10-Day Itinerary for Portugal

  1. Day 1: Lisbon
    Estimated Time: 1 hour (5.3 miles) from Lisbon Airport

    Explore the colorful Alfama neighborhood, visit Castelo de São Jorge, and end the day at historic Praça do Comércio.

  2. Day 2: Sintra
    Estimated Time: 45 minutes (27.1 km) from Lisbon

    Visit the fairy-tale Pena Palace and explore the charming town of Sintra.

  3. Day 3: Obidos and Nazare
    Estimated Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes (140 km) from Sintra

    Wander the medieval walls of Obidos and then head to the coast for breathtaking views at Nazare.

  4. Day 4: Porto
    Estimated Time: 3 hours (313 km) from Nazare

    Experience the wine, culture, and stunning views in the charming city of Porto.

  5. Day 5: Braga and Guimaraes
    Estimated Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes (60.5 km) from Porto

    Visit the pilgrimage sites in Braga and the castle in the historic town of Guimaraes.

  6. Day 6: Douro Valley
    Estimated Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes (115 km) from Guimaraes

    Take a scenic tour of the picturesque vineyards and quintas of the Douro Valley.

  7. Day 7: Coimbra and Aveiro
    Estimated Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes (169 km) from the Douro Valley

    Visit Portugal's oldest university in Coimbra and then take a stroll along Aveiro's colorful canals.

  8. Day 8: Evora
    Estimated Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes (200 km) from Aveiro

    Explore the UNESCO-listed city of Evora, including the Roman Temple and the Capela dos Ossos.

  9. Day 9: Algarve
    Estimated Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes (273 km) from Evora

    Relax on the beaches and soak up the sun in the stunning Algarve region.

  10. Day 10: Lisbon
    Estimated Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes (279 km) from Algarve

    Finish the trip where you started and explore more of Lisbon, including Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Lisbon's Alfama neighborhood (3 hours, free)
  • Castelo de São Jorge (2 hours, €10)
  • Praça do Comércio (1 hour, free)
  • Pena Palace in Sintra (3 hours, €14)
  • Obidos Castle (2 hours, €7)
  • Nazare (2 hours, free)
  • Porto's Ribeira (2 hours, free)
  • Braga Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Guimaraes Castle (2 hours, €4)
  • Douro Valley wine tour (4 hours, €70)
  • Coimbra University (2 hours, €12)
  • Aveiro canals (2 hours, free)
  • Evora Roman Temple (1 hour, €2.50)
  • Capela dos Ossos in Evora (1 hour, €5)
  • Algarve beaches (5 hours, free)
  • Belem Tower in Lisbon (1 hour, €6)
  • Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon (2 hours, €12)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €144.50

Useful Tips

Add extra days to visit Tomar, Batalha, and Alcobaca Monasteries. Subtract a day from Algarve if traveling in the off-season.

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