7-Day Portugal Road Trip from Lisbon traveling north to Coimbra

Your road trip adventure in Portugal begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Lisbon. You’ll stay in Lisbon for 4 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 Time Out Market Lisboa. This attraction is a food court and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 58,503 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 7-day vacation in Portugal!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Belém has to offer. Cherish the 3 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 Jerónimos Monastery. This attraction is a monastery and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 47,647 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.

You could then travel to the amazing Belém Tower. This fort has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 90,401 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!

Day 3 of your road trip across Portugal is another day in the magnificent Alcántara. You now have 2 nights left in Alcántara. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Alcántara offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Alcántara is the stunning LX Factory. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 51,300 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Alcántara you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Alcántara has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Alcántara, Laurentina. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,884 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Alcántara that locals enjoy, eat at Restaurante Marco. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,992 customers.

Another of the best restaurant options in the city of Alcántara is A Cevicheria. This restaurant has an average rating 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 Alcántara, Foxtrot. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,082 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Alcántara, we recommend the cocktails at Sacramento do Chiado. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,947 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Alcántara is Sky Bar by Seen. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,010 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Alcántara!

Day 4 of your road trip through Portugal gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of São Pedro de Penaferrim and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Coimbra. You will stay in Coimbra for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in São Pedro de Penaferrim is the amazing National Palace of Pena. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 85,427 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in São Pedro de Penaferrim by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Portugal. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Coimbra, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurante Sabores da Romeira, one of the best restaurants in the city of Coimbra. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,424 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Coimbra is Restaurante Zé Manel dos Ossos. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,272 customers.

After dinner, visit Dux Taberna Urbana, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Coimbra. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,937 customers.

Alternatively, A Cozinha da Maria is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Coimbra. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,053 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Porto has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 28,470 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Porto is the spectacular Luís I Bridge. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 79,128 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 38,920 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 17,921 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 26,193 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 Restaurante Il Tartufo, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Coimbra. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,071 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Coimbra is the popular Galeria Santa Clara. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,921 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Coimbra is Restaurante Santos. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,676 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Papa is one of the best bars in the city of Coimbra for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,004 customers.

Claustro Bar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Coimbra. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 588 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Coimbra is Restaurante PASSAPORTE Coimbra. Restaurante PASSAPORTE Coimbra has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,419 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 6 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 Óbidos 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 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.

You could also stop at the incredible Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 15,320 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Coimbra is the stunning Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 11,883 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Fátima 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 Óbidos has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Castle of Óbidos. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,652 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Óbidos, 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 the mill. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,266 customers.

After dinner, visit Restaurante Rio Grande to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lisbon, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,803 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The George. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The George has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,939 customers.

The Decadente 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 1,802 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 7 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.

Praça do Comércio is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lisbon. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 106,926 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’ll then say farewell to Lisbon. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Portugal!