What your quote can include
- Round-trip flightsFrom your home airport in the US
- 3 nights of lodgingBaixa, Chiado or Alfama
- Airport transfersArranged to match your flight times
- Tours & reservationsFor the activities in this plan
- Your day-by-day planPlus a book-ahead checklist
Pick only what you need. Each part is quoted with current prices before anything is booked.
Trip overview
Old Lisbon, Belém's monuments and Sintra's fairytale palaces, with fado and pastries along the way. When to go: March through June and September through October are ideal: warm, sunny and less crowded than midsummer. For seasonal details, see our best time to visit Lisbon guide.
- Suggested base
- Baixa, Chiado or Alfama
- Fly into
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
- Trip style
- Culture & food
Day-by-day itinerary
A sample plan. We adjust the days, pace and activities to fit your trip.
Alfama and the castle
Trams, viewpoints and fado.
- Tram 28 and Alfama walk. Ride the historic tram early to avoid lines, then explore Alfama's lanes and viewpoints such as Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol.
- São Jorge Castle. Moorish castle walls crowning the city with panoramic views.
- Fado dinner in Alfama. Listen to Portugal's soulful traditional music in an intimate restaurant. Reserve ahead.
Belém
Monuments, pastries and a food hall.
- Belém: Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower. Two UNESCO-listed Manueline masterpieces from Portugal's Age of Discovery. Don't miss a warm pastel de nata nearby.
- LX Factory and the 25 de Abril Bridge. A converted industrial complex with shops, bookshops and restaurants beneath the bridge.
- Time Out Market and Cais do Sodré. A food hall of local chefs, then drinks on the colorful Pink Street.
Sintra
Palaces in the hills; book timed tickets.
- Sintra day trip. Palaces in the hills: colorful Pena Palace, mystical Quinta da Regaleira and the Moorish Castle. Take the train from Rossio and book timed tickets.
Tiles and sunset
A final miradouro.
- National Tile Museum. The story of Portugal's azulejo tiles in a former convent.
- Sunset at a miradouro. Watch the sun set over the river from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte or São Pedro de Alcântara.
Choose your comfort level
The same itinerary works at different budgets. Pick the level that fits, and we'll quote it for your dates.
Essential
- A comfortable, well-reviewed 3-star hotel
- Economy flights at sensible times
- Shared airport transfers
- The plan's must-do tours, the rest at your own pace
Area to consider: Alfama
Choose EssentialSignature
- A 4-star hotel in a well-located area
- Economy or premium economy, best-timed flights
- Private airport transfers
- Guided tours and reservations for the key days
Area to consider: Baixa & Chiado
Choose SignatureLuxury
- A 5-star hotel, with room upgrades where available
- Premium cabins where available
- Private transfers and guides
- Spa, dining and special-occasion reservations
Area to consider: Baixa & Chiado
Choose LuxuryPrices depend on your dates, departure city and hotel, so we quote each comfort level on request. You can mix and match, for example a Signature hotel with Essential transfers.
Where to stay
Baixa & Chiado
Grand squares, elegant shopping streets and cafés in the flat center, convenient for everything.
Alfama
The oldest neighborhood, with winding alleys, fado houses and castle views. Hilly and atmospheric.
Book these ahead
These parts of the trip need reservations or timed tickets that can sell out:
- Fado dinner in Alfama
- Sintra day trip
Pricing and policies, up front
Your quote shows the total trip price, per person and for your group, with taxes and the mandatory fees we can see included. Anything paid separately, such as some resort fees collected at check-in, local tourist taxes or checked bags on some fares, is listed clearly.
Many hotels, resorts, cruise lines and tour operators offer a deposit with the balance due before departure. Options vary by supplier, and we confirm them before you book.
Policies depend on the supplier and fare. We tell you the exact cancellation deadlines and any fees in writing before you commit.
Fares and rates change until they're booked. Some suppliers let us hold a rate briefly and many airfares can't be held, so we'll tell you what's possible for your trip.
You pay the travel provider directly, and RoamPlanned never takes payment for travel. How booking works.
Similar trips
Prefer a different pace? Try the 6-Day Lisbon, Sintra & Cascais Itinerary, read the full Lisbon & Portugal travel guide, or build your own Lisbon plan.
