60 days in Central Portugal Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Central Portugal route maker
Start: Queenstown
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Lisbon
— 39 nights
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Obidos
— 8 nights
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Coimbra
— 8 nights
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Monsanto
— 2 nights
Drive to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), Fly to Queenstown
End: Queenstown
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Lisbon — 39 nights
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City of Seven Hills
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Cascais (Estatua de Luis Vaz de Camoes, Rei Dom Carlos I, &more), Estoril (Casino Estoril & Golfe do Estoril) and Sintra (Castelo dos Mouros, Parque de Merendas das Pedras Irmas, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), admire the masterpieces at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and visit Alfama.
To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Lisbon trip app.
Queenstown, New Zealand to Lisbon is an approximately 31-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Queenstown to Lisbon is minus 12 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Obidos.
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To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Lisbon trip app.
Queenstown, New Zealand to Lisbon is an approximately 31-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Queenstown to Lisbon is minus 12 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Obidos.
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Obidos — 8 nights
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Wedding Present Town
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Obidos: Quinta dos Capuchos (in Alcobaca), Nazare (Ermida da Memoria, Memorial a lenda de D.Fuas Roupinho, &more) and Batalha (Batalha Monastery & Capelas Imperfeitas). There's much more to do: make a trip to Obidos Village, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja de Santa Maria, explore the historical opulence of Castelo de Óbidos, and play a few rounds at West Cliffs Golf Course.
To find maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Obidos online attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Lisbon to Obidos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Lisbon in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Obidos, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Coimbra.
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To find maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Obidos online attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Lisbon to Obidos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Lisbon in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Obidos, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Coimbra.
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Coimbra — 8 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Coimbra: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graca (in Ferreira do Zezere), Fatima (Paroquia de Fatima e dos Pastorinhos & Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima) and Tomar (Castelo de Tomar, Convento de Cristo, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardim Botanico, contemplate the long history of Igreja de Santa Cruz, take an in-depth tour of University of Coimbra, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capela de Sao Miguel.
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Traveling by car from Obidos to Coimbra takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Monsanto.
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Plan my trip to Coimbra with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
Traveling by car from Obidos to Coimbra takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Monsanto.
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Monsanto — 2 nights
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On the 4th (Tue), enjoy the sand and surf at Ribeira de Meimoa River Beach and then get outside with Zona Balnear do Meimao. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the engineering at Barragem Marechal Carmona, then explore the historical opulence of Castelo de Monsanto, and then stop by Historic Village of Monsanto.
To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Monsanto trip maker website.
You can drive from Coimbra to Monsanto in 2.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Monsanto trip maker website.
You can drive from Coimbra to Monsanto in 2.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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Central Portugal travel guide
Central Portugal contains some of the most prosperous and densely populated areas in Portugal, as well as thick pine and chestnut forests spread across a series of rugged mountain ranges. Inhabited since well before the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, this part of the country remains best known for its capital Coimbra, which features a historic Old Town retaining much of its medieval look and feel. Beyond the busy regional capital lies Portugal's tranquil countryside, frequently overlooked by foreign visitors despite its ancient sites and hospitable small towns. Along the region's mountainous border with Spain you can tour a series of age-old castles and fortified villages, once the first line of defense against foreign invaders.
