1 Week in Portugal 🇵🇹 The Ultimate Travel Itinerary 2024 

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As the son of wonderful Portuguese born mother and French born father. Portugal is my heart ❤️ I am a Portuguese citizen, fluent in Portuguese,Spanish, French and Italian. Spent my summers throughout these 4 countries but Portugal is everything to me. The culture, history, music, food , geographical beauty is beyond measure. I will be spending 10 days in August looking for the perfect town to buy second home. My choices on this yearly 10 day trip are Santarém, Alcobaça, Mafra and Évora. Maybe I’ll run into you Dave!!!

Just back from an 8 night trip to Portugal, 5 nights in Lisbon and 3 in Porto (not too different from this itinerary!). I absolutely loved exploring both cities as well as the daytrip I took from Lisbon to Sintra/Cabo de Roca. I travelled solo and stayed in hostels in both cities and would like to add that Portugal is very doable on a budget. It's also very welcoming for solo travellers with extremely friendly people.

In Portugal, being honest and polite is genuinely important to them. Portuguese people love being polite!! How I can say, you will discover the significance of multiculturalism and diversity in Portugal. You will discover: - Portugal is a democratic society in which everyone is expected to contribute to public life. - Portugal is a pluralistic society that respects the diversity of various cultures from within a democratic framework. - Religious freedom is a constitutionally guaranteed right and most Portuguese people practice Christianity. - Portugal claims to value gender equality. - Portuguese people love their niceties and you should respect that. - Portuguese people tend to be polite, reserved, direct, and a little guarded at first. - Portuguese people are more reserved, you might not get to know the intimate details of a person’s life very quickly. - Portuguese people love small formal talk and probably invite you for a coffee. - Portugal is very Progressive and Developed country - Portugal is a very safe place.

I spent 10 days, Lisbon for 3, then Silves. I absolutely loved Silves and the beach towns around the Coast. Going in the off season is the best.

Nice detailed video, Dave!! We Loved our 11day trip to Portugal in April! We flew from US to Lisbon, a quick 3-stop Metro ride to Oriente Station & took a beautiful 3hr train trip S to Albufeira for 4full days. We did not rent a car & used the Bolt app for car service if we didn't walk. Checked into our Apt by 12noon near old town; settled in, got groceries & took a fun & informational local Tuk Tuk evening tour to see the area & a beautiful coastal sunset! Took 2 days for Dreamwave tours: caves & dolphins, and parasailing. Loved our time at the marina & had a few nice lunches there! Took a Bolt to Caviero & spent a lovely day wandering back towards Albufeira on the boardwalk & trails, exploring caves/coves with a lite coastal lunch at Boneca & fruity icecream. We took a bolt back to our apt. We really enjoyed old town Albufeira & all the shops near the beaches. We took a bus to Lisbon & another bus to Obidos. Stayed the night in Obidos Castle & loved wandering the village for a dinner stop after the tourists left. Took a bus to our Lisbon Apt. Took the ferry across to the Cristo Rei Statue: beautiful views of Lisbon! We had 2 amazing day trips: Sintra- Regaleira & Pena Palaces, including a costal lunch near Praia Grande & visit to Cabo da Roca. Also a day trip to historic, beautiful Tomar- Both Recommend! And our final, full day was with the amazing Super Mario (we found from Dave's channel) learning about the history of Lisboa with many beautiful stops & views! Amazing 11days! We are ready to go back & see the North & central, plus looking at options for retirement!

Plsss visit Ponte de Lima (AKA the oldest village in Portugal) love youre content Portugal loves u bro🇵🇹❤️

"Saudade, a word that cannot be precisely defined in English..." Suggestion: check out the definition for the (very archaic) English word "desiderium" - feel a keen desire for (something lacking) / an ardent desire or longing, especially : a feeling of loss or grief for something lost - There you have it, that's exactly the meaning of "saudade".

Just returned yesterday. Spent 11 days in Portugal with a lot of your info. It was fantastic. I did use a car because I wanted to visit some remote places. Thanks Dave

Thank you, my upcoming trip will be perfect! I've been spinning my gears with the countless things to do and explore, but this is exactly what anyone needs for thier first week in Portugal!!!

Loved the grand finale! 😄 Another great video-como sempre!! 👌 Cheers from Porto!

We visited the same fado show, it was truly the best! Thanks for the great tips!

