From $4,995 per person
Lisbon & the Algarve — Two Bases, Five 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, five 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 $4,995 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), 5 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 resort hotel and part of the Oitavos resort, set in the pine forest close to Cascais
- 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 Sintra
- Strategic bunkering, natural terrain and immaculate conditioning make it one of the finest courses in Portugal
- 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
- 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
- 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 & the Quinta do Lago Coast
- 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
- A leisure day on the Quinta do Lago coast — relax and unwind at the hotel and enjoy its leisure facilities
- Explore the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, with its lagoons, salt marshes and birdlife, on the doorstep of Quinta do Lago
- Relax on the beach at Quinta do Lago, with wide sands and Atlantic views
- 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
- A multiple host of the Portuguese Open and a flagship European Tour venue, known for its conditioning and parkland setting
- 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
- 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; famed for its immaculate presentation
- 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’s help
What’s included
- ★ 8 nights in Portugal — 4 nights near Lisbon and 4 nights in the Algarve
- ★ Luxury five-star accommodation throughout
- ★ 5 rounds of championship golf, with prearranged tee times
- ★ Private professional driver for all transfers
- ★ Custom-designed itinerary, adjustable for your group and dates
- ★ 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, 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.