Ultimate 4-Month Portugal Itinerary: Discover Culture, Beaches, and Cuisine from March to September

Day 1: Explore Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal on March 1, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at A Brasileira

Enjoy a traditional Portuguese coffee and pastel de nata at this historic café in Chiado, open from 8am to 11pm.
EUR5, 1h0m

10:00am

Visit Belém Tower

Explore this iconic 16th-century fortress symbolizing Portugal's Age of Discovery; open from 10am to 5:30pm.
EUR6, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Time Out Market

Sample a range of Portuguese specialties from multiple vendors in a lively food hall open until 11pm.
EUR15, 1h0m

2:00pm

Explore Alfama District

Wander through Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood with narrow streets, vibrant tile facades, and viewpoints like Miradouro de Santa Luzia.
Free, 2h0m

5:00pm

Visit Jerónimos Monastery

Admire Manueline architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage site, open until 6pm.
EUR10, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Solar dos Presuntos

Enjoy fresh seafood and traditional Portuguese dishes in this renowned restaurant, open until 11pm.
EUR25, 1h30m
View Hotels

Day 2: Sintra Day Trip

Sintra, Portugal on March 2, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Padaria Portuguesa

Quick Portuguese pastry and coffee before heading to Sintra, open from 7am.
EUR5, 0h30m

8:30am

Travel to Sintra

Take the train from Lisbon Rossio station to Sintra, approximately 40 minutes.
EUR5, 0h40m

9:15am

Visit Pena Palace

Tour the colorful Romanticist castle perched on a hilltop, open from 9:30am to 6:30pm.
EUR15, 2h0m

11:30am

Lunch at Cantinho Gourmet

Local bistro offering Portuguese specialties, open until 3pm.
EUR20, 1h0m

1:00pm

Explore Quinta da Regaleira

Discover mystical gardens and architecture with tunnels, grottoes, and symbolic sculptures, open 9:30am to 6:30pm.
EUR10, 1h30m

3:00pm

Return to Lisbon

Catch train back to Lisbon for relaxation or evening plans.
EUR5, 0h40m

7:00pm

Dinner at Bairro do Avillez

Experience contemporary Portuguese cuisine in a lively setting, open until 11pm.
EUR30, 1h30m
View Hotels

Day 3: Travel to Porto

Porto, Portugal on March 3, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Majestic

Historic Belle Epoque café offering traditional breakfast options, opens at 8am.
EUR10, 1h0m

9:30am

Train to Porto

Scenic 3-hour train journey from Lisbon to Porto, relax and enjoy views along the way.
EUR30, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Mercado do Bolhão

Traditional market offering fresh food stands and casual dining, open until 5pm.
EUR15, 1h0m

2:30pm

Explore Ribeira District

Walk along the Douro River, admire colorful houses and historic spots of Porto’s old town.
Free, 2h0m

5:00pm

Visit Livraria Lello

World-famous historic bookstore with ornate interior, open until 7pm.
EUR6, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Casa Guedes

Casual dining known for pork sandwich with Serra cheese, open till 10pm.
EUR12, 1h0m
View Hotels

Day 4: Porto Wine & Culture

Porto, Portugal on March 4, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Café Progresso

Popular local coffee shop with artisanal pastries, open from 8am.
EUR7, 1h0m

10:00am

Visit Palácio da Bolsa

Tour the 19th-century Stock Exchange Palace with stunning neoclassical interiors, open 9am to 6pm.
EUR10, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Taberna dos Mercadores

Cozy restaurant with fresh seafood and traditional dishes, open till 3pm.
EUR25, 1h0m

2:00pm

Port Wine Cellar Tour

Cross to Vila Nova de Gaia to tour famous cellars such as Cálem or Graham's with tastings, open until 7pm.
EUR20, 2h0m

6:30pm

Sunset at Dom Luís I Bridge

Enjoy panoramic views of Porto and the river at sunset.
Free, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at DOP

Dine on contemporary Portuguese cuisine by Chef Rui Paula, reservations recommended; open till 10pm.
EUR40, 2h0m
View Hotels