Day 1: Historic Heart
Tram 28 Journey
Iconic yellow tram through Alfama's narrow streets. Start early to avoid crowds. Window seats essential.
Alfama District
Medieval neighborhood with winding alleys. Visit Sao Jorge Castle for panoramic views over the city.
Lunch: Traditional Tasca
Grilled sardines, bacalhau (salt cod), and vinho verde. Try Taberna da Rua das Flores.
Baixa & Rossio Square
Downtown grid rebuilt after 1755 earthquake. Shop azulejo tiles, ride Santa Justa Elevator.
Fado Night in Alfama
Soulful Portuguese music in intimate venue. Traditional dinner with melancholic melodies.
Day 2: Belem & Culture
Pasteis de Belem
World-famous custard tarts since 1837. Secret recipe, dusted with cinnamon. Queue moves fast.
Jeronimos Monastery
UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece. Manueline architecture, Vasco da Gama's tomb. Book tickets online.
Belem Tower & Discoveries Monument
Maritime heritage icons. Walk the Tagus riverfront, imagine the Age of Exploration.
MAAT Museum
Modern architecture and technology museum. Rooftop walk with stunning river views.
Dinner in Bairro Alto
Bohemian quarter. Rooftop bars, creative restaurants, then join the evening street scene.
Day 3: Sintra Day Trip
Train to Sintra
40-minute journey from Rossio station. Fairytale town in the mountains.
Pena Palace
Colorful Romanticist castle on hilltop. Stunning gardens, panoramic views to the Atlantic.
Lunch in Sintra Village
Try queijadas (cheese pastries) and travesseiros. Charming historic center.
Quinta da Regaleira
Mysterious estate with initiatic wells, grottoes, and mystical gardens. Instagram paradise.
Sunset at Cabo da Roca
Westernmost point of continental Europe. Dramatic cliffs, Atlantic waves. Perfect farewell.