7 days
7 Days in Portugal, Day by Day: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto and the Douro
A ready-made 7-day Portugal itinerary: Lisbon and Sintra, the train north to Porto, a Douro Valley wine day, planned day by day with one wow moment each.
Updated 1 July 2026
Itineraries
Pick how many days you have, and we have already built the plan for you, day by day.
More route guides
Route guides in article form, with the choices to make along the way.
Ready-made itineraries Updated 29 July 2026
One Week in Portugal: Three Routes That Work
Seven days in Portugal done three ways: Lisbon with Sintra and the coast, Porto with the Douro valley, or a north to south run. What each route gives up and which suits a first visit.
Ready-made itineraries Updated 27 September 2026
Christmas and New Year in Portugal
How Portugal actually spends the festive season: a quiet family evening on Christmas Eve, a loud public party on New Year, and where the two land very differently on the map.
Porto Updated 29 July 2026
One Day in Porto: An Order That Only Climbs the Hill Once
A single day in a very steep city: a route that starts high, ends low, crosses the river at the right moment, and still leaves time for a port lodge and dinner.
Ready-made itineraries Updated 29 July 2026
Two Weeks in Portugal: A Route That Is Not Just Driving
Fourteen days from Lisbon to Porto and the Douro, with the Alentejo and the Algarve: how many bases, which legs go by train, and where to slow down.
Common questions
How many days do you need for a Portugal trip?
A week is a comfortable minimum for Lisbon, Sintra and Porto. Ten days to two weeks lets you add the Algarve and the Douro valley without rushing. We have ready-made itineraries for every trip length.
Can you combine Lisbon and Porto in the same itinerary?
Definitely. A fast train links Lisbon and Porto in under three hours, so you can fit both cities into a week-long trip. A classic week gives three days to each city and a day for Sintra.
Are the itineraries suitable for an independent trip with a rental car?
Yes. Every itinerary notes whether a leg is easier by car or by public transport. A rental car pays off in the Algarve and the Douro valley, while inside Lisbon and Porto it is better to rely on metro, tram and walking.
What does each ready-made itinerary include?
Every itinerary is built day by day with what to see, travel times between places, price estimates, on-the-ground tips and recommended areas to stay, so you can set off with no extra planning.