17 days in Portugal Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Portugal trip planner
Start: Toronto
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Porto
— 5 nights
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Coimbra
— 4 nights
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Lisbon
— 7 nights
Fly
End: Toronto
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Porto — 5 nights
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Unvanquished City
Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.Porto is known for sightseeing, shopping, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, do a tasting at Quinta dos Corvos, admire the masterpieces at Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis, and stop by Livraria Lello.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Porto tour planner.
Toronto, Canada to Porto is an approximately 10-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Toronto to Porto. Traveling from Toronto in February, things will get much warmer in Porto: highs are around 16°C and lows about 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Coimbra.
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Coimbra — 4 nights
The university town of Coimbra exudes modern flair while embracing its roots as the medieval capital of Portugal.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Coimbra: Caves Messias (in Mealhada) and Nazare (Praia da Nazare & Farol de Nazare). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botanico, admire the landmark architecture of Torre de Almedina, stroll around Parque Verde do Mondego, and contemplate the long history of Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz.
To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Coimbra online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Porto to Coimbra in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in February, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Lisbon.
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Lisbon — 7 nights
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City of Seven Hills
Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace, &more). There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, make a trip to Belém Tower, and explore the world behind art at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.
To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Lisbon trip builder site.
Traveling by car from Coimbra to Lisbon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.
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Portugal travel guide
Small in size but rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, Portugal features contrasting landscapes that include long beaches, lush vineyards, verdant valleys, and rolling hills dotted with tiny settlements where old traditions still prevail. The country's serene interior, often overlooked by foreigners, remains largely unspoiled by mass tourism and offers visitors a chance to discover this less-trodden part of Europe at their own pace. Ripe for leisurely adventures on foot or by bicycle, Portugal's fertile countryside boasts well-preserved medieval castles and outstanding wineries, producing some of the world's finest ports. The country's cities offer a lively culinary scene known for its many award-winning restaurants, topping the itineraries of foodies from around the globe.
