24 days in Central Portugal Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): explore the historical opulence of Castelo de Castelo Mendo, explore the historical opulence of Castelo de Pinhel, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Faia Brava Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Museo Historico-Militar de Almeida, make a trip to Fortified Village Almeida, then step into the grandiose world of Castelo de Castelo Bom, then look for gifts at Primer sabado de mes GRAN Mercado, and finally don't miss a visit to Vilar Formoso Estacoes.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Castelo Rodrigo online day trip planner.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Castelo Rodrigo is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Castelo Rodrigo is 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Coimbra.

The university town of Coimbra exudes modern flair while embracing its roots as the medieval capital of Portugal.

You'll explore and learn at Museu Monografico de Conimbriga - Museu Nacional and Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like University of Coimbra and Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra). Change things up with these side-trips from Coimbra: Poco da Cesta - praia fluvial de Casal Novo (in Arganil), Soprador do Carvalho (in Penela) and Buracas do Casmilo (in Condeixa-a-Nova). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz, examine the collection at Museu da Ciencia, pause for some serene contemplation at Capela de Sao Miguel, and get curious at Exploratorio - Centro Ciencia Viva de Coimbra.

For photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Coimbra trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Castelo Rodrigo to Coimbra takes 3 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Coimbra can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Nazare.

Nazaré is a town and a municipality in subregion Oeste and Leiria District, in Portugal.It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Silver Coast/Costa de Prata, Portugal. Take a break from the city and head to Praia d'el Rey Golf Course and Praia da Nazare. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Batalha Monastery and Aqueduto da Usseira. Get out of town with these interesting Nazare side-trips: Obidos (Igreja de Santa Maria, Royal Obidos Golf Course, &more). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Praia do Norte, get great views at Miradouro do Suberco, examine the collection at Museu Dr. Joaquim Manso, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ermida da Memoria.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Nazare online route planner.

Traveling by car from Coimbra to Nazare takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Nazare can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to drive to Lisbon.

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

Let the collections at Museu Nacional do Azulejo and National Museum of Ancient Art capture your imagination. Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Alfama are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Lisbon side-trips: Cabo da Roca (in Colares) and Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Park and National Palace of Pena, &more). Spend the 18th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lisbon Oceanarium, explore the world behind art at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and cast your line with a fishing tour.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Lisbon route planner.

Traveling by car from Nazare to Lisbon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Lisbon can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.