9-Day Portugal road trip from Porto to Leiria District, Caldas da Rainha, and Lisbon

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

Porto has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Luís I Bridge. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 75,333 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 Porto, Tapabento S. Bento. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,413 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Porto is Muu Steakhouse. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,431 customers.

Locals recommend Do Norte Café by Hungry Biker as one of the best restaurants in the city of Porto. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,325 customers.

Porto also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Porto is Brasão Aliados. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,812 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Porto is Base Porto. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,621 customers.

Locals also enjoy Aduela. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,570 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Portugal!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Porto has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Porto 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 Porto. 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 Porto, like the extraordinary Porto Cathedral. This attraction is a cathedral and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,894 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Porto is the spectacular Clerigos tower. This attraction is a bell tower and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,917 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal. This garden has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 37,422 visitors.

Casa da Música is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This concert hall is a popular destination among visitors in Porto. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,113 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Parque da Cidade do Porto. Parque da Cidade do Porto is an urban park and popular attraction in Porto. More than 25,756 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Porto does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Porto 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 Chama, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Porto. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 574 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Porto is the popular Abadia do Porto. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,633 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Porto is tascö. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,119 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Bonaparte Downtown is one of the best bars in the city of Porto for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,088 customers.

Letraria Porto is another of the most popular bars in the city of Porto. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Porto is Capela Incomum. Capela Incomum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Braga and the city of Ourém. You’ll stay in Leiria District for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Braga today is Bom Jesus do Monte. This excellent attraction is a minor basilica that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 27,115 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Portugal, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Portugal. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Sanctuary of Fátima for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Ourém. This popular attraction is a shrine to the virgin mary and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 103,554 visitors.

This outstanding church has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,881 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Leiria District.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Leiria District, Luna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,187 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Leiria District, Atlas Leiria. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,106 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Mulligan's Irish Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 928 customers.

Paddock Wine BAR is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Leiria District. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 944 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Portugal with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Portugal. Today, you'll wake up in Leiria and embark on a scenic drive to Caldas da Rainha, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Leiria 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 Leiria. This attraction is a former convent that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,336 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Castle of Óbidos. This attraction, a beloved castle, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32,568 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Leiria is the stunning Nazaré beach. This beach and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,559 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated best-rated sightseeing destination in Leiria. The popular Miradouro do Suberco is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Nazaré beach. This attraction is a beach that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,559 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Miradouro do Suberco. This best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 21,067 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Solar dos Amigos. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,654 customers.

Locals also recommend Sabores d'Itália, another of the best restaurants in Caldas da Rainha. Sabores d'Itália is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 760 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Maratona. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,670 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bowling Caldas to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Caldas da Rainha, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,999 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cervejaria O Litro. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cervejaria O Litro has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 793 customers.

Bar 120 - Gin Bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 459 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 5 of your road trip in Portugal. Today, you'll wake up in Caldas da Rainha and embark on a scenic drive to Lisbon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Caldas da Rainha and Agualva-Cacém 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 Caldas da Rainha. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Mata Dona Leonor. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 872 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Museu da Cerâmica, antigo Palacete Visconde de Sacavém, e jardim envolvente. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 597 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Caldas da Rainha is the stunning Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo. This church building and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 186 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Agualva e Mira-Sintra 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 Agualva-Cacém 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 50,820 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Initiation Well. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,557 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Cabo da Roca. This cape and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 51,448 visitors.

The lovely Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 37,125 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful National Palace of Pena is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Agualva-Cacém. This point of interest is a museum rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 80,071 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Agualva-Cacém, 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 Alma. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,033 customers.

Locals also recommend Lisboa Tu e Eu 2, another of the best restaurants in Lisbon. Lisboa Tu e Eu 2 is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at A Nossa Casa. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 884 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit daPrata52 - Petiscos ¦ Tapas to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lisbon, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,470 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like SUD Lisboa. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. SUD Lisboa has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,581 customers.

Delirium Café Lisboa is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,093 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!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Lisbon, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Praia da Mata. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,489 visitors.

Sanctuary of Christ the King is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Sanctuary of Christ the King has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 31,705 visitors.

To make your time more memorable, we recommend you visit Park Paz. This outstanding attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,745 visitors.

If you’re up for something incredible, then consider a visit to the outstanding Parque Natural da Arrábida. More than 26,899 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

You can also make your new day in Portugal more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Portugal’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

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

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurante Marco. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,992 customers.

A Cevicheria is one of the top restaurants in the city of Lisbon. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,076 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Lisbon, Foxtrot. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,082 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Lisbon, we recommend the cocktails at The George. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,939 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Lisbon is Procópio bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,037 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Lisbon!

On day 7 of your road trip across Portugal, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Lisbon. You’ll stay in Lisbon for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Ramada by Wyndham Lisbon, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Lisbon. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 6,494 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Lisbon is the 5-star Turim Boulevard Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,012 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Lisbon is the 3-star Roma. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 10,068 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Lisbon, like the outstanding Castelo de S. Jorge. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 80,896 visitors.

Miradouro de Santa Luzia is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Lisbon. This incredible attraction is a scenic viewpoint and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,585 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Lisbon is the extraordinary Jerónimos Monastery. This monastery is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 45,055 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Around 51,978 visitors have given this monument an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Belém Tower. Belém Tower is a popular fort, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 83,980 travelers.

Come to Lisbon prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Lisbon.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Gambrinus, after your day of exploring the city of Lisbon. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,334 customers.

Locals recommend Red Frog Speakeasy, one of the best bars in the city of Lisbon, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,128 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Lisbon, CINCO lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 861 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Portugal.

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in Portugal, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Lisbon. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Porto. You’ll stay in Porto for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Lisbon’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Lisbon, start your day with a visit to the amazing Praça do Comércio. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 99,112 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Time Out Market Lisboa. This food court and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 54,531 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular LX Factory to make the most of your road trip across Portugal. The spectacular LX Factory is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 48,066 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Lisbon has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Porto. Porto offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Bacalhau. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,067 reviews.

The remarkable A Tasquinha is another top restaurant in Porto we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,665 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous DAMA pé de cabra is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 864 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Porto, the fantastic Fábrica Nortada. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,240 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful TerraPlana Café. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is THE ROYAL COCKTAIL CLUB. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 932 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Portugal!

Day 9 of your road trip in Portugal is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Porto 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.

Porto São Bento is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Porto. This train station and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,814 visitors.

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

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