I am looking for feedback and any thoughts on the below itinerary. We will be coming and leaving out of Lisbon in early May.
- Day 1 - Lisbon/Explore Free Day
- Day 2- Lisbon/Explore
- Day 3- Day trip to Sintra/Cascais
- Day 4- Pick up rental car and head to Douro Valley and stop along the way in Tomar
- Day 5- Explore Douro Valley (wine tasting/river boat cruise)
- Day 6- Head to Porto. Stop along the way in Amarante, Guimaraes and Braga
- Day 7- Explore Porto 8.Day 8- Explore Porto
- Day 9- Head back to Lisbon and make stops in Coimbra and Obidos
- Day 10- Head back Home
A few other other questions. What is the best way to see Sintra and Cascais for a day trip. Should we rent a private driver to take us around? We are not picking up our rental car until we leave Lisbon and head to the Douro Valley.
What are thoughts on renting a car for the second half of our trip? I think we will be able to see more on our own schedule and make stops along the way. Is cell service reliable when driving? We were going to rent a GPS but curious if our cellar data with google maps would just work instead.
Any guidance or suggestions are welcomed!
Thank you!