8 days in Porto, Coimbra & Lisbon Itinerary

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.

Explore hidden gems such as Room Escape Games and Porto Augusto's. And it doesn't end there: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, indulge your senses at Quinta dos Corvos, pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja do Carmo, and make a trip to She Changes (The Anemone).

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Porto attractions planning tool.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Porto. In March, daily temperatures in Porto can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can drive to Coimbra.

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

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Convento de Cristo, examine the collection at Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, and then enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at University of Coimbra. On your second day here, get a sense of history and politics at Palacio da Justica, then steep yourself in history at Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz, then admire the landmark architecture of Old Monestary of Santa Clara, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Coimbra route planner.

Traveling by car from Porto to Coimbra takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Coimbra can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Lisbon.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina) and Speed Boats Tours. Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Marechal Carmona Park (in Cascais) and Setubal (Serra da Arrabida & Casa da Baia – Centro de Promocao Turistica). There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, admire the landmark architecture of Panteao Nacional, see the interesting displays at Mae D’Agua Amoreiras Reservoir, and pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria de Belem Church.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Lisbon trip planner.

You can drive from Coimbra to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in March, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.