All citiesPortugal: Lisbon and Porto Multi-city itinerary
7 days · 2 citiesA fast rail line links the country's two main cities in well under half a day. One is a capital spread over seven hills, the other a river port known for its wine lodges on the Douro.
Stops
- Lisbon 3 nights
Two days for Alfama, Baixa and Belém, the third for Sintra. Suburban trains from Rossio station reach Sintra in about 40 minutes. Leave early for the palaces.
- Porto 3 nights
Two days handle Ribeira and the cellars across the river in Gaia. Spend the spare day on a boat or train trip up the Douro valley.
Getting between cities
Times and distances are approximate. Check timetables and fares before you travel.
When to go
Late March to early June and September to October. July and August are hot and crowded.
Portugal: Lisbon and Porto
A fast rail line links the country's two main cities in well under half a day. One is a capital spread over seven hills, the other a river port known for its wine lodges on the Douro.
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