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Lisbon

Trams up steep hills, viewpoints over the river, and a day out to Sintra.

Language
Portuguese
Currency
Euro (€)
Fly into
Lisbon (LIS)
Good months
March to June or September and October
Feels like
Hilly, bright, unhurried

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3 days · Planned by Trippy Days

Three days in Lisbon

Day 1Alfama and the castle
9:30 AMSão Jorge Castle · Castelo de São Jorge
11:15 AMMiradouro de Santa Luzia
12:30 PMLunch: grilled sardines in Alfama · Alfama
2:00 PMLisbon Cathedral
3:00 PMRide tram 28 up to Graça · Tram 28Board at Martim Moniz for a seat. Mind your pockets.
6:30 PMSunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte · Our Lady of the Mount Viewpoint
8:30 PMDinner and fado in Alfama · AlfamaQuiet during the songs. Most fado houses have a minimum spend.
Day 2Belém and the riverside
9:30 AMJerónimos Monastery
11:30 AMCustard tarts at Pastéis de Belém · Pastéis de BelémSkip the takeaway line and sit inside. Cinnamon and sugar go on top.
12:30 PMBelém Tower
2:30 PMMAAT, the riverside art museum · MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
4:30 PMShops and cafés at LX Factory · LX Factory
7:30 PMDinner at Time Out Market · Time Out Market
Day 3A day in Sintra
8:30 AMTrain from Rossio to Sintra · Rossio
9:45 AMPena Palace · National Palace of PenaTake the first entry slot, and the 434 bus up from the station.
12:30 PMLunch and a travesseiro pastry in Sintra town · Sintra
2:00 PMQuinta da Regaleira and its initiation well · Quinta da RegaleiraGo down the well and out through the tunnels to the lake.
5:00 PMTrain back to Lisbon · Sintra station
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Field notes

The lay of the land

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  1. 1LisbonHills, trams, and the riverBase
  2. 2SintraPalaces in the hills≈ 40 min
  3. 3CascaisBeach town on the coast line≈ 40 min
  4. 4Cabo da RocaEurope's westernmost point≈ 45 min
  5. 5ÓbidosWalled medieval town≈ 1 hr
  6. 6ArrábidaTurquoise coves under a green ridge≈ 50 min
  7. 7SetúbalFish lunches and dolphins≈ 45 min

By train or car from Lisbon

Known for
Eat and drink

Where to stay

Baixa and Chiado

Flat and central, between the hills.

Alfama

Old and atmospheric, but steep, and loud on fado nights.

Príncipe Real

Quiet squares and good shops, a short walk down to the bars.

Day trips

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