Portugal · Europe
Lisbon
Tram 28 rattles past miradouros, pastel azulejos, and custard-tart breakfasts.
Why visit Lisbon
Tram 28 rattles past miradouros, pastel azulejos, and custard-tart breakfasts.Whether you're chasing the high season for peak weather or the shoulder season for fewer crowds and lower rates, our 10-day itinerary below balances the must-sees with the kind of slow mornings that make a trip memorable.
Nearest airport
LIS
Best window
Mar–May
Trip length
10 days
When to go
Match the window to your priorities — peak weather, lower rates, or fewer crowds.
Mar–May
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild, blooming jacarandas, and lower shoulder-season prices.
Jun–Aug
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, dry, and festive — street parties for the saints' days in June.
Sep–Nov
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm seas, golden vineyards, and the grape harvest in nearby Setúbal.
Dec–Feb
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Europe's mildest winter capital — sunny, quiet, and the lowest fares of the year.
10 days in Lisbon
A balanced plan that hits the highlights and leaves room for the unplanned.
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Day 1
Arrive Lisbon
Land at LIS, Baixa hotel check-in, fado dinner in Alfama.
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Day 2
Alfama & São Jorge
Castle ramparts and a winding walk through the oldest quarter.
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Day 3
Belém
Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and the original pastéis de Belém.
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Day 4
Sintra day trip
Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, and Quinta da Regaleira's well.
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Day 5
Tram 28 ride
Hop the historic tram across the seven hills with photo stops.
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Day 6
LX Factory
Maker spaces, indie bookshops, and dinner under the bridge.
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Day 7
Cascais coast
Train to the coast, bike to Guincho, and seafood at a marina café.
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Day 8
Tile museum
Azulejo history at the Museu Nacional do Azulejo.
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Day 9
Time Out Market
Sample every regional dish in one restored market hall.
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Day 10
Departure
Riverside breakfast, airport transfer, and depart from LIS.
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