5 days in portugal
Our take
Please give me advices and share expereinces!! It will be our first time in portugal
We’re a group of 4 (two couples) planning a 5-day trip to Portugal and would love some feedback on our itinerary. We’re trying to balance city exploring with nature and some chill time.
✈️ Dates: June 23–28
Base: Lisbon
Day 0 – Arrival (June 23)
- Land in Lisbon around 7:30 PM
- Check-in + quick dinner and walk
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Day 1 – Lisbon (June 24)
- Alfama district
- São Jorge Castle
- Lisbon Cathedral
- Baixa + Rossio
- Tram 28 ride
- Miradouros (viewpoints)
- Evening in Bairro Alto
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Day 2 – Lisbon + Belém (June 25)
- Jerónimos Monastery
- Belém Tower
- Pastéis de Belém
- LX Factory
- Riverside walk / sunset
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Day 3 – Sintra / Cabo da Roca / Cascais (June 26)
We booked a full-day tour (~$30) that includes:
- Pena Palace
- Quinta da Regaleira
- Cabo da Roca
- Cascais
(Seemed easