9-day trip: Portugal
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“Lisbon’s bleached limestone buildings are lined with decorative tiles, and its sidewalks are covered with mosaics that make even simple strolls an enchanting experience you won’t soon forget.”—Forbes Travel
Example Itinerary
Day 1
Check-in to your boutique hotel in the heart of Lisbon, with a rooftop restaurant and sweeping skyline views.
Spend three days exploring all that “the city of light” has to offer!
Day 2
Bom dia! Start your day with a pastéis de nata, a famous Portuguese pastry.
Get your bearings with a city walking tour.
Join a small dinner party with a local wine expert!
Day 3
Time for a day trip!
Spend the day exploring the town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Enjoy a quiet dinner back in Lisbon.
Day 4-5
Time to ramble on!
Just a quick train ride away is the magical city of Porto, the namesake for Port wine!
Check-in to your luxury hotel for two nights, a historic palace with a spa.
Wander Porto’s cobblestone streets for the next two days!
Day 6
Spend the day tasting local wines at vineyards in the world-famous Douro Valley.
Sample a high-end tasting menu at one of Porto’s many upscale dining options.
Day 7
Ready for some sun?
Hop a quick flight to the Algarve region, home to Portugal’s prettiest beaches.
Check-in to your seaside hotel, a perfect spot for some R&R plus a spa day!
Day 8
Spend the day learning to surf, sailing through sea caves, taking a beachside yoga class, or relaxing on a pool chair!
Socialize on a Portuguese food tour for dinner!
Day 9
All great solo trips must come to an end!
Your private driver is waiting to transfer you back to the airport.
