One-Week Portugal Road Trip from Porto to Leiria District 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 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 Porto São Bento. This attraction is a train station and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,045 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 8-day vacation in Portugal!

Day 2 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 Porto and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Leiria District. You will stay in Leiria District for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Porto is the amazing Clerigos tower. This attraction is a bell tower that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,541 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible cathedral, Porto Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,470 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Porto is the outstanding Luís I Bridge. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 79,128 visitors.

The spectacular Casa da Música is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating concert hall and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 17,921 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Parque da Cidade do Porto. This attraction is a popular urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 26,193 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Porto 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 Leiria District, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Locals also recommend Matilde Noca as one of the best restaurants in the city of Leiria District. Matilde Noca is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,043 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Leiria District is Restaurante Hotel Rural Casa da Nora. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers.

After dinner, visit Mulligan's Irish Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Leiria District. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 928 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Sem Niveau. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 982 customers.

Alternatively, O'sullivan Tavern Pool Club is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Leiria District. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 906 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Portugal. Today, you'll wake up in Leiria and embark on a scenic drive to Lisbon, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 nights. 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. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Nazaré beach. This attraction is a beach that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 31,405 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Mercado Municipal da Nazaré. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,146 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Leiria is the stunning Miradouro do Suberco. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,446 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated lighthouse in Leiria. The popular Nazaré Lighthouse 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 10,720 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 Castle of Óbidos. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,652 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like daPrata52 - Petiscos ¦ Tapas. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,470 customers.

Locals also recommend Alma, another of the best restaurants in Lisbon. Alma is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Lisboa Tu e Eu 2. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit SUD Lisboa to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lisbon, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,581 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Pavilhão Chinês. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Pavilhão Chinês has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,516 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!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lisbon, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Lisbon.

Today you'll explore the city of São Pedro de Penaferrim. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is National Palace of Pena. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 85,427 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Portugal to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon, like A Nossa Casa. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 884 customers.

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

Locals enjoy Nicolau Lisboa, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lisbon. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,172 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lisbon, Fábrica Braço de Prata. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,435 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Taberna Sal Grosso. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,403 customers.

Lost In is another of the best bars in the city of Lisbon. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,122 customers.

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

This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 6,771 guests.

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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 like the outstanding Time Out Market Lisboa. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 58,503 visitors.

Luís de Camões Square is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 26,005 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara. This park is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 26,176 reviews.

This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,884 customers.

This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,992 customers.

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This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,082 customers.

This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,947 customers.

This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,010 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Belém has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 the mill, 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,266 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Restaurante Rio Grande is one of the best bars in the city of Lisbon for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,803 customers.

The George is another of the most popular bars in the city of Lisbon. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,939 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Lisbon is The Decadente. The Decadente has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,802 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip through Portugal is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Lisbon and the city of Fátima. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Lisbon is the amazing Praça do Comércio. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 106,926 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Miradouro de Santa Luzia. This scenic viewpoint and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 32,250 visitors.

Castelo de S. Jorge is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Lisbon. This well-known attraction, a spectacular museum, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 85,656 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Lisbon 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 Sanctuary of Fátima in the city of Fátima for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a shrine to the virgin mary and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 107,021 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 Do Norte Café by Hungry Biker, 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.

Locals also 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.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Porto is Restaurante Praia da Luz. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,508 customers.

After dinner, visit Pub Bonaparte Foz, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Porto. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,095 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bonaparte Downtown. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,088 customers.

Alternatively, Letraria Porto is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Porto. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

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

Day 8 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 Pestana Palácio do Freixo for your last chance at a meal in the city of Porto. The Pestana Palácio do Freixo restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,574 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Negra Café Baixa. This 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!