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Portugal · 6-8 days

Lisbon & Porto

38.7°N · 9.1°W
At a glanceTwo hilly, tram-lined river cities linked by a scenic three-hour train, with port wine cellars waiting in Porto.
~2.5h flight estimate6 to 8 days£25 to £240+ per dayEasy going
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The itinerary

  1. Lisbon3 nights
  2. Porto3 nights

Why this trip works

This itinerary combines city breaks, food and drink, and history and culture across Lisbon and Porto. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.

How flexible is it? This itinerary can credibly be planned with a very relaxed to relaxed daytime pace, balanced to lively evenings and off-beat to popular crowd settings within its fixed route. The typical version has relaxed days, balanced evenings and a mixed setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Best time to go

The strongest travel period is May to June and September to October. April and July to August are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by trains.

Jan15°COther
Feb16°COther
Mar18°COther
Apr19°CShoulder
May21°CBest
Jun24°CBest
Jul26°CShoulder
Aug27°CShoulder
Sep25°CBest
Oct22°CBest
Nov18°COther
Dec15°COther

Cost

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £70 a day mid-range, and £240+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £500 to £700 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do you need for Lisbon & Porto?

This itinerary works best over 6 to 8 days across 2 stops: Lisbon and Porto.

When is the best time for this trip?

The strongest travel period is May to June and September to October. April and July to August are useful quieter alternatives.

How much does it cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £70 a day mid-range, and £240+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £500 to £700 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

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