Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Lisbon
You'll arrive in Lisbon and get a transfer to your hotel in Carcavelos. After settling in, you'll meet the other travelers over dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel with fellow travelers)
- Day 2
Lisbon City Tour
Your guided tour of Lisbon starts at Rossio Square, then you'll take the Elevador da Glória funicular up to Belvedere São Pedro de Alcantara for city views. From there, you'll walk through Príncipe Real Square and into the historic Bairro Alto and Chiado districts, checking out designer shops and fado bars. The Bica lift gets you down to Mercado da Ribeira, where you can find Portuguese delicacies. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, and you can hop on one of the nostalgic streetcars if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lisbon with tour guide
- Visit Rossio Square
- Elevador da Glória funicular ride to Belvedere São Pedro de Alcantara
- Walk through Príncipe Real Square and gardens
- Explore Bairro Alto district
- Explore Chiado district
- Bica lift to Mercado da Ribeira market hall
- Portuguese delicacies tasting at Mercado da Ribeira
Optional Activities
- Nostalgic streetcar ride through Lisbon's narrow streets
Landmarks Rossio Square Elevador da Glória Belvedere São Pedro de Alcantara Príncipe Real Square Bairro Alto Chiado Bica Lift Mercado da Ribeira - Day 3
Sintra and Cabo da Roca
This morning you're heading to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the romantic palace at Quinta da Regaleira. After that, you'll drive to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe, where you'll see fantastic views of the rugged coastline. On the way back to the hotel, you'll pass through the fashionable seaside towns of Cascais and Estoril along the Portuguese Riviera.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Quinta da Regaleira palace in Sintra
- Visit Cabo da Roca
Landmarks Quinta da Regaleira Sintra Cabo da Roca Cascais Estoril - Day 4
Alfama and Cascais Dinner
You'll spend the day in the romantic Alfama district, starting at Castelo de São Jorge fortress with panoramic city views. You'll check out the viewpoints at Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Largo das Portas do Sol, then walk through narrow streets past the Sé Cathedral and Santo António Church. Later, you'll visit a small shop to taste traditional ginjinha cherry liqueur. The afternoon is free, and there's an optional visit to the Azulejo Museum if you want to see Portuguese ceramic tile craftsmanship. Evening brings dinner with your tour guide at a restaurant in Cascais.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with tour guide at a restaurant in Cascais)
Included Activities
- Visit Castelo de São Jorge fortress
- Visit Miradouro de Santa Luzia viewpoint
- Visit Largo das Portas do Sol viewpoint
- Walk past Sé Cathedral
- Walk past Santo António Church
- Ginjinha liqueur tasting at local shop
- Dinner with tour guide at a restaurant in Cascais
Optional Activities
- Azulejo Museum visit to view Portuguese ceramic tiles
Landmarks Alfama Castelo de São Jorge Miradouro de Santa Luzia Largo das Portas do Sol Sé Cathedral Santo António Church Azulejo Museum - Day 5
Leisure Day in Carcavelos
This is your leisure day. You can relax at the beach or use the hotel's indoor and outdoor pools and sun terrace. If you prefer, you can take public transport to explore Lisbon (about 25 km away) or nearby Cascais (about 6 km away). Your tour guide is around if you need recommendations for activities and attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach visit and swim
- Hotel indoor pool
- Hotel outdoor pool
- Public transport to Lisbon
- Public transport to Cascais
- Day 6
Setúbal, Sesimbra and Azeitão Wine Region
You'll drive to Setúbal to visit the castle, which has beautiful views of the Arrabida Mountains and the bay. After exploring the local fish market with its fresh marine products, you'll head through scenic serpentine roads to the fishing town of Sesimbra. You can walk along the long sandy beach and through the old town, then grab lunch at one of the fish restaurants (your cost). The day ends in the Aitão wine region where you'll visit a winery, taste wines, and learn about production. You'll head back via the April 25th Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Setúbal castle
- Visit Setúbal fish market
- Visit Sesimbra fishing town
- Visit winery in Azeitão region with tasting
Optional Activities
- Lunch at fish restaurant in Sesimbra
Landmarks Setúbal Castle Arrabida Mountains Sesimbra Azeitão Wine Region April 25th Bridge - Day 7
Belém District and Final Evening
You're exploring the Belém district, where you'll see two UNESCO World Heritage Sites from the Age of Discovery: the Jerónimos Monastery and Torre de Belém harbor fortress (both exterior tours). You'll try the traditional Pastéis de Belém, warm custard tarts made the same way for over 180 years. After that, you'll wander through the city at your own pace, including a stroll through Mouraria, the former Moorish quarter and birthplace of fado. Dinner at a typical restaurant wraps up the trip so you can reflect on your time in Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner at typical restaurant)
Included Activities
- Exterior visit to Jerónimos Monastery
- Exterior visit to Torre de Belém
- Tasting of Pastéis de Belém custard tarts
- Explore Mouraria quarter
- Final dinner at typical restaurant
Landmarks Belém Jerónimos Monastery Torre de Belém Mouraria - Day 8
Departure from Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll depart individually to Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
