31 days in Portugal, London & Amsterdam Itinerary

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Castelo dos Mouros, &more) and Evora (Walls of Evora, Capela dos Ossos, &more). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, stop by Alfama, examine the collection at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, and explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Lisbon road trip planning site.

Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Lisbon is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Belo Horizonte to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Belo Horizonte in March, things will get colder in Lisbon: highs are around 20°C and lows about 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to travel to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

Dedicate the 4th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and get into the urban bustle at Palacio da Bolsa.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Porto trip itinerary maker tool.

Fly from Lisbon to Porto in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon in April, expect nights in Porto to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to travel to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Get out of town with these interesting London side-trips: Windsor & Eton Brewery (in Windsor), Shepherds Lane Cemetery Beaconsfield (in Beaconsfield) and Imperial Bird of Prey Academy (in Billericay). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, don't miss a visit to Tower Bridge, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, and get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the London trip maker website.

Traveling by flight from Porto to London takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In April, London is a bit cooler than Porto - with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to travel to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Keukenhof (in Lisse) and Frans Hals Museum (in Haarlem). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, wander the streets of The Jordaan, stroll around Vondelpark, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ARTIS.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Amsterdam trip planner.

You can fly from London to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Amsterdam. April in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Thu) before leaving for home.