
I've spent years building Portugal itineraries for clients, and this planner is a glimpse into exactly how I do it. Every route, every timing trick, every "trust me on this one" comes straight from real trips I've planned, so you don't have to learn the hard way.
Guidebooks tell you what to see. They don't tell you which train station saves you a missed connection, where to break up a long drive, or why booking five activities a day will have you cancelling three of them. That only comes from real experience, and that's what this planner is all about.
What's inside
My go-to 10-day route, north to south: Porto, Lisbon, Algarve
Which airport to fly into, and which to fly out of
Where to break the drive: the Alentejo, Tomar, Coimbra, and the schist villages
An Alentejo swap for travellers who'd rather slow down than hit the beach
Trains vs. car, which station to use, and when you actually need a rental
Sample daily pacing, the way I plan it for my clients
My favourite hotels, food tours, and day trips, region by region
Shorter and longer versions for 7 and 14 days
A booking checklist so nothing slips through the cracks
Who it's for
The traveller who loves planning their own trip but wants an expert lens on it. You've done the research, now you want to know how it all fits together on the ground.
Perfect for you if:
You want a tested route, not a guess
You'd rather plan it yourself, with a local advisor's insight
You want to see more than Lisbon and Porto without living in the car
You want the details guidebooks skip, from train stations to daily pacing
Prefer to hand it all over? That's exactly what I do for my private clients. Reach out anytime and we'll plan it together.