The Portugal Guides

Itineraries

Day-by-day travel plans — how to structure your trip to make the most of the time you have.

Atlantic surf coast and golden cliffs, Algarve, Portugal
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10 Days in Portugal — Lisbon, Porto & Algarve Itinerary

A 10-day Portugal itinerary covering Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, the Douro Valley, and the Algarve — the complete first visit.

Yellow tram 28 on cobblestone street in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal
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7 Days in Portugal — The Perfect First-Timer Itinerary

A 7-day Portugal itinerary covering Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, and the Douro Valley — the ideal first visit balancing cities, day trips, and food.

The golden limestone sea stacks at Ponta da Piedade near Lagos, with turquoise water below and clear blue sky
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7-Day Algarve Road Trip — Lagos to Faro via the Wild Coast

A 7-day Algarve road trip — Lagos sea stacks, Sagres headland, the Wild Alentejo coast, Tavira's lagoon islands, and Faro's old town.

The twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades on São Miguel island seen from the Vista do Rei viewpoint on a clear morning
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10 Days in the Azores — São Miguel, Faial, Pico, and Terceira

A 10-day Azores itinerary covering São Miguel (4 days), Faial and Pico (3 days), and Terceira (3 days) — with practical flight and ferry advice.

Lisbon's yellow tram 28 climbing through the Alfama district with the castle visible above the terracotta rooftops
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3 Days in Lisbon — The Complete Day-by-Day Itinerary

Three full days in Lisbon — Alfama, Belém, miradouros, tram 28, and an optional Sintra day trip. A practical, hour-by-hour guide.

Volcanic mountain peaks at golden hour, Madeira island, Portugal
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1 Week in Madeira — The Perfect Itinerary for Hiking & Funchal

A 7-day Madeira itinerary covering Funchal, levada walks, mountain hikes, the northwest coast, and wine tasting — the complete Madeira visit.

Porto's colourful medieval facades reflected in the Douro river at golden hour, with the Dom Luís I bridge in background
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Porto Weekend — The Perfect 2-Day Itinerary

Two days in Porto done right — Ribeira, port wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia, Livraria Lello, Matosinhos seafood, and the Douro by sunset.

Rolling Portuguese countryside with cork oaks and whitewashed village church under a clear blue sky
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Two Weeks in Portugal — The Complete 14-Day Itinerary

The definitive 14-day Portugal itinerary — Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, Douro Valley, and the Algarve, with practical transport advice and daily plans.

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