20 days in Portugal Itinerary

Along Portugal's southern Algarve region sits Albufeira, a city boasting 20 beaches for visitors to choose from.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Ponta da Piedade, Praia do Camilo, Praia Dona Ana, and other attractions you added. There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Falesia Beach.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Albufeira driving holiday planner.

Venice, Italy to Albufeira is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. In August, daytime highs in Albufeira are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Evora.

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Praca do Giraldo, Cabo Espichel, Monsaraz Castle and Walls, and other attractions you added. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Praca do Giraldo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora), thenmake a trip to Capela dos Ossos, thenexplore the ancient world of Centro Historico de Evora, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Loios Convent.

To find maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Evora travel route builder tool.

You can drive from Albufeira to Evora in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. While traveling from Albufeira, expect a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Evora, ranging from highs of °C to lows of °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lisbon.

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

You've added Castelo de Almourol, Obidos Village, Boca do Inferno, and other attractions to your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Miradouro da Senhora do Monte and Arco do Triunfo. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Lisbon trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Evora to Lisbon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Evora in August, you will find days in Lisbon are slightly colder (°C), and nights are about the same (°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Coimbra.

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

Your list of things to see and do now includes Passadicos do Paiva, Aveiro, Serra da Estrela, and other attractions. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at University of Coimbra and Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima. When in Coimbra, make a side trip to see Praia da Costa Nova in Gafanha da Encarnacao, approximately Gafanha da Encarnacao away.

For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Coimbra online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Lisbon to Coimbra in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lisbon in August, you will find days in Coimbra are little chillier (°C), and nights are about the same (°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Foz do Minho Beach, Catedral de Lamego, The Douro Valley, and other attractions you added. There's more to do: snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Porto online tour planner.

You can drive from Coimbra to Porto in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Porto can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. On the 24th (Mon), you'll travel back home.