Group trip
A group trip to Portugal
Hilltop cities, fairytale palaces, port wine and the ocean — Portugal is pleasant, easy and good value for groups. Lisbon and Porto are close by train, and each fills a few full days.
Portugal
- Suggested length
- 7 days
- Flight from Israel
- About 5 hours to Lisbon
- Best time to go
- April–June and September–October
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
A sample 7-day itinerary
Just a starting point — in Tripw the whole group adds ideas, votes and rearranges the days together.
- Day 1
Lisbon: Alfama and viewpoints
The tram through Alfama's lanes, viewpoints over the river, and a fado restaurant in the evening.
- Day 2
Belém and new Lisbon
Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, pastéis de nata at the original bakery, and LX Factory in the afternoon.
- Day 3
Sintra and Cascais
Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra (timed tickets), and sunset in the seaside town of Cascais.
- Day 4
Train to Porto
About three hours by train. A first evening in the riverside Ribeira district.
- Day 5
Porto: wine and bridges
Cross the Dom Luís bridge to the wine cellars in Gaia, port tastings, and a walk around the center.
- Day 6
The Douro Valley
A day among the terraced vineyards: a driver or a group tour, a family winery and lunch over the slopes.
- Day 7
A last morning and the flight
Coffee and a pastry at Bolhão market, last shopping, and the flight home from Porto.
Tips for traveling as a group
Comfortable shoes
Lisbon and Porto are built on hills and paved with slippery stones. Worth adding to the shared packing list.
Sintra with tickets in advance
Palace entry is timed and summer queues are long. Leave early, by train from Lisbon or with a driver.
Book train tickets early
The fast trains between Lisbon and Porto fill up on weekends. Buy for everyone together and keep the tickets in the trip.
The little plates on the table
Restaurants bring bread, olives and spreads you didn't order — and they appear on the bill. Send them back if you don't want them.
Plan it together in Tripw
One shared itinerary
Everyone sees the same plan, day by day — times, places and flights in one place.
Decide with polls
Restaurant or museum? Open a poll in the trip, let everyone vote and move on.
Split the expenses
Log who paid for what as you go, in any currency, and see who owes whom at the end.
Plan with AI
Get a first draft of the days, then edit it together.
Questions
Lisbon or Porto?
With a week, both. Lisbon is bigger and more varied; Porto is compact, with wine and the Douro Valley nearby. For a short trip, pick one.
When is the best time to go to Portugal?
Spring and autumn are pleasant for the cities. Summer is hot and busy but perfect for the Algarve beaches; winter is mild and wetter.
Do we need a car in Portugal?
Not in the cities — trains and public transport are enough. A car is worth it for the Algarve, the west coast or inland villages.
Can we add the Algarve?
Yes, with three or four more days. From Lisbon it's about three hours south to the beaches and cliffs of Lagos and Carvoeiro.
Information as of October 2026. Prices, flights and entry rules change — check official sources before you book.
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