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Lisbon

Golden sunsets, pastel de nata, and seven hills of charm

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Days
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Places
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Day 1: Day 1 — Alfama & Historic Heart

09:00

🍜 Pastéis de Belém breakfast

The original pastel de nata since 1837. Secret recipe known by only three bakers. Best eaten warm with cinnamon.

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10:30

🏛️ Jerónimos Monastery

Masterpiece of Manueline architecture, UNESCO World Heritage. Where Vasco da Gama is buried. Stunning cloisters.

10
13:00

🏛️ Belém Tower

Iconic 16th-century fortress on the Tagus. Symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery. Climb for river views.

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14:30

🍜 Lunch at Ramiro

Legendary seafood cervejaria. Famous for giant prawns and percebes (barnacles). Expect queues but worth it.

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17:00

🏛️ Alfama wandering & São Jorge Castle

Get lost in Lisbon's oldest neighborhood. Moorish streets, hidden courtyards, castle with panoramic views.

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21:00

🌙 Fado at Tasca do Chico

Authentic fado vadio (amateur fado) in tiny Alfama tavern. Soul-stirring Portuguese music. Arrive early.

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Day 2: Day 2 — Tram 28 & Baixa

09:00

🚄 Tram 28 full route

Iconic yellow tram rattling through Lisbon's steepest hills. Best sightseeing ride in the city. Go early to avoid crowds.

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11:00

🌿 Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Picture-perfect viewpoint over Alfama's orange roofs and the Tagus. Azulejo murals and bougainvillea.

13:00

🍜 Time Out Market lunch

Curated food hall with Lisbon's best chefs under one roof. Try seafood rice, bifana, and ginjinha.

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15:00

🏛️ Chiado & Carmo Convent

Elegant shopping district and the hauntingly beautiful roofless church destroyed in 1755 earthquake.

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18:30

🌿 Sunset at Miradouro da Graça

Local favorite viewpoint. Watch the sunset over the castle and city with a cold Sagres beer.

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20:30

🍜 Dinner at Cervejaria Trindade

Historic brewery in a former monastery (1294). Azulejo tiles, seafood platters, and Portuguese classics.

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Day 3: Day 3 — LX Factory & Waterfront

10:00

🏛️ LX Factory morning

Converted industrial complex: street art, indie bookshops, design stores, and rooftop cafés. Very Instagrammable.

12:00

🍜 Brunch at Ler Devagar

Stunning bookstore-café inside LX Factory. Towering shelves and flying bicycle. Great coffee and pastries.

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14:00

🏛️ MAAT Museum

Museum of Art, Architecture & Technology. Striking white building on the riverfront. Walk on the wavy roof.

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16:30

🏛️ Pink Street & Cais do Sodré

Famous pink-paved street turned hipster hub. Browse vintage shops, record stores, and street art.

18:30

🌿 Sunset river cruise

Sail under the 25 de Abril Bridge at golden hour. See Lisbon from the water with wine and petiscos.

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22:00

🌙 Bairro Alto tapas crawl

Bar-hop through Lisbon's nightlife heart. Ginjinha shots, petiscos, and live music until late.

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Day 4: Day 4 — Sintra Day Trip

08:30

🚄 Train to Sintra

Scenic 40-minute train ride from Rossio station through Portuguese countryside to UNESCO mountain town.

5
10:00

🏛️ Pena Palace

Technicolor Romantic castle on a misty mountaintop. Looks like a Disney movie. Book tickets online to skip lines.

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13:00

🍜 Lunch at Tascantiga

Cozy tapas spot in Sintra town. Try the mushroom risotto and octopus. Great wine selection.

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15:00

🏛️ Quinta da Regaleira

Mystical estate with initiation wells, underground tunnels, and secret gardens. Pure magic.

12
17:30

🏛️ Sintra National Palace

Royal palace with iconic twin chimneys. Stunning azulejo tiles and Moorish influences. Right in town center.

10
20:30

🍜 Return & farewell dinner at Sea Me

Modern Lisbon seafood with Japanese influences. Fresh sushi and Portuguese classics. Stylish ambiance.

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Lisbon is Europe's sunniest capital, draped across seven hills overlooking the Atlantic. Iconic yellow trams rattle through narrow cobblestone streets, past azulejo-tiled facades and Manueline monuments. The Alfama district preserves medieval charm with fado houses echoing melancholic songs, while Belém showcases Portugal's Age of Discovery through its UNESCO-listed monastery and tower. Food is a highlight: pastel de nata from century-old bakeries, fresh seafood at riverside cervejarias, and wine from nearby Douro Valley. The viewpoints (miradouros) offer stunning panoramas, especially at sunset. LX Factory and Príncipe Real bring contemporary art and design, while Time Out Market gathers top chefs under one roof. Nearby beaches like Cascais and Costa da Caparica are just 30 minutes away. With affordable prices, warm hospitality, and 290 days of sunshine annually, Lisbon offers exceptional value for travelers seeking culture, cuisine, and coastal beauty.

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