PORTUGAL / PRE-TRIP PLAN
Lisbon, Portugal: a six-day travel plan
Make Lisbon your base for Belém, Sintra and Cascais: a trip for two through historic streets, food, coastal walks and sunsets.
PORTUGAL / TRAVEL COSTS
Scenery and local transport
Transport fares checked on 26 September 2026. See the consolidated table below for attraction admission and official ticket links.Admission & official tickets →
Red rooftops and historic neighbourhoods.
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Yellow palace terraces above the wooded hills.
Diego Delso, delso.photo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Seaside scenery; the photo does not represent November weather.
Threeohsix · CC BY-SA 4.0Carris / Metro travel ticket
€1.90 / personDifferent from the fare purchased on board.
Official price ↗Carris / Metro 24-hour ticket
€7.25 / personDoes not include CP trains.
Official price ↗Carris / Metro / CP 24-hour ticket
€11.40 / personCheck separate fares for local transport in Sintra.
Official price ↗Free itinerary · six unhurried days
A public planning guide for November travel: six sightseeing days followed by a separate departure day. Stay based in Lisbon for day trips, without adding Porto. This is a plan for an upcoming trip, not a first-hand review.
DAY 1 / Arrival and Baixa
Arrive at Lisbon Airport → leave luggage at the hotel → Praça do Comércio → Rua Augusta → Santa Justa Lift exterior → Rossio Square. Keep the first day gentle while adjusting to the time difference. Bifana pork sandwiches or bacalhau cod dishes were meal options in the original plan.
Avoid non-refundable timed activities on arrival day. Santa Justa Lift is listed as closed by the tourism board; plan an exterior stop only.
DAY 2 / Alfama, the castle and sunset
Lisbon Cathedral → Alfama → Miradouro de Santa Luzia → Miradouro das Portas do Sol → São Jorge Castle → Chiado → Bairro Alto → sunset at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. Wear comfortable shoes with good grip for the hills and take breaks as needed.
Castle admission is paid; neighbourhood walks and viewpoints can be enjoyed without a tour. See admission & official tickets →
DAY 3 / Belém and LX Factory
Jerónimos Monastery → Pastéis de Belém → Monument to the Discoveries → Belém Tower → the riverside promenade → MAAT (optional) → LX Factory. The original plan puts popular indoor sights in the morning, followed by the waterfront and creative district.
The monastery closes on Mondays; swap with day 6 if needed. The example excludes interior admission to the monastery, Belém Tower and MAAT: choose exterior stops or add admission costs.
DAY 4 / A day in Sintra
Lisbon → Pena Palace → lunch in Sintra Historic Centre → Quinta da Regaleira → Cabo da Roca → Lisbon. The original plan suggests an early Pena Palace slot. This is a full day: decide on Cabo da Roca according to transport, weather and sunset, rather than rushing to complete every stop.
Make Pena and Regaleira the two main stops; Cabo da Roca is optional. Allow travel time between timed entries. If choosing a tour, check included tickets before buying separately. See admission & official tickets →
DAY 5 / A slower day in Cascais
Lisbon → Cascais Old Town → Praia da Rainha → Cascais Marina → Boca do Inferno → a seafood lunch → Estoril (optional) → Lisbon. Leave time for seaside walks, coffee and photos.
Plan coastal walks rather than summer beach activities in November. Swap with the shopping day if it rains.
DAY 6 / Shopping, food and favourites
Avenida da Liberdade → Chiado → Time Out Market → Cais do Sodré → Tram 28 (optional) → sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte or by the river → souvenirs → packing. Keep the last full day flexible, with room to revisit favourite neighbourhoods.
A sunset cruise is an optional paid extra, excluded from the base budget. Check the pier, meeting time and weather cancellation terms. See tickets & activities →
Departure day / Leave time for the airport
Have breakfast, check out and head to Lisbon Airport. Do not add sightseeing on departure day; allow airport time according to your actual flight requirements.
Attraction fees & official tickets
| Stop | Adult / person | What the price covers |
|---|---|---|
| Pena Palace ↗ | €20 | Essential Visit includes the New Palace wing and park; transport extra. Choose a date/time and check tour inclusions. Book official tickets ↗ |
| Quinta da Regaleira ↗ | €20 | Self-guided admission for ages 18–64; Blueticket is the authorised online seller. Check tour inclusions. Authorised ticket office ↗ |
| Cabo da Roca ↗ | 免费 / Free | Outdoor viewpoint free; transport, parking and lighthouse visits separate. |
| Boca do Inferno ↗ | 免费 / Free | Public outdoor viewpoint; transport and food extra. |
| Cascais Old Town ↗ | 免费 / Free | Walking the streets is free; shops, meals and ticketed museums extra. |
| Jerónimos Monastery ↗ | €18 | Ticketed visit; exterior free. Included with Lisboa Card; reservation required. |
| Belém Tower ↗ | €15 | Interior admission; exterior free. Included with Lisboa Card; check opening and reserve. |
| Monument to the Discoveries ↗ | €10 | Viewpoint and exhibition; exterior free. Included with Lisboa Card. |
| Pastéis de Belém ↗ | 无门票 / No admission ticket | Food extra; allow €5–10 per person for pastries and coffee, not a menu quote. |
| Belém Riverside ↗ | 免费 / Free | Public waterfront walk is free. |
| São Jorge Castle ↗ | €17 | Adults aged 26–64; included with an adult Lisboa Card and in this guide’s base admission budget. Official tickets ↗ |
Regular adult admission checked 13 October 2026. Outdoor-free labels cover access only, not transport, parking or food. Official links appear in each row. Discounts and selected ticket options may differ.
Sintra
Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
Make these the core of a day. For an existing tour booking, confirm actual admission, included tickets and transport.
Coast / 海岸
Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno and Cascais Old Town
Keep a relaxed coastal day; fit Cabo da Roca around weather and transport rather than forcing it into a full Sintra day.
Belém
Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Pastéis de Belém and the riverside
Reserve indoor visits first, then connect pastries and the waterfront. Avoid Monday for the monastery and tower.
São Jorge Castle: allow around 1.5–2 hours. November opening is 09:00–18:00; last admission and rampart/tower access end at 17:30. Tickets are sold online and on site. Consider buying online the day before after checking the weather.
Official castle hours ↗Is Lisboa Card worth it?
24h €31 / 48h €51 / 72h €62 per adult. Consecutive hours start at first use. Exchange an online voucher for a physical card. Included visits relevant here: the castle, monastery, Belém Tower and Discoveries Monument, plus covered public transport. The monastery and tower require reservations using the physical card number; capacity is limited and admission is not guaranteed.
Example: monastery €18 + monument viewpoint €10 + castle €17 = €45 per person. A €31 card saves €14 in admission if all three fit within its 24 hours. An optional sequence is Belém from late morning, then the castle at 09:00 next day before expiry. Allow travel time and check bookings. For exterior-only visits, separate castle admission may make more sense.
This is an alternative ticket strategy, not an addition to every individual ticket in the calculator. Replace covered admission and transport costs; do not double-count. Other price cards retain their own verification dates.
Official card & reservation notices ↗Official monument prices ↗Official viewpoint tickets ↗
Card and admission information checked 13 October 2026; verify again before travel.
Where to eat & drink
Editorial suggestions based on official listings, not first-hand reviews. The ranges below are planning allowances per person, not restaurant quotes; menu, drinks and seafood choices change the bill. Verify opening days and availability for your date.
Pastéis de Belém
Belém pastries & coffee
Pair with the monastery for breakfast or an afternoon break; try a warm custard tart with coffee.
Planning allowance per person：€5–10
Official menu / booking ↗Cervejaria Ramiro
Seafood dinner
Save an evening for seafood. Choose from the current menu and confirm weight and price before ordering seafood sold by weight; check reservations ahead.
Planning allowance per person：€45–80
Official menu / booking ↗Cantinho do Avillez · Chiado
Contemporary Portuguese dinner
A sit-down dinner after exploring Chiado. Select the Chiado branch and check its current menu and reservations.
Planning allowance per person：€35–60
Official menu / booking ↗Time Out Market Lisboa
Food hall & casual drinks
A flexible final-day or rainy-day meal. Browse the counters before choosing; continue to Cais do Sodré afterwards.
Planning allowance per person：€20–35
Official menu / booking ↗If choosing a seafood or special dinner, increase the existing daily food allowance accordingly. Recommendations checked 13 October 2026.
Evenings, rainy days & easy extras
- An Alfama Fado evening (paid; price varies by venue, performance and meal package): check whether dinner is included, any minimum spend and performance times.
- Rainy day: Time Out Market has no admission ticket (food allowance €20–35 per person); the Fado Museum regular ticket is €5, subject to opening hours.
- Clear weather: a free Belém or Cascais waterfront stroll with coffee and photo breaks.
- For a romantic extra, consider the sunset cruise linked below (paid, with date- and package-dependent pricing); check November weather, meeting point and cancellation terms.
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Travel budget · EUR / CAD
STAY / LISBON
Where to stay · one base for six nights
Compare Rossio/Baixa and Chiado as a base. These are location-based candidates, not first-hand hotel reviews. Enter your dates for rates. The calculator’s €120/night is an editable assumption, not a quote for these hotels.
ROSSIO / BAIXA
My Story Hotel Rossio
On Rossio Square, a practical location for exploring Baixa and planning the Sintra train day.
Rates vary by dates, room type, breakfast and refund terms.
CHIADO / CARMO
Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Near Chiado for cafés, shopping and central walks; allow for uphill streets.
Rates vary by dates, room type, breakfast and refund terms.
Before booking: confirm occupancy and bed type, taxes and city tax, breakfast, cancellation deadline and payment terms.
BOOK / YOUR WAY
Optional tours & cruises
Set your travel dates and accommodation first, then choose admission tickets. Independent tickets and ticket-inclusive tours are alternative options; avoid paying twice.
DAY 4 · Sintra, Pena Palace & the coast
A small-group tour from Lisbon with Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Pena Palace tickets cost extra; Quinta da Regaleira is a pass-by stop. This replaces the independent day plan and overlaps with DAY 5; adjust your itinerary to avoid repetition. Excluded from the base budget.
View tour on Viator · affiliate link ↗DAY 6 · Optional sunset cruise
An optional alternative to sunset on the riverbank. Check dated prices and duration; excluded from the base budget.
Browse cruises on Viator ↗Extend your trip · Douro Valley from Porto
For readers adding a stay in Porto: wine tastings, lunch and a river cruise. This tour departs from Porto, not Lisbon, and is outside this six-day itinerary and budget.
View Douro tour · affiliate link ↗Getting around
Use the metro, buses, trams and walking in Lisbon, and buses or trams for Belém. Take a train from Lisbon to Sintra, then local buses or taxis between sights. For Cascais, take the coastal train from Cais do Sodré. Taxis or ride-hailing can reduce uphill walking in the old town.
Food and souvenir ideas
The original guide lists pastéis de nata, bacalhau, octopus, clams and bifana sandwiches. Souvenir ideas include olive oil, tinned sardines, fleur de sel, coffee, chocolate and biscuits. Shopping is centred on Avenida da Liberdade and Chiado, with supermarket souvenirs left for the final day.
Using this plan
Based on the six-day Lisbon guide and daily itinerary prepared on 24 September 2026. The route and optional stops are retained; personal flight details, hotel reservations and exact travel dates are omitted from this public edition. Admission and transport prices listed here were checked against official pages. Confirm opening status, schedules and unlisted costs before departure.
Booking links checked: 26 September 2026. Opening-status references: Lisbon tourism board notices ↗ Monastery hours ↗