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3-Day Adventure in Lisbon: Exploring the Best of Portugal's Capital

James Dano

James Dano

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital. Discover the wonders of Oceanário de Lisboa and the majestic Castelo de S. Jorge on day one. Immerse yourself in art and culture at Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM), Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, and National Tile Museum on day two. Wrap up your adventure with visits to MAAT, National Coach Museum, Jerónimos Monastery, and Belém Tower on day three. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this enchanting city!

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Day 1
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$79

Oceanário de Lisboa
Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$54
Castelo de S. Jorge
11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 2
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$55

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$ 9

Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Ancient art museum in a modernized, 17th-century palace filled with European paintings & sculpture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
15 - 18 min

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Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)
9000 artworks by Portuguese & major international artists with a focus on 20th-century pieces.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Displays of art from Greek to Roman & Asian to European, plus gardens, shop & restaurant.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$18
14 - 17 min

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National Tile Museum
Museum of decorative azulejo tiles housed in a 16th-century monastery with a spectacular chapel.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
Day 3
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$70

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$ 5

MAAT
Museum in an old riverside power station, with renewable energy & electrical phenomena exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
6 - 9 min

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National Coach Museum
Ornate, 16th–19th century royal carriages displayed in an opulent, 18th-century palace riding arena.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$15
12 - 17 min

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Jerónimos Monastery
Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
11 - 14 min

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Belém Tower
Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $218 In total

Activities & Food:$204
Transport:$14