Portugal in 10 Days: 3 Recommended 10-day Itineraries to Portugal
- Julia S.
- From
- Julia S.
- From
- Liam R.
- From
- Joshua Knight
- From
Portugal 10-day itinerary options
Don't believe us? Check out some of our select 10-day Portugal itinerary ideas below.
Itinerary #1: From Portugal's North to South
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Explore Porto and go wine tasting at Graham’s Wine Cellar | City sightseeing |
| Day 2 | Visit the Douro Valley, Pinhão village and take embark on a boat trip | Cruise |
| Day 3 | Walk around Porto | City exploration |
| Day 4 | Train to Lisbon, evening fado walking tour | City exploration |
| Day 5 | Tour Cascais, romantic town Quinta da Regaleira & UNESCO listed Sintra | Exploration |
| Day 6 | Train to Lagos, kayak in Ponta da Piedade | Outdoor exploration |
| Day 7 | Spend your day exloring nearby beaches | Beach day |
| Day 8 | Search for dolphins off the Algarve coastline, return to Lagos | Water activities |
| Day 9 | Explore Lagos' cobbled streets, seafood market and squares | City sightseeing |
| Day 10 | Head to Faro Airport for your next destination |
If you ever doubted exploring Portugal in 10 days, this itinerary is for you. Do a little bit of everything and visit the major cities and regions on this perfectly-rounded trip. Tick off Porto's historic squares, museums and churches before taking a boat cruise to the Douro Valley. In Lisbon, ride the iconic yellow tram, enjoy dinner over fado music, try pastel de nata and hit up its palaces and beaches. You still have time to tour Cascais and Sintra before heading to the Algarve on a scenic train ride. Once in Lagos, take a boat ride to Ponta de Piedade to and take a kayak trip through its caves. There are dolphin-watching tours to invest in and plenty of seafood and trinklet shopping to indulge in. All that in just 10 days! See more 10-day tours in Portugal.
Itinerary #2: Cycle from Porto to Coimbra
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Start the trip in Porto, exploring its streets and markets | City exploration |
| Day 2 | Experience Porto on bike or foot | City exploration |
| Day 3 | Cycle along the Douro River and sandy beaches of Furadouro | Cycling |
| Day 4 | Peddle south along Aveiro Lagoon to Altreu, take the train to Aveiro | Cycling |
| Day 5 | Explore Aveiro, Portugal's 'Venice' | Exploration |
| Day 6 | Cycle by lagoons, the Atlantic and fruit fields to Praia de Mira | Cycling |
| Day 7 | Have a beach day in Praia de Mira or take a leisurely ride around town | Beach day |
| Day 8 | Head inland past villages, wine tasting at Quinta do Encontro, finish in Curia | Exploration |
| Day 9 | Ride alongside vineyards to Mondego River Valley, arrive in Coimbra | Cycling |
| Day 10 | Explore "the city of students" |
Cycling is a great way to travel in Portugal as it allows a sensorial experience through all kind of terrains in the country: coastlines, bike lanes, vineyards and more. On this itinerary, you will cycle from Porto to Coimbra taking in Portugal’s beautiful villages, colorful vineyards, and scenic river banls. Start in the historic city of Porto, soaking in medieval streets and inspiring architecture, before heading down the picturesque Douro River. Head south mixing up riverside views with dense forests, pristine beaches, and Portugal’s famous Bairrada wine region. Spend two nights wandering Aveiro’s Venetian-style canals and cycle by protected lagoons the following day. Finish up in UNESCO recognized Coimbra, a stunning riverside city.
If you'd like to plan your own cycling trip in Portugal, reach out to our travel experts for a customized Portugal tour.
Itinerary #3: Best of Portugal
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Lisbon, drive to Fatima via beautiful landscapes, churches and coastlines | City exploration |
| Day 2 | Fatima to Oporto, visit a historic university in Coimbra and the canals in Aveira | Exploration |
| Day 3 | Visit Guimaraes & Braga with amazing castles and sanctuaries, return to Oporto | Sightseeing |
| Day 4 | Explore the impressive Santiago de Compostela, return to Oporto | Exploration |
| Day 5 | Oporto to Urgeirica with stops in charming Amarante and tranquil Vila Real | Exploration |
| Day 6 | Urgeirica to Lisbon stopping at Bussaco and the breathtaking Tomar | Exploration |
| Day 7 | Visit Palace of Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais & Estoril, return to Lisbon | City sightseeing |
| Day 8 | Lisbon to Evora, a heritage listed site with ancient cathedrals | City sightseeing |
| Day 9 | Evora to Lagos via Beja, home to highest tower in a medieval Portuguese castle | Sightseeing |
| Day 10 | Soak up cliffside views of Atlantic Ocean at Ponta Da Piedade plus Sagres before return to Lagos |
One can uncover the best destinations in Portugal in just 10 days, and this itinerary is a living proof to that statement. Start in Lisbon's historic neighborhoods before driving to tranquil Fatima with its beautiful churches. Journey north to Oporto via Coimbra and Aveiro, the "Venice of Portugal". Explore medieval Guimaraes and Braga's impressive castles, then cross into Spain for Santiago de Compostela. Heading south, stop in Amarante and Vila Real before exploring Bussaco's forests and Tomar's Templar heritage en route to Lisbon. Discover nearby treasures like the Palace of Sintra, Cabo da Roca's cliffs, and Cascais and Estoril's coastal charm. Continue to UNESCO-listed Evora, then south through Beja to Lagos for Atlantic views and Ponta da Piedade's beauty. See all Portugal holiday packages.
Planning a 10-day Portugal itinerary?
Now that you've seen the possible 10-day Portugal itinerary plans, are you ready for a Portugal trip? It can be done on a cycling trip, self-drive trip or on local transportation. Join a group tour to the country, choose a private trip or plan a personalized Portugal tour.
More information:
How many days to spend in Portugal
One week in Portugal
5 days in Portugal
2 weeks in Portugal
11 days in Portugal
9 days in Portugal
