The 14-night circuit
| Nights | Stop | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | Porto | on foot, metro |
| 4 to 5 | Douro Valley | car or train |
| 6 | Coimbra | car or train |
| 7 to 9 | Lisbon (and Sintra) | train, then car afterwards |
| 10 to 11 | Évora, Alentejo | car |
| 12 to 14 | Algarve (coast and beaches) | car |
Car, tolls and drop-off
Allow about 3 hours of driving between Porto and Lisbon and several hours to go down to the Algarve (check with your navigation app). Lisbon-Porto tolls cost 22 to 27 euros each way according to sources read in October 2026. Rent a car only for the southern part (Lisbon to the Algarve) if you prefer the train in the north: see renting a car at Porto airport and driving in Porto.
For the details
Porto to the Algarve: from Porto to Faro. The Douro: valley guide. The short week without the Algarve: Portugal in 1 week. Outings around Porto: day trips from Porto.
FAQ
Do I need a car for 2 weeks? Useful from the Douro on, especially in the Alentejo and the Algarve.
Which season? May-June and September-October: bearable heat and open beaches.
How many nights in Lisbon? Three, to include Sintra.
La rédaction Porto Authority, October 2026.
