We offer Budget, Standard and Luxury level roadtrips so you can always find something that suits your budget. For this roadtrip, here are the hotels you might typically stay at and hire car class for each roadtrip level:
Fascinating architecture with wide-ranging influences
World-class seafood
Unique blend of ancient and modern
duration
4 days
2 HRS Average
driving per day
Begin your weekend getaway in Portugal's vibrant capital, Lisbon. Here get a healthy dose of Atlantic sea air while discovering a fascinating patchwork of old and new buildings and culture.
Then travel to historic Coimbra for a glimpse of medieval Portugal and the less-well-known inland character.
End your weekend in Porto for stunning views of a city straddling the Douro, and sample the world-famous fortified wine.
Our highlights
- Lisbon's Time Out food market
- Coimbra's baroque Biblioteca Joanina
- Catch views over the Douro on Ponte de Dom Luís I, Porto
Average driving time 2 hours per day
Then travel to historic Coimbra for a glimpse of medieval Portugal and the less-well-known inland character.
End your weekend in Porto for stunning views of a city straddling the Douro, and sample the world-famous fortified wine.
Our highlights
- Lisbon's Time Out food market
- Coimbra's baroque Biblioteca Joanina
- Catch views over the Douro on Ponte de Dom Luís I, Porto
Average driving time 2 hours per day
TRIP highlights
Ponte de Dom Luis
Time out Market
Biblioteca Joanina, Coimbra
Lisbon
Standard Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: arrive in Lisbon
Night 1:
Lisbon
Sprawling across seven hills overlooking the River Tagus, Lisbon is the energetic capital of Portugal and just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic beaches. It combines ancient ruins and atmospheric cobblestone streets with striking modern architecture, outstanding museums and eclectic neighbourhoods. Take in the sweeping views from the Moorish-inspired São Jorge Castle and admire the beautiful tile work at the National Azulejo Museum, then discover the lively nightlife in the streets of Bairro Alto.
Night 2:
Coimbra
Serving as the medieval capital of Portugal, Coimbra centres around a beautifully preserved old town and its Romanesque Sé Velha cathedral. It’s home to one of the world’s oldest universities that is renowned for its magnificent baroque library and boasts a lively student atmosphere in its alternative bars and cafes. Soak up the city views while kayaking on the Mondego River and listen to the distinctive sounds of Coimbra Fado performed on traditional guitarras.
Night 2:
Porto
Famed for its fortified port wine, Porto clusters around the medieval Ribeira district on the banks of the Douro River. It’s home to the lavish 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa and its Moorish-inspired Arab Room, as well as the highly-ornate Church of São Francisco. Sample its world-renowned port on a tour of the Vila Nova de Gaia cellars and admire the cutting-edge contemporary artworks at the acclaimed Serralves Museum.
Night 2:
Lisbon
Sprawling across seven hills overlooking the River Tagus, Lisbon is the energetic capital of Portugal and just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic beaches. It combines ancient ruins and atmospheric cobblestone streets with striking modern architecture, outstanding museums and eclectic neighbourhoods. Take in the sweeping views from the Moorish-inspired São Jorge Castle and admire the beautiful tile work at the National Azulejo Museum, then discover the lively nightlife in the streets of Bairro Alto.
Day 2 : Leave Porto
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What's included?
Budget
A TYPICAL HOTEL YOU MAY STAY AT
Hotel Convento do Salvador
Your car
Mini or larger
Standard
A TYPICAL HOTEL YOU MAY STAY AT
Jupiter Lisboa Hotel
Your car
Midsize or larger
Premium
A TYPICAL HOTEL YOU MAY STAY AT
Corinthia Hotel Lisbon
Your car
Standard or larger
Standard Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: arrive in Lisbon
Night 1:
Lisbon
Sprawling across seven hills overlooking the River Tagus, Lisbon is the energetic capital of Portugal and just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic beaches. It combines ancient ruins and atmospheric cobblestone streets with striking modern architecture, outstanding museums and eclectic neighbourhoods. Take in the sweeping views from the Moorish-inspired São Jorge Castle and admire the beautiful tile work at the National Azulejo Museum, then discover the lively nightlife in the streets of Bairro Alto.
Night 2:
Coimbra
Serving as the medieval capital of Portugal, Coimbra centres around a beautifully preserved old town and its Romanesque Sé Velha cathedral. It’s home to one of the world’s oldest universities that is renowned for its magnificent baroque library and boasts a lively student atmosphere in its alternative bars and cafes. Soak up the city views while kayaking on the Mondego River and listen to the distinctive sounds of Coimbra Fado performed on traditional guitarras.
Night 3:
Porto
Famed for its fortified port wine, Porto clusters around the medieval Ribeira district on the banks of the Douro River. It’s home to the lavish 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa and its Moorish-inspired Arab Room, as well as the highly-ornate Church of São Francisco. Sample its world-renowned port on a tour of the Vila Nova de Gaia cellars and admire the cutting-edge contemporary artworks at the acclaimed Serralves Museum.
Night 4:
Lisbon
Sprawling across seven hills overlooking the River Tagus, Lisbon is the energetic capital of Portugal and just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic beaches. It combines ancient ruins and atmospheric cobblestone streets with striking modern architecture, outstanding museums and eclectic neighbourhoods. Take in the sweeping views from the Moorish-inspired São Jorge Castle and admire the beautiful tile work at the National Azulejo Museum, then discover the lively nightlife in the streets of Bairro Alto.
Day 5 : Leave Porto
