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14 days in Portugal
A route that follows geography, not a list: Lisbon, Algarve and Porto.
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Quick answer
Spend 4 days in Lisbon, 7 days in Algarve, 3 days in Porto. The stops are ordered to keep travel short — about 681 km in total. Go in April–June and September–October for good conditions everywhere.
Key facts
- Stops
- 3
- Total distance
- About 681 km
- Start
- Lisbon
- Best months
- April–June and September–October
Days 1–4: Lisbon
Hilltop viewpoints, yellow trams and custard tarts on the Tagus
Lisbon climbs seven hills above the wide Tagus estuary, a short train ride from Atlantic beaches. The flat Baixa grid, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, links the medieval lanes of Alfama and the castle with Chiado and the bar streets of Bairro Alto, while Belém, 6 km west, holds the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém…
- Don't miss: Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and São Jorge Castle
- Day trip: Sintra (About 40 minutes by train)
- Stay: Baixa and Chiado
Days 5–11: Algarve
About 217 km from Lisbon.
The Algarve is Portugal's southern coast, about 150 km from the Spanish border at the Guadiana River to Cape St Vincent, Europe's south-western tip. West of Faro, the coast breaks into honey-coloured cliffs, sea caves and coves such as Benagil and Ponta da Piedade, with resort towns like Albufeira, Lagos and…
- Don't miss: Benagil Cave, Seven Hanging Valleys Trail and Ponta da Piedade
- Day trip: Seville (About 2 hours by car or coach)
- Stay: Lagos
Days 12–14: Porto
About 464 km from Algarve.
Porto climbs steeply up the north bank of the Douro river near its mouth on the Atlantic. The UNESCO-listed historic centre runs from the riverside Ribeira quarter up to São Bento station and the Clérigos Tower, while across the Dom Luís I bridge in Vila Nova de Gaia the port-wine houses age their wine in historic…
- Don't miss: Ribeira waterfront, Dom Luís I Bridge and Port-wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Day trip: Douro Valley (About 2–2.5 hours by train)
- Stay: Ribeira
The route at a glance
| Stop | Days | From previous stop |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 4 | Start |
| Algarve | 7 | 217 km |
| Porto | 3 | 464 km |
Total straight-line distance between stops: about 681 km. April–June and September–October suit every stop on this route.
What 14 days in Portugal costs
Estimated spend per person on the ground, excluding flights, from the daily ranges in our destination research. Prices change; treat these as planning figures.
| Stop | Days | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 4 | $260–$440 | $600–$1,040 | $1,600–$4,000 |
| Algarve | 7 | $420–$700 | $910–$1,750 | $2,100–$5,250 |
| Porto | 3 | $150–$255 | $360–$630 | $900–$2,100 |
| Total | 14 | $830–$1,395 | $1,870–$3,420 | $4,600–$11,350 |
Lisbon is the priciest stop (moderately priced for international visitors) and Algarve the least expensive (affordable), so a longer stay in Algarve stretches the budget.
Questions travellers ask
+Is 14 days enough for Portugal?
It covers Lisbon, Algarve and Porto at a steady pace. With more time, add Madeira and Azores.