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Enjoy quality time with your family as you tour Portugal
Map of 10 Days in Portugal - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Portugal - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

Ten days in Portugal allows you to cover the highlights with a family-friendly food and cultural itinerary. Try pastéis de nata in Porto, take a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon, and relax on the many beaches in the Algarve. Add two days in Nazaré to your itinerary to see record-breaking waves, or opt for a more relaxing holiday in the Serra da Arrábida region. Swap the coast for visits to Coimbra and Óbidos to explore the Buçaco Forest and the thrilling Mira De Aire Caves.

Take your kids to Portugal and discover Porto's delights together
Map of 1 Week in Portugal - 3 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Portugal - 3 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

In one week, you can explore three to five destinations in Portugal, opting for a fast-paced itinerary that leads you and the family from Porto to Lisbon with added excursions to Peneda-Gerês National Park, Sintra, and Tomar. Swap out Porto for a family getaway to the Algarve to swim, snorkel, cruise with dolphins, and board a catamaran to explore Benagil Cave. Alternatively, for a more relaxed itinerary, opt for a food tour in Porto, a day trip to the Mira de Aire Caves, and a tuk-tuk tour in Lisbon.

Take the kids to the Alejento countryside to explore olive groves and medieval villages
Map of 2 Weeks in Portugal - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Portugal - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

With two weeks in Portugal, you can embark on an ultimate family-friendly itinerary ticking off the country's highlights from top to bottom, or take a more relaxing approach and split your time between Porto, Lisbon, and the Algarve coast. Families with older kids will enjoy a trip that mixes the cultural splendors of Porto and Lisbon with a five-night stay on São Miguel Island, whereas families with younger children can combine Spain and Portugal for a highlights tour.

Douro Valley, Portugal
Map of Portugal: The North & Douro Region - 5 Days
Portugal: The North & Douro Region - 5 Days

Discover the unparalleled beauty and charm of Portugal's North and Douro region on this beautiful five-day itinerary. You'll start in iconic Porto, where you'll taste your way through the city and learn about its history, culture, and landmarks. Then you'll hit the road for the Douro Valley, which is perhaps the most beautiful wine region in all of Europe. Taste local Ports, learn about the olive oil pressing process, or glide along the Douro River on a relaxing boat ride. You'll end your trip with stops in gorgeous Braga and Viana do Castelo, a charming town with access to fantastic beaches.  

Porto is perfect for families
Map of Portugal Family Getaway: Porto & Lisbon - 7 Days
Portugal Family Getaway: Porto & Lisbon - 7 Days

Portugal is the ideal destination for families, and this week-long adventure offers the perfect mix of sightseeing, relaxation, nature, culture, and history. See the sights in Lisbon and Porto, hike through a national park together, explore history at the Knights Templar in Tomar, and unlock royal mysteries in Sintra. Along the way, you'll get to know Portuguese cuisine with a food tour and take home personal souvenirs after a tile-painting workshop.

Portuguese grilled sardine on toasted bread
Map of Food Tour of Portugal - 5 Days
Food Tour of Portugal - 5 Days

Foodies will love this unique trip plan, which introduces you to Portuguese history and culture one bite at a time. You'll start in Lisbon, where a private guide will take you on a delicious culinary excursion that will set the stage — and your palette — for your epicurean adventure. Explore the old world charm of Óbidos and its historic castle, then hit the streets of Porto for a delectable lesson on the city's dynamic food scene. You'll also learn tips and tricks for recreating your favorite local specialties in a hands-on cooking workshop. End your trip with time in the stunning Douro Valley, where you can visit legendary wineries, learn about olive oil pressing, or take in the scenery on a relaxing boat ride.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

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Travel specialist Diana Mota
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Diana Mota

Hi! I’m Diana, and I’m passionate about experiencing new things! I’m always open to trying different stuff – waterskiing; snorkeling; diving into Latin dance classes; now I’m learning how to play...

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Marina Courtaut

Can you think of a better way to live adventures than traveling? When we travel we open our minds to new experiences and learn new cultures by making the destination we visited our home for a...

