16 days in Iberia Itinerary

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Obidos Village and Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Quinta da Regaleira (in Sintra) and Cabo da Roca (in Colares). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, and take a stroll through Parque das Nacoes.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Lisbon itinerary planner.

Atlanta, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is 5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Atlanta in May, with highs in Lisbon at 75°F and lows at 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Aveiro.

Aveiro is a city and a municipality in Portugal. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Igreja da Misericordia de Aveiro and then pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Válega.

For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Aveiro trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Aveiro takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

On the 30th (Mon), savor the flavors at Food & Drink, snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, and then make a trip to Ribeira Square. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Matosinhos Beach, then make a trip to Liberdade Square, and then do a tasting at Porto Augusto's.

Before you visit Porto, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by car from Aveiro to Porto takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to drive to Peneda-Geres National Park.

On the 1st (Wed), take in the dramatic scenery at Pincaes Cascate and then hike along Vinho Verde Route. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Peneda-Geres National Park.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Peneda-Geres National Park online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Porto to Peneda-Geres National Park in 2 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Vila Real.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capela Nova ( Igreja de Sao Paulo ) and then get outside with Parque Natural do Alvao. On the next day, steep yourself in history at Casa de Mateus and then admire the natural beauty at UTAD Botanical Garden.

To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Vila Real trip planner.

You can drive from Peneda-Geres National Park to Vila Real in 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Porto.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), do a tasting at Graham's Port Lodge, then walk around Parque da Cidade, and finally pause for some photo ops at Monumento Tragedia no Mar. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, take in the spiritual surroundings of Capela das Almas, and then steep yourself in history at Palacio da Bolsa.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Porto trip planner.

You can drive from Vila Real to Porto in 1.5 hours. On the 7th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.