5-Day Portugal Road Trip from Lisbon to Coimbra and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in Portugal begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Lisbon. You’ll stay in Lisbon for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Lisbon has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Praça do Comércio. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 106,926 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon, daPrata52 - Petiscos ¦ Tapas. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,470 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon is Alma. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

Locals recommend Lisboa Tu e Eu 2 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers.

Lisbon also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lisbon is SUD Lisboa. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,581 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Lisbon is Pavilhão Chinês. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,516 customers.

Locals also enjoy Delirium Café Lisboa. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,093 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Portugal!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Belém has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Belém by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Belém. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Belém, like the extraordinary Belém Tower. This attraction is a fort and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 90,401 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Belém is the spectacular Padrão dos Descobrimentos. This attraction is a monument and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 55,078 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Belém.

Your discovery of Belém does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Belém on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Portugal, be sure to eat at A Nossa Casa, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 884 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Lisbon is the popular Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,022 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Lisbon is Nicolau Lisboa. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,172 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Fábrica Braço de Prata is one of the best bars in the city of Lisbon for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,435 customers.

Taberna Sal Grosso is another of the most popular bars in the city of Lisbon. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,403 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Lisbon is Lost In. Lost In has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,122 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Lisbon!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Portugal. Today, you'll wake up in Lisbon and embark on a scenic drive to Coimbra, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Lisbon before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Lisbon. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Castelo de S. Jorge. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 85,656 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Miradouro de Santa Luzia. This attraction, a beloved scenic viewpoint, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 32,250 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Lisbon is the stunning Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,176 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated scenic viewpoint in Lisbon. The popular Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 23,906 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. This attraction is a scenic viewpoint that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 23,906 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurante Sabores da Romeira. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,424 customers.

Locals also recommend Solar do Bacalhau, another of the best restaurants in Coimbra. Solar do Bacalhau is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,661 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurante Zé Manel dos Ossos. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,272 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Dux Taberna Urbana to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Coimbra, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,797 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Murphy's Irish Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Murphy's Irish Pub has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,937 customers.

A Cozinha da Maria is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,053 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Portugal, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Portugal. Today, you'll wake up in Coimbra and embark on a scenic drive to Lisbon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Coimbra and Sintra before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Coimbra. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful National Palace of Pena. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 85,427 visitors.

Wave goodbye to São Pedro de Penaferrim and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Sintra has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Quinta da Regaleira. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 53,884 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Sintra, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Lisbon. When you arrive in Lisbon you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Laurentina. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,884 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurante Marco, another of the best restaurants in Lisbon. Restaurante Marco is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,992 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at A Cevicheria. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,076 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Foxtrot to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lisbon, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,082 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Sacramento do Chiado. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Sacramento do Chiado has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,947 customers.

Sky Bar by Seen is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,010 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Portugal, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 5 of your road trip in Portugal is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lisbon before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Santa Justa Lift is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lisbon. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 47,787 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Lisbon and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Portugal.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Lisbon at the mill before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,266 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Lisbon. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Portugal!