I watched a number of your videos in preparation for a trip to Lisbon and The Algarve. All the info was so helpful. And thanks for the recommendation about trying Super Mario the Tuk Tuk Driver- we had a great tour with him. Keep those videos coming!

always the best keep up the good job .......... sempre conteudo interes ante

thank you for your videos it is very insightful and enjoyable to watch :)

Your Portuguese accent is getting so good!! Also nice video, really good guide and of course I am really happy that you included Coimbra (sooo many nice things to see there)

Another awesome an informative video Dave thank you been following you since you started in Portugal I would say. Bought a house between Caxarias and Seica and love it

Super - exactly what I needed (for a trip in November after visiting the Azores )!

I wish you had shown Tomar and Obidos but I get the time limitations. I LOVED Portugal and I'm going back.

Tips on social etiquette in Portugal: - Don’t litter. Really, it’s a big faux pas here. - Greet everyone, always. Even if there are 16 fellow hikers on the narrow path, give each one some eye contact and a brief hello. - If you are invited to a party, be sure to leave before midnight so the host has some time to clean up. - Portuguese people love their niceties and you should respect that. - Don't use public speakers or speak loudly on public transport. It is considered bad manners. Portuguese People value individual silence. - On the escalator, people try to line up for those who don't have an urgent need to get on and leave space for those who need to get on urgently. - Avoid asking about a person’s age, family, marital status, religion, ethnicity, or topics like Portugal’s role in the Portuguese Colonial Empire

I'm going to look into that app too!!

Great video! I'm coming for my birthday August 24 for a month..... your suggestions sound great! I have lots of ideas but not sure yet on my details....your tour will be fun! If it was sooner, I might go 😅

Hi Dave When talking about Sintra i would like to had the Palácio of Monserrate and the Chalet of Condessa D'Ela on the Palacio da Pena gardens. Dunno if you already visited, but i recomend i would like to recomend a few places you can visit : - The city Elvas, theres a big military museum and a famous old fort, Forte da Graça. Its know has the fortaleza city. - Viana do Castelo, the huge church on the hill with a very scenic view, Igreja Santa Luzia, and hospital boat called Gil Eanes, and the windmills of Montedor Also keep an eye on the train company, CP - Comboios de Portugal, cause in the summer there is a steam historical train that shuffles between Régua and Tua, showing the beautifull Douro River while riding an historical train. And the three Saints Seasons is upon us... Santo António in Lisbon, São João in Porto and São Pedro in Povoa do Varzim.

I am surprised that the area of Minho is hardly ever is the Portuguese travel plans of visitors. It is absolutely beautiful there, full of history, Portuguese culture, very good infrastructure, and the local minhotos (locals) are so nice. Really shouldn't be missed by anyone wanting the real Portugal ❤

Thanks to your videos, my March trip to Lisboa (the views and photos I got from Castelo de São Jorge, magnificient), Sintra (the two castles and the Initiation Well were stunning!), and the Açores (OMG volcanic thermal baths at Poça da Dona Beija in Furnas, the best! Went every night!) were fantastic! I seriously enjoyed it! Guerin car rentals were nice and easy. They checked the scratch sizes on the car more than they do here in the States, LOL! So much fun! Obrigado!

I spent 2 weeks in Portugal, maybe 2 years ago. My only reservations at all were for the first couple of nights in Lisbon. Plan was to take a train to Porto, but that got messed up, couldn't get a decent ticket/time, so rented a car. Wow, saw so much more than originally planned, it was sooo cool. Still missed a lot (Like Duoro river, and Braga), but saw so many other small towns i would have missed if we'd taken the train as planned. And, yes, we made it to the Algarva too. Great vid, keep them coming. Some guy called Steve in Texas.

Dave, nice video. I'm rather surprised you didn't mention Aveiro and as Gafanhas. E Barra. So great there too.

Im open to suggestions.... I'm probably going to be housesitting and staying at volunteer or hostels or if there's home stay language classes/emersion type... travel around with my friend who retired to Tomar....she loves it in Portugal. Your language skills sound like you're really learning it!!

