10-Day Portugal Itinerary

1. Day 1: Lisbon
   Arrive at Lisbon Airport in the morning
   Explore the historic Baixa district and take a tram to the hilltop district of Alfama
   Estimated time: 7 hours | Estimated distance: 6.3km
   Point of interest: Castelo de São Jorge, Sé de Lisboa, Praça do Comércio
2. Day 2: Sintra
   Take the train to Sintra and explore the town's colorful palaces and lush gardens
   Estimated time: 8 hours | Estimated distance: 25km
   Point of interest: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace
3. Day 3: Porto
   Take the train to Porto and walk along the Douro River's scenic Ribeira district
   Estimated time: 5 hours | Estimated distance: 313km
   Point of interest: Port wine cellars, Dom Luís I Bridge, São Francisco Church
4. Day 4: Porto
   Visit the Clerigos Tower and the Livraria Lello bookstore before heading to Rua de Santa Catarina for shopping
   Estimated time: 6 hours | Estimated distance: 2.6km
   Point of interest: Clerigos Tower, Livraria Lello, Bolhão Market
5. Day 5: Douro Valley
   Embark on a scenic road trip to the Douro Valley, the heart of Portugal's wine country and enjoy a river cruise
   Estimated time: 10 hours | Estimated distance: 130km
   Point of interest: Quinta do Vesuvio Winery, Pinhão Station, Douro River Cruise
6. Day 6: Coimbra
   Visit Portugal's oldest university in the historic city of Coimbra, with its narrow streets and Gothic architecture
   Estimated time: 8 hours | Estimated distance: 120km
   Point of interest: University of Coimbra, Monastery of Santa Cruz, Biblioteca Joanina
7. Day 7: Algarve
   Head south to explore the stunning beaches and coastline of the Algarve region
   Estimated time: 8 hours | Estimated distance: 280km
   Point of interest: Praia da Rocha, Lagos, Benagil Cave
8. Day 8: Albufeira
   Visit the charming town of Albufeira, with its vibrant nightlife and beaches
   Estimated time: 6 hours | Estimated distance: 50km
   Point of interest: Praia do Barranco das Belharucas, Zoomarine, Praia da Oura
9. Day 9: Evora
   Explore the historic town of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Roman ruins and Gothic architecture
   Estimated time: 8 hours | Estimated distance: 130km
   Point of interest: Temple of Diana, Cathedral of Évora, Chapel of Bones
10. Day 10: Lisbon
    Head back to Lisbon to catch a sunset and dinner along the Tagus River
    Estimated time: 4 hours | Estimated distance: 170km
    Point of interest: Belem Tower, Palace of Ajuda, MAAT

Time and Costs Estimates

• Lisbon airport to Baixa: (30 min, €15)
• Lisbon to Sintra: (45 min, €4.30)
• Sintra to Porto: (3 hours, €25)
• Porto to Douro Valley: (2 hours, €10)
• Douro Valley to Coimbra: (2 hours, €20)
• Coimbra to Algarve: (3.5 hours, €25)
• Algarve to Albufeira: (45 min, €5)
• Albufeira to Evora: (3 hours, €20)
• Evora to Lisbon: (1.5 hours, €15)
• Total Estimated Costs: €149.30

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to the historic town of Guimarães or the beaches of the Costa Vicentina. If you have less time, prioritize the cities that interest you the most and skip some of the smaller towns. Don't forget to pack comfortable walking shoes and light layers, as the weather can vary across regions.