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\"2On Lonely Planet’s Best-in-Travel Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2018, Portugal is an explorer’s dream. \u00a0Leave the research to us!<\/p>\n

This exciting two week itinerary in Portugal will have you relaxing on magnificent beaches, sightseeing medieval cities, exploring quaint towns, and reveling in old world wines paired to plant-based cuisine. Hire a car for the gorgeous coastal roads and start the adventure through one of Europe’s best kept secrets.<\/p>\n

Your Portugal getaway awaits,<\/p>\n

Boa viagem<\/span>!<\/p>\n

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Two Weeks in Portugal<\/h2>\n
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  1. Lagos<\/strong> | (1 hour drive) Arrive into Faro airport and take the drive to Lagos<\/li>\n
  2. Lagos<\/strong> | Enjoy Lagos’ beaches by boat with one of the many boat trips along the coast through the rocky grottos. Explore the walled old-town of Lagos with alfresco dining and a lively nightlife.<\/li>\n
  3. Lagos<\/strong> | Suntan & picnic on the dramatic beaches around Lagos or explore the Algarve Coast by car<\/li>\n
  4. Lisbon<\/strong> | (4 hour drive) Head north up the coast, taking plenty of stops along the windswept West Coast beaches until reaching Lisbon. Enjoy dinner and drinks in the charming\u00a0Alfama or Bairro Alto\u00a0neighborhoods of Lisbon.<\/li>\n
  5. Lisbon<\/strong> | Sightsee for the day around Lisbon visiting centuries-old churches, grand monuments and quaint plazas. Take the tram to the historic seaside town of Belem and sample the famous Pasteis de Belem.<\/li>\n
  6. Lisbon<\/strong> | Plan a day trip to the whimsical Pena Palace and Moorish Castle in in Sintra.<\/li>\n
  7. Obidos<\/strong> | (1 hour drive) Spend the night in Obidos, a charming medieval town set inside the stone walls of a grand castle.<\/li>\n
  8. Douro Valley<\/strong>\u00a0| (5 hour drive) Drive to the scenic Douro Valley, where the roads wind through mountain passes and serpentine valleys filled with heritage vineyards, set along the gorgeous Douro River.<\/li>\n
  9. Douro Valley<\/strong>\u00a0| Sip magnificent wold-world wine in the finest Quintas of the Douro Valley. \u00a0Enjoy a chef-prepared locally grown lunch set in a spectacular vineyard overlooking the Douro river<\/li>\n
  10. Douro Valley<\/strong>\u00a0| In the morning, ride a Rabelo boat up the Douro River. \u00a0Spend the afternoon relaxing poolside. Wine and dine with a muilt-course wine pairing, served in an 18th century manor.<\/li>\n
  11. Porto<\/strong>\u00a0| (3 hour drive) Drive to Porto in the morning and wander the colorful town to admire exquisitely tiled churches, an acclaimed bookstore and a picturesque train station.<\/li>\n
  12. Porto<\/strong>\u00a0| Walk over a world-famous bridge and take the Teleferico de Gaia to Vila Novo de Gaia to visit the Port Cellars for their informative tours and delicious Port wine tasting.<\/li>\n
  13. Fly home from the\u00a0Porto Airport<\/li>\n
  14. Your Choice | One extra day to spend how you choose\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A Vegetarian Guide to Lagos<\/a><\/h2>\n

    A charming and lively beach town on the Algarve Coast, Lagos is popular with students and tourists drawn to the dramatic coastal caves and secluded beaches. The perfect place to start the trip and rest on the beach to get into vacation mode.<\/p>\n

    Stay: Pick an AirBnB<\/a> rental in the center of the old town.
    \nRead Your\u00a0Complete\u00a0Vegetarian Guide to\u00a0    Lagos<\/a><\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

    Lisbon City Guide<\/a><\/h2>\n

    Get out on foot with your camera and explore this lovely city of neighborhoods, bringing together a collection of wine and tapas bars tucked among historic buildings on old cobbled streets.<\/p>\n

