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7 night Portugal itinerary suggestions?

Good morning!
This is the itinerary I've got so far for our 7nights in Portugal in mid-late September. Wondering if you have suggestions?

Nt 1 Arrive Lisbon from US at noon-one night in Avenida Liberdade area. Rest and take one RS walking tour of one neighborhood (which one is most convenient and good for 2 jet lagged people?) and dinner
Travel to Porto by train from Lisbon (?time)
Nt 2 Porto Arrival at ?time-walking tour of Porto? Taste of Porto food tour at 4 this day or next
Nt 3 Porto-explore Porto and Taste of Porto food tour at 4.
Nt 4 Porto-day trip to Douro Valley with Terra D’alma (Daniel) recommended on forum
Travel to Lisbon-private driverPortugal Journeys with Peppe guide with stop in Coimbra and maybe other stop.
Nt 5: Lisbon arrive late-check in and dinner
Nt 6: Lisbon (sunday)-RS Lisbon walking tours including time in Belem
Nt 7: Day trip to Sintra with Portugal Journeys with Peppe guide
leave for home.
Questions-
Best way to spend 1-1.5 days in Porto-only must-do right now is Taste of Porto food tour.
Best places to stop on drive from Porto to Lisbon aside from Coimbra? Or just enjoy Coimbra?

Thank you in advance for your thoughts!

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Our favourite day in Porto was on the other side of the river in Gaia. We spent a full day wandering and exploring. Obidos was by far our favourite stop between Porto and Lisbon.

Since you're planning to spend day 6 in Belem, I'd recommend your first day to walk up the hill and neighbourhood near Jorges Castle.

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There really isn’t enough time to visit someplace other than Coimbra. You’re cutting it short as it is, assuming you’re doing the self-guided university tour. Óbidos is good for a couple hours as are the monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha.