8 days in Porto & Lisbon Itinerary

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.

On the 2nd (Mon), awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, then snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, and then take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa.

For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Porto trip planning website.

Athens, Greece to Porto is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in December, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Get out of town with these interesting Lisbon side-trips: Sintra (Park and National Palace of Pena & Quinta da Regaleira). And it doesn't end there: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium, wander the streets of Alfama, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco).

Make your Lisbon itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by train from Porto to Lisbon takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In December in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.