Dude you pronounce the city names perfectly! ❤

Love your videos ! I'm American Cape Verdean my grandparents are from Sao Nicolau love Portuguese food as a child ! I am interested in booking a 10 day tour with EF Tours ! Keep your videos coming and all the best 🎉😀🥂🇵🇹

Hi Dave, can you do a Video on getting around Portugal? What’s the best way to rent a car? Lisbon or at the airport? Any tips etc? Thanks, we’re heading there in August

My one week is a little different. I am vibe shopping. 4 days in porto 3 nights at the posada overlooking viana do costello.

Dave have you been to the Açores? I'm from Furnas São Miguel❤

I keep wondering how you're keeping your shirt dry while you're in the pool in this video. 😎

Portugal itself could be defined as a society where all people are equal and where they share some fundamental values based upon freedom and that all Portuguese could identify with the values of liberty and equality.

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Hi Dave, I'm portuguese but I like your videos, thanks. In the other hand, using sun glasses when presenting is something strange, don't you agree ?

Nice view at 4:42.

Dave I'm going to Porto in eight days time for two weeks I can't wait. Im staying in Cedofeita. It will be my fourteenth visit I think. I've been to Lisbon to and I really liked it but Porto is in my heart. Unfortunately I'm British so I can't do the tour.

Biggest mistakes I’ve made over many years is trying to cover too much area. I’d never cover even what you suggest. Portugal definitely should be broken into north center and southern thirds at 10 days each. And absolutely rent a car for the fun of the back roads and out of the way towns. Portugal is my favorite!

My son who traveled for a year, thought Belarus was the most unfriendly. He said they were rude and proud of it!

Francesinha Do Bairro in Lisboa has a vegetarian francesinha option. I’m pescatarian so it was my only choice. It was amazing! My friends all loved their meaty versions. I will definitely be stopping there at least once on every Lisboa visit.

Im open to suggestions.... I'm probably going to be housesitting and staying at volunteer or hostels or if there's home stay language classes/emersion type... travel around with my friend who retired to Tomar....she loves it in Portugal

Dave I'm a bit worried about the weather for April next year. Probably a bit cold.

as i live and work in Lisboa, i am a bit fed up, so i do prefer the interior, like Serra da Estrela, Gerês, Coimbra etc

Nice video, as always on this channel. What are the restrictions that allow only US and Canadian citizens to join the tour?

No Douro Valley? 🤔

We would love to do the tour!! Can you tell me if it’s handicapped accessible?

Usually the pool water is cold this time of the year…

Dave, what do you do with your luggage on the stop at Coimbra if you take the Flix bus? Are there any luggage storage solutions you recommend?

We have to admit we are slow 🦥 in Portugal, not that that's a bad thing, 400 years to discover truffles in our territory, after every country in Europe discovered theirs, 50 years to decide the new aeroporto whereabouts...I can give more examples, but I would be here a eternity 😂

Hi dave Im planning a trip arpund 10 days with my mom like a quiet travel.. and maybe arriving lisbone and leaving from porto. Do you have any video like this please

Hi Dave. How was the food at O Corrido in Lisbon?

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Thank you for not mentioning Av....well, I'd better not say.

Do we need to buy tickets for attraction in advance? If yes from where?

Hi Dave, can you give us an update on the situation of buying property in Portugal since the last changes, can Americans still buy a small piece of land which is what I want to do.

I wanted to ask, how reliable is uber and bolt in portugal?

Would it still make sense to stop in Coimbra or Nazare on the way to Lisbon? Itinerary is Porto first then Lisbon

Thinking of visiting soon but would love to go see Fatima. How can I do that ? Thank you

Can anyone suggest a good website to look fir property in the Lisbon area or even in small towns close to Spain like Elvas.

Why did you recommend getting the maximum car rental insurance? I’m always told those are scams.

Ugh…the dates didn’t work for me. Ended up with a different tour group for my trip!

No Spa, shopping?

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Great video Dave… but I can’t even imagine spending 7-10 days… it’s just not enough time! If I could do 6 months in a row I think that would be OK… for now 3 has to do.

Hello Dave, I am Portuguese but I lived in UK for 11 years. I recently moved to the interior of Portugal, it is beautiful here. You have no idea how you influenced me to return and live here. There is a good video on an ancient village called Piodão. Thank you for your truthful videos and how great you speak about Portugal! Já fazes parte da casa! Continuação de boa vida e muita saúde!

Gentrification hotspot

$555 per day? I don't think so

Portugal is great. However pickpocketing is extremely terrible. Passport stealing is outrageous!

Not good Portugal 🇵🇹