Lisbon
Golden sunsets, pastel de nata, and seven hills of charm
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Day 1: Day 1 — Alfama & Historic Heart
🍜 Pastéis de Belém breakfast
The original pastel de nata since 1837. Secret recipe known by only three bakers. Best eaten warm with cinnamon.
🏛️ Jerónimos Monastery
Masterpiece of Manueline architecture, UNESCO World Heritage. Where Vasco da Gama is buried. Stunning cloisters.
🏛️ Belém Tower
Iconic 16th-century fortress on the Tagus. Symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery. Climb for river views.
🍜 Lunch at Ramiro
Legendary seafood cervejaria. Famous for giant prawns and percebes (barnacles). Expect queues but worth it.
🏛️ Alfama wandering & São Jorge Castle
Get lost in Lisbon's oldest neighborhood. Moorish streets, hidden courtyards, castle with panoramic views.
🌙 Fado at Tasca do Chico
Authentic fado vadio (amateur fado) in tiny Alfama tavern. Soul-stirring Portuguese music. Arrive early.
Day 2: Day 2 — Tram 28 & Baixa
🚄 Tram 28 full route
Iconic yellow tram rattling through Lisbon's steepest hills. Best sightseeing ride in the city. Go early to avoid crowds.
🌿 Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Picture-perfect viewpoint over Alfama's orange roofs and the Tagus. Azulejo murals and bougainvillea.
🍜 Time Out Market lunch
Curated food hall with Lisbon's best chefs under one roof. Try seafood rice, bifana, and ginjinha.
🏛️ Chiado & Carmo Convent
Elegant shopping district and the hauntingly beautiful roofless church destroyed in 1755 earthquake.
🌿 Sunset at Miradouro da Graça
Local favorite viewpoint. Watch the sunset over the castle and city with a cold Sagres beer.
🍜 Dinner at Cervejaria Trindade
Historic brewery in a former monastery (1294). Azulejo tiles, seafood platters, and Portuguese classics.
Day 3: Day 3 — LX Factory & Waterfront
🏛️ LX Factory morning
Converted industrial complex: street art, indie bookshops, design stores, and rooftop cafés. Very Instagrammable.
🍜 Brunch at Ler Devagar
Stunning bookstore-café inside LX Factory. Towering shelves and flying bicycle. Great coffee and pastries.
🏛️ MAAT Museum
Museum of Art, Architecture & Technology. Striking white building on the riverfront. Walk on the wavy roof.
🏛️ Pink Street & Cais do Sodré
Famous pink-paved street turned hipster hub. Browse vintage shops, record stores, and street art.
🌿 Sunset river cruise
Sail under the 25 de Abril Bridge at golden hour. See Lisbon from the water with wine and petiscos.
🌙 Bairro Alto tapas crawl
Bar-hop through Lisbon's nightlife heart. Ginjinha shots, petiscos, and live music until late.
Day 4: Day 4 — Sintra Day Trip
🚄 Train to Sintra
Scenic 40-minute train ride from Rossio station through Portuguese countryside to UNESCO mountain town.
🏛️ Pena Palace
Technicolor Romantic castle on a misty mountaintop. Looks like a Disney movie. Book tickets online to skip lines.
🍜 Lunch at Tascantiga
Cozy tapas spot in Sintra town. Try the mushroom risotto and octopus. Great wine selection.
🏛️ Quinta da Regaleira
Mystical estate with initiation wells, underground tunnels, and secret gardens. Pure magic.
🏛️ Sintra National Palace
Royal palace with iconic twin chimneys. Stunning azulejo tiles and Moorish influences. Right in town center.
🍜 Return & farewell dinner at Sea Me
Modern Lisbon seafood with Japanese influences. Fresh sushi and Portuguese classics. Stylish ambiance.
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