If you are planning a trip to Portugal and are looking for a personalised itinerary you’ll find everything you need here at Travel by Candy.
Working with a Portugal Itinerary Designer
Olá, I’m Candy and I’ve been living in Portugal since 2016. I am the original independent travel planner in Portugal and have designed 100’s of memorable and exiciting itineraries for couples, families and solo travelers visiting Portugal.
I can’t thank you enough for the fabulous itinerary and our conversations about traveling in Portugal! My daughter and I had the time of our lives, in large part because of your insight and suggestions. You provided such a lovely variety that matched our desire to not “play tourist” but experience Portugal and its people. This was truly a trip of a lifetime in so many ways. – Laura & Angela, U.S.A
I’m always on the move, traveling to different regions of Portugal, embarking on road trips, connecting with locals, diving into culture and seeking out new activities every month.
Travel planning is my profession and my passion and I’ve been building specialised, one-of-a-kind trips to Portugal and southern Europe for a decade. Ready?
Personalised Itinerary Design for Portugal
Creating a specialised and personalised itinerary is the best way to make the most of your time in Portugal. Your dream trip won’t look like anyone else’s and that’s why creating a personalised itinerary is worth your time and money. Working with an itinerary designer removes the stress of planning and replaces it with excitement.
Whether you want to see the most famous sites with as few crowds as possible, get way off-the-beaten-path, road trip around different regions, or set off on a nature-filled adventure of coastline or mountains, a personalised itinerary is the way forward.
Want a 10 day trip to Portugal including the best stops between destinations? I’ve got you.
Looking for a 2 weeks trip of wine and small villages, I’ll design an in-depth itinerary taking you through hidden vineyards in Baixo Alentejo and the very best wine experiences in Douro Valley.
Looking for a 1 week road trip adventure? Let me build an exciting itinerary filled with small villages, local taverns and sunset spots.
PORTUGAL 10 DAY ITINERARY IDEAS
Design the Perfect Portugal Itinerary
The best Portugal Itinerary is one that matches your travel style and desires. It’s an itinerary that taps into your biggest interests and takes you on a journey around Portugal that leaves you fulfilled.
The perfect Portugal itinerary is one that is stress-free, fun and thoughtful. The itinerary should embrace the true culture of Portugal in a way that works for you, whether that’s historical sites, food, taking road trips, relaxing on beaches or hiking trails.
Call vs Bespoke Itinerary
There are two ways I can help you create a personalised itinerary.
Personalised Portugal Travel Consultation
The first is with a 1 hour travel consultation. This call can be completely personalised to you. During the hour we can discuss your current itinerary or I can offer suggestions to build one from scratch. You’ll be able to pick my brains, gather suggestions and end the consultation feeling excited about your trip rather than overwhelmed. Before the call you’ll answer a short questionnaire which ensures I am fully prepared to help you.
After the call, if you’d like me to build the itinerary for you you can add-on the itinerary.
Portugal Itinerary Design Service
The second option is more in-depth. After the call I’ll build you a completely one-of-a-kind itinerary that matches your travel style and ticks all your boxes. I’ll organise everything from accommodation, transport, activities, routes and logistics.
Got special requests? I can personalise the itinerary in as many ways as you need. Looking for a specific type of restaurant? A special occasion photographer? A luxury sail boat trip? The best sunset spots? Whatever it is, I have all the tools to make your itinerary meaningful and memorable.
Already got hotels planned? No problem. If there is any part of the process you already have organised, you can keep that in place. All my recommendations are based on personal experience and local connections but there is never any pressure to book what I suggest. I am more than happy to offer my perspective on whatever you already have booked.
Human Travel Planning. No AI here.
What you see & read here is REAL. I don’t use ChatGP or other AI to write my travel guides or design itineraries. Travel is a human experience that requires all of the senses. It is impossible for AI to replicate that. Working with a human travel planner means working with someone who understands that travel is a highly unique and personal experience, not a ‘copy and paste’ job. All travel guides have been written by me from my own personal experiences. All the photos on this website are taken myself during my own travel. Nothing has been created using AI so you can trust what you are seeing actually exists.
Portugal Itinerary Inspiration
If you love the planning process but don’t know where to start then my Portugal travel guide collection is a good place. You can find years worth of travel guides and itinerary ideas for every region including Madeira and Azores.
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March 4, 2026TRAVEL PLANNING SERVICES : FAQ
I have several travel planning services available. All of them are designed to remove the overwhelm of trip planning and to help you create a memorable and meaningful trip.
– Travel Consultation
– Bespoke Itinerary
You can purchase direct on the product pages using credit card or Paypal in your currency of choice. Alternatively you can email me hello@soi55lifestyle.com for a USD/EUR/GBP payment link.
I’ve created the ultimate planning tool for Portugal (Portugal Travel Planning Map) Andalusia (Andalusia Travel Planning Map) and Sicily (Sicily Trip Planning Map) I also have 10 years worth of free travel guides for Portugal, Italy & Spain in my Travel Guide Collection. Everything is designed to make your travel planning less stressful and more enjoyable.
Yes absolutely. If you want to gauge how much work there is to do or simply see if we’re a good match, start with a call. If you are contemplating adding on an itinerary please let me know during the call so I can make the correct notes.
Not at all. I will make suggestions based on my personal experience and your specific requests but there is no pressure to book anything I suggest. If you already have accommodation reserved or have a specific place you want to stay – you can keep that in place. Similarly, if you’d like to get my opinion on accommodation, a tour guide, activity or restaurant you have already found, I’ll always be happy to offer my perspective.
If you purchase an itinerary I will assist with the booking process but I don’t handle any payments. I take care of all the logistics and communication needed to make a reservation. When the time comes to make payment, I hand it over to you.
A full itinerary typically takes 2-3 weeks depending on the length of trip and number of activities that need to be arranged. I’ll keep you in the loop with the progress. If you are last minute planning it is possible to create one quicker but please contact me if your trip is within 2 weeks.
It’s never too early for an initial call especially if you don’t have any ideas on the route you want to take. The ideal time to start planning & booking a trip to southern Europe is 3-9 months before departure, but I often have people contacting me a year out to start planning and this is absolutely fine too.
Yes, I’ve planned lots of last minute trips for people over the years. If your trip departure is within 2 weeks please email me first before purchasing. If you already have an itinerary and want an expert to go through it and make last minute tweaks book a travel consultation. You can book a slot as soon as 24 hours from now.
If you are planning a trip to somewhere other than Portugal, Spain or Italy I recommend finding a planner who specialises in the country you are visiting who will be better suited to making your trip the best it can be.
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