19 days in Portugal Itinerary

Originally a small fishing village, Portimão today serves as one of the most populated towns in the Algarve and also a favorite spot for sailing.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): kick back and relax at Praia da Falesia, then go for a stroll along the water at Marina de Vilamoura, and then find something for the whole family at Zoomarine Algarve. Here are some ideas for day two: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then take in the dramatic natural features at Ponta da Piedade, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Essence Day Spa, and finally kick back and relax at Praia Da Rocha.

To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Portimao day trip planning website.

Montreal, Canada to Portimao is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Montreal to Portimao is 5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Montreal in June: high temperatures in Portimao hover around 32°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can drive to Evora.

The city of Evora functions as a museum of Roman origins and medieval times.

On the 30th (Fri), take in the local highlights with Walking tours, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja de Sao Francisco, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Capela dos Ossos, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Centro Historico de Evora. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at University of Evora, steep yourself in history at Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sao Joao Evangelista Church (Evora), then take in the spiritual surroundings of Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), and finally see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenaculo.

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Evora planning app.

You can drive from Portimao to Evora in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Portimao in June, you will find days in Evora are somewhat warmer (36°C), and nights are a bit cooler (17°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Sintra (Vale dos Lagos at Parque de Pena, Park and National Palace of Pena, &more). On the 5th (Wed), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's still lots to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, don't miss a visit to Elevador de Santa Justa, and appreciate the history behind Padrao dos Descobrimentos.

For other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Lisbon vacation builder website.

You can drive from Evora to Lisbon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Evora in July, you will find days in Lisbon are little chillier (34°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Obidos.

Striking views of the Estremadura area and a famous medieval castle gave Obidos the name of Wedding Present Town.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Obidos: Nazare (Miradouro do Suberco, Monte de Sao Bartolomeu, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Obidos Village, take in the pleasant sights at Rua Direita, and tee off at West Cliffs Golf Course.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Obidos itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Lisbon to Obidos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Lisbon in July, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Obidos: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Coimbra.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): admire the local landmark of Anca Fountain, make a trip to Universidade de Coimbra Alta & Sofia, then take in nature's colorful creations at Jardim Botanico, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Keep things going the next day: stroll around Parque Verde do Mondego, take in the views from Ponte Pedro e Ines, and then don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Coimbra online tour planner.

You can drive from Obidos to Coimbra in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Porto.

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

Dedicate the 13th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, explore the activities along Douro River, don't miss a visit to Liberdade Square, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Porto trip planning tool.

Getting from Coimbra to Porto by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Porto are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.