Two weeks in Portugal Itinerary
Apr 10th, 2026 | 01:12 PM
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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!
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!
