9 days in Portugal & Seville Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa, take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about winemaking at Pocas Vinhos, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), then stop by Livraria Lello, and finally indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

For where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Porto holiday planner.

Toronto, Canada to Porto is an approximately 10-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a 5 hour difference. Traveling from Toronto in November, things will get a bit warmer in Porto: highs are around 20°C and lows about 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to fly to Lagos.

The allure of the beaches and the town's historical center draw visitors to Lagos, a coastal destination in the Barlavento region of the Algarve.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): slough off your stress at Aguadream Mediterranean Baths, take in the waterfront at Alvor Boardwalk, then tour the depths of the sea with a submarine tour, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Ponta da Piedade.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Lagos itinerary builder website.

Getting from Porto to Lagos by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Porto in November since evenings lows in Lagos dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can drive to Seville.

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Royal Alcázar of Seville, take a stroll through Barrio Santa Cruz, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Sevilla. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol), then take in nature's colorful creations at Parque de Maria Luisa, and then contemplate the long history of Plaza de España.

For where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Seville trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Lagos to Seville in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lagos to Seville due to the time zone difference. November in Seville sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to fly to Lisbon.

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

Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace, &more). And it doesn't end there: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium, pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos, make a trip to Belém Tower, and examine the collection at Museu Nacional do Azulejo.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Lisbon holiday planner.

You can fly from Seville to Lisbon in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Seville to Lisbon, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.