7-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Portugal

  1. Day 1: Explore Lisbon
    From Lisbon Airport to Downtown Lisbon - 20 minutes (5 miles)

    Head to the charming district of Alfama to see historic architecture, enjoy local Music and have Dinner at Casa do Alentejo.

  2. Day 2: Sintra and Cascais
    From Lisbon to Sintra - 40 minutes (18 miles)

    Explore the romantic town of Sintra, visiting the Palacio da Pena and hiking the Monserrate Gardens. End your day with breathtaking sunset view and seafood dinner in charming Cascais.

  3. Day 3: Porto Wine Tour
    From Lisbon to Porto - 3 hours (190 miles)

    Experience a guided tour of the Wine Caves in Porto and indulge in wine tasting. Have lunch by the scenic river and venture through the city before Dinner by the Clerigos Tower.

  4. Day 4: Douro Valley Tour
    From Porto to Douro Valley - 1.5 hours (77 miles)

    Spend a leisurely day touring the picturesque Douro Valley and sampling traditional Port wine. Take in the stunning views of the vineyards from the water on a Douro river cruise.

  5. Day 5: Coimbra and Aveiro
    From Douro Valley to Coimbra - 1.5 hours (74 miles)

    Visit the romantic city of Coimbra and the historic University of Coimbra. After Lunch, head to Venice of Portugal, the town of Aveiro known for its colourful striped boats, canals and factory-fresh Ovos Moles.

  6. Day 6: Algarve Beach Hopping
    From Coimbra to Algarve - 3.5 hours (203 miles)

    Wake up to the calming views surrounding you in Algarve. Spend your afternoon beach hopping the Praia da Rocha, Praia do Vau and Praia do Amado. Relax in one of the nearby Portside cafes and treat yourself to a fantastic Seafood Dinner.

  7. Day 7: Island Hopping
    From Algarve to Faro - 1 hour (47 miles)

    Spend your last day Island Hopping nearby the coast of Faro. Visit "Ilha Deserta" (Deserted Island) for a romantic lunch at the Simple "Estaminé" restaurant and have a slow time at the crystal clear Praia do Ancão before heading off to explore Faro's charming Old Town highlights.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Casa do Alentejo (2hrs, 50€)
  • Palacio da Pena & Monserrate Gardens (4hrs, 39€)
  • Port Wine Tour (3hrs, 70€)
  • Douro Valley Tour with Cruise (8hrs, 100€)
  • University of Coimbra (2hrs, 15€)
  • Beach Hopping (6hrs, 30€)
  • Island Hopping & Faro Old Town (6hrs, 80€)
  • Total Estimated Costs: (31hrs, 384€)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit more cities such as Faro, Evora and Braga. This itinerary can be completed using a train or rental car. For less time, consider reducing the number of cities or the length of stay per city.

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