Algarve, Lisbon and Porto in 8 days

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This is an eight-day loop through Portugal's three headline regions — Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve. You hit the capital, head south to the coast, then finish in the north, which makes sense if you want variety without backtracking. The format is small-group, with a 5/5 rating across 42 reviews, so the logistics are likely handled and the pace isn't rushed. The draw here is compression: you get the medieval core and seafood in Porto, the monuments and nightlife in Lisbon, and the beaches and cliffs down south — all in under two weeks. It's designed for first-timers who want a sampling platter, not depth in any one place. If you're trying to decide which region to return to later, this does the job. One thing to note: eight days means you're moving every couple of nights. That works if you pack light and don't mind living out of a bag, but it's not slow travel. The price runs over $3,400, which factors in transport and likely some meals.