10-Day Portugal Road Trip from Porto to Lisbon, Coimbra, Chaves, and Braga and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in Portugal begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Porto. You’ll stay in Porto for 2 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 must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 79,128 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, Nata Lisboa. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,037 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Porto is Tapabento S. Bento. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,413 customers.

Locals recommend Muu Steakhouse as one of the best restaurants in the city of Porto. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,431 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 10-day vacation in Portugal!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Portugal, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Porto. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lisbon. You’ll stay in Lisbon for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Porto’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Porto, start your day with a visit to the amazing Porto Cathedral. This much-appreciated cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,470 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Clerigos tower. This bell tower and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,541 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Casa da Música to make the most of your road trip across Portugal. The spectacular Casa da Música is a concert hall that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,921 visitors.

The lovely Parque da Cidade do Porto is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 26,193 visitors have left this urban park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Porto has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lisbon. Lisbon 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 daPrata52 - Petiscos ¦ Tapas. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,470 reviews.

The remarkable Alma is another top restaurant in Lisbon we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Lisboa Tu e Eu 2 is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lisbon, the fantastic Delirium Café Lisboa. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,093 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Portugal!

On day 3 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 6,771 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 5,160 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 10,309 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 Belém Tower. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 90,401 visitors.

Padrão dos Descobrimentos is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Lisbon. This incredible attraction is a monument and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 55,078 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Lisbon is the extraordinary Time Out Market Lisboa. This food court is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 58,503 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Praça do Comércio. Around 106,926 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 Nicolau Lisboa, after your day of exploring the city of Lisbon. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,172 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 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 Cabo da Roca. This attraction is a cape that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 54,367 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 37,554 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Lisbon is the stunning National Palace of Pena. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 85,427 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Sanctuary of Fátima. This attraction is a shrine to the virgin mary that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 107,021 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Solar do Bacalhau. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,661 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurante Zé Manel dos Ossos, another of the best restaurants in Coimbra. Restaurante Zé Manel dos Ossos is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,272 customers.

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 5 of your road trip in Portugal. Today, you'll wake up in Coimbra and embark on a scenic drive to Chaves, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Coimbra and Guarda 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 Paços da Universidade ou Paços das Escolas. This attraction is a palace that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,453 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Monastery of Santa Cruz. This attraction, a beloved temple, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,156 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Coimbra is the stunning Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra. This cultural heritage and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,584 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Poço da Broca da Barriosa. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,651 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Serra da Estrela Nature Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 21,839 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Ski resort Serra da Estrela. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,965 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Guarda, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Chaves. When you arrive in Chaves 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 Carvalho. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 974 customers.

Locals also recommend Taberna Benito, another of the best restaurants in Chaves. Taberna Benito is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 800 customers.

After dinner, visit Ilha do Cavaleiro to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Chaves, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 749 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Chillout Café. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Chillout Café has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 210 customers.

Dom Quixote Cervejaria 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 421 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 6 of your road trip in Portugal. Today, you'll wake up in Chaves and embark on a scenic drive to Braga, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Chaves and Bragança District 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 Chaves. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Trajano Bridge. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,277 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria Maior. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 273 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Montesinho Natural Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,015 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Azibo Reservoir Protected Landscape. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,544 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Beach Azibo. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,649 visitors.

The lovely Empire Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,815 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Bragança District, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Braga. When you arrive in Braga 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 Retrokitchen. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,007 customers.

Locals also recommend Bira dos Namorados, another of the best restaurants in Braga. Bira dos Namorados is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,412 customers.

After dinner, visit Cozinha da Sé to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Braga, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,019 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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!

On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Braga, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Braga.

Today you'll explore the city of Guimaraes. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Sanctuary of Penha. This incredible attraction is a place of worship and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,382 visitors.

Aqui Nasceu Portugal is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Guimaraes. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,776 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Guimaraes is Largo do Toural. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,901 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Palace Duques de Bragança. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,763 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Castle of Guimarães. This castle is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 29,608 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Braga.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Braga, like Taberna Londrina Braga. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,916 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Braga, Domus Vinum - Wine Bar & Tapas. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 550 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Barhaus. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 736 customers.

ATípica - Restaurante, Tapas Bar e Sabores de Portugal is another of the best bars in the city of Braga. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 612 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Portugal!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Braga, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Braga is Braga Cathedral. This amazing attraction is a catholic cathedral and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,996 visitors.

Bom Jesus do Monte is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Braga. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Bom Jesus do Monte has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 28,503 visitors.

To make your time in the city of Braga more memorable, we recommend you visit Sameiro Sanctuary. This outstanding attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,619 visitors.

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

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurante O Jacó. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

La Porta is one of the top restaurants in the city of Braga. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 953 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Braga, Rossio Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 460 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Braga, we recommend the cocktails at Sé La Vie. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 371 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Porto for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Peneda-Gerês National Park. This excellent attraction is a national park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 23,484 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. 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 Praia das Pedras Amarelas for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,910 visitors.

This outstanding top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,245 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Jardim do Morro in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,941 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Porto, Do Norte Café by Hungry Biker. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,325 customers.

Locals recommend Chama as one of the best restaurants in the city of Porto. Chama is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 574 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Porto, Bonaparte Downtown. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,088 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Letraria Porto. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

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

Day 10 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.

Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Porto. This garden and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 38,920 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 could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Porto at Abadia do Porto before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,633 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Negra Café Baixa for your last chance at a meal in the city of Porto. The Negra Café Baixa restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,213 customers.

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