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title: Lisbon, city of seven hills
description: Viewpoints, trams and the Tagus river, with Belém and the palaces of Sintra a short trip away.
url: https://website-v2.dev.icligo.com/en/destinations/lisbon
language: en
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# Lisbon, city of seven hills

Lisbon, Portugal · 0+ bookings this year

Viewpoints, trams and the Tagus river, with Belém and the palaces of Sintra a short trip away.

Lisbon spreads over hills above the Tagus estuary. In Alfama, the oldest neighbourhood, narrow streets climb to São Jorge Castle and to viewpoints over the river. In Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower are UNESCO World Heritage, and fado, born in the city, is on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Sintra, a UNESCO cultural landscape of palaces and gardens, is about 40 minutes by train from Rossio station. Your Travel Partner books a central hotel, the tickets with a time slot and the day in Sintra.

## 3 days in Lisbon

### Day 1 - Alfama and the castle

Tram 28 up to São Jorge Castle, the Santa Luzia viewpoint and dinner with fado in Alfama.

Includes: Tram 28, Castle, Fado

### Day 2 - Belém

Jerónimos Monastery, the Belém Tower and the custard tarts of Belém, then a walk along the river.

Includes: Monuments, Pastries

### Day 3 - A day in Sintra

Train from Rossio to Sintra, Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, and back to Lisbon in the evening.

Includes: Day trip, Train

## Things to do

- **Belém** (Culture) - Two UNESCO World Heritage monuments
- **Viewpoints** (City) - Views over Alfama and the Tagus
- **Sintra** (Day trip) - Palaces and gardens 40 minutes away by train
- **Custard tarts** (Food) - Best warm, with cinnamon

## Good to know

- Best time to go: March - May, September - October
- Nearest airport: Lisbon (LIS), about 20 min by metro
- Ideal stay: 3-4 days

## Lisbon: frequently asked questions

### Lisbon: when is the best time to visit?

Best time to visit: March - May, September - October.

### Lisbon: which is the nearest airport?

Nearest airport: Lisbon (LIS), about 20 min by metro.

### Lisbon: how many days do you need?

Recommended stay: 3-4 days.

### Lisbon: how can I book this trip?

With a verified iCliGo Travel Partner: they prepare a personalised proposal in an official iCliGo document, and you pay through iCliGo's official payment channels, never to the Travel Partner personally.

## Included when you book with a Travel Partner

- Hand-picked accommodation
- Private transfers
- Experiences in the itinerary
- A Travel Partner, during and after

To book this trip, contact a verified iCliGo Travel Partner: https://website-v2.dev.icligo.com/en/travel-partners?for=traveller