--- title: Lisbon to Algarve Private Tour: Benagil Caves Cruise & Top Sights lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-to-algarve-private-tour-benagil-caves-cruise-top-sights/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 425 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 99 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best all-inclusive rank_in_category: 32 of 72 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-to-algarve-private-tour-benagil-caves-cruise-top-sights/ --- # Lisbon to Algarve Private Tour: Benagil Caves Cruise & Top Sights **Guidekin's take:** A private car from Lisbon for a long Algarve day taking in Albufeira, Lagos and Carvoeiro, with an hour's boat ride into the sea caves including Benagil already in the price, plus guided visits inside the monuments. It costs €425 per person for 12h; lunch is on you. 4.98 from 99 reviews. **Best all-inclusive:** The only tour here with the one-hour Benagil cave cruise in its inclusions, plus Albufeira, Carvoeiro and Lagos by private car. Trade-off: €425 per person is the premium end. (last checked July 14, 2026) ## Overview - Visit the most exclusive places in Algarve: Albufeira, Lagos and Carvoeiro. - Take a boat ride in Carvoeiro beach and explore the beautiful sea caves and the special cave of Benagil - Relax and enjoy a flexible private tour in a luxury car exclusively for you - Away from buses and crowds - Full assistance from a professional guide that will be always available to attend your needs - Private guided visits inside the monuments ## Key facts - Price: from €425 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 99 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Van Go Tourism - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Benagil Caves cruise 1h - Bottled water and WiFi on board ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Lisbon** (10m) - We pick up travellers in all hotels, apartments and port in Lisbon. 2. **Albufeira** (1h) - Arrival to Albufeira. One of the main destination in Algarve. With plenty of offer in hotels, resorts, restaurants and shops, Albufeira is considered the center of Algarve. We will make a sightseeing through the city and the main attractions in order you to know all that is... 3. **Praia do Carvoeiro** (30m) - Time to discover the picturesque beaches, the towering cliffs and turquoise waters of Algarve. You will understand why is called the Portuguese paradise. 4. **Algar de Benagil** (1h; admission included) - Enjoy a boat trip and explore the caves along the coast between Carvoeiro and Benagil. Take the experience and admire the coastline and the grottos. In a small boat we will navigate inside the caves and appreciate the natural beauty that they have. 5. **Lagos** (1h) - Visit another important location in Algarve, Lagos. On summer people crowd the streets. Everyone wants to enjoy the sun and the hot temperature of the Mediterranean ocean. 6. **Praia do Camilo** (30m; admission included) - Visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Algarve. The natural beauty of this beach will impress you. It looks a paradise on earth. 7. **Ponta da Piedade** (1h; admission included) - The cliff Ponta da Piedade has an impressive view of the sea. Along the cliffs you will find secret beaches that maintain their beauty and simplicity. We will walking by the trail on Ponta da Piedade and discover all that it has to offer. 8. **Lisbon** (10m) - The tour ends back in Lisbon. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Private Tours Ranked **#32 of 72** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [true-4hour-private-tuk-tuk-tour-discover-lisbon-with-a-local](https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/true-4hour-private-tuk-tuk-tour-discover-lisbon-with-a-local/?format=md) — 4.98 (11074) 2. 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