14 days in Portugal Itinerary

The capital of the island of Madeira for more than 500 years, Funchal represents a laid-back city made popular by its historical sites and climate.

Explore hidden gems such as Ponta de Sao Lourenco and Laurissilva Forest. Escape the urban bustle at Pico do Arieiro and Cabo Girao. Change things up with these side-trips from Funchal: Museu Carlos Machado (in Ponta Delgada) and Igreja de Sao Bento (in Ribeira Brava). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Monte Palace Madeira.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Funchal trip itinerary planner.

Bengaluru, India to Funchal is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Western European Standard Time is minus 5.5 hours. When traveling from Bengaluru in March, plan for cooler days and little chillier nights in Funchal: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Bairro Alto and Castelo de S. Jorge. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Sintra (Park and National Palace of Pena & Quinta da Regaleira) and Cabo da Roca (in Colares). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Alfama.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Lisbon attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Funchal to Lisbon takes 4.5 hours. Expect slightly colder evenings in Lisbon when traveling from Funchal in March, with lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Evora.

The city of Evora functions as a museum of Roman origins and medieval times.

Get a sense of the local culture at Monte da Ravasqueira and Joao Portugal Ramos Wines. Explore hidden gems such as Museu Regional de Beja (Museu Rainha D. Leonor) and Castelo de Evoramonte. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Evora: Ervideira (in Reguengos de Monsaraz), Mother Church of Sta Maria (in Estremoz) and eco Palacete Palma Borralho Relogio (in Cuba). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja de Santa Maria and stop by Divinus Gourmet.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Evora trip planner.

Getting from Lisbon to Evora by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Albufeira.

Along Portugal's southern Algarve region sits Albufeira, a city boasting 20 beaches for visitors to choose from.

Explore hidden gems such as Praia dos Olhos de Água and Centro Historico de Albufeira. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Falesia Beach and Praia Da Rocha. Take a break from Albufeira with a short trip to Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate in Estombar, about 40 minutes away. There's more to do: look for gifts at By Nature.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Albufeira online trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Evora to Albufeira in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Evora in March, Albufeira is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.