26 days in Lisbon & Bordeaux Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like Lisbon Oceanarium and Alfama will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Sintra (Maria du Bosque, Quinta da Regaleira, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Belém Tower, see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, engage your brain at Pavilhao do Conhecimento, and pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Lisbon trip planner.

London, UK to Lisbon is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, Lisbon is somewhat warmer than London - with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Bordeaux.

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.

Bring the kids along to La Grande Dune du Pilat and Parc Le Bournat. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bordeaux: Zoo de La Palmyre (in La Palmyre-Les Mathes), Chateau Cluzeau (in Sigoules-et-Flaugeac) and Cabanes a Carrelets - Saint-Palais-sur-Mer (in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Bridoire, put a fun spin on your tour with arcchery Le Bel Oiseau, make a trip to The Water Mirror, and identify plant and animal life at Maison de la Nature.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Bordeaux trip itinerary planning app.

Getting from Lisbon to Bordeaux by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Lisbon in July: highs in Bordeaux hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 19°C. On the 1st (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.