17 days in Portugal Itinerary

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Parque das Nacoes and Igreja de Sao Roque. Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Galeria Municipal do Banco de Portugal. will appeal to museum buffs. Step out of Lisbon with an excursion to Troia Beach in Troia--about 1h 30 min away. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, take a stroll through Rua Augusta, get a taste of the local shopping with Rossio Square, and step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge.

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Phoenix, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 17-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Western European Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Phoenix in January: highs in Lisbon hover around 59°F, while lows dip to 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can catcht the bus to Sintra.

Surrounded by rolling hills and old mansions and castles, Sintra has become known as the first center of the European Romantic style.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Sinistra and Museu Condes de Castro. Get some historical perspective at Castelo dos Mouros and Park and National Palace of Pena. Take a break from Sintra with a short trip to Palacio Nacional de Mafra in Mafra, about 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Quinta da Regaleira, brush up on your military savvy at Museu do Ar - Sintra, get a taste of the local shopping with art atelier ALEGRIA, and browse the different shops at CascaisVilla Shopping Center.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Sintra tour itinerary builder website .

Sintra is very close to Lisbon. In January in Sintra, expect temperatures between 59°F during the day and 45°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Batalha.

Batalha is a town and a municipality in Leiria District, Pinhal Litoral Subregion, Centro Region, Portugal. Do your shopping at Mercado de Sant'Ana and Casa Trovao. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Batalha Monastery and Igreja Matriz da Batalha. Venture out of the city with trips to Praia de Sao Pedro de Moel (in Marinha Grande) and Pillory of Alfeizerao (in Alfeizerao). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de Aljubarrota, make a trip to Capela de Sao Jorge, snap pictures at Ponte da Boutaca, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Capelas Imperfeitas.

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Traveling by car from Sintra to Batalha takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 58°F in January, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can catcht the bus to Fatima.

Fátima is a civil parish in the municipality of Ourém, in the Portuguese Santarém District. Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): delve into the distant past at Museu Monografico de Conimbriga, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capela Das Aparicoes, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Fatima Luz e Paz, examine the collection at O Milagre de Fatima - Museu Interativo, then examine the collection at Museu de Cera, and finally don't miss a visit to Valinhos Sanctuary.

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Fatima is very close to Batalha. In January in Fatima, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to drive to Obidos.

Striking views of the Estremadura area and a famous medieval castle gave Obidos the name of Wedding Present Town.

We've included these beaches for you: Praia do Salgado and Praia da Areia Branca. Appreciate the collections at Centro de Interpretacao da Batalha do Vimeiro and Museu Jose Malhoa. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Obidos: Ermida da Memoria (in Nazare) and Quinta do Gradil (in Cadaval). There's still lots to do: learn about winemaking at Cortem Winery, see the interesting displays at Museu da Ceramica, look for gifts at Olaria S. Pedro, and pause for some serene contemplation at Sao Tiago Church.

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You can drive from Fatima to Obidos in an hour. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Obidos can reach 58°F, while at night they dip to 43°F. On the 17th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.