Showing a 3-day Lisbon plan. Days 4+ appear when you extend.
Day 1Baixa & Alfama
- Morning
- Praça do Comércio and the Baixa grid
- Afternoon
- Alfama's lanes, the cathedral and the Santa Luzia viewpoint
- Evening
- A fado dinner in Alfama
Tip: Wear real shoes — Lisbon is steep and cobbled.
Day 2Belém
- Morning
- The Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower
- Afternoon
- The original pastéis de Belém, then the MAAT museum
- Evening
- Back to Cais do Sodré for drinks
Tip: Get to the monastery early; the queue grows fast.
Day 3Bairro Alto & Chiado
- Morning
- Chiado and the ruined Carmo Convent
- Afternoon
- Ride historic Tram 28 through the hills
- Evening
- Bairro Alto's bars and Pink Street
Tip: Board Tram 28 at the start of the line for a seat.
Day 4Day trip: Sintra
- Morning
- Train to Sintra, the colourful Pena Palace
- Afternoon
- Quinta da Regaleira's gardens and well
- Evening
- Back to Lisbon, dinner in Príncipe Real
Tip: Buy Pena tickets online and go early.
Day 5Viewpoints & LX
- Morning
- The LX Factory's shops and cafés
- Afternoon
- The Time Out Market food hall
- Evening
- Sunset from Senhora do Monte
Tip: Arrive at the miradouro 45 minutes before sunset for a spot.
Day 6Day trip: Cascais
- Morning
- Train along the coast to Cascais
- Afternoon
- The old town and a beach afternoon
- Evening
- Fresh seafood by the marina
Day 7Modern Lisbon & farewell
- Morning
- The Gulbenkian museum and gardens
- Afternoon
- Parque das Nações by the river
- Evening
- A farewell dinner
Make it yours
This is a starting route, not a rulebook — shift days to match your arrival, the weather and what's open. Museums often close one weekday, and the big sights are calmest at opening.