Day 1·Lisbon: Alfama + fado
Base: Lisbon
- Morning
- Airport transfer, hotel in Baixa or Chiado.
- Afternoon
- Alfama walk: São Jorge castle viewpoint + tram 28 (early morning to avoid pickpockets).
- Evening
- Fado dinner in a small tasca in Alfama.
7-day plan · First trip · couples · wine + coast lovers
7-day Portugal itinerary
7-day Portugal: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto + Douro
Route
Lisbon → Sintra → Porto → Douro Valley
Estimated cost
≈ $1,200–1,800 per person incl. Alfa train + mid-range hotels
Pre-book note: Portugal is Europe's best value. Alfa Pendular train Lisbon → Porto is 2h50m and ~€30 booked ahead.
Day 2·Belém + LX Factory
Base: Lisbon
- Morning
- Belém: Jerónimos monastery, Belém tower, pastéis de Belém.
- Afternoon
- MAAT art museum + LX Factory hipster warehouses.
- Evening
- Sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte.
Day 3·Sintra day trip
Base: Lisbon
- Morning
- Train to Sintra 08:00 — Pena Palace timed entry.
- Afternoon
- Quinta da Regaleira (initiation well!) + Moorish castle.
- Evening
- Back to Lisbon; rooftop bar in Bairro Alto.
Pre-book: Pena Palace timed entry — walk-ups get turned away in high season.
Day 4·Alfa train to Porto
Base: Porto
- Morning
- Alfa Pendular Lisbon → Porto (2h50m).
- Afternoon
- Ribeira riverfront walk, Dom Luís bridge crossing to Gaia.
- Evening
- Port wine tasting at Graham's or Taylor's.
Day 5·Douro Valley wine day
Base: Porto
- Morning
- 1-day Douro Valley tour incl. 2–3 quintas.
- Afternoon
- River cruise + traditional lunch on a rabelo boat.
- Evening
- Francesinha sandwich for the calorie penance.
Day 6·Porto slow day: Livraria Lello + Bolhão
Base: Porto
- Morning
- Livraria Lello bookshop (buy the ticket ahead) + São Bento tile station.
- Afternoon
- Mercado do Bolhão + Rua de Santa Catarina shopping.
- Evening
- Seafood dinner in Matosinhos.
Day 7·Fly home from OPO or LIS
Base: Porto
- Morning
- Coffee + francesinha lite for the road.
- Afternoon
- Transfer to Porto airport (OPO) — or train back to Lisbon.
- Evening
- Fly home.
Before you leave
Three pre-bookings that make day one painless.
Country guide
Portugal overview
Budget
Portugal trip cost
Entry rules
Portugal visa & entry
Other itineraries
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