Lisbon Getaway Itinerary (Relaxed Day 1)

14:50 - 15:20: Arrival LIS

Land at Lisbon Airport (LIS). Clear immigration, collect luggage.

15:20 - 15:45: Transfer to Airbnb

Taxi/Uber to Airbnb.

15:45 - 16:05: Check-in

Quick check-in at Airbnb.

16:05 - 16:25: Get Navegante Cards

Walk to Martim Moniz station, purchase 2 Navegante cards (€0.50 ea) & load Zapping (€15 ea).

16:25 - 16:45: Travel to Cais do Sodré

Metro Green Line from Martim Moniz to Cais do Sodré terminus.

16:45 - 17:30: Train to Cascais

Take the scenic CP train from Cais do Sodré along the coast to Cascais.

17:30 - 19:00: Explore Cascais & Beaches

Walk around Cascais town centre. Relax on Praia da Conceição/Duquesa. Dip your toes in!

19:00 - 20:30: Optional Swim/Walk to Estoril

Walk along the Paredão towards Estoril. Check if Piscina Oceânica Alberto Romano is open for a potential swim.

Pool opening in late April is seasonal & uncertain. Verify locally beforehand!

20:30 - 21:45: Dinner in Cascais/Estoril

Find a restaurant for dinner in Cascais or Estoril.

21:45 - 22:45: Return to Airbnb

CP Train from Cascais/Estoril to Cais do Sodré, then Metro Green Line to Martim Moniz.

08:30 - 09:15: Breakfast

Breakfast at Airbnb or grab coffee & pastry at a local pastelaria near Martim Moniz.

09:15 - 09:30: To Rossio Station

Metro Green Line from Martim Moniz to Rossio.

09:30 - 10:15: Train to Sintra

CP Train from Rossio Station to Sintra.

10:15 - 10:45: Bus to Pena Palace

Find and take Scotturb Bus 434 (loop) from Sintra station up to Pena Palace entrance.

10:45 - 13:45: Visit Pena Palace & Park

Use pre-booked timed entry. Explore palace interior, terraces, and surrounding park areas.

13:45 - 14:15: Travel to Sintra Centre

Take Bus 434 back down towards the historic centre (Sintra Vila).

14:15 - 15:15: Lunch in Sintra Vila

Find lunch in the historic centre.

15:15 - 15:35: Walk to Quinta da Regaleira

Pleasant walk from the historic centre.

15:35 - 18:00: Explore Quinta da Regaleira

Explore the estate, palace, gardens, Initiation Well, and tunnels.

18:00 - 18:30: Walk to Sintra Station

Walk back through Sintra Vila towards the train station.

18:30 - 19:15: Train to Lisbon

CP Train from Sintra back to Rossio Station.

19:15 - 19:30: Return to Airbnb Area

Metro Green Line from Rossio to Martim Moniz.

19:30 - 21:00: Dinner

Dinner near Rossio or back in Mouraria.

09:00 - 09:45: Breakfast

Find a cafe near the Airbnb or in the Baixa direction for breakfast.

09:45 - 10:45: Rossio & Figueira Squares

Walk to Praça da Figueira and Rossio Square. Admire architecture and fountains.

10:45 - 11:30: Rua Augusta & Santa Justa

Stroll down pedestrianized Rua Augusta. View the Santa Justa Lift structure from below.

11:30 - 12:15: Praça do Comércio

Explore the grand Praça do Comércio by the riverfront. Admire the Arco da Rua Augusta.

12:15 - 13:45: Lunch in Baixa

Find a traditional tasca or cafe for lunch in the Baixa district.

13:45 - 14:15: Ascend to Chiado

Walk uphill or take the Glória Funicular from Restauradores to São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.

14:15 - 15:00: Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara

Enjoy the panoramic views across Baixa towards the castle.

15:00 - 16:00: Carmo Convent Ruins

Walk to Largo do Carmo and visit the evocative Carmo Convent ruins and museum.

16:00 - 17:45: Chiado Exploration & Coffee

Wander through Chiado's elegant streets, browse Livraria Bertrand, enjoy coffee at A Brasileira.

17:45 - 19:00: Bairro Alto Atmosphere

Walk into Bairro Alto as it starts to come alive. Observe the transition.

19:00 - 21:00: Dinner & Ginjinha

Dinner in Chiado or Bairro Alto. Try a shot of Ginjinha liqueur from a traditional bar.

21:00 - 21:30: Return to Airbnb

Walk or take Metro (Baixa-Chiado or Restauradores) back to Martim Moniz.

09:00 - 09:45: Breakfast

Breakfast at Airbnb or local cafe/pastelaria.

09:45 - 10:15: Walk to Castle Entrance

Uphill walk from Airbnb towards São Jorge Castle.

10:15 - 12:15: São Jorge Castle Visit

Explore the castle grounds, walls, museum, and enjoy panoramic city views.

12:15 - 13:45: Alfama Exploration (Upper)

Wander down from the castle into the upper Alfama district, getting lost in the alleys.

13:45 - 15:00: Lunch in Alfama

Find a traditional tasca for lunch.

15:00 - 15:45: Lisbon Cathedral (Sé)

Walk down to visit the historic Lisbon Cathedral.

15:45 - 17:45: Viewpoints (Graça / Senhora)

Walk uphill towards Graça. Visit Miradouro da Graça and/or Miradouro da Senhora do Monte for spectacular views.

17:45 - 19:00: Relax / Walk back

Enjoy the atmosphere, relax at a viewpoint cafe, or start walking back towards Mouraria.

19:00 - 21:00: Dinner

Dinner in Graça or Mouraria neighborhood.

09:00 - 09:45: Breakfast

Breakfast at Airbnb or nearby cafe.

09:45 - 10:20: Travel to Belém

Metro Green Line (Martim Moniz to Cais do Sodré), then Tram 15E (Cais do Sodré to Belém - Mosteiro Jerónimos stop).

10:20 - 12:30: Jerónimos Monastery Visit

Visit the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery (Church & Cloisters).

12:30 - 13:15: Pastéis de Belém & Monument

Walk towards the river, grab the essential Pastéis de Belém. Admire the Monument to the Discoveries.

13:15 - 14:15: Lunch in Belém

Find a cafe or restaurant for lunch in the Belém area.

14:15 - 15:15: Belém Tower Visit

Walk to Belém Tower and visit the interior (allow for potential queues).

15:15 - 15:45: Travel to Cais do Sodré

Take Tram 15E or Bus 728 back towards the city centre, alight at Cais do Sodré.

15:45 - 17:30: Time Out Market Snacking/Browsing

Explore the Time Out Market. Grab an afternoon snack or drink.

19:00 - 21:30: Farewell Dinner (Fado?)

Final dinner. Consider booking a Fado show (e.g., Mesa de Frades). Reservations essential.

21:30 - 22:00: Return to Airbnb

Travel back to Airbnb (Metro/Walk depending on dinner location).

08:00 - 08:45: Breakfast & Final Packing

Breakfast at Airbnb or nearby pastelaria. Finish packing.

08:45 - 09:00: Check-out

Check out from Airbnb according to instructions.

09:00 - 09:30: Travel to Airport

Taxi/Uber recommended for ease with luggage.

09:30 - 12:10: Airport Procedures

Check-in, security, wait for boarding.

12:10 - Flight Departs

Flight AF1025 to Paris (CDG) departs.