Country itinerary · Portugal
7 days in Portugal
A route that follows geography, not a list: Lisbon and Algarve.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Quick answer
Spend 3 days in Lisbon, 4 days in Algarve. The stops are ordered to keep travel short — about 217 km in total. Go in April–June and September–October for good conditions everywhere.
Key facts
- Stops
- 2
- Total distance
- About 217 km
- Start
- Lisbon
- Best months
- April–June and September–October
Days 1–3: 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.
- See: Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, São Jorge Castle, Alfama, the Sé and Santa Luzia, Tram 28 and Praça do Comércio and Rua Augusta Arch
- Eat: Custard tart and Bacalhau à Brás
- Stay: Baixa and Chiado — Pombaline grid, Rossio square and elegant shopping streets climbing to Chiado
Days 4–7: 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.
- See: Benagil Cave, Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, Ponta da Piedade, Cape St Vincent, Fortress of Sagres and Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Eat: Cataplana and Grilled sardines
- Stay: Lagos — Walled old town, marina and cliff coves at the western end of the resort coast
The route at a glance
Total straight-line distance between stops: about 217 km. April–June and September–October suit every stop on this route.
What 7 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 | 3 | $195–$330 | $450–$780 | $1,200–$3,000 |
| Algarve | 4 | $240–$400 | $520–$1,000 | $1,200–$3,000 |
| Total | 7 | $435–$730 | $970–$1,780 | $2,400–$6,000 |
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 7 days enough for Portugal?
It covers Lisbon and Algarve at a steady pace. With more time, add Porto, Madeira and Azores.