22 days in Portugal Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Walking tours. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): take in the local highlights with Walking tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Livraria Lello, then take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), and finally get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Porto online trip maker.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Viana do Castelo.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): pause for some photo ops at Santa Casa Da Misericórdia De Viana Do Castelo, make a trip to Praca da Republica, see the interesting displays at O Navio Gil Eannes, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario de Santa Luzia, and finally don't miss a visit to Loja Interativa de Turismo Moncao. Here are some ideas for day two: walk around Parque Temático do Arnado, take in the views from Ponte Romana e Medieval, then don't miss a visit to Fortaleza de Valenca, and finally make a trip to Capela de Misericordia de Valenca do Minho..

For ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Viana do Castelo road trip website.

Getting from Porto to Viana do Castelo by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Porto to Viana do Castelo is 1 hour. In September, daily temperatures in Viana do Castelo can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Pinhao.

On the 7th (Wed), do a tasting at Adega de Favaios, do a tasting at Quinta de Avessada, do a tasting at D'Origem, then learn about winemaking at Quinta do Beijo, and finally do a tasting at Quinta do Seixo - Sandeman. On the next day, appreciate the views at The Douro Valley, make a trip to Pinhao Railway Station, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally learn about winemaking at Quinta do Bomfim.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Pinhao itinerary app.

Traveling by car from Viana do Castelo to Pinhao takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Viana do Castelo to Pinhao is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Covilha.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Covilha: Lusovini - Vinhos de Portugal (in Nelas), Viseu (Palacio do Gelo, Se Catedral de Viseu, &more) and Serra da Estrela (Torre & Serra da Estrela).

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You can drive from Pinhao to Covilha in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive to Batalha.

Change things up with these side-trips from Batalha: Fragas de Sao Simao (in Figueiro dos Vinhos), Praia das Rocas (in Castanheira de Pera) and Praia de Sao Pedro de Moel (in Marinha Grande).

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Batalha visit planner.

Drive from Covilha to Batalha in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to drive to Lisbon.

Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, and wander the streets of Alfama.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Lisbon trip maker tool.

Getting from Batalha to Lisbon by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In September in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Arraiolos.

On the 19th (Mon), explore the ancient world of Arraiolos Castle, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Fluviario de Mora, and then explore the historical opulence of Castelo da Rainha Santa Isabel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Tue): examine the collection at Tapetes de Arraiolos - Centro Interpretativo, examine the collection at Ravasqueira, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Convento dos Loios, and finally steep yourself in history at Menhir dos Almendres.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Arraiolos travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Lisbon to Arraiolos takes 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Arraiolos can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Tavira.

Venture out of the city with trips to CQ - Your Fitness Studio (in Vilamoura), Faro (Faro Cathedral & Old Town Faro) and Aquashow Park (in Quarteira). The adventure continues: go for a stroll along the water at Marina de Vilamoura, pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja de Sao Pedro Goncalves Telmo, head off the coast to Tavira Island, and stroll through Praia do Barril.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Tavira trip itinerary tool.

Explore your travel options from Arraiolos to Tavira with the Route module. When traveling from Arraiolos in September, plan for a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in Tavira: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 21°C at night.