Portugal in 7 Days
Two cities, one castle day and a train ride between them. Lisbon and Porto are under three hours apart on the Alfa Pendular, which is what makes a week here comfortable rather than rushed.
7
Days
£80–£130 / $100–$165 per person per day
Per day
March–June and September–October
Best time
8
Nights
Your day-by-day plan
Download CSVArrive Lisbon
Morning · Land, metro from the airport (red line, 20 minutes), drop bags
Afternoon · Walk Baixa and Chiado, ride tram 28 in the quiet direction
Evening · Dinner in Bairro Alto, early night
Alfama and the viewpoints
Morning · São Jorge Castle on opening, then downhill through Alfama
Afternoon · Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Feira da Ladra if it's a market day
Evening · Fado dinner — book, don't walk in
Sintra day trip
Morning · Early train from Rossio, Pena Palace with a timed ticket
Afternoon · Quinta da Regaleira, then the Moorish Castle walls
Evening · Back to Lisbon, dinner in Cais do Sodré
Belém, then north
Morning · Jerónimos Monastery and a pastel de nata at the original bakery
Afternoon · Afternoon train to Porto (about 3 hours), check in
Evening · Ribeira riverfront walk
Porto on foot
Morning · Livraria Lello early slot, Clérigos tower
Afternoon · São Bento station tiles, Bolhão market, Sé cathedral
Evening · Port tasting across the bridge in Vila Nova de Gaia
Douro Valley
Morning · Train or tour to Pinhão along the river
Afternoon · One quinta visit and a long lunch
Evening · Return to Porto
Home
Morning · Foz do Douro walk or Serralves gardens
Afternoon · Metro to Porto airport (30 minutes) or train back to Lisbon
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