7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Portugal

1. Day 1: Sintra National Palace and Pena Palace
   40 minutes (16 miles) from Lisbon

   Explore the stunning royal palaces of Sintra, including the colorful Pena Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

2. Day 2: Cascais and Boca do Inferno
   30 minutes (17 miles) from Sintra

   Surf and hike in the picturesque coastal town of Cascais, then continue on to Boca do Inferno for some great photo opportunities.

3. Day 3: Ribeira de Pena and Alvao Natural Park
   2 hours 30 minutes (85 miles) from Cascais

   Go river rafting, mountain biking, or hiking through the breathtaking landscapes and waterfalls of Alvao Natural Park.

4. Day 4: Douro Valley Wine Tasting and River Cruise
   1 hour 45 minutes (71 miles) from Alvao Natural Park

   Taste delicious wine and take a scenic river cruise on the Douro River through the world-famous Douro Valley vineyards.

5. Day 5: Porto Street Art Walking Tour
   1 hour 15minutes (55.6 miles) from the Douro Valley

   Join a local guide on a street art walking tour through the vibrant and colorful streets of Porto.

6. Day 6: Gerês National Park
   1 hour 30 minutes (81.9 miles) from Porto

   Go on a challenging hike through Gerês National Park's beautiful cascading waterfall and misty mountains.

7. Day 7: Algarve Coastal Kayaking and Grottoes Tour
   4 hours 30 minutes (289 miles) from Gerês National Park

   Take a kayak tour around the beautiful coastal grottoes and beaches of the Algarve region.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sintra National Palace (2 hours, $10)
• Pena Palace (3 hours, $15)
• Cascais (whole day, free)
• Boca do Inferno (1-2 hours, free)
• Ribeira de Pena (whole day, free)
• Alvao Natural Park (whole day, free)
• Douro Valley Wine Tasting and River Cruise (whole day, $120)
• Porto Street Art Walking Tour (3 hours, $20)
• Gerês National Park (whole day, free)
• Algarve Coastal Kayaking and Grottoes Tour (half-day, $60)
Total Estimated Costs: $225

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, check out the surf and sand in Lagos, relax on a boat ride in the Azores, and visit the famous monasteries in Batalha and Alcobaca. If you have less time, skip Ribeira de Pena and Alvao Natural Park and extend your stay in Lisbon, Porto, or the Algarve.