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Essential Portugal: Lisbon and the North Country
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Fly into: Lisbon
Fly out of: Lisbon
Total Duration: 11 days
This itinerary showcases some of the best that Portugal has to offer, at a relaxed pace. Start your journey exploring Lisbon, before heading north to discover hilltop towns, castles, and fishing villages. Burn off all the rustic food by hiking in the massive Serra da Estrela, and don't miss the port-making region before heading south again to Lisbon and back home.
- Food and Wine
- Architecture
- History
- Shopping
- Nightlife
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Days 1-3
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1 Lisbon
Sophisticated City
- Wander around the Baixa, popping into shops and admiring the architecture
- Explore the fashionable Bairro Alto and Chiado districts
- Some of Lisbon's grandest monuments and museums are clustered in Belém
Days 4-5
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2 Óbidos
Thrills, Hills, and Castles
- Walk along the circumference of the walled city of Óbidos, one of Portugal's prettiest hilltop towns
- Alcobaça is famed for wine making and crystal and for its church
- Explore the hilltop castle at Leiria, which is also home to a museum
Days 6-8
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3 Coimbra
Everything Under the Sun
- Explore the old town of Coimbra, with its lively cafés and bars
- Hit the beach or explore a fishing village along the coast
- Head to the Serra da Estrela, the region's highest mountain
Days 9-11
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4 Porto
Raise a Glass
- Wander through the narrow streets of Ribeira, Porto's most interesting area
- Learn all about port at the Port Wine Institute
- Visit a wine lodge at Vila Nova de Gaia
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