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Romantic Week in Portugal

by Dan Cohen · Updated Sep 17, 2026

A week-long spring trip through Portugal for a couple, with four nights in Lisbon and three nights in Porto (staying across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia), exploring Lisbon's historic sights, sampling pastéis de nata and francesinha, cruising the Douro River, and taking the train between the two cities.

💬 How this trip was created (the chat)
  1. 🧑 Just back from a week in Portugal in May, me and my wife. Four nights in Lisbon, three in Porto.
  2. 🤖 Sounds lovely! Lisbon then Porto is a great combo. Where did you two stay in each city?
  3. 🧑 In Lisbon we stayed at Memmo Alfama, score 9, tiny pool with a view over the river. In Porto at The Yeatman, 10, the wine-hotel across the river.
  4. 🤖 The Yeatman is actually across in Vila Nova de Gaia—did you count that as Porto? Both sound like stunning picks! What sights did you love most in Lisbon? 📍 Found: Memmo Alfama Hotel Lisboa, Tv. das Merceeiras 27, 1100-348 Lisboa, Portugal ★4.6. Is this the one? 📍 Found: The Yeatman Hotel, Rua do Choupelo, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal ★4.8. Is this the one?
  5. 🧑 Sights: Belém Tower 7, Jerónimos Monastery 9, the tram 28 ride 8. In Porto: Livraria Lello 6 (too crowded), a Douro river cruise 9, Clérigos Tower 8.
  6. 🤖 Beautiful sights list! Tram 28 and Jerónimos sound magical. What restaurants or food spots did you enjoy most in Lisbon?
  7. 🧑 Food: Time Out Market in Lisbon 8, pastéis at Pastéis de Belém 10, in Porto francesinha at Café Santiago 8.
  8. 🤖 Yum, Pastéis de Belém getting a 10 says it all! Sounds like a perfect trip — feel free to add photos with the Share photos button below.
  9. 🧑 We took the train Lisbon to Porto, three hours, easy. Tip: buy the Lisboa Card and go to Belém before 9am.
  10. 🤖 Perfect trip wrap-up — the train and Lisboa Card tip are gold for anyone copying this route! Don't forget to add your photos using the Share photos button below. Enjoy the memories!
  11. 🧑 That's all
  12. 🤖 What a wonderful trip together! Thanks for sharing all the details — don't forget to add your photos with the Share photos button below.
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Day 1 · Lisbon

9/10Hotel

Tv. das Merceeiras 27, 1100-348 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa

Boutique hotel in the Alfama district known for its rooftop terrace overlooking the Tagus River.

💬 Tiny pool with a view over the river

7/10Attraction

Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa

16th-century fortified tower on the Tagus River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery.

💬 Best visited before 9am to avoid crowds

9/10Attraction

Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa

Magnificent Manueline-style monastery, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, near the Belém waterfront.

8/10Transport

Lisbon

Iconic vintage tram line winding through Lisbon's historic hilly neighborhoods.

8/10Restaurant

Mercado da Ribeira, Av. 24 de Julho, 1200-479 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa

Popular food hall in Lisbon gathering stalls from well-known local chefs and restaurants.

10/10Restaurant

R. de Belém 84 92, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa

Historic pastry shop famous for its original version of the pastel de nata custard tart.

Note

Lisbon

💬 Buy the Lisboa Card for sights and transport, and visit Belém Tower before 9am to skip the crowds.

Day 2 · Lisbon to Porto

8/10Transport

Lisbon

💬 Easy, about 3 hours

Day 3 · Porto

10/10Hotel

Rua do Choupelo, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, Vila Nova de Gaia

Luxury wine-themed hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia with panoramic views of Porto and the Douro River.

💬 The wine-hotel across the river

6/10Attraction

R. das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto, Portugal, Porto

Ornate early-20th-century bookstore famous for its neo-Gothic staircase, often linked to Harry Potter lore.

💬 Too crowded

9/10Tour

Douro Marina Afurada Gate B, R. da Praia 430, 4400-554 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, Vila Nova de Gaia

Scenic boat cruise along the Douro River, passing under Porto's famous bridges.

8/10Attraction

R. de São Filipe de Nery, 4050-546 Porto, Portugal, Porto

Baroque bell tower offering panoramic views over Porto, one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

8/10Restaurant

R. de Passos Manuel 226, 4000-382 Porto, Portugal, Porto

Popular Porto eatery known for serving hearty, traditional francesinha sandwiches.

💬 Great francesinha

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