    Stay: Fontecruz Lisboa, Autograph Collection<\/a><\/strong>
    \n<\/em>Read Your\u00a0Complete Guide to\u00a0    Lisbon City<\/a><\/strong>
    \n    \"2<\/a><\/p>\n

    Pastries and Parapetes in Belem<\/a><\/h2>\n

    Just a quick 20 minute tram ride from Lisbon, Belem is a charming seaside destination with stunning architecture and delicious local pastries that the crowds come flocking for. Cafes selling various Pasteis de Belem can be found all over Portugal but the original flakey custard pastries hail from a small cafe in Belem, where the recipe has been kept top secret since 1837!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Day Trip: Ride Tram 15 to Belem and delight in the original\u00a0Pasteis de Belem.\u00a0<\/a>
    \nRead Your\u00a0Complete Guide to\u00a0    Belem<\/a><\/strong>\"2<\/a><\/p>\n

    Pena Palace in Sintra<\/a><\/h2>\n

    A short day trip from Lisbon, this fairy tale land feels miles away. A crumbling stone Moorish Castle counterbalances the over-the-top and whimsical Pena Palace set atop the hills within a vast\u00a0200\u00a0hectare\u00a0forest.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Day Trip: Visit the beautiful\u00a0Pena Palace<\/a>
    \nRead Your\u00a0Complete Guide to\u00a0    Pena Palace in Sintra<\/a><\/strong>\"2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Sipping Ginja in\u00a0Obidos<\/a><\/h2>\n
    Obidos is one of Portugal’s quintessential medieval town and the ideal overnight stop between Lisbon and Porto. Small boutique shops line the picturesque cobbled streets selling ceramics and Ginja, a customary Portuguese sour cherry liquor you will love to try!<\/div>\n
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    Stay: <\/strong>Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort<\/a>
    \n<\/b>– OR –\u00a0    Pousada Castelo \u00d3bidos Historic Hotel
    \n<\/a>Read Your\u00a0Complete Guide to\u00a0    Sipping Ginja in Obidos<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\"2<\/a><\/div>\n

    A Wine Lover’s Dream in Douro<\/a><\/h2>\n
    The Douro Valley is a breathtaking terraced backdrop against which you will discover Portugal’s centuries-old wine history. Visit the gorgeous hillside Quintas and sample the many varieties of Port, a sweet and fortified wine, alongside an increasingly well-recognized cross section of full-bodied reds.<\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n
    Stay in Style: Casa do Visconde de Chanceleiros<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n
    Read Your\u00a0Complete Guide to the:\u00a0Douro Valley<\/a><\/strong>
    \n    \"2<\/a><\/div>\n

    A Romantic Weekend in Porto<\/a><\/h2>\n

    Porto’s magnetism pulls at you with its old world charm. Gorgeous architecture transforms simple bookstores, cafes, churches and train stations into marvels just waiting to be discovered. In Nova de\u00a0<\/span>Gaia, l<\/span>arge wooden barrels of Port wine float down the river on old Rabelo boats. \u00a0They arrive from the nearby Douro Valley to be cellared for years (if not decades) before being enjoyed in one of Porto’s many wine lodges.<\/p>\n


    \nStay in Style:     InterContinental Porto – Palacio das Cardosas<\/a><\/strong>
    \n<\/span>Read Your\u00a0Complete Guide to\u00a0    Porto City<\/a><\/strong>
    \n    \"2<\/a><\/p>\n

    Route Map<\/h2>\n

    The entire route is approximately 12-14 hours of drive time from Lagos to Porto. It’s worth it to take the scenic route up the west coast from Lisbon. \u00a0Stop along\u00a0the way at the dramatic Arrifana beach, in Aljezur to explore a tenth century castle, see the expansive curved beach in Odeceixe, and visit the brightly painted town of Porto Covo.<\/p>\n

    Based from Lisbon you can visit Belem, Sintra, the Boca do Inferno in Cascais, and even Comporta as great day trips.\u00a0Obidos is charming stopover on the way to the Douro Valley and Porto, where the dramatic scenery really shines… just when it seemed the trip couldn’t get any better!<\/p>\n