5-Day Portugal road trip from Porto to 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 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 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 5-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 Parque da Cidade do Porto. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,193 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Porto is the spectacular Parque de Serralves. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,832 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Casa da Música. This concert hall has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,921 visitors.

Clerigos tower is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This bell tower is a popular destination among visitors in Porto. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,541 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Porto Cathedral. Porto Cathedral is a cathedral and popular attraction in Porto. More than 28,470 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 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 Do Norte Café by Hungry Biker, 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 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,325 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Porto is the popular Chama. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 574 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.

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

You’ll stay in Braga for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Vila Nova De Gaia today is Jardim do Morro. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,941 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 Santa Luzia Sanctuary for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,314 visitors.

This outstanding national park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 23,484 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Braga, Retrokitchen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,007 customers.

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

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Braga, Cozinha da Sé. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,019 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip through Portugal is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Braga and the city of Guimarães. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Braga is the amazing Arco da Porta Nova. This attraction is a triumphal arch and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,139 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Park Avenida Central. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,039 visitors.

Bom Jesus do Monte is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Braga. This well-known attraction, a spectacular minor basilica, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 28,503 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Braga is Sameiro Sanctuary. This attraction is an amazing church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,619 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Braga is another excellent way to spend your new day in Portugal. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Portugal’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Portugal’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Portugal’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Castle of Guimarães in the city of Guimarães for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,608 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Abadia do Porto, one of the best restaurants in the city of Porto. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,633 customers.

Locals also recommend Negra Café Baixa as one of the best restaurants in the city of Porto. Negra Café Baixa is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,213 customers.

After dinner, visit Capela Incomum, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Porto. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Portugal!

Day 5 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 Bulha Sá da Bandeira before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,983 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend tascö for your last chance at a meal in the city of Porto. The tascö restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,119 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!