Portugal: A Journey through Lisbon, Porto, and Sintra

Abo Rekoo

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Lisbon, Porto, and the enchanting town of Sintra. Immerse yourself in the rich history, indulge in delectable pastries, and explore breathtaking landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with culture, architecture, and natural beauty.

Trip to Lisbon

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Lisbon Delights - LX Factory, Pastéis de Belém, Belém Tower, MAAT

$18

$ 11

Bons Dias

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

This historical industrial complex houses an array of arty retailers & unique restaurants.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Large, airy bakery cafe offering Portuguese baked goods including tarts & breads.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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$10

6 - 8 min

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Museum in an old riverside power station, with renewable energy & electrical phenomena exhibits.

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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Day 2Lisbon's Treasures - Praça do Comércio, Time Out Market Lisboa, Jerónimos Monastery

$17

$ 5

Bons Dias

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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11 - 16 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

Day 3Lisbon's Wonders - Castelo de S. Jorge, National Tile Museum, Oceanário de Lisboa

$46

$ 7

Bons Dias

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 23 min

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11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$12

16 - 20 min

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Museum of decorative azulejo tiles housed in a 16th-century monastery with a spectacular chapel.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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15 - 18 min

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Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$27

Budget breakdown: $306 In total

Activities & Food:$262

Transport:$44

Trip to Porto

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Lisbon Delights - LX Factory, Pastéis de Belém, Belém Tower, MAAT

$ 2

Residencial Porto Novo

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

Directions

Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Day 2Lisbon's Treasures - Praça do Comércio, Time Out Market Lisboa, Jerónimos Monastery

$19

$ 4

Residencial Porto Novo

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

Arched bridge carrying low-level road & a high-level metro line between Porto & Vila Nove de Gaia.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Baroque church with a marble altarpiece & a 75-m bell tower that is a symbol of Porto.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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11 - 14 min

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Iconic 12-floor concert hall & top floor restaurant designed by Rem Koolhaas & completed in 2005.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 3Lisbon's Wonders - Castelo de S. Jorge, National Tile Museum, Oceanário de Lisboa

$15

$ 5

Residencial Porto Novo

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

City park with sports fields, sand volleyball courts, dining options & cycling & walking paths.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

10 - 12 min

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18-hectare park, part of the Serralves Foundation, with formal gardens, wooded areas & sculptures.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $306 In total

Activities & Food:$262

Transport:$44

Trip to Sintra

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Lisbon Delights - LX Factory, Pastéis de Belém, Belém Tower, MAAT

$29

$ 4

Grand, 18th-century summer retreat & royal palace with ornate state rooms & gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$11

18 - 22 min

Directions

1600s gunpowder factory & warehouses, now a museum set in parkland with open-air concerts & dining.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

50 - 60 min

Directions

19th-century, Romanticist palace on a high rock & former monastery site, surrounded by parkland.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Lisbon's Treasures - Praça do Comércio, Time Out Market Lisboa, Jerónimos Monastery

$47

$ 2

Paths offering panoramic views encircle this cliff-top Moorish castle, built in the 10th century.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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23 - 34 min

Directions

11th century Moorish palace with notable tile collection plus ornate courtyards & rooms.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

10 - 15 min

Directions

Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Ornate 19th-century mansion with Moorish, Gothic & Indian influences, set in botanical gardens.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $306 In total

Activities & Food:$262

Transport:$44

Trip to Lisbon

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Lisbon Delights - LX Factory, Pastéis de Belém, Belém Tower, MAAT

$27

$ 5

Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$10

12 - 15 min

Directions

Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

$10

6 - 9 min

Directions

Large, airy bakery cafe offering Portuguese baked goods including tarts & breads.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

•

Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

•

Day 2Lisbon's Treasures - Praça do Comércio, Time Out Market Lisboa, Jerónimos Monastery

$39

$ 3

11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$12

27 - 33 min

Directions

Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

$27

Budget breakdown: $306 In total

Activities & Food:$262

Transport:$44