10 days in Portugal & Birmingham Itinerary
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Start: Ottawa, Canada
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Train to Terminus Dorval, Bus to Montreal, Fly to Lisbon
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Lisbon, Portugal
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Rogil, Portugal
— 1 night
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Albufeira, Portugal
— 3 nights
Fly
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
— 1 day
Train to Marylebone station, Fly to Ottawa
End: Ottawa, Canada
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Lisbon, Portugal — 3 nights
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City of Seven Hills
Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Park and National Palace of Pena & Quinta da Regaleira). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, make a trip to Belém Tower, meet the residents at Lisbon Oceanarium, and explore the world behind art at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.
To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Lisbon trip planner.
Ottawa, Canada to Lisbon is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of train, bus, and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Ottawa to Lisbon. Traveling from Ottawa in September, expect Lisbon to be a bit warmer, temps between 32°C and 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Rogil.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Lisbon trip planner.
Ottawa, Canada to Lisbon is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of train, bus, and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Ottawa to Lisbon. Traveling from Ottawa in September, expect Lisbon to be a bit warmer, temps between 32°C and 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Rogil.
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Rogil, Portugal — 1 night
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On the 1st (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia da Carriagem and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia Vale Dos Homens.
To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Rogil trip planner.
You can drive from Lisbon to Rogil in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Albufeira.
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To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Rogil trip planner.
You can drive from Lisbon to Rogil in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Albufeira.
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Albufeira, Portugal — 3 nights
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Garden of Portugal
Get out of town with these interesting Albufeira side-trips: Praia Da Rocha (in Praia da Rocha) and Praia da Marinha (in Caramujeira). There's lots more to do: get in on the family fun at Zoomarine Algarve, stroll through Algarve, and kick back and relax at Praia da Senhora da Rocha.
For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Albufeira online tour itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Rogil to Albufeira takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Birmingham.
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For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Albufeira online tour itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Rogil to Albufeira takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Birmingham.
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Birmingham, United Kingdom — 1 day
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City of a Thousand Trades
Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Birmingham Back to Backs.
To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Birmingham trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Albufeira to Birmingham takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. In October, Birmingham is a bit cooler than Albufeira - with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Fri) before leaving for home.
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To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Birmingham trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Albufeira to Birmingham takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. In October, Birmingham is a bit cooler than Albufeira - with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Fri) before leaving for home.
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Portugal travel guide
Small in size but rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, Portugal features contrasting landscapes that include long beaches, lush vineyards, verdant valleys, and rolling hills dotted with tiny settlements where old traditions still prevail. The country's serene interior, often overlooked by foreigners, remains largely unspoiled by mass tourism and offers visitors a chance to discover this less-trodden part of Europe at their own pace. Ripe for leisurely adventures on foot or by bicycle, Portugal's fertile countryside boasts well-preserved medieval castles and outstanding wineries, producing some of the world's finest ports. The country's cities offer a lively culinary scene known for its many award-winning restaurants, topping the itineraries of foodies from around the globe.
