23 days in Portugal Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Portugal visit planner
Start: Toronto
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Porto
— 2 nights
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Coimbra
— 2 nights
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Nazare
— 3 nights
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Sintra
— 2 nights
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Cascais
— 1 night
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Lisbon
— 4 nights
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Evora
— 3 nights
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Tavira
— 2 nights
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Albufeira
— 1 night
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Portimao
— 1 night
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Lagos
— 1 night
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End: Toronto
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Porto — 2 nights
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Unvanquished City
On the 14th (Sun), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then make a trip to Liberdade Square, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), and finally sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting. Keep things going the next day: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, then take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and then take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa.
To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Porto day trip planner.
Toronto, Canada to Porto is an approximately 10-hour flight. Traveling from Toronto to Porto, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. In May in Porto, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Coimbra.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Porto day trip planner.
Toronto, Canada to Porto is an approximately 10-hour flight. Traveling from Toronto to Porto, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. In May in Porto, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Coimbra.
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Coimbra — 2 nights
On the 16th (Tue), savor the flavors at Food & Drink. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Praca do Comercio, then contemplate the long history of Igreja de Santa Cruz, then admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botanico, and finally take in the architecture and design of University of Coimbra.
To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Coimbra route planner.
Drive from Porto to Coimbra in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Coimbra are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Nazare.
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To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Coimbra route planner.
Drive from Porto to Coimbra in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Coimbra are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Nazare.
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Nazare — 3 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nazare: Obidos (Porta da Senhora da Piedade (Porta da Vila), Obidos Village, &more).
Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Nazare trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Traveling by car from Coimbra to Nazare takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In May in Nazare, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Sintra.
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Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Nazare trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Traveling by car from Coimbra to Nazare takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In May in Nazare, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Sintra.
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Sintra — 2 nights
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On the 21st (Sun), steep yourself in history at National Palace of Queluz, admire the landmark architecture of Sintra National Palace, then step into the grandiose world of Quinta da Regaleira, and finally don't miss a visit to Pelourinho de Sintra. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Castelo dos Mouros, step into the grandiose world of Park and National Palace of Pena, and then look for gifts at Maria Madrugas.
To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Sintra online trip maker.
Drive from Nazare to Sintra in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Cascais.
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To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Sintra online trip maker.
Drive from Nazare to Sintra in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Cascais.
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Cascais — 1 night
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Town of Kings and Fishes
Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Boca do Inferno, then take in the pleasant sights at Cabo da Roca, then explore the world behind art at Zazule, and finally stroll through Praia de Carcavelos.
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Cascais is very close to Sintra. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lisbon.
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Cascais is very close to Sintra. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lisbon.
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Lisbon — 4 nights
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City of Seven Hills
Lisbon is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, admire the masterpieces at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.
To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Lisbon day trip site.
You can drive from Cascais to Lisbon in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. May in Lisbon sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Evora.
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To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Lisbon day trip site.
You can drive from Cascais to Lisbon in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. May in Lisbon sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Evora.
Find places to stay May 23 — 27:
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Evora — 3 nights
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Evora is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and wineries. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Capela dos Ossos, examine the collection at Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenaculo, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and steep yourself in history at Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora).
For reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Evora trip planner.
Drive from Lisbon to Evora in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can go by car to Tavira.
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For reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Evora trip planner.
Drive from Lisbon to Evora in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can go by car to Tavira.
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Tavira — 2 nights
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On the 31st (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Ria Formosa, go for a stroll along the water at Marina de Vilamoura, and then head off the coast to Tavira Island. On the 1st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take some stellar pictures from Miradouro do Alto da Arroteia, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then get to know the fascinating history of Old Town Faro, and finally surround yourself with nature on Far-Eco Tuk.
To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Tavira planner.
Getting from Evora to Tavira by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Evora in May since evenings lows in Tavira dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Albufeira.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Tavira planner.
Getting from Evora to Tavira by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Evora in May since evenings lows in Tavira dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Albufeira.
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Albufeira — 1 night
Garden of Portugal
Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour and then see Off-Road Tours.
For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Albufeira itinerary planner.
You can drive from Tavira to Albufeira in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In June in Albufeira, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Portimao.
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For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Albufeira itinerary planner.
You can drive from Tavira to Albufeira in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In June in Albufeira, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Portimao.
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Portimao — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): indulge in some personalized pampering at Swan Day Spa, stop by Rocha Surf Shop, then hike along Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Praia da Marinha.
For photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Portimao online trip builder.
Traveling by car from Albufeira to Portimao takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Lagos.
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For photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Portimao online trip builder.
Traveling by car from Albufeira to Portimao takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Lagos.
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Lagos — 1 night
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Jewel of the Algarve
On the 4th (Sun), race across the water with a speed boat tour, kick back and relax at Praia Dona Ana, then take in the dramatic natural features at Ponta da Piedade, and finally look for gifts at A Guilda.
To see maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Lagos online driving holiday planner.
Lagos is very close to Portimao. In June in Lagos, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Lagos online driving holiday planner.
Lagos is very close to Portimao. In June in Lagos, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time 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.
