Lisbon to Porto Silver Coast
Drive north along the Silver Coast to see walled towns, three historic monasteries, a university city, and the canals of Aveiro.
Replace the 3-hour direct train with a road trip, connecting Óbidos, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Batalha, Tomar, and Coimbra into a one-way route. Daily driving times are short but packed with sights; you may want to choose which monasteries to visit. Ideal for those who have already seen the two major cities or want to explore central Portugal. Nearby spots like Fátima are not included.
Nazaré's giant waves are most common from Oct to Mar; adjust your wave-watching days accordingly.
Day by day
Day 1 · Óbidos to Nazaré
Óbidos & Nazaré（Rua Direita & Porta da Vila, Óbidos、Óbidos Castle & Walls、Miradouro do Sítio (Suberco)、Nazaré Lighthouse (Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo)）
Drive from Lisbon via the A8 to Óbidos (about 1 hour), then continue to Nazaré (about 35 minutes).
Stay: Nazaré Beachfront
Day 2 · Route of the Three Monasteries
Óbidos & Nazaré（Alcobaça Monastery、Batalha Monastery） → Coimbra（Convent of Christ, Tomar）
Drive from Nazaré via Alcobaça and Batalha to Tomar, taking about 1 hour 15 minutes in total.
Most monasteries are closed on Mondays or have shorter winter hours; check schedules in advance.
Stay: Tomar
Day 3 · Roman Ruins and University City
Coimbra（Conímbriga、University of Coimbra – Paço das Escolas、Biblioteca Joanina、Old Cathedral of Coimbra、Fado ao Centro）
Drive from Tomar to Conímbriga (about 1 hour), continue to Coimbra (about 20 minutes), and explore on foot in the afternoon.
Joanina Library requires timed-entry tickets; book in advance.
Stay: Baixa
Day 4 · Aveiro Canals to Porto
Coimbra（Aveiro Canals、Costa Nova） → Porto（Ribeira）
Drive from Coimbra to Aveiro (about 50 minutes), pass through Costa Nova, and continue to Porto (about 1 hour).