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Pedro Luis

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João Branco

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Trip Reviews for Portugal

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Everything went so smoothly. The hotel was ex...
Portugal | Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2025

Sandy
Sandy S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2025
Everything went so smoothly. The hotel was exceptional and all transportation on time. Our local guides; Nelson, Rui, and Pedro were so knowledgeable, accommodating, and personable. The cooking class with George was so much fun. The only thing I might change is leaving 30 minutes later for the airport as we had to wait for it to open for checkin. Thanks Helena for making all the arrangements! Read more

Everything went so smoothly. The hotel was exceptional and all transportation on time. Our local guides; Nelson, Rui, and Pedro were so knowledgeable, accommodating, and personable. The cooking class with George was so much fun. The only thing I might change is leaving 30 minutes later for the airport as we had to wait for it to open for checkin.

Thanks Helena for making all the arrangements!

Hotel Review
Pestana Porto - A Brasileira
Porto

Staff were so friendly, breakfast was exceptional, and room was luxurious. Appreciated the hotel restaurant for evening drinks and food.

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Activity Reviews
Private Excursion: Braga & Guimarães
Private Excursion: Braga & Guimarães
Porto

Pedro was a perfect guide and understood when we asked to return to Porto a little earlier to rest up for our early morning flight. We were fortunate to be in Braga during the fun university hazing activity. We loved the family restaurant he took us to for lunch in Guimares. The food was delicious and plentiful.

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Day Excursion to Douro Valley:  Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

Rui was a great guide and very accommodating of our needs. The restaurant he recommended for lunch was great.

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Private Guided Visit of Porto
Private Guided Visit of Porto
Porto

Learned so much and Nelson was very accommodating of my limited mobility.

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Private Porto Cooking Class
Private Porto Cooking Class
Porto

We had so much fun with George and the food selections were so fresh and yummy.

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Local specialist: Helena Fernández

The planning process was so easy and Adam rea...
Portugal | Sep 18 - Sep 30, 2025

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Nina D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2025

The planning process was so easy and Adam really listened to what we were looking to do in Portugal. The trip was flawless and we will use kimkim for all of our future vacations

Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Marisa truly did put together a magical trip ...
Portugal | Sep 22 - Sep 25, 2025

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Darlena M.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2025
Marisa truly did put together a magical trip to Portugal for us. The tours were great, and we had time to explore ourselves. Her recommendations for dinners were excellent. It was awesome how we had all the numbers for tour operators on WhatsApp so if anything happened we could contact them….it was so reassuring . She really knows how to plan a trip to Portugal! We will be back and request her expertise again! Read more

Marisa truly did put together a magical trip to Portugal for us. The tours were great, and we had time to explore ourselves. Her recommendations for dinners were excellent. It was awesome how we had all the numbers for tour operators on WhatsApp so if anything happened we could contact them….it was so reassuring . She really knows how to plan a trip to Portugal! We will be back and request her expertise again!

Hotel Review
NH Hotel Porto Jardim
Porto

Central location, great breakfast.

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Activity Reviews
Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise
Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise
Portugal

The captain was running behind, which was initially ok - we didn't mind waiting. But then our boat ride only lasted 40 minutes. We literally left the dock, did a short back and forth on the river, then came back to the dock. He gave us peanuts and one little glass of wine - he didn’t even offer to refill our glass, although he had opened up a new bottle of wine.

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Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Portugal

The tour of the winery was great, but we only had a couple tastings and then had to sit there for 30 minutes waiting for lunch. The lunch was in a crowded room with other tourists. It was very impersonal, and our waiter was very rude- probably because he was overwhelmed with the amount of people he had to serve at once.

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Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Portugal

Nice to have a private driver, but would have liked to see a little more than just going back and forth from the winery.

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To Eat Suggestion: Terra Nova
To Eat Suggestion: Terra Nova
Porto

Food was great, but if you want to sit outside, best to just show up when it opens. (Reservations get seated inside.)

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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto

Great way to learn about Porto and get the lay of the land

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To Eat Suggestion: Brasão - Coliseu
To Eat Suggestion: Brasão - Coliseu
Porto

Perfect place to try Porto special dishes

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Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Oct 03, 2025

Dear Darlena,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a magical experience in Portugal. It was a pleasure planning your trip, and I'm so glad the tours, recommendations, and the support system worked out perfectly for you.

It means a lot to me that you felt well taken care of, and I'd be honored to plan your next adventure to Portugal! Whenever you're ready to explore more, just let me know, and we’ll create another amazing experience together.

Looking forward to your next trip!
Your Friend in Portugal - Marisa

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