Portugal 7-Day Trip: Lisbon & Porto
Lisbon, Portugal · 7 days · 7 stops · Light
Cultural · Food · History · Nature
- Destination
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Duration
- 7 days
- Travel style
- Cultural
- Interests
- Food · History · Nature
- Region
- Europe
- Best time
- Apr-Jun
From gateway to destination
- GatewayLISHumberto Delgado Airport
- Day 1Lisbon — Alfama & Castle1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- Day 2Lisbon — Belém1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- Day 3Lisbon — Sintra Day1 stops · 08:30 – 08:30
- Day 4Lisbon — Fado Night1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- Day 5Train to Porto1 stops · 13:00 – 13:00
- Day 6Porto — Cellars & Lello1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- Day 7Douro or Departure1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- DestinationLisbonPortugal
One week between Portugal's two personalities: Lisbon's hills and fado, the Douro line north, and Porto's port-cellars finish.
- Multi-City
- Foodie
- Culture
Journey highlights
01
Sintra's palaces in the mist
- 02
Fado where it was born
- 03
The Douro's valley train
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Lisbon — Alfama & Castle
1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- 09:00São Jorge & Alfama's lanes
Next stop
Lisbon — Alfama & CastleLisbon — Belém
Day 02
Lisbon — Belém
1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- 09:00The original custard tarts & the monastery
Next stop
Lisbon — BelémLisbon — Sintra Day
Day 03
Lisbon — Sintra Day
1 stops · 08:30 – 08:30
- 08:30Pena Palace & the fairytale hills
Next stop
Lisbon — Sintra DayLisbon — Fado Night
Day 04
Lisbon — Fado Night
1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- 10:00LX Factory & Chiado; fado at night
Next stop
Lisbon — Fado NightTrain to Porto
Day 05
Train to Porto
1 stops · 13:00 – 13:00
- 13:00Ribeira & the Dom Luís bridge
Next stop
Train to PortoPorto — Cellars & Lello
Day 06
Porto — Cellars & Lello
1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- 10:00Port lodges & Livraria Lello (booked)
Next stop
Porto — Cellars & LelloDouro or Departure
Day 07
Douro or Departure
1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- 09:00Pinhão's valley train or OPO airport
Where to eat in Lisbon
Pastéis de Belém
The originals · $
Café Santiago
Francesinha · $$
Cantina 32
Porto modern · $$
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- LIS · Humberto Delgado Airport
- Time zone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Currency
- EUR
- Scheduled stops
- 7
- Journey pace
- Light
When to go
Apr-Jun
April–June and September–October are ideal. The Atlantic keeps both cities mild even in summer.
- Best months
- Apr-Jun
- Climate score
- Excellent · 84/100
Journey budget
770 EUR
Estimated total for 7 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 7 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 110 EUR
- Scheduled stops
- 7
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Lisbon travel guides
- Lisbon 3 Day Itinerary: Alfama to BelémThree days across Lisbon's hills — castle lanes, monastery mornings, tram rides, and the sunset miradouro circuit — at Western Europe's friendliest price.8 min read
- Portugal Travel GuideThe Portugal guide: Lisbon, Porto, the Douro and the prices.8 min read
- Lisbon vs PortoThe hills and fado against the river and port cellars — three hours apart.5 min read
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