Essential Portugal: Lisbon and the North Country

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Fly into: Lisbon Fly out of: Lisbon

Total Duration: 11 days

This itinerary showcases some of the best that Portugal has to offer, at a relaxed pace. Start your journey exploring Lisbon, before heading north to discover hilltop towns, castles, and fishing villages. Burn off all the rustic food by hiking in the massive Serra da Estrela, and don't miss the port-making region before heading south again to Lisbon and back home.

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Food and Wine
Architecture
History
Shopping
Nightlife

Days 1-3

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1 Lisbon

Sophisticated City

Wander around the Baixa, popping into shops and admiring the architecture
Explore the fashionable Bairro Alto and Chiado districts
Some of Lisbon's grandest monuments and museums are clustered in Belém

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Days 4-5

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2 Óbidos

Thrills, Hills, and Castles

Walk along the circumference of the walled city of Óbidos, one of Portugal's prettiest hilltop towns
Alcobaça is famed for wine making and crystal and for its church
Explore the hilltop castle at Leiria, which is also home to a museum