One-Week Portugal Road Trip from Porto traveling south to 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 best-rated sightseeing 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 8-day vacation in Portugal!

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today. 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 like the extraordinary She Changes. This attraction is a sculpture and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,047 visitors.

This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,193 visitors.

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.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Porto is Restaurante Praia da Luz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,508 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Pub Bonaparte Foz 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 2,095 customers.

Bonaparte Downtown is another of the most popular bars in the city of Porto. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,088 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Porto is Letraria Porto. Letraria Porto has an average rating 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!

Day 3 of your road trip through Portugal is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Nazaré and the city of Óbidos. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the town of Nazaré is the amazing Nazaré beach. This attraction is a beach and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 31,405 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Nazaré Lighthouse. This lighthouse and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,720 visitors.

Miradouro do Suberco is another popular attraction you can explore in the town of Nazaré. This well-known attraction, a spectacular must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 22,446 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Nazaré 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 Óbidos in the city of Óbidos for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,652 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Solar dos Amigos, one of the best restaurants in the city of Caldas da Rainha. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,654 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Caldas da Rainha is Maratona. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,670 customers.

After dinner, visit Bowling Caldas, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Caldas da Rainha. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 793 customers.

Alternatively, Bar 120 - Gin Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Caldas da Rainha. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 459 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 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 Sintra 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 National Palace of Pena. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 85,427 visitors.

Wave goodbye to São Pedro de Penaferrim 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 Sintra 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 53,884 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 15,702 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Sintra, 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 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 5 of your road trip across Portugal, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Lisbon. You’ll stay in Lisbon for 2 nights, 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 LX Factory. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 51,300 visitors.

Time Out Market Lisboa is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Lisbon. This incredible attraction is a food court and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 58,503 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Lisbon is the extraordinary Luís de Camões Square. This square is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 26,005 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.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Lisbon Oceanarium. Lisbon Oceanarium is a popular public aquarium, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 85,268 travelers. Around 1,000,000 people visit this public aquarium each year.

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 A Nossa Casa, after your day of exploring the city of Lisbon. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 884 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lisbon is Nicolau Lisboa. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,172 customers.

Locals recommend Fábrica Braço de Prata, 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,435 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Lisbon, Taberna Sal Grosso. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,403 customers.

Lost In is also one 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.

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 Laurentina, 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,884 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Lisbon is the popular Restaurante Marco. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,992 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Lisbon is A Cevicheria. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,076 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Foxtrot is one of the best bars in the city of Lisbon for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,082 customers.

Sacramento do Chiado is another of the most popular bars in the city of Lisbon. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,947 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Lisbon is Sky Bar by Seen. Sky Bar by Seen has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,010 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 gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Fátima and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Porto. You will stay in Porto for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Fátima is the amazing Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima. This attraction is a church that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 11,883 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,320 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Fátima is the outstanding Sanctuary of Fátima. This popular shrine to the virgin mary and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 107,021 visitors.

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

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 Pestana Palácio do Freixo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Porto. Pestana Palácio do Freixo is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,574 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Porto is Negra Café Baixa. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,213 customers.

After dinner, visit bbgourmet Maiorca, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Porto. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,960 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Capela Incomum. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.

Alternatively, TerraPlana Café 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 1,059 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 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!