10 Days in Lisbon: Unveiling the Cultural Treasures

Lila D

26 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Lisbon's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover magnificent museums, awe-inspiring monuments, and hidden gems that will leave you in awe. Immerse yourself in the charm of this enchanting city and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Day 1Unveiling the National Coach Museum and Belém Tower

$70

$ 27

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Ornate, 16th–19th century royal carriages displayed in an opulent, 18th-century palace riding arena.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$40

Day 2Artistic Wonders at Museu Coleção Berardo and Museu de Marinha

$20

$ 18

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Modern & contemporary art museum, with works by Picasso, Bacon & Warhol plus temporary exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Seagoing history with collections of model ships, maritime artifacts & ornate 18th-century barges.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

Day 3Tranquility and Beauty at Jerónimos Monastery and Museu da Marioneta

$55

$ 27

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

18 - 22 min

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Puppetry museum with exhibits on the Portuguese marionette & evolution of the theatrical art form .

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

Day 4Archaeological Marvels at Museu Nacional de Arqueologia and MAAT

$55

$ 27

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Archaeological museum founded in 1893 located on monastery grounds & showcasing national treasures.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

Day 5Literary Inspiration at Casa dos Bicos and Majestic Views from Castelo de S. Jorge

$68

$ 9

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation

Museum of Nobel prize author José de Sousa Saramago's life & work, set in a restored 1500s house.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

15 - 22 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$48

Day 6A Journey through Time at the National Tile Museum and The National Museum of Contemporary Art

$55

$ 18

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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Contemporary art museum hosting exhibitions showcasing Portuguese art from 1850 to the present.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

Day 7Exploring Sporting Glory at Museu Benfica Cosme Damião, Costume Museum, and Bordalo Pinheiro Museum

$50

$ 35

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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Palace-turned-museum showcasing costumes & costume accessories from the 18th century to present day.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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Small museum dedicated to the Portuguese artist, caricaturist & ceramicist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 8Dive into the Depths of the Oceanário de Lisboa

$108

$ 18

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$108

Day 9Admire Artistic Masterpieces at Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga and Pharmacy Museum

$45

$ 18

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Ancient art museum in a modernized, 17th-century palace filled with European paintings & sculpture.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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Global medical development from Ancient Egypt to vaccination & a space shuttle's portable pharmacy.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

Day 10Discover the Cultural Fusion at Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and Museum of the Orient

$57

$ 27

Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Displays of art from Greek to Roman & Asian to European, plus gardens, shop & restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$32

13 - 16 min

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Significant Asian & Portuguese art & artifact collections in a modern museum with conference center.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $800 In total

Activities & Food:$583

Transport:$218