A private one-way transfer from Madrid to Lisbon, with a dedicated driver-guide and a vehicle that's just for your group, air-conditioned throughout. Instead of the direct motorway run, the route is built around two stops: Toledo, a walled hilltop city on a bend of the Tagus river, and Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage town in the Portuguese Alentejo. Pickup is anywhere in the Madrid area, at no extra charge — tell us where you're staying and we'll be there. The journey takes about 9 hours and 30 minutes door to door, stops included.
Toledo comes first, not long after leaving Madrid. It's one of Spain's best-preserved medieval cities, its old town circled almost entirely by the Tagus and layered with Roman, Moorish, Jewish and Christian history. We stop at a hillside lookout for the classic view over the rooftops and the cathedral spire before continuing south.
The second stop is Évora, well over the Portuguese border, where the Roman Temple still stands in the middle of town after roughly two thousand years. It's a good place to stretch your legs, get a coffee, and see the whitewashed streets of the old center before the final stretch into Lisbon.
What's included
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- A dedicated driver-guide
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board
- Scenic stops in Toledo and Évora along the way
Exclusions
- Lunch and other meals along the way
- Entrance tickets to any monuments you choose to visit in Toledo or Évora
Please note
- This is a one-way transfer from Madrid to Lisbon, not a return trip.
- The vehicle isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
- An infant seat can be provided on request — just tell us the ages when you book, since infants can't travel on laps.
- Pets can't travel on this transfer — the vehicle isn't set up for them.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you pick us up?
Anywhere in the Madrid area — hotels and private addresses both work. Just give us your hotel name and street address when you book, and pickup doesn't cost extra.
How long does the transfer take?
About 9 hours and 30 minutes from Madrid to Lisbon, including the stops in Toledo and Évora.
Is there a guide on board, or just a driver?
You'll have a dedicated driver-guide with you for the whole journey, not just a driver.
Can we really stop in Toledo and Évora along the way?
Yes — both are built into the route. We stop in Toledo first, a walled hilltop city on a bend of the Tagus, then continue toward the border and stop again in Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage town in the Alentejo, before finishing in Lisbon.
Are entrance tickets to the monuments in Toledo or Évora included?
No, and you won't need one for the main sights. Évora's Roman Temple stands in an open square with no entry fee, and Toledo's old town and cathedral exterior are free to walk around. If you'd like to go inside a specific monument, such as Toledo Cathedral, tickets are inexpensive and you pay directly on site — just tell your driver-guide how much time you'd like at each stop.
What's included in the price?
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a dedicated driver-guide, bottled water, WiFi on board, and the insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board, plus the stops in Toledo and Évora. Lunch and other meals along the way aren't included.
Can you bring an infant seat?
Yes, on request — just tell us the ages when you book. Infants can't travel on laps, so we'll have a proper seat ready.
Is the vehicle wheelchair- or stroller-accessible?
No, it isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
Can we bring a pet?
Not on this transfer — the vehicle isn't set up for pets.
Why book this transfer
- One-way private transfer from Madrid to Lisbon, just for your group
- A dedicated driver-guide with you the whole way, not just a driver
- Built-in stops in Toledo and Évora, two of Iberia's best-preserved historic towns
- Pickup anywhere in the Madrid area at no extra charge
- Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board and bottled water included
Duca has been arranging private tours and transfers in Portugal since 2003.
