17 Days of Adventure: Porto, Lisbon, Málaga, Tangier, Barcelona

Chris D'Onofrio

29 Dec 2023

Embark on an epic 17-day journey through Porto, Lisbon, Málaga, Tangier, and Barcelona. Discover stunning cathedrals, ancient castles, vibrant markets, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and flavors of these captivating destinations. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Porto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Porto's Architectural Wonders

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Porto's Literary Gems and Towering Views

$61

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$36

Day 3Strolling Through Porto's Enchanting Gardens

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Nature Retreats and Musical Delights in Porto

$50

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $1276 In total

Activities & Food:$1217

Transport:$59

Trip to Lisbon

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Porto's Architectural Wonders

$65

$ 18

Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

33 - 40 min

Directions

Over 2km-long, this striking Golden Gate-style suspension bridge links Lisbon with Almada.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$40

Day 2Porto's Literary Gems and Towering Views

$108

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$108

Day 3Strolling Through Porto's Enchanting Gardens

$88

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$48

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $1276 In total

Activities & Food:$1217

Transport:$59

Trip to Málaga

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Porto's Architectural Wonders

$44

Ruins of a 1300s Moorish castle & fortress atop Mount Gibralfaro with walkable walls & scenic views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$16

13 - 20 min

Directions

Hilltop Moorish-style medieval fortress overlooking the sea, with lush, fountain-filled gardens.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$28

Day 2Porto's Literary Gems and Towering Views

$88

Iconic national landmark with a 16th-century baroque facade & ornate choir stalls, plus a museum.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$36

7 - 10 min

Directions

Restored 16th-century palace with a collection of more than 200 works by artist Pablo Picasso.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$52

Budget breakdown: $1276 In total

Activities & Food:$1217

Transport:$59

Trip to Tangier

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Porto's Architectural Wonders

$40

Caverns where Hercules allegedly rested during his labors, with an opening in the shape of Africa.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

Day 2Porto's Literary Gems and Towering Views

$35

$ 2

Landmark, 300m promontory above the Strait of Gibraltar, home to a lighthouse & Caves of Hercules.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

Directions

Museum & cultural center at the American Legation featuring exhibits on the building, art & more.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$35

Day 3Strolling Through Porto's Enchanting Gardens

$ 2

Famous market square featuring vendors selling fruits, spices, second-hand goods & more.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

1856 - 2228 min

Directions

Victorian-era cobbled street recreated indoors with costumed guides, plus other exhibits.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1276 In total

Activities & Food:$1217

Transport:$59

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Porto's Architectural Wonders

$88

Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$88

Day 2Porto's Literary Gems and Towering Views

$108

$ 11

Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

10 - 12 min

Directions

17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

Day 3Strolling Through Porto's Enchanting Gardens

$122

Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

7 - 10 min

Directions

Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$72

Day 4Nature Retreats and Musical Delights in Porto

$236

$ 11

Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$124

9 - 11 min

Directions

Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$112

Day 5Lisbon's Majestic Square and Iconic Bridge

$84

$ 11

Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

30 - 36 min

Directions

Barcelona's history museum in a medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets & buildings.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $1276 In total

Activities & Food:$1217

Transport:$59