Portugal · Europe
Lisbon
Sun-drenched hills, pastel de nata, and Europe's best-value capital.
Best time
April, May, September, and October.
Stay
4 nights
From US
7h from NYC, 11h from LA
Lang / Cur
Portuguese · Euro (EUR)
Lisbon's yellow trams climb tiled streets to miradouros with Tejo views. Add day trips to Sintra's fairytale palaces and Cascais beaches for a perfect week.
01
Highlights
- 01Tram 28 ride through Alfama
- 02Pastéis de Belém + Jerónimos Monastery
- 03Sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
- 04LX Factory boutiques and brunch
- 05Sintra day trip: Pena Palace + Quinta da Regaleira
02
Where to stay
AlfamaBaixa/ChiadoPríncipe RealBelémLX Factory
03
4-day itinerary
- 01Alfama
Sé Cathedral, Castelo de São Jorge, fado dinner.
- 02Belém
Monastery, tower, pastéis de Belém, MAAT.
- 03Sintra
Pena Palace + Quinta da Regaleira day trip.
- 04Modern
LX Factory, Time Out Market, Príncipe Real bars.
04
Local intelligence
- 01Sintra crushes in summer — go on a weekday, buy Pena tickets online.
- 02Tram 28 pickpockets are aggressive; go early and hold your bag close.
- 03Uber and Bolt are cheap and easier than steep-hill walks with luggage.
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