16 days in Portugal Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Portugal travel planner
Start: Tel Aviv
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Lisbon
— 3 nights
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Vila do Bispo
— 3 nights
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Albufeira
— 4 nights
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Altura
— 2 nights
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Porto
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Tel Aviv
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Lisbon — 3 nights
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City of Seven Hills
Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.Take a break from the city and head to Lisbon by Boat and Nosso Tejo. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira & Sintra National Palace). And it doesn't end there: observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, don't miss a visit to Elevador de Santa Justa, wander the streets of Alfama, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.
To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip planner.
Tel Aviv, Israel to Lisbon is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. Traveling from Tel Aviv to Lisbon, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Tel Aviv in October: high temperatures in Lisbon hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can drive to Vila do Bispo.
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Vila do Bispo — 3 nights
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Vila do Bispo is a municipality in the Portuguese Algarve. Escape the urban bustle at Ponta da Piedade and Pontal da Carrapateira. Get out of town with these interesting Vila do Bispo side-trips: Rogil (Praia Vale Dos Homens & Praia da Carriagem), Vale Figueiras Beach (in Aljezur) and Pro Putting Garden (in Lagos). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Cape Saint Vincent, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Zavial, and stroll through Praia do Amado.
To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Vila do Bispo trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by car from Lisbon to Vila do Bispo takes 3.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Vila do Bispo can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Albufeira.
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To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Vila do Bispo trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by car from Lisbon to Vila do Bispo takes 3.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Vila do Bispo can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Albufeira.
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Albufeira — 4 nights
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Garden of Portugal
Along Portugal's southern Algarve region sits Albufeira, a city boasting 20 beaches for visitors to choose from.Visiting Praia Da Rocha and Praia do Evaristo will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Albufeira: Praia da Marinha (in Caramujeira), Carvoeiro (Vale de Covo Beach & Carvalho Beach) and Fuseta Beach (in Fuseta). There's more to do: kick back and relax at Praia da Falesia and stroll through Praia do Peneco.
To find other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Albufeira trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Vila do Bispo to Albufeira takes an hour. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Altura.
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Altura — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): kick back and relax at Cabanas de Tavira Beach and then kick back and relax at Costabeach Tavira Island and Tours. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia da Alagoa, then admire the sheer force of Pego do Inferno, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Monte Gordo.
To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Altura trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Albufeira to Altura takes an hour. In October, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Porto.
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To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Altura trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Albufeira to Altura takes an hour. In October, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Porto.
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Porto — 3 nights
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Unvanquished City
Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa, then take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, then contemplate the waterfront views at Douro River, and finally see where the action happens at Estadio do Dragao. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Carneiro, take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), then don't miss a visit to Liberdade Square, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Torre dos Clerigos.
To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Porto trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from Altura to Porto takes 5.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Porto when traveling from Altura in October, with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back 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.
