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Discover Lisbon: A 9-Day Adventure

Alexandra Lemire Bertrand

Alexandra Lemire Bertrand

7 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak in the breathtaking views from the city's stunning miradouros. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Portugal!

Trip to Lisbon

Day 1
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$117

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$ 9

Altis Prime Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Zenith Brunch & Cocktails - Lisboa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
7 - 10 min

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Jardim do Torel
Relaxed park offering city & water views, along with a swimming pool with a sandy beach.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva
Contemporary science museum with interactive exhibits, experiments, workshops & kids' play areas.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$18
20 - 24 min

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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Café da Garagem
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
7 - 10 min

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Church of Our Lady of Grace
Religious complex founded in the 13th century, with chapels housing the tombs of noted cardinals.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$5
10 - 15 min

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Church of Saint Dominic
Established in 1241, this landmark Roman Catholic church was rebuilt after earthquakes & a fire.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$5
5 - 8 min

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Santa Justa Lift
Cast-iron elevator with filigree details, built in 1902 to connect lower streets with Carmo Square.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Arco da Rua Augusta
Ornate 18th-century triumphal arch with sculpted figures & views over the city center.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$5
10 - 15 min

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Lupita Pizzaria
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Elevador da Bica
19th-century cable railway with 2 small cars riding up & down a quaint street with a sharp incline.
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$5
9 - 14 min

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Praça Luís de Camões
Quaint city square & popular meeting spot with monumental statue of the legendary 16th-century poet.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Church of Saint Roch
One of the earliest Jesuit churches, built in the 16th century, with several mainly baroque chapels.
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Glória Funicular
This painted tram with a wood-&-brass interior climbs a steep hill to reach panoramic city views.
12:30 AM - 1:00 AM
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$5
Day 2
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$121

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$ 18

Altis Prime Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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VIP Lounge - Dom Pedro Palace
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Aqueduto das Águas Livres
Gothic aqueduct stretching for 14km, including a 65m-high section spanning the Alcantara Valley.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
23 - 28 min

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Telecabine Lisbon - North Station
Aerial lift to a height of 30 meters over the Tagus River, with panoramic views of the Nations Park.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Vasco da Gama Bridge
17km long cable-stayed bridge, designed by Armando Rito & opened in 1998, spanning the River Tagus.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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National Pantheon
17th-century baroque church turned into modern-day mausoleum for tombs of national celebrities.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Santa Clara dos Cogumelos
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Mercado de Santa Clara
Major flea market, open Tues & Sat, with an eclectic mix of housewares, clothing, antiques & media.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Lisbon Cathedral
Earthquakes have led to this cathedral being rebuilt many times in different architectural styles.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Lisboa Story Centre
With dramatic sets & multimedia exhibits, this museum offers a 60-minute tour of Lisbon's history.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$15
5 - 8 min

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Da Prata 52
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$26
4 - 6 min

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Praça do Comércio
Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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Carmo Convent
Ruined Gothic church destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, with an evocative roofless nave & museum.
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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$10
Day 3
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$115

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$ 14

Altis Prime Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Lumi Rooftop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
This sizable, landscaped terrace with a fountain offers panoramic views of the city.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Tram 28
Classic yellow trams retaining original 1930s features like brass dials & polished wood interiors.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
17 - 26 min

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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
7 - 10 min

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Quiosque Portas do Sol
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Miradouro de Santa Luzia
This popular observation deck with a pergola offers dramatic views of Lisbon & the Tagus River.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Fado Museum
Exhibition on traditional fado, with audiovisual displays & archives, plus a cafe with concerts.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$10
11 - 16 min

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Igreja de São Vicente de Fora
Art-filled place of worship & the burial place of the Braganza monarchs of Portugal.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$8
11 - 16 min

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Forno de Sapadores I
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$28
8 - 10 min

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National Tile Museum
Museum of decorative azulejo tiles housed in a 16th-century monastery with a spectacular chapel.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Miradouro da Graça
This popular terrace offers dramatic, panoramic views of city rooftops & the water beyond.
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$124

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$ 14

Altis Prime Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Dramático
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Botanical Garden of Lisbon
Landscaped botanical garden with global plants & trees, plus a bank of rare & endangered seeds.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Principe Real garden
Lush public garden with an iconic cypress tree in its center, plus a playground & frequent events.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Church of Saint Anthony of Lisbon
This 18th-century baroque-style Catholic church is believed to mark the birthplace of St. Anthony.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$5
25 - 30 min

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The Old House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
10 - 15 min

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Oceanário de Lisboa
Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$54
24 - 29 min

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Parque Eduardo VII
Sloped, scenic park featuring tree-lined walking paths, manicured lawns & distant water views.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Varanda Ritz Four Seasons
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$14
Day 5
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$132

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$ 18

Altis Prime Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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A Padaria Portuguesa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
4 - 6 min

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Estufa Fria
Expansive greenhouse showcasing gardens with hundreds of exotic plants, plus waterfalls & statues.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
12 - 17 min

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Reservatório da Mãe d'Água das Amoreiras
Ornate 18th-century reservoir complex with fountains that herald the arrival of Lisbon’s water.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
11 - 16 min

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Jardim da Estrela
Trees line this landscaped garden, with plant-filled greenhouses, waterfalls & a kids' playground.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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LOCO Restaurante
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
4 - 5 min

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Basílica of Estrela
Ornate, Baroque, 18th-century church with twin bell towers, housing Queen Maria I's tomb.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
15 - 18 min

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Museu de Marinha
Seagoing history with collections of model ships, maritime artifacts & ornate 18th-century barges.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$10
7 - 10 min

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Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Statue built in 1940 and made permanent in 1960 to mark 500 years since Henry the Navigator's death.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$10
28 - 34 min

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Annapurna
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$16
6 - 8 min

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Sanctuary of Christ the King-Portugal
Catholic statue dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, inspired by Rio's Christ the Redeemer.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$13
21 - 26 min

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National Museum of Science & Natural History
Landmark museum with preserved animal specimens, like fish & birds, plus anthropological artifacts.
11:00 PM - 12:30 AM
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$13
Day 6
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$120

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$ 22

Altis Prime Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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La Boulangerie
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
11 - 16 min

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Museum of the Orient
Significant Asian & Portuguese art & artifact collections in a modern museum with conference center.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
20 - 24 min

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Ponte 25 de Abril
Over 2km-long, this striking Golden Gate-style suspension bridge links Lisbon with Almada.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Palácio Nacional de Belém
Modern museum housing exhibits on the history of the presidency in the palace’s former coach house.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$15
4 - 6 min

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Pastéis de Belém (Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
4 - 6 min

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Praça do Império Garden
Monumental green space with a formal, quadrangular layout, a circular fountain & statuary.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Belém Tower
Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$20
10 - 15 min

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Museu Coleção Berardo
Modern & contemporary art museum, with works by Picasso, Bacon & Warhol plus temporary exhibitions.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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O Frade
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$24
7 - 10 min

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Tropical Botanical Garden
Enduring botanical garden with vintage greenhouses, plus peacocks & other free-roaming birds.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$10
Day 7
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$120

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$ 27

Altis Prime Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Tiffin Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Ancient art museum in a modernized, 17th-century palace filled with European paintings & sculpture.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
9 - 11 min

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National Coach Museum
Ornate, 16th–19th century royal carriages displayed in an opulent, 18th-century palace riding arena.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
11 - 14 min

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À Margem
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
9 - 14 min

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Centro Cultural de Belém
Large 1980s-built venue including space for concerts, opera & ballet, plus exhibition galleries.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Jardim Botânico d'Ajuda
Botanical gardens with fountains & statuary, plus trees & species from Portugal's former colonies.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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Mestrias
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$28
11 - 16 min

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Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
Neoclassical palace, the 19th-century residence of the royal family, now museum of decorative arts.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Park of Necessidades
Peaceful wooded park with duck ponds, peacocks & a cactus garden, plus views over the Tagus River.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$163

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$ 27

Altis Prime Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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O Prado
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
6 - 9 min

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MAAT
Museum in an old riverside power station, with renewable energy & electrical phenomena exhibits.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$15
13 - 16 min

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Jerónimos Monastery
Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
45 - 54 min

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Pastelaria Fradinho
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
3 - 4 min

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Mafra National Palace
Grand European baroque palace & religious complex with ornate monastery, church & renowned library.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$20
37 - 45 min

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Palace Fronteira
17th-century palace open for guided tours, with traditional azulejo tiling, paintings and furniture.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Pasta Non Basta
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
4 - 6 min

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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Displays of art from Greek to Roman & Asian to European, plus gardens, shop & restaurant.
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$18
Day 9
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$115

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$ 35

Altis Prime Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Padaria do Bairro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
8 - 10 min

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Lisbon Zoo
City zoo keeping 300 species, with children's farm & conservation program, plus daily dolphin shows.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
22 - 27 min

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KomeKala
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
8 - 10 min

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Queluz National Palace
Grand, 18th-century summer retreat & royal palace with ornate state rooms & gardens.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$18
15 - 18 min

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Parque Florestal de Monsanto
Vast, leafy park featuring hiking/mountain biking trails, sports facilities & a picnic area.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Casa dos Caracóis
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$30
12 - 15 min

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Panorâmico de Monsanto
Graffitied, abandoned high-end restaurant that's now a popular spot for panoramic views over Lisbon.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1303 In total

Activities & Food:$1125
Transport:$178