Portugal: Lisbon, Porto & Douro Valley
Historic cities, Sintra's palaces and vineyard terraces.
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Alfama, LisbonOld quarter
- Belém TowerDiscoveries landmark
Day 2
- Pena Palace, SintraColorful palace
- Cabo da RocaWesternmost point of mainland Europe
Day 3
- CoimbraHistoric university
Day 4
- Ribeira, PortoDouro riverfront
- PinhãoDouro Valley terraces
Tips
- Many hills – comfortable shoes
- Pre-book Sintra tickets
- Evenings by the ocean are cool
About this route
A 4-day route in Europe: Portugal: Lisbon, Porto & Douro Valley (פורטוגל: ליסבון, פורטו ועמק הדורו). Historic cities, Sintra's palaces and vineyard terraces. Recommended season: April–June, September–October.
On the first day the route passes Alfama, Lisbon (Old quarter) and Belém Tower (Discoveries landmark). On the second day the route passes Pena Palace, Sintra (Colorful palace) and Cabo da Roca (Westernmost point of mainland Europe). On the third day the route passes Coimbra (Historic university). On the fourth day the route passes Ribeira, Porto (Douro riverfront) and Pinhão (Douro Valley terraces).
Style: Couple, Heritage and Nature. Tips: Many hills – comfortable shoes. Pre-book Sintra tickets. Evenings by the ocean are cool.
Questions
How many days?
4 days.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: April–June, September–October.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Alfama, Lisbon (Old quarter).