Essential Portugal: 2 Week Travel Guide & Itinerary (Porto, Lisbon, Algarve, Sintra + Douro Valley)

[@alysmalls]

If you're planning your first trip to Portugal, I think this was a great itinerary! We visited Porto, Lisbon and the Algarve as our "home-bases" and did some day trips along the way (Sintra, Douro Valley and some medieval villages). Here's all the links I mentioned: 👇 ► Portugal Blog Post: likewhereyouregoing.com/portugal-travel-blog-12-day-itinerary/ ► Daily Drop Pro (flights): www.dailydrop.com/pro?via=aly-smalls ► TOURS: Porto Food Tour: viator.tp.st/mg12u2FT Douro Valley Day Trip: getyourguide.tp.st/STNfAWvy Porto to Lisbon Driver: viator.tp.st/SMLql0Bu Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tour: getyourguide.tp.st/iuCPxACi Sintra Tour Guide: youdeservetours.com/ (tell him Aly Smalls sent you)! Sintra Private Tour (another option): viator.tp.st/K8a8BG8b Sintra Small Group Tour: getyourguide.tp.st/jZBGDQlO Benagil Cave Kayak Tour: getyourguide.tp.st/zX93bt6r ► HOTELS: Porto Hotel: booking.stay22.com/likewhereyouregoing/-oATk6PwrX Obidos Castle Hotel: booking.stay22.com/likewhereyouregoing/ajLJCfrO3v Lisbon Hotel: booking.stay22.com/likewhereyouregoing/cUYeFqaBjf Algarve Hotel: booking.stay22.com/likewhereyouregoing/3jf86GI4Ta ► LUGGAGE: Bric’s 21” Spinner (blue): amzn.to/40BPdSH Monos Carry-on (olive green): shrsl.com/4qvin Cream-colored carry-on: amzn.to/3YGtMNM ► SLING BAGS: Nomad Lane sling (large): nomad-lane.myshopify.com/products/tomodachi-sling?rfsn=8318354.ddb71b&variant=49434243793201 Monos Metro Sling: shrsl.com/4qvip Lululemon Belt Bag: go.shopmy.us/p-9562108

[@JenShea]

Quick question (I was so sure I asked on one of your other videos but I cannot find it). With the Airalo SIM, do you get an actual phone number? Can you use it to make and receive calls as well as Text messages or it only for WIFI? I'll be in Portugal for 3 months and in the past I went to Vodafone and changed my SIM to theirs so that I could text and receive phone calls, ect (and I most definitely needed it in order to deal with local businesses and communicating with locals). I appreciate you sharing what you know. I couldn't find this information on their website. Cheers ~ Thank you!

[@JoanneMercer-f6g]

I did a 15 day solo trip to Portugal Sep 18 to Oct 3, 2024. I did not spend enough time in Porto. The Douro Valley was one of my favorite excursions. Kayaking in Ponta da Piedade, Lagos and one of the most famous caves in the world, Algar de Benagil. I am going back this spring and will try to follow your recommendations. Thank you for this video

[@DBBrandsAgency]

Aww I love that you went with your mom! 💞I wonder if you were able to convince Chris to come on and do a video gracing us with his beautiful voice.

[@sergiolima444]

Portuguese here, great video 👍 Here's some extra ideas. Gerês national park, Estrela mountains, Ponte de Lima or Amarante up north. Then Setúbal, Tróia and Arrabida beaches, Vila Nova de Mil Fontes,Tavira and Évora down south. Got all that?😅 Enjoy your travels and Felicidades!

[@humanconnectionflores]

Thank sister for sharing, heading to Portugal in February for 2 weeks.

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

Awesome video, Aly Smalls. Looking forward to seeing your next upload from you. I smashed that thumbs up button on your content. Keep up the great work. Your itinerary sounds perfectly balanced! How did you find the local recommendations for food and sights in terms of authenticity, especially in places like Porto and Lisbon?

[@victoriacaropreso1506]

Thank you for sharing! I’ve only been to Portugal but would love to visit again 🎉❤

[@JenShea]

Portugal is my favourite country! Aly, you did a great job with some of the pronunciations… it’s not easy when you are a native English speaker, especially from North America. I’ve been learning European Portuguese since my first long-stay trip, in 2016-2017. I’ll be back for another long-stay in mid-December. December in Portugal is magical… especially Lisboa and at Óbidos!! I lived near Peniche for 3 months and my Portuguese classes were right outside the walls of Óbidos, so I got to spent a lot of time there and it truly is Special. I have only been during the winter months (from Ottawa so, that’s why!)… and it’s not quite as tourist heavy then. There were many times I felt like I had Óbidos to myself. Also when I drove down to the Algarve from Peniche, (the drive is easy!), places like Lagos had plenty of people but it was not overwhelming and I was always able to enjoy my visits. Thank you for highlighting this wonderful country. I enjoyed your presentation!

[@jillleigh2923]

We are planning to go in October for a cruise that leave October 19th. Very interesting itinerary and helpful links - thanks so much

[@TheLooks00]

We're going in June. Can't wait!

[@patborecky900]

Great video. I was looking at going to Portugal & you just made it easier for me. Txs

[@margaretslater6053]

This is such a great view of your trip ❤❤❤

[@mjbalmmac1588]

Outstanding. Love trip. The specifics on sights restaurants and hotels are so helpful

[@andrewpettola6097]

The scenery was amazing! You already got me planning for next summer. Great videos and thanks for the links and detail. 🛫

[@ruthmclean5116]

This was such an excellent travel video Aly!! I’ve only been to Portugal once, back in 2019. To this day, it remains one of my all time favorite travel destinations. I visited seven different cities while there but the highlight for me was definitely Lagos. The rock formations were stunning and the streets were so picturesque. Lisbon was great too. I want to go back but take my two sisters with me next time and we will definitely use your itinerary and guide suggestions. I flew into Lisbon and missed Porto completely. I won’t make that mistake again. You have the BEST travel content on the entire internet in my opinion! ♥️

[@RobA-YT]

Thanks Aly. I must recreate your trip. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@tinas4946]

Amazing…. I never knew that I wanted to visit Portugal. Now after watching this video it moved up to the top of my list.

[@Yes-j2i1n]

Love this! What a great video! Thanks for sharing your itinerary, tips and suggestions, Aly. This will be quite helpful in my Portugal trip planning.

[@soapychica1132]

Your videos are awesome and extremely informative!!! I appreciate all the links. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@kevin19358]

Thanks for the tips and sharing your 1st visit to Lisbon, Portugal, hope you like it and enjoy your trip. Last year in June, I visit Lisbon, Portugal for the 1st time, stay 2 to 3 days, it's awesome, including the weather, sunny to partly cloudy skies although it's hot in the afternoon. Unfortunately you miss out going to Arco da Rua Augusta, Praca do Comercio, I went there last year in June, it's awesome although it's hot in the afternoon, sunny and clear skies. Never been to Porto, but I would like to visit there 1 day next year in June.

[@soniaferreira2811]

Awesome video! Next time use the train to move around the country. Taking a plane just for 300km between Lisbon and Algarve seems a bit excessive!

[@windsongdesigns6655]

Great video. I am going on a month long trip to Portugal next Spring. I am staying a week in Porto and LIsbon and 2 weeks in the Algarve. My bases in the Algarve are Carvoeiro and Tavira.

[@alysmalls]

That's going to be incredible!

[@paulnbrenda358]

We went during big wave season. It was great no tourists. Did the same route as you did all the exact same things. The only draw back in winter the water adventures were mostly not running from big waves. We did tuk tuk tours in Porto and Lisbon with Get your Guide it was the best well spent money. We usually fly to London direct flight from Tampa. We spend a day in London and the next day take the first flight to Pisa and then flew out to Porto. We also went to the big food court place it was way over rated and to expensive. If anyone goes to Sintra I would not spend so much time at the castle and spend more time in the garden and use a tuk tuk as much as possible.

[@jillmorrison9883]

I loved Portugal. I was suppose to go to Porto from Lisbon but the trains were on strike :( I'll get there one day.

[@rhonaklipp]

Extremely helpful! May!

[@alysmalls]

I think May would be SO nice!!

[@AbiBrown-q9k]

great tips, planning to visit Portugal in November 2025

[@alysmalls]

awesome!

[@B-RaDD]

Lets goooooo

[@magietagie]

If or when you go back to Portugal, I suggest visiting Guimarães in the north. It’s is so interesting, it s the birthplace of the first king of Portugal and the castle (ruins of) is still there to visit. I also recommend checking out the beaches at both Cascais (north of Lisbon and Costa da Caparica (south of Lisbon).

[@alysmalls]

Sounds amazing 🥰

[@AlfySousa]

Next time add Évora to your itinerary

[@alysmalls]

definitely!