Portugal's City and Countryside: A 7-Day Road Trip Itinerary

Arrive in Lisbon and pick up your rental car from the airport. Take a quick drive into Lisbon and check into your hotel. Rest and recharge in your hotel before heading out for a sunset stroll to dinner. Try O Velho Eurico for a local vibe or Belcanto for something upscale. Finish the night at Red Frog Speakeasy and CINCO Lounge for some craft cocktails!

Today is all about exploring Lisbon! You can stroll around and easily run into shops, boutiques, lunch spots, and museums. The must do list for Lisbon includes riding Tram 28, walking the Alfama District, visiting the National Tile Museum, and National Museum of Ancient Art. At the end of your day, wander through Bairro Alto to find an aperitif in a jazz club or take a short drive to Sintra if you want to see one of Portugal's UNESCO World Heritage Site at sunset. Try BouBou’s for a tasting menu style evening.

After eating breakfast at your hotel, hop in your car and take the scenic route to the Douro Valley. After checking into your hotel, recommend booking a wine tour to take you through the rolling emerald hills to some of the best wineries in the world. Definitely check out Quinta do Nova, Quinta da Pacheca, Quinta das Carvalhas. You will have to reach out for more information to hear about my absolute favorite!

Spend today driving the windy rounds exploring the Douro Valley, book more winery tours, or book a spa treatment at your hotel for a relaxing escape halfway through your trip.

Now that you are relaxed and have some of your new favorite wines picked out, you will drive to Porto. After checking into your hotel in Porto, explore the local area. You can find many restaurants, bars, and shops by strolling along Cais da Ribeira, a small street that runs along the riverside. You also will want to check out the many neighborhoods of Porto including Baixa, Cedofeita, and Miragaia to explore beautiful libraries, street art, and museums. For dinner, my absolute favorites are Flow Restaurant & Bar and Restaurante Casario - both offer traditional Portuguese cuisine and tapas!

You cannot come to Porto without experiencing a cruise on the Douro River. After seeing the beauty of Porto from the river, walk across the bridge to Villa Nova de Gaia, a major hub of the port wine industry. You will find port wine cellars offering tours and tastings. Book a tour / tasting at Burmester or Caves Cálem to learn more about port wine production. The Villa Nova de Gaia also offers the most beautiful view of Porto! Even if you do not want to try Port, it is worth the venture across the bridge. If you are interested in a night out to end your trip, visit Rua Galeria de Paris and Rua Cândido dos Reis for endless nightlife options.

Time to go home! Head to Lisbon airport to fly home. Alternatively, you could book direct from Porto depending on your home airport – I can help you with this part!