14-Day Portugal Complete: North to South
Spanning the full length of the country by train and bus, this itinerary balances historic northern towns, the cultural electricity of Lisbon, inland Alentejo heritage, and the sea stacks of Lagos.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Porto & Ribeira Walk
PortoArrive at OPO airport. Check into a hostel near Bolhão.
Gaia Cellars & Viewpoints
PortoWalk Dom Luís I bridge and taste port wine in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Historic University City of Coimbra
CoimbraCP train south to Coimbra. Visit the Joanina Baroque Library.
Arrive in Lisbon & Baixa Sunset
LisbonCP Intercidades train to Lisbon Santa Apolónia. Sunset at Miradouro da Graça.
Alfama & Maritime Heritage
LisbonTiled streets of Alfama and the historic Jerónimos Monastery in Belém.
Mystical Palaces of Sintra
SintraDay trip on CP train to Sintra. Explore Quinta da Regaleira and Castelo dos Mouros.
Cascais Coastal Day Trip
LisbonRide the scenic Linha de Cascais train along the Atlantic coast.
Medieval Walled Évora
ÉvoraMorning train to Évora. Tour the Roman Temple and Chapel of Bones.
Alentejo Wine & Gastronomy
ÉvoraTaste Alentejo olive oils, bread soups, and regional wines.
Southbound to Faro & Ria Formosa
FaroRede Expressos coach to Faro. Walk the historic Cidade Velha and lagoon marshes.
Lagos & Ponta da Piedade Arches
LagosCP regional diesel train to Lagos. Hike along the wooden boardwalks of Ponta da Piedade.
Praia do Camilo & Sea Caves
LagosDescend the 200 wooden steps to Praia do Camilo. Kayak through sea grottos.
Day Trip to Sagres & End of the World
LagosLocal bus to Cabo de São Vicente, the dramatic southwesternmost tip of mainland Europe.
Faro Departure
FaroReturn to Faro Airport by train and airport bus for departure flight.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
Skip Évora and reduce the Algarve by 2 nights to condense this route to an 11-day trip.
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