Great Itineraries: Lisbon

Arch of Triumph, Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is a city that most people are completely unfamiliar with.  Is it because of the small number of tourists roaming the cobble stone boulevards or is it the lack of world famous sites?  I don't know, but if you have not had the opportunity to see this incredible city then you should most certainly do so.  The first thing that tourists will immediately notice, is that this place is chalked full of remarkable architecture.  You can see an amalgamation of styles from the past thousand years on each and every street block.   You can see everything from Medieval winding streets in the Alfama, to exquisite Manueline in Belem to Neo-renaissance in Baxia.  Lisbon will have something for everyone and it will amaze visitors with it's stunning array of architecture.  Throw in a mixture of extremely kind locals and a diverse populace from it's former colonies and you will have a cultural experience that is unseen in Europe.  So if you are looking for a truly unique opportunity that is slightly off of the beaten path then come to Lisbon and be prepared to be amazed.

Day 1

• 9:00 A.M.         Head to Sao Jorge Castle by a vintage 1920's trolley car
• 9:30 A.M.         Take in some incredible views of this beautiful city from the ramparts of this former royal palace
• 11:00 A.M.        Stroll through the Alfama and admire the roughed beauty of the old sailors quarter
• 1:00 P.M.           Lunch
• 2:00 P.M            Take in the majesty of the historic old town of the Baxia and it's unique cobblestone streets
• 3:00 P.M.           Checkout the impressive Romanesque cathedral of Se
• 4:00 P.M.           Take in the breath taking views of the city from the Barrio Alto
• 5:00 P.M.           Sao Roque Church
• 6:00 P.M.           Have an evening cocktail at The Port Wine Institute 
• 7:00 P.M.           Diner

Day 2

• 9:00 A.M.          Take a trolley to Belem
• 9:30 A.M.          Gasp in amazement at the sheer beauty of the Monastery of Jeronimos
• 11:30 A.M.        Head to either the Maritime Museum or The National Coach Museum
• 1:00 P.M.           Grab a memorable snack at Casa Pasteis de Belem
• 2:00 P.M.           Relive Portugal's glory days at The Monument To The Discoveries
• 4:00 P.M.           Climb the picturesque Belem Tower
• 7:00 P.M.           Sit down to an authentic diner and a soulful Fado show

Day 3

• 9:00 P.M.           Take the train to Sintra
• 10:00 P.M.         Visit the former summer residence of Portuguese royalty at the National Palace
• 12:00 P.M.         Have lunch in this cute but touristy town
• 1:00 P.M.           Be mesmerized by the most remarkable castle in all of Europe at the Pena Palace
• 3:00 P.M.           Climb through the ruins of an 11th century Moorish Castle
• 5:00 P.M            Head back to Lisbon
• 7:00 P.M.           Have one last meal in this amazing city

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