14 Day Itinerary for Portugal

  • Day 1: Explore the historic city of Lisbon. Visit the famous Jeronimos Monastery and the Belem Tower. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at Cervejaria Ramiro.
  • Day 2: Take a day trip to the picturesque town of Sintra, known for its beautiful palaces and gardens. Visit the Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle. Have a romantic dinner at the Tivoli Palácio de Seteais hotel.
  • Day 3: Head south to the Algarve region and visit the stunning beaches of Lagos. Take a boat tour to the Ponta da Piedade cliffs and grottos. Enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal at Restaurante O Antonio.
  • Day 4: Spend the day at Praia da Rocha in Portimão, trying water sports like surfing and paddleboarding. Have a sunset dinner at Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa.
  • Day 5: Visit the historic city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the Roman Temple and the Cathedral. Have lunch at Fialho, one of the oldest restaurants in the city.
  • Day 6: Take a day trip to the town of Tomar, home to the beautiful Convento de Cristo. Visit the Knight's Templar Castle and the Church of Santa Maria do Olival. Have dinner at the cozy Tasquinha Antigo Arco.
  • Day 7: Head to Porto and explore the city's historic center. Visit the Clérigos Tower and the Ribeira district. Have lunch at the famous Café Santiago for a francesinha, a traditional Porto sandwich.
  • Day 8: Take a day trip to the Douro Valley and experience a wine tour. Visit the Quinta do Seixo winery and taste some of the region's famous Ports. Have lunch at DOC restaurant, overlooking the Douro River.
  • Day 9: Visit the medieval town of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal. See the Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. Have a delicious meal at Restaurante A Cozinha por António Loureiro.
  • Day 10: Take a day trip to the beautiful Peneda-Gerês National Park. Hike to the stunning Tahiti Waterfall and have a picnic lunch. Learn about the park's history at the Lindoso Castle.
  • Day 11: Head to the city of Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in the world. Visit the historic library and the beautiful botanical gardens. Have dinner at the romantic Arcadas Restaurant.
  • Day 12: Take a day trip to the charming town of Aveiro, known as the "Venice of Portugal". Take a boat tour of the canals and visit the colorful Costa Nova beach. Have lunch at the famous O Bairro da Beira Mar restaurant.
  • Day 13: Return to Lisbon and take a sunset cruise along the Tagus River. See the city's famous landmarks from a different perspective. Have dinner at the Michelin-starred Belcanto restaurant.
  • Day 14: Spend the morning at the lively Time Out Market in Lisbon, trying some of the best Portuguese food. Visit the Castelo de São Jorge and enjoy the stunning views of the city.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Jeronimos Monastery - 1 hour - €10
  • Belem Tower - 1 hour - €6
  • Cervejaria Ramiro - 1.5 hours - €25
  • Pena Palace - 2 hours - €14
  • Moorish Castle - 1.5 hours - €8
  • Tivoli Palácio de Seteais - 2 hours - €50
  • Ponta da Piedade boat tour - 1.5 hours - €25
  • Restaurante O Antonio - 1.5 hours - €30
  • Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa - 2 hours - €60
  • Roman Temple - 1 hour - €3
  • Cathedral - 1 hour - €3
  • Fialho - 1.5 hours - €25
  • Convento de Cristo - 2 hours - €10
  • Knight's Templar Castle - 1.5 hours - €6
  • Church of Santa Maria do Olival - 1 hour - €4
  • Tasquinha Antigo Arco - 1.5 hours - €25
  • Clérigos Tower - 1 hour - €5
  • Ribeira district - 2 hours - free
  • Café Santiago - 1.5 hours - €12
  • Quinta do Seixo winery - 1.5 hours - €10
  • DOC restaurant - 2.5 hours - €50
  • Guimarães Castle - 1.5 hours - €5
  • Palace of the Dukes of Bragança - 1 hour - €3
  • Restaurante A Cozinha por António Loureiro - 2 hours - €50
  • Peneda-Gerês National Park - 4 hours - free
  • Lindoso Castle - 1.5 hours - €2
  • University of Coimbra Library - 1 hour - €10
  • Botanical gardens - 1 hour - €10
  • Arcadas Restaurant - 2 hours - €40
  • Aveiro boat tour - 1 hour - €15
  • Costa Nova Beach - 1 hour - free
  • O Bairro da Beira Mar - 1.5 hours - €25
  • Tagus River sunset cruise - 2 hours - €20
  • Belcanto restaurant - 3 hours - €80
  • Time Out Market - 1.5 hours - €20
  • Castelo de São Jorge - 1.5 hours - €10
  • Total Costs: €459

Transportation

For this itinerary, we recommend renting a car to explore the different regions of Portugal. However, public transportation is also available and reliable. For day trips, consider taking a guided tour or hiring a driver for convenience.

Car rental costs vary depending on the season and car type, but expect to pay around €40-€70 per day. Gasoline costs around €1.50 per liter.

For public transportation, Portugal has an extensive train and bus network. Train tickets can be purchased online or at the station, and costs vary depending on the distance and time of day. Buses are generally cheaper but may take longer. Purchase tickets at the station or on the bus.

Links to Key Attractions

Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a few more days to the itinerary to fully explore each destination. If you have less time, consider cutting a few destinations and spending more time in each. Also, keep in mind that travel time between destinations may vary depending on traffic and crowds, so plan accordingly.

0
Itinerary created by AI-assisted, human-reviewed