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Lisbon

Sunny hills, yellow trams and ocean views

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Best timeMarch to June and September to October: sunny and warm without the summer heat
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Discover Lisbon

Lisbon tumbles down seven hills to the wide Tagus river. Ride the famous yellow Tram 28 through the old Alfama district, stop at viewpoints over terracotta rooftops, and taste the city’s famous pastéis de nata in Belém.

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Evenings are for fado, Portugal’s soulful music, in small taverns. Just outside the city, Sintra’s colourful palaces sit in forested hills, and the Atlantic beaches of Cascais are a short train ride away.

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Lisbon & Sintra

Four nights in sunny Lisbon: Alfama and Tram 28, Belém’s monuments, the palaces of Sintra and a fado dinner.

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See & do

The best of Lisbon

Must-see

  1. Belém TowerA 16th-century fortress on the river, symbol of the age of exploration.
  2. Pena Palace, SintraA brightly painted palace on a forested hilltop.
  3. MiradourosViewpoints over the city’s rooftops and river.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Tram 28 & AlfamaRattle through the oldest quarter on a vintage yellow tram.
  2. 02
    BelémThe Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the original custard tarts.
  3. 03
    Sintra day tripFairy-tale palaces and Moorish castles in the hills.
  4. 04
    Fado eveningDinner with live Portuguese fado music.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

March to June and September to October: sunny and warm without the summer heat.

Climate. Mediterranean: warm, dry summers around 28°C, mild winters around 15°C.

Travel info

Good to know

DARLisbon

Fly to Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), usually connecting in Dubai, Doha or Istanbul. The centre is 20 minutes away.

Nearest airport
Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Portuguese; English widely spoken
Time zone
Western European Time (UTC+0, UTC+1 in summer)
Visa
Part of the Schengen Area. Many nationalities, including Tanzanian passport holders, need a Schengen visa: apply 4–8 weeks before travel. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.

Questions

Before you go to Lisbon

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We know Lisbon well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

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Is Lisbon hilly?
Yes, bring comfortable shoes. Trams, funiculars and taxis make the steep parts easy.
Can I add a beach?
Cascais is 40 minutes by train, or add a few nights in the Algarve.

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