10 days
10-day Portugal itinerary
Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, and the Douro Valley.
Pacing
Packed highlights · 6 days
Best for
First-timers, tight PTO, one big loop
Best time to go
April–June and September–October.
Budget per style
- Budget$70–110 / day · $700–1,100 total
- Mid-range$150–220 / day · $1,500–2,200 total
- Comfort$300+ / day · $3,000+ total
Per person, excluding international flights.
Day-by-day highlights
- Days 1–3: Lisbon: Alfama tram 28, Belém pastéis, Time Out Market, fado night.
- Day 4: Sintra day trip: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, dinner in Cascais.
- Day 5: Train to Évora or drive to Óbidos for a medieval walled-town detour.
- Days 6–7: Porto: Ribeira, Livraria Lello, Cais de Gaia port lodges, francesinha.
- Days 8–9: Douro Valley: quinta stay, river cruise, wine tasting.
- Day 10: Return to Porto or Lisbon, fly home.