Portugal.
Bookings / month
224
Avg rating
★ 4.8
Verified agents
16
Currency
€ EUR · 1=₪3.41
Time zone
2- שעות מאחורי ת"א (UTC+0, בקיץ UTC+1)
Language
פורטוגזית
Plug
C / F · 230V
Visa
ללא ויזה — כניסה חופשית לבעלי דרכון ישראלי (שנגן, עד 90 יום)
Safety
בטוח מאוד. אחת המדינות הבטוחות באירופה, תשתית תיירותית מפותחת ופשע נמוך.
Overview
🇵🇹Portugal
🇵🇹Portugal
Portugal is where Europe meets the Atlantic and creates something found nowhere else: cobblestone streets leading to old cafes serving fresh pastéis de nata, and cliffs rising above vast blue waves. Between the colorful neighborhoods of Lisbon, the vineyards of the Douro valley, and the seagulls of the Algarve, this country quietly captures your heart. It is not just a trip — it is a return to a place you have never been.
Places
Islands & sub-destinations in Portugal
Vacation packages
Vacation packages to Portugal
Flight + hotel in one package
Bairro Alto Hotel
Bairro Alto, Lisbon, Portugal
06.07 – 09.07 · 8 nights
avg / person from
$2,325
total $4,650
The Yeatman
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal
06.07 – 09.07 · 8 nights
avg / person from
$2,855
total $5,710
Hotel do Chiado
Chiado, Lisbon, Portugal
06.07 – 09.07 · 8 nights
avg / person from
$1,390
total $2,780
Sleep
Curated hotels in Portugal
Bairro Alto Hotel
from
$540
per night
Bairro Alto, Lisbon
The Yeatman
from
$660
per night
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
Hotel do Chiado
from
$310
per night
Chiado, Lisbon
Torel Avantgarde
from
$250
per night
Bonfim, Porto
Flights from Tel Aviv
Flights from Tel Aviv in Portugal
21:55
Tel Aviv (TLV)
03:25
Lisbon (LIS)
05:20
Lisbon (LIS)
10:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$165
Total $330
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
14:32
Lisbon (LIS)
17:00
Lisbon (LIS)
22:42
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$215
Total $430
06:15
Tel Aviv (TLV)
15:27
Lisbon (LIS)
11:40
Lisbon (LIS)
20:52
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$150
Total $300
13:10
Tel Aviv (TLV)
18:46
Lisbon (LIS)
19:30
Lisbon (LIS)
01:06
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$255
Total $510
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Portugal
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
16°
10°
Recommended
פבר
17°
10°
Recommended
מרץ
17°
10°
Recommended
אפר
22°
13°
Excellent
מאי
23°
14°
Excellent
יונ
27°
17°
Excellent
יול
29°
18°
Excellent
אוג
30°
19°
Excellent
ספט
26°
17°
Excellent
אוק
24°
16°
Excellent
נוב
19°
13°
Recommended
דצמ
15°
10°
Cool
Best time to visit: אפר · מאי · יונ · יול · אוג · ספט · אוק
Based on a 3-year average · measured in Lisbon · Open-Meteo
This week in Lisbon
Measured in Lisbon, Portugal
24°
Sunny
Next 7 days
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Source: Open-Meteo · updates hourly
What to do
What to do in Portugal
Activities loved by thousands before you
Belém Tower
$40
Jerónimos Monastery
$40
Lisbon Tuk-Tuk City Tour
$90
Douro River Cruise, Porto
$80
Port Wine & Cellar Tour, Gaia
$110
Sintra Palaces & Nature Reserve
$160
Where to eat
Where to eat in Portugal
Restaurants Maya loves
Cervejaria Ramiro
$$$Intendente, Lisbon
A Lisbon institution beloved for its impossibly fresh seafood — clams, king prawns and lobster straight from the Atlantic. Loud, lively and worth every minute of the queue.
Taberna da Rua das Flores
$$Chiado, Lisbon
A cozy, intimate tavern tucked in Chiado's narrow lanes, with a daily-changing menu built around whatever looks best at the market. Traditional bacalhau and rustic petiscos in a genuinely warm setting.
DOP
$$$$Ribeira, Porto
Chef Rui Paula's refined Porto address inside a beautifully restored 18th-century palace. Creative, product-driven cuisine showcasing Trás-os-Montes beef, truffles and exceptional Douro Valley wines.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Portugal
Best clubs, bars and events
Lux Frágil
Park Bar
Casa de Fado do Castelo
Maus Hábitos
Verified suppliers
Verified suppliers in Portugal
Experiences, insurance, eSIM, photography — every supplier verified by VAYULOR
Lisboa Private Tours
Private guided car tours across Lisbon and surroundings
Douro Valley Wine Experiences
Private Douro Valley wine tours including estate tastings
Sintra Magic Transfers
Comfortable Lisbon–Sintra day-trip transfers with local guide
Porto Food & Market Tours
Walking culinary tour through Bolhão Market and Porto's neighborhoods
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Learn moreInsurance
Travel insurance for Portugal 🇵🇹
Full coverage with Hebrew support
Basic
$30
- Medical $250,000
- Cancellation $400
- Luggage $800
Extended
$50
- Medical $500,000
- Cancellation $1,200
- Luggage $1,800
- Light sports
Premium
$90
- Unlimited medical
- Cancellation $5,000
- Adventure sports
- 24/7 doctor
Currency & rates
Live rateCurrency & rates
Quick conversion at today's rate
Convert
You get
341
1 EUR
₪3.41
100 EUR
₪341
1,000 EUR
₪3,410
Source: exchangerate-api · updated Jun 10 · refreshes daily
Visa & documents
Visa & documents for Portugal 🇵🇹
What you need before you fly
- ללא ויזה — כניסה חופשית לבעלי דרכון ישראלי (שנגן, עד 90 יום)
- Passport valid 6 months
- Travel insurance recommended
Local tips
Good to know about Portugal
- 🚋Skip ride-hailing giants in Lisbon — Bolt averages 30% cheaper and works flawlessly. A Viva Viagem card loaded with €10 covers a full week of city transit, including trains to Sintra.
- 🍽️Restaurants displaying laminated photo menus at the entrance cater exclusively to tourists. Seek places with Portuguese-only signage — the daily prato do dia costs €8–11 and always includes soup and house wine.
- 🏖️The Algarve coast splits into two worlds: the eastern stretch around Tavira and Cacela Velha is serene and breathtaking, while the western end around Albufeira is packed and commercial. Always go east.
- 💳Multibanco ATMs are the cheapest option for Israelis — flat fee around €3.50. Avoid yellow Euronet machines, which charge poor exchange rates on top of double fees.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"Portugal teaches you to slow down — not because it's boring, but because every corner hides something you'll miss if you rush. I've been guiding Israeli groups here for nine years and every visit still reveals a street I've never walked before."
Loves
My personal secret is Mercado de Arroios in Lisbon — a working-class immigrant market with Mozambican, Indian, and Sri Lankan food stalls. No English menus, no tourists, and a full meal for two lands at €22 including a cold Cabo Verdean beer. That's the real Lisbon.
Skip
I beg my groups: do not sit in any café on Rua Augusta. A €6 latte, factory-frozen pastel de nata, and service from someone who'd rather you weren't there. One block into Alfama or Mouraria and you get the same pastry — fresh from the oven — for €1.20.
Boutique pick
My signature experience: 'Portugal from the Other Side' — eight days starting in Porto, not Lisbon. A full day in the River Douro wine caves at Vila Nova de Gaia with a port tasting at Graham's, a coastal bike ride to Matosinhos for the freshest fish you'll ever eat, then a quiet train south — a stop in Coimbra and a full night inside a 16th-century university guesthouse — arriving in Lisbon with the right context.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Portugal
"We arrived skeptical — Portugal sounded like 'lesser Europe' to us. We left completely in love. The moment that changed everything was breakfast at Mercado da Figueira in Porto: Caro cheese, sardines in olive oil, and fresh-baked bread. Ten euros for two, morning sun through the window. Maya suggested we stay on Rua das Flores — a street that put us minutes from everything without any noise. We're going back this October."
Noa and Alon Cohen, Tel Aviv
9 days | Porto + Douro + Lisbon | Couple | September
"We flew with three kids aged 6, 9, and 12 and were nervous. Portugal surprised us with the number of parks, safe beaches, and food even the kids loved (pastel de nata became a religion). Maya arranged a one-day jeep tour through the eastern Algarve off the tourist trail — we reached an almost-empty beach at Cacela Velha. Our oldest said it was 'the most beautiful beach in the world.' I agree."
The Levi Family, Ra'anana
10 days | Lisbon + Eastern Algarve | Family (5 people) | July
"My first solo trip, age 34. I knew I wanted wine, good food, and no rushing. Maya built me a three-day Alentejo route — Évora, Monsaraz, and a small vineyard hotel between the two. I didn't meet more than ten tourists across all three days. I drank Alentejo Tinto at €4 a bottle straight from the estate, and slept with my window open to the fields. That's exactly what I was looking for."
Yoav Shamir, Haifa
7 days | Lisbon + Alentejo | Solo | May
FAQ
Common questions about Portugal
Do Israelis need a visa for Portugal?
No. Israeli passport holders enter Portugal and all Schengen countries without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your exit date. From 2025, the ETIAS online travel authorization (not a visa) takes effect — €7, applied for online in advance. Stay updated on the rollout.
When is the best time to fly to Portugal from Israel?
May–June and September–October are the sweet spot: 22–27°C, full sun, thinner crowds, and round-trip fares from Tel Aviv of ₪1,600–₪2,400. July–August is too hot in the Alentejo and Algarve (up to 40°C) and 40% pricier. January–February is very cheap (₪900–₪1,400) but rainy in the north; Lisbon stays pleasant at 15–17°C.
How many days does Portugal need, and what's the recommended order?
Seven to ten days comfortably covers Lisbon and Sintra (3 nights), the Alentejo or Algarve (2–3 nights), and Porto (2 nights). For a short 4–5 day trip, Lisbon alone is enough — one day in Sintra, one in Setúbal. I recommend starting in Porto and ending in Lisbon: logistics are easier for the flight home and you finish with fado and the sea.
What does an average day in Portugal cost for an Israeli couple, and what's a realistic total budget?
Comfortable mid-range budget for a couple: 3-star boutique hotel €80–€130/night (₪310–₪510). Food €40–€60/day for two including wine. Public transit €5–€10/day. Attraction entries (Pena Palace, Gulbenkian Museum) €15–€25/day. Total average day: €140–€220 per couple (₪540–₪850). For an 8-day trip including flights, plan ₪14,000–₪20,000 per couple at mid-range.
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