Lisbon 7 Day Itinerary

Title: 7-Day Itinerary for Exploring Lisbon

Day 1: Arrival & Settling In

• Accommodation: Stay at Luxury Hotel or Budget Hostel depending on your preference.

• Transportation: Lisbon has an excellent public transportation system. Consider getting a Viva Viagem Card for unlimited travel on buses, trams, and metros.

Day 2: Explore Alfama & Baixa

• Morning: Visit the Chapel of São Jorge and walk through the narrow, winding streets of Alfama.
• Lunch: Try traditional Portuguese cuisine at A Baiuca in Alfama.
• Afternoon: Explore Baixa district, visit Rossio Square, Baixa-Chiado Metro Station (one of the oldest metro stations in Europe), and shop at Rua Augusta Arch.
• Dinner: Dine at Cervejaria Ramiro for seafood dishes.

Day 3: Belém

• Morning: Visit Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belem.
• Lunch: Enjoy Pastéis de Belém at Pasteis de Belém (original and best pastel de nata!).
• Afternoon: Explore the Coach Museum or take a river cruise to see the 25th of April Bridge and Monument to the Discoveries.
• Dinner: Have dinner at Taberna da Rua Iria Flôr for innovative Portuguese cuisine.

Day 4: Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais

• Morning: Take a day trip to Sintra and visit the Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the picturesque village center.
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal in Sintra at Tasca Vila Nova or Casa Piriquita.
• Afternoon: Head to nearby Cascais and stroll along the seafront, visit the Boca do Inferno, or relax on the beach.
• Dinner: Return to Lisbon for dinner at Fish Shack in LX Factory.

Day 5: Discover Alfama by Night

• Evening: Have dinner at A Cevicheria or Leitaria da Quinta do Paço.
• Nightlife: Experience Lisbon’s nightlife in Alfama at Fado Museum (to listen to Fado music) or Rua dos Bacalhau (for bars and clubs).

Day 6: Explore LX Factory & Alcantara

• Morning: Visit the creative LX Factory, with its art studios, shops, and cafes.
• Lunch: Eat at Cantina LX or Time Out Market Lisboa.
• Afternoon: Explore the trendy Alcantara area, visit the MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology and walk along the Tejo riverfront.
• Dinner: Dine at Cervejaria Ramiro’s 2nd location or Cervejaria Brasserie Atlântica.

Day 7: Last Day & Departure

• Morning: Spend your last few hours exploring any missed sights, shopping for souvenirs, or relaxing in a café.
• Lunch: Have a farewell meal at Mercado da Ribeira before departing.