Lisbon to Porto on Foot

Lisbon to Porto on Foot

Start in Lisbon's steep streets, walk the clifftop paths of the Atlantic coast and finish among the vineyards of the Douro. Walking days are between 10 and 18 km, and the train takes you between the stages.

Highlights

  • Clifftop walking on the Atlantic coast
  • A day of old trams and viewpoints in Lisbon
  • The university town of Coimbra
  • A walk through the terraced Douro vineyards
  • Evenings by the river in Porto

Day by day

Day 1

Lisbon

Arrive and meet the group. Evening walk through Alfama and a welcome dinner.

Day 2

Lisbon

A morning on foot through the old town; the afternoon is free.

Day 3

To the coast

Train south, then a first coastal walk on sandy paths above the sea.

Day 4

The coast path

The longest walking day: cliffs, coves and fishing harbours.

Day 5

The coast path

A shorter stage ending in a small whitewashed town.

Day 6

Coimbra

Train north to Coimbra and a guided walk through the old university quarter.

Day 7

Into the Douro

Train along the river into the valley. Afternoon walk among the vineyards.

Day 8

The Douro valley

A walk between quintas on old farm tracks, with a wine tasting.

Day 9

Porto

Train down the valley to Porto. Free afternoon by the river.

Day 10

Porto

Breakfast and goodbyes. The trip ends after breakfast.

What's included

  • 9 nights in small hotels and guesthouses
  • All train tickets on the route
  • Breakfast daily, 3 picnic lunches and 5 dinners
  • A Wayfold walking leader throughout
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
“The coast walks were the highlight, and arriving in Porto by train down the valley was a lovely way to finish.”

Tom, travelled on Lisbon to Porto on Foot

Frequently asked questions

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Your main bag is moved between hotels for you. You only carry a day pack.