13-Day Romantic Honeymoon in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal
Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon
From Lisbon Airport to Hotel (7 miles, 25 min)
Dinner and Sunset views
Day 2: Exploring Lisbon
Walking distance from hotel
Pastéis de Belém
Day 3: Sintra and Cascais
From Lisbon to Sintra (17 miles, 35 min)
Pena Palace Visit
Day 4: Lisbon to Porto
From Lisbon to Porto (194 miles, 3 hours 10 min drive)
Wine Tasting
Day 5: Explore Porto
Walking Distance
Ribiera Walk
Day 6: Porto Historical Tour
Walking Distance
Porto Cathedral Visit
Day 7: Boat Trip in Douro Valley
From Porto to Douro Valley (75 miles, 1.5 hours drive)
Vineyard visit
Day 8: Braga and Guimarães Day Trip
From Porto to Braga (34 miles, 50 min drive)
Bom Jesus do Monte
Day 9: Beach Day at Vila Nova de Gaia
From Porto to Vila Nova (10 miles, 25 min drive)
Relaxation and Sunsets
Day 10: Local Food and Wine Tour in Porto
Walking distance from hotel
Wine and Food Tasting
Day 11: Porto to Lisbon
From Porto to Lisbon (194 miles, 3 hours 10 min drive)
Fado Music
Day 12: Atlantic Coast Day Trip
From Lisbon to the Atlantic Coast (25 miles, 45 min drive)
Cabo da Roca
Day 13: Departure
From Hotel to Lisbon Airport (7 miles, 25 min)
Last-minute shopping
Time and Cost Estimates:
Fado Music Show: 2 hours, €35/person
Pastéis de Belém: 1 hour, €2/person
Pena Palace Ticket: 2 hours, €14/person
Wine Tasting Tour: 3 hours, €50/person
Vineyard Visit: 2 hours, €20/person
Braga Cathedral: 3 hours, €4/person
Local Food and Wine Tour: 4 hours, €70/person
Boat Trip in Douro Valley: 6 hours, €120/person
Bom Jesus do Monte: 3 hours, Free
Cabo da Roca Park: 2 hours, €3/person
Total Estimated Costs: €318/person (*excluding accommodations and transportation)
Useful tips:
For additional romantic activities:
- Take a sunset tram ride in Alfama, Lisbon.
- Schedule a couples massage at a spa in Porto or Lisbon.
- Visit a romantic winery in the Douro Valley.
- Take a romantic stroll on Lisbon's Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge
- Visit the Estufa Fria, Lisbon's well-kept secret garden.
If you have more time you could consider adding a trip to Tomar, Obidos or Algarve. However, if you have less time you may have to remove the day trip to Braga and allow for only 1-2 days in Lisbon or Porto.