8 Days in Lisbon and Porto: Unveiling the Wonders of Portugal

carlo scalzo

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Lisbon and Porto, as you discover ancient ruins, immerse yourself in contemporary art, and indulge in the rich history and culture of Portugal. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with captivating museums, stunning architecture, and breathtaking views.

Trip to Lisbon

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Unearthing Lisbon's Hidden Treasures

$40

$ 9

Av. Duque de Loulé 124

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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This museum features unearthed ruins of the ancient Roman theater of the city of Olisipo.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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Contemporary art museum hosting exhibitions showcasing Portuguese art from 1850 to the present.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

9 - 14 min

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Global medical development from Ancient Egypt to vaccination & a space shuttle's portable pharmacy.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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10 - 15 min

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Puppetry museum with exhibits on the Portuguese marionette & evolution of the theatrical art form .

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Day 2From Castles to Modern Art: Lisbon's Diverse Delights

$47

$ 18

Av. Duque de Loulé 124

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

16 - 20 min

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Museum of decorative azulejo tiles housed in a 16th-century monastery with a spectacular chapel.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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9000 artworks by Portuguese & major international artists with a focus on 20th-century pieces.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 3A Glimpse into Lisbon's Royal Past

$55

$ 18

Av. Duque de Loulé 124

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Ornate, 16th–19th century royal carriages displayed in an opulent, 18th-century palace riding arena.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

7 - 9 min

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Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

14 - 17 min

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Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Day 4Immerse Yourself in Lisbon's Artistic Splendor

$44

$ 18

Av. Duque de Loulé 124

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Museum in an old riverside power station, with renewable energy & electrical phenomena exhibits.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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Archaeological museum founded in 1893 located on monastery grounds & showcasing national treasures.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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Displays of art from Greek to Roman & Asian to European, plus gardens, shop & restaurant.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$16

Day 5Journey through Lisbon's Art and Nature

$69

$ 14

Av. Duque de Loulé 124

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Ancient art museum in a modernized, 17th-century palace filled with European paintings & sculpture.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

34 - 41 min

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Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$54

Budget breakdown: $443 In total

Activities & Food:$340

Transport:$104

Trip to Porto

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Unearthing Lisbon's Hidden Treasures

$25

$ 14

Rua de Camões 298

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Iconic 12-floor concert hall & top floor restaurant designed by Rem Koolhaas & completed in 2005.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

5 - 6 min

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Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2From Castles to Modern Art: Lisbon's Diverse Delights

$30

$ 7

Rua de Camões 298

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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City park with sports fields, sand volleyball courts, dining options & cycling & walking paths.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

14 - 21 min

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Wide stretch of sandy beach offering surfing, swimming & sunbathing, plus sunset views.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3A Glimpse into Lisbon's Royal Past

$31

$ 10

Rua de Camões 298

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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18-hectare park, part of the Serralves Foundation, with formal gardens, wooded areas & sculptures.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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Baroque church with a marble altarpiece & a 75-m bell tower that is a symbol of Porto.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$13

10 - 15 min

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Arched bridge carrying low-level road & a high-level metro line between Porto & Vila Nove de Gaia.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $443 In total

Activities & Food:$340

Transport:$104