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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary in Portugal

  1. Friday, December 1: Lisbon
    20 minutes (7.5 miles) from Lisbon Airport

    Explore the charming streets of Lisbon in the morning, visit the iconic Belem Tower in the afternoon, and enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner in the evening.

    • Visit Belem Tower: €5, 2 hours
    • Dinner at a local restaurant: €20, 2 hours
  2. Saturday, December 2: Sintra
    40 minutes (18 miles) from Lisbon

    Discover the fairytale-like Pena Palace in the morning, have a picnic at Monserrate Park in the afternoon, and wander through the narrow streets of Sintra in the evening.

    • Visit Pena Palace: €14, 3 hours
    • Picnic at Monserrate Park: €10, 1 hour
  3. Sunday, December 3: Porto
    2 hours 45 minutes (196 miles) from Sintra

    Take a scenic river cruise along the Douro River in the morning, visit the Livraria Lello bookstore in the afternoon, and indulge in a delicious port wine tasting in the evening.

    • River cruise along Douro River: €20, 2 hours
    • Visit Livraria Lello: €5, 1 hour
    • Port wine tasting: €15, 1 hour
  4. Monday, December 4: Aveiro
    50 minutes (50 miles) from Porto

    Enjoy a morning gondola ride along the canals of Aveiro, savor a delicious seafood lunch, and explore the picturesque Costa Nova beach in the afternoon.

    • Gondola ride in Aveiro: €10, 1 hour
    • Seafood lunch: €30, 1 hour
    • Visit Costa Nova beach: Free, 2 hours
  5. Tuesday, December 5: Coimbra
    1 hour 30 minutes (65 miles) from Aveiro

    Explore the historic University of Coimbra in the morning, have a traditional Portuguese lunch, and wander through the charming streets of the Old Town in the evening.

    • Visit University of Coimbra: €12, 2 hours
    • Traditional Portuguese lunch: €15, 1 hour
  6. Wednesday, December 6: Evora
    2 hours 30 minutes (132 miles) from Coimbra

    Discover the impressive Roman Temple of Evora in the morning, explore the eerie Chapel of Bones in the afternoon, and enjoy a delightful dinner in the charming city center.

    • Visit Roman Temple of Evora: €4, 1 hour
    • Explore Chapel of Bones: €2, 1 hour
    • Dinner in city center: €25, 2 hours
  7. Thursday, December 7: Algarve
    2 hours 30 minutes (135 miles) from Evora

    Relax and soak up the sun on the beautiful beaches of Algarve, enjoy various water activities in the afternoon, and savor a delicious seafood dinner by the coast.

    • Beach day in Algarve: Free, 4 hours
    • Water activities: €30, 2 hours
    • Seafood dinner: €35, 2 hours

Recommendations

If you have more time, consider visiting the medieval town of Obidos or taking a day trip to the stunning Douro Valley. To make the most of your money, try local delicacies at affordable traditional restaurants, and take advantage of public transportation options like trains and buses to explore different regions of Portugal.

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