Frank Pennink, this classic layout meanders through mature pine trees over gently rolling natural terrain
- One of the region’s oldest and most respected courses — a traditional parkland experience in the heart of Vilamoura
- Overnight at the Dona Filipa Hotel
Day 8 of 9 — Monte Rei North Course
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer east into the Algarve hills (45 mins)
- Tee time on the Monte Rei North Course — a Jack Nicklaus Signature design, opened in 2007
- Set against the foothills of the Serra do Caldeirão mountains with views toward the Atlantic; fairways and greens framed by lakes, native grasses, indigenous plants and trees
- A dramatic and highly individual layout that stands among the Algarve’s finest
- Overnight at the Dona Filipa Hotel
Day 9 of 9 — Depart
- Breakfast and check out
- Private transfer to Faro Airport in the Algarve, or to Lisbon Airport, for your onward flight
- Depart — or extend your trip: north to Porto and the Douro Valley, or across to Spain, with EGT
What’s included
- ★ 8 nights in Portugal — 4 nights near Lisbon at The Oitavos and 4 nights in the Algarve at the Dona Filipa Hotel
- ★ Luxury five-star accommodation throughout
- ★ 6 rounds of championship golf, with prearranged preferred tee times at all courses
- ★ Private professional driver for all transfers
- ★ Custom-designed itinerary, adjustable for additional rounds, non-golf activities or alternative accommodation
- ★ Taxes and service charges included
Why travel Portugal with EGT
Executive Global Tours has spent 38 years building custom golf trips for American and Canadian travellers — golfers and non-golfers together. Portugal rewards those who know it: we secure the tee times others cannot, including San Lorenzo, which opens its fairways only to guests of the Dona Filipa Hotel, and we pair the golf with the country’s excellent food and wine and its welcoming, unhurried pace. A member of the EGT team shapes every itinerary personally — and if you would like a golf legend or PGA professional travelling with your group, ask about our hosted departures.
Call (914) 979-2247 or request a free quote — tell us your dates and your group, and we will build this trip around you.