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Two weeks in Portugal Itinerary
Traveling to Portugal in May for the first time and want to see the main highlights. I am not really a beach person, hence the absence of the Algarve. I am always up at around 7am and also enjoy staying out till around 11pm-12am. I enjoy walking a lot and just stopping in random cafes or bakeries along the way. On previous trips, I have walked on average 12+ miles a day. I also like to see the main tourist attractions of the cities, but I don't mind missing some of the big stuff if there are long lines, etc. I do have experience traveling in Europe and have visited Spain, Poland, and Romania in the past. Here is my itinerary. I have 13 full days excluding travel.
Day 1: Arrive in Lisbon at 8p. Check into hotel and get a good night sleep. Day 2: Full free day in Lisbon. Alfama, Chiado, Baixa, and Barrio Alto Day 3: Full free day in Lisbon. Explore the Belem district in morning and Principe Real at night. Day 4: Sintra day trip. Sleep in Lisbon. Day 5: Tomar day trip. Sleep in Lisbon. Day 6: Lisbon to Evora by train. Spend afternoon and sleep in Evora. Day 7: Free day in Evora. Day 8: Evora to Coimbra by train. Spend afternoon and sleep in Coimbra. Day 9: Coimbra free day. Day 10: Coimbra to Porto by train. Spend afternoon and sleep in Porto. Day 11: Free day in Porto. Day 12: Free day in Porto . Day 13: Guimaraes day trip. Day 14: Morning in Porto. Take afternoon train to Lisbon and stay in hotel by airport Day 15: Leave Lisbon at 6am in the morning. My main questions are: Is this route all manageable by train? What day trip from Porto would you recommend? Douro valley seems to be very popular, but I don't really drink and most tours seem to be wine tasting. I do enjoy nature though and the views look stunning. I have opted with Guimaraes so far. Would you recommend to take one day from Porto and add an Obidos day trip from Lisbon. I have heard mixed opinions about Obidos, but I personally love small towns--especially medieval ones. Would you speak Spanish or English? As a native Spanish speaker, I understand Portuguese quite well and wonder if this is more useful than speaking English. Does this trip look reasonable? What would you add or take away. Thank yall in advance! |
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