14-Day Portugal Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Porto to Lisbon, Coimbra, Chaves, and Braga and surrounding area

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 14-day road trip through Portugal. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Portugal. You will spend 4 nights in Porto, 2 nights in Lisbon, 1 night in Coimbra, 3 nights in Chaves, and 3 nights in Braga. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Portugal. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Porto, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Portugal on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Portugal. Sanctuary Of Fátima and Praça Do Comércio are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Porto, Sintra, Lisbon, Alcântara, Misericórdia, Madalena, Penha de França, Fátima, Coimbra, Peso Da Regua, Pinhao, Casal de Loivos, Murça, Chaves, Vilar de Ferreiros, Ermelo, Lamas de Olo, Mateus, Vila Real, Montalegre, Pedras Salgadas, Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Braga, Tenões, Espinho, Vila Nova de Cerveira, Viana Do Castelo, Ponte da Barca, and Guimaraes, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Portugal. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Portugal.

Throughout your road trip in Portugal, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Portugal.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Portugal fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Portugal today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Porto - Arrival day
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  • Luís I Bridge
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Your road trip adventure in Portugal begins as soon as you reach Porto and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 3 nights and explore what to see in Porto, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

Porto is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Porto. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Portugal. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Porto, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Portugal!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Porto
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Drive 26 km, 1 hour 10 min

  • F.C. Porto Museum
  • Chapel of Souls
  • Casa da Música
  • She Changes
  • Parque da Cidade do Porto
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Portugal. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Porto. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Head back to your accommodation in Porto and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Portugal.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Porto
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Drive 18 km, 54 min

  • Parque de Serralves
  • Jardim Botânico do Porto | Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da U Porto
  • Clérigos Church
  • Ageas Porto Coliseum
  • Porto Cathedral
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Day 3 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Porto. You’ll stay in Porto for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Portugal. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Porto's best restaurants.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Portugal!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Porto
  • Lisbon
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Drive 402 km, 4 hours 55 min

  • Park and National Palace of Pena
  • Quinta da Regaleira
  • Cabo da Roca
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On day 4 of your road trip in Portugal, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Sintra are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Lisbon, where you will stay for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Lisbon, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Lisbon, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Portugal!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Lisbon
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Drive 39 km, 1 hour 38 min

  • Belém Tower
  • Padrão dos Descobrimentos
  • LX Factory
  • Time Out Market Lisboa
  • Lisbon Oceanarium
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On day 5 of your road trip in Portugal, you’ll start and end your day in Lisbon, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Lisbon, there’s no need to rush. Experience Alcântara, Misericórdia, and Lisbon to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Lisbon.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Lisbon, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Portugal.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Lisbon
  • Coimbra
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Drive 217 km, 2 hours 45 min

  • Praça do Comércio
  • Castelo de S Jorge
  • Miradouro de Santa Luzia
  • Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
  • Sculpture of Our Lady of Fátima
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 6 of your road trip in Portugal. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 4 places, which are Lisbon, Madalena, Penha de França, and Fátima. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Coimbra, where will spend 1 night.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Coimbra. Coimbra offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Coimbra. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Portugal.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Coimbra
  • Chaves
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Drive 270 km, 4 hours 4 min

  • Douro Museum
  • Quinta do Bomfim
  • Double viewpoint De Loivos
  • Porca de Murça
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Your itinerary for day 7 of your road trip in Portugal includes 4 stops and features some of the highlights of Peso Da Regua, Pinhao, Casal de Loivos, and Murça. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Chaves, where you'll spend 3 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Chaves. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Chaves. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Portugal!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Chaves
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Drive 193 km, 3 hours 7 min

  • Santuário da Senhora da Graça de Mondim de Basto
  • Piocas de Baixo
  • Fisgas de Ermelo
  • Alvão Natural Park
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On day 8 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Vilar de Ferreiros, Ermelo, Varzigueto, and Lamas de Olo. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Chaves, where you still have 2 nights left to stay.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Chaves and your accommodation.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Chaves's best restaurants.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Portugal!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Chaves
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Drive 147 km, 1 hour 57 min

  • Fundação da Casa de Mateus
  • picnic area
  • Jardim da Carreira
  • Cathedral of Vila Real
  • Miradouro da Vila Velha
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Chaves, where you have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Chaves.

Chaves is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Chaves.

Head back to your accommodation in Chaves and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Portugal.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Chaves
  • Braga
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Drive 204 km, 3 hours 3 min

  • Trajano Bridge
  • Cávado Park
  • Montalegre Castle
  • Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park
  • Lagoa do Alvão (Barragem da Falperra)
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Dive into day 10 of your remarkable road trip in Portugal. Today you'll explore 4 destinations, including Chaves, Montalegre, Pedras Salgadas, and Vila Pouca de Aguiar. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Braga, where you'll spend 3 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Braga, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Braga is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Braga.

Head back to your accommodation in Braga and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Portugal.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Braga
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Drive 28 km, 58 min

  • Arco da Porta Nova
  • Park Avenida Central
  • Bridge Park
  • Bom Jesus do Monte
  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
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Greet day 11 of your road trip in Portugal with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 2 nights to stay in Braga, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Braga, Tenões, and Espinho.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Braga and your accommodation.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Braga's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Portugal!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Braga
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Drive 296 km, 4 hours 33 min

  • Parque de Lazer do Castelinho
  • Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus / Mount of Santa Luzia
  • Gil Eannes Foundation
  • Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês
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On day 12 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Braga, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Vila Nova de Cerveira, Viana Do Castelo, and Ponte da Barca.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Braga.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Braga. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Portugal!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Braga
  • Porto
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Drive 93 km, 1 hour 43 min

  • Palace Duques de Bragança
  • Castle of Guimarães
  • Sanctuary of Penha
  • Aqui Nasceu Portugal
  • Largo do Toural
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On day 13 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Portugal, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Guimaraes. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Porto, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Porto. Porto offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Porto's best restaurants.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Portugal!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Porto - Departure day
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  • Gardens of the Crystal Palace
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Day 14 of your road trip in Portugal is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Take one last moment to soak in Portugal, and unwind with tea or coffee at a cozy cafe.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Portugal!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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