You will need at least a couple of weeks to enjoy the beauty of this amazing country. Bring your walking shoes and get ready for adventure. You might find you want to move there!
Sections
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Lisbon
Evora
Nazare
Coimbra
Douro Valley
Porto
Lisbon
A beautiful place full of amazing architecture, food, and culture.
Take a walking tour when you arrive and get to know the city. Affiliate link
Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Lisbon is a port town. Take advantage of the water with a sunset boat tour. Affiliate link
2 Hour Lisbon Sunset and Wine Sailing Tour
As an artist myself, the street art of Lisbon is incredible. Take a walk on your own or book a tour. It is a must see for art lovers!
Lisbon Street Art
Largest Public Square in town with amazing architecture and monuments
Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço)
Amazing to see the intricacies of this elevator.
Santa Justa Lift
So much to see at this monastery—amazing architecture, beautiful marble, and ornate stone carvings.
Jerónimos Monastery
More amazing historical architecture
Belém Tower
Wonderful historical monument! Make sure you learn about the history of this monument before you go. It will make your visit quite powerful.
Monument of the Discoveries
Take a Tram—Especially Route 28
Tram 28
Here’s where we stayed while visiting Lisbon. Beautiful hotel—great location. Affiliate link
Hotel Lisboa Plaza - Lisbon Heritage Collection - Avenida
Evora
I always like a city tour when I arrive just to get a good overview. Affiliate link
Private Walking Tour of Highlights Locations in Evora
Amazing and creepy church built with the bones of the dead.
Chapel of the Bones in Evora Portugal
Amazing Roman ruins bordered by a little park, neighborhood homes, and buildings.
Roman Temple of Évora
Take a tour of an olive farm. Ours was great with a tasting included!
Premium Olive Oil Farm Experience
We stayed here while visiting Evora. Great location with beautiful accommodations. Affiliate link
M'AR De AR Aqueduto, Évora
Nazare
This little town is known for world class surfing competitions and it a great place to just hang out on the beach.
Nazare is a town famous for surfing championships. From town take the funicular from the main part of town up to the most fantastic views and see the surf monument.
Nazaré Funicular
I love a bike tour and these are electric so no worries about the hills. Affiliate link
Nazaré E-Bike Tour - The Legend
If you’re not sure about touring on your own, take a guided city tour. Affiliate link
Best of Nazaré Tour
Coimbra
This university is worthy of a visit because of its history and architecture.
University of Coimbra a world heritage site
The Fado music of Portugal is different from anything I’ve experienced before.
Fado Music is a cultural must experience.
This archeological site outside of Cumbria is an amazing 16th century village where it is easy to wander for hours.
Conimbriga National Museum
I always appreciate a guided tour. Affiliate link
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
Douro Valley
There’s a lot to see in the Valley. Take a tour if you want to see the most. Affiliate link
Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise
There are many beautiful vineyards in Portugal and great wines. Enjoy!
Visit a Winery and have a tasting!
When visiting the Douro Valley we stayed at this hotel. Absolutely beautiful in every way. Affiliate link
The Vintage House - Douro, Pinhão
Porto
It is a must to take a food tour in Porto. This company is the best.
Porto's longest-running Food Tour company
Take a river cruise on the Douro River. Affiliate link
Porto Douro River Sightseeing Sailing Cruise at Sunset or Daytime
Take a walking tour if you want to really see the town. There are so many hidden secrets you probably won’t find on your own.
Porto: Historical Center Walking Tour
While we were in Porto, this is where we stayed. Great location, clean, and comfortable. Affiliate link
PortoBay Flores, Porto
Eat, Sleep, and Enjoy
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