7 days in Portugal Itinerary

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

Change things up with a short trip to Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra (about 36 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, and take a stroll through Alfama.

To see photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Lisbon visit planner.

New York City, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from New York City to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in May, you will find days in Lisbon are somewhat warmer (°F), and nights are about the same (°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Miranda do Douro.

Miranda do Douro or Miranda de l Douro is a town and a municipality in the district of Bragança, northeastern Portugal. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): examine the collection at Museu da Terra de Miranda and then get great views at Miradouro S. Joao das Arribas.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Miranda do Douro trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Lisbon to Miranda do Douro in 5.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa, thentake in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and then indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area. Keep things going the next day: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, look for gifts at Livraria Lello, take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), thendon't miss a visit to Liberdade Square, and finally appreciate the history behind Monumento aos Herois da Guerra Peninsular.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Porto trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Miranda do Douro to Porto in 3 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to °F, and evening lows to °F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.