Portugal · City breaks
Lisbon and Sintra
Tiled streets, sea light and a fairytale day out.
- Length
- 3 days
- Best for
- Couples who like to wander
- When to go
- Spring or early autumn
Where you'll go
Alfama
The old quarter of steep lanes and viewpoints.
Belém
Riverside monuments and famous custard tarts.
Sintra
Palaces and gardens in the green hills.
The plan
- Day 1
Get lost in Alfama
Walk the old lanes with no route in mind, then watch the sunset from a miradouro.
- Day 2
Belém by the river
Spend the morning at the waterfront monuments and eat a warm pastel de nata.
- Day 3
A day in Sintra
Take the train from Lisbon, explore Pena Palace, and leave time for the gardens.
Good to know: Wear shoes with grip. Lisbon's polished stone pavements get slippery.
Don't tell them yet.
Turn this trip into a surprise, and reveal it with a letter they can open.
