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Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto and the Douro in 10 days
10 days, 9 nights. A 10-day northbound Portugal route with four bases, nine hotel nights and two complete days in the Douro Valley.
- 1Lisbon3 nights
- 2Coimbra1 night
- 3Porto3 nights
- 4Douro Valley2 nights
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See all comparisonsLisbon or Porto for a first city break?
Choose Lisbon for a larger first-city stay with Belém and Sintra. Choose Porto for a tighter historic route and easier access to northern Portugal.
| Detail | Lisbon | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | Lively | Relaxed |
| Typical cost | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ideal stay | 3 to 4 days | 2 to 3 days |
| Day trips | Sintra and Cascais are practical day-trip choices. | Braga, Guimarães and the Douro are established options. |
| Useful transport | Train, Local Transport | Train, Local Transport |
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| Good for | Culture, Food, Rail | Culture, Food, Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Useful months | Check the guide | Check the guide |
| Car use | No car needed | No car needed |
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