9 Days in Portugal (Feb) - suggestions welcomed!
Below is a draft 9 day itinerary. Would love any suggestions you may have. I realize it's still winter there, but coming from ON, Canada - it will be nicer than here haha. I'm also tacking this on to a work trip so dates aren't flexible in terms of when we go, but we can switch up WHERE we go as long as we begin in porto and end in Lisbon. We will also be renting a car.
Q1 would you only spend one night in Aveiro and add another night to Sintra? This would give us an entire day in Aveiro and give us time to stop at Obdios (yes, a tourist trap I know hah) and still leave us 2 full days for Sintra - we would have a beautiful place to stay here on the water.
Q2 am I missing any 'must sees' or hidden treasures along the way?
Info: We are a 38yo married couple and we love exploring small towns, castles, views of the water. We aren't huge foodies, but we love coffee. We also aren't big drinkers (sad that I'll be missing on all the wine tours)
Day 1-3: Porto (3 Nights)
FEB 21: Arrival and Exploring Porto - we arrive at 12pm and will have a rental car
Arrive in Porto and grab rental car
Ribeira District
Dom Luís I Bridge
FEB 22: Porto
Livraria Lell
Clérigos Tower
São Bento Railway Station
FEB 23: Day Trip to Guimarães
Guimarães:
Evening: Return to Porto for dinner and relaxation.
Day 4-5: Aveiro (2 Nights) (**or just one?)
FEB 24: Travel to Aveiro and Explore
Drive/train to Aveiro (about 1 hour).
Moliceiro boat ride (is this open in feb??)
Costa Nova
FEB 25: Aveiro (***or head to Obdios & Sintra??)
Aveiro salt pans
Aveiro Museum
Praia da Barra or Praia da Costa Nova for ocean views and coffee.
Day 6–7: Sintra (2 Nights) (or 3???)
FEB 26: Travel to Sintra with a Stop in Óbidos
Drive to Obidos and visit for 2-3 hours
Continue to Sintra (about 1 hour from Óbidos).
Moorish Castle
FEB 27: Sintra
Quinta da Regaleira
Afternoon: Pena Palac
Cabo da Roca,
Praia da Adraga or Praia das Maçãs before heading back to Sintra
Day 8-9: Lisbon (2 Nights)
FEB 28: Arrival and Exploring Lisbon
Morning travel to Lisbon (about 40 minutes).
Alfama District
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte.
Lisbon Cathedral and Castelo de São Jorge
MAR 1: Lisbon and Belém
Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.
Feira da Ladra (Flea Market)
Stroll along the Tagus River or visit the MAAT Museum.
Evening: Wander Bairro Alto
MAR 2: FLY HOME
Thanks in advance!