Are you looking for a nice relaxing trip to Portugal that skips a lot of the bustling city life? Here below, I added my tested and true itinerary.

Embark on a delightful journey to Portugal and immerse yourself in the charm of ancient architecture, serene blue beaches, and thrilling adventures. Discover a handpicked itinerary designed to whisk you away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Let's explore together and create unforgettable memories in this picturesque destination!
Sunday -Arrive at the airport get a rental car from AVIS at the airport Drive to Ericeira -Explore -Ericeira coast -groceries: aldi/tea/water/ breakfast/bread | Monday Explore town and beach day Surfing classes offered! -Cascias/Cabo Raso lighthouse/sunset | Tuesday Sintra explore 1-2 hour drive Start at Quinta da Regaleria Pena Castle Moors Castle 7.6 euros/person Eat in sintra | Wednesday -booked Berlingus island boat trip 9:15 am (4-6 hrs long) -Nazare, second half of the day? NoNazare crepes/burgers: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7GhgSkUGRwYU7kE59 | Thursday -Tomar -Fortress of John the Baptist Senhora da Conceição Chapel Church of Santa Maria do Olivaltombs of several Knights Templar Best bifanas ever!! -Obidos - drink cherry liquor. Very cute castle and cobble streets with many shops |
Friday Leave Ericeira early to stop in Evora 2h drive Evora -Chapel of Bones -Roman temple Cathederal -(add on) Half-day bike tour of megaliths Down to Algarves by sunset Sleep in Carvoeiro | Saturday - kayak tour Benagil Cave 9am! -Boardwalk (walk into cave) -hike the “Trail of the Headlands 4/8 miles Restaurante O Farol (carvoeiro) Go to the cafe before sunset. They have the hugest ice cream sundaes ever Watch the sunset from the boardwalk for spectacular views | Sunday They are two of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen but BEWARE, the tide changes quickly, and the beach is completely submerged during the afternoon. Caves near Carveiro Boneca's cave Paradise cave Benagil | Monday Return to Lisbon by Late morning for Lisbon 3pm ebike tour FREE BIKE TOUR was the best thing we did the entire trip. It was 4 hours for the 7 hills tour, and the views were amazing, and our guide was so fun and charismatic. I absolutely recommend this Explore Pink street
Turn in the rental car in 4 or 8 | Tuesday cooking class 18h https://compadrecooking.pt/cooking-classes-shop/ Book store Telecabine Lisbon - North Station Carmo Convent Christina Guerra Contemporary art Jardim de cactus Jeronimos monastery Leave Following day |
Blue is Ericeira, Orange days are Carvoeiro and Green Lisbon
Airbnbs That we choose between
Ericiera Calm and Beautiful
Food places extended
Ericeira
Cities to visit
Ericeira
Tomar
Nazare
Obidos
Carveoiro
Evora
Lisbon
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