A private day tour from the Troia, Comporta or Melides area down to the Algarve coast, with a boat trip inside the Benagil sea caves included. Your driver-guide takes you south along the coast to the cliffs near Benagil, where you join a short boat trip to see the caves from the water, including the famous arched cave with the sandy beach inside. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy the coast, with lunch available nearby (not included).
Trip Highlights at a Glance
- Private pick-up anywhere in the Troia, Comporta or Melides area
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle and dedicated driver-guide for the whole day
- Boat trip inside the Benagil sea caves included
- Time on the Algarve coast to relax or explore at your own pace
- Easy-paced day, suitable for most travellers aged 4 and up
Duca has been running private tours out of Portugal since 2003. Our driver-guides know the Comporta-to-Algarve route well, including how to time the boat trip so you're not waiting around at the harbour.
Your day, stop by stop
Pick-up and the drive to the Algarve
We collect you privately from your hotel or accommodation anywhere in the Troia, Comporta or Melides area in the morning. From there it's a scenic drive south to the Algarve, along roads that follow the coastline for much of the way. Your driver-guide is with you the whole day, in a private, air-conditioned vehicle just for your group.
Boat trip to the Benagil sea caves
Once we reach the coast near Benagil, you'll join a short boat trip out to see the sea caves — this is the part of the day where the boat is shared with other visitors, since it's the only practical way to reach the caves from the water. You'll see the arched cave with the sandy beach inside, along with the surrounding cliffs and rock formations, from a vantage point you can't get on foot.
Lunch on the coast
After the boat trip we usually stop near a typical restaurant on the coast if you'd like lunch — this isn't included in the price, so you pay directly on site for whatever you order.
The rest of your afternoon
With the boat trip done, the rest of the day is flexible — time on the beach, a walk along the cliffs, or simply relaxing by the water, before your driver-guide brings you back to your accommodation in the Troia, Comporta or Melides area.
What's included
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- A dedicated driver-guide
- Boat trip to the Benagil sea caves (shared boat)
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board
Exclusions
- Lunch
Please note
The vehicle and driver-guide are private to your group for the whole day. The only shared part of the day is the short boat trip out to the Benagil caves, which runs on a shared boat with other visitors — there's no private-boat option for this particular tour.
This tour isn't suitable for babies or infants, and infant seats aren't available, so children need to be at least 4 years old. It also isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible, and we don't recommend it if you have back problems or are pregnant. Pets can't come along either.
This is a private pick-up — just tell us your hotel name and street address when you book. If you're staying anywhere in the Troia, Comporta or Melides area but your accommodation isn't listed, let us know after booking; there's no extra charge for pickup within that area. Bookings need to be made at least 12 hours before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you pick us up?
Anywhere in the Troia, Comporta or Melides area — hotels and private accommodation both work. Give us your address when you book, and pickup doesn't cost extra within that area.
Is the boat trip to the Benagil caves included?
Yes, the boat trip is included in the price. It's the one part of the day that runs on a shared boat with other visitors — the vehicle and driver-guide for the rest of the day are private to your group.
How long does the tour take?
About 9 hours, door to door.
Is lunch included?
No. We usually stop near a typical restaurant on the coast after the boat trip if you'd like lunch, but it isn't included in the price.
What's included in the price?
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a dedicated driver-guide, the boat trip to the Benagil sea caves, bottled water, WiFi on board, and the insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board. Lunch isn't included.
Is this tour suitable for young children or babies?
Children need to be at least 4 years old. This tour isn't suitable for babies or infants, and infant seats aren't available.
Is the tour wheelchair- or stroller-accessible?
No, it isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible, and we don't recommend it if you have back problems or are pregnant.
