Portugal-7-day-itinerary

7-Day Itinerary for Travelling in Portugal

Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon and Exploration of the City

Morning

  • Arrival: Arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
  • Transportation: Take a taxi or metro (red line) to your accommodation
  • Visa Requirements: No visa required for citizens of most countries, but check with the Portuguese Embassy/Consulate in your home country to confirm

Afternoon

  • Explore: Visit the Belem Tower ( UNESCO World Heritage Site), Jeronimos Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoveries
  • Lunch: Try traditional Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant
  • Afternoon Walk: Take a stroll through the historic neighborhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto

Evening

  • Nightlife: Enjoy a Fado music performance or explore the nightlife in Bairro Alto

Day 2: Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais

Morning

  • Transportation: Take a train (Cascais Line) from Rossio Station to Sintra
  • Visit: Explore the Pena Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Lunch: Eat at a local restaurant in Sintra

Afternoon

  • Beach Time: Visit Cascais Beach and enjoy the Atlantic coast
  • Shopping: Browse the shops and cafes in Cascais

Evening

  • Return to Lisbon: Take the train back to Lisbon

Day 3: Porto and Douro Valley

Morning

  • Transportation: Fly from Lisbon to Porto (OPO)
  • Visit: Explore the Ribeira neighborhood, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Port Wine Tasting: Visit a wine cellar or port wine tasting room

Afternoon

  • River Cruise: Take a scenic river cruise along the Douro River
  • Lunch: Eat at a local restaurant in Porto

Evening

  • Nightlife: Enjoy the nightlife in Porto, perhaps with a visit to a jazz club

Day 4: Douro Valley and Wine Tasting

Morning

  • Transportation: Take a train from Porto to Régua (Douro Valley)
  • Wine Tasting: Visit a wine estate or port wine cellar for a wine tasting experience
  • Lunch: Eat at a local restaurant in the Douro Valley

Afternoon

  • River Cruise: Take another scenic river cruise along the Douro River
  • Visit: Explore the picturesque villages and vineyards of the Douro Valley

Evening

  • Return to Porto: Take the train back to Porto

Day 5: Coimbra and University City

Morning

  • Transportation: Drive from Porto to Coimbra ( approx. 3 hours)
  • Visit: Explore the historic center of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • University Visit: Visit the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in Europe

Afternoon

  • Lunch: Eat at a local restaurant in Coimbra
  • Afternoon Walk: Take a stroll through the picturesque streets and alleys of Coimbra

Evening

  • Return to Porto: Drive back to Porto

Day 6: Nazaré and Óbidos

Morning

  • Transportation: Drive from Porto to Óbidos (approx. 1 hour)
  • Visit: Explore the medieval town of Óbidos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Lunch: Eat at a local restaurant in Óbidos

Afternoon

  • Beach Time: Visit Nazaré Beach and enjoy the Atlantic coast
  • Shopping: Browse the shops and cafes in Óbidos

Evening

  • Return to Porto: Drive back to Porto

Day 7: Departure from Porto

Morning

  • Transportation: Take a flight from Porto (OPO) or depart by train/bus
  • Visa Requirements: No visa required for citizens of most countries, but check with the Portuguese Embassy/Consulate in your home country to confirm