Lisbon and Beyond: 6-Day Itinerary of Flavors, History and Atlantic Sunsets

Breakfast on a terrace with custard cakes and Portuguese coffee.

Morning:

•            Guided tour of the Alfama neighborhood, exploring its cobbled streets full of history.

•            Ginjinha (cherry liqueur) tasting in a traditional bar.

•            Walk through the Mercado da Ribeira to taste Portuguese petiscos.

Lunch in a traditional tavern with grilled cod and green wine.

Relaxed afternoon

•            Ferry ride to Cacilhas, with panoramic views of Lisbon.

•            Visit the opposite bank to see the Cristo Rei and enjoy a glass of wine on a terrace with a view.

•            Dinner at a rooftop bar with cocktails and an LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere in Bairro Alto.

Breakfast at the hotel before leaving.

Train to Sintra (40 min, scenic drive).

Cultural morning

•            Guided tour of the Pena Palace, with its vibrant colors and fairytale views.

•            Walk through the center of Sintra, discovering its romantic architecture.

•            Tasting of "travesseiros" and "queijadas", the typical sweets of Sintra.

Lunch in a restaurant with a menu of traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Relaxed afternoon

•            Walk through the gardens of Quinta da Regaleira, discovering its secret passages and legends.

•            Coffee on a terrace overlooking the Atlantic.

Return to Lisbon by train.

Dine at a trendy restaurant in Príncipe Real, Lisbon's LGBTQ+ neighborhood.

Breakfast in Lisbon before leaving.

Train to Cascais (30 min, with sea views).

Morning of relaxation and discovery

•            Electric bike ride along the Cascais waterfront.

•            Visit to the Boca do Inferno, an impressive cliff overlooking the Atlantic.

•            Tasting of Belém pastries and coffee by the beach.

Lunch at a beach bar with seafood and white wine D.O. Lisboa.

Cultural and rest afternoon

•            Stroll through Estoril, famous for its casino and historical glamour.

•            Free afternoon to enjoy Tamariz Beach with LGBTQ+ bar options on the coast.

Return to Lisbon by train.

Dinner with Portuguese wines on a terrace overlooking the Castle of São Jorge.

Breakfast in Lisbon before leaving.

Train to Setúbal (50 min, with views of the Arrábida Natural Park).

Morning at the market and local gastronomy

•            Visit to the Mercado do Livramento, considered one of the best in Europe.

•            Tasting of Azeitão cheeses and muscatel wines.

•            Walk through the old town of Setúbal, learning about its maritime history.

Lunch at a restaurant specializing in fried cuttlefish, a local delicacy.

Special afternoon on the Atlantic

•            Boat trip on the Sado estuary to spot dolphins.

•            Visit to a winery in Palmela, with tasting of regional wines.

Return to Lisbon by train.

Dinner at a trendy restaurant in Cais do Sodré, with a fusion of Atlantic flavors.

Breakfast at a viewpoint overlooking the city and the river.

•            Quiet walk through the Plaza del Comercio and the banks of the Tagus.

•            Last purchase of Portuguese products: wines, ceramics and cream cakes.

Return home with the essence of Portugal in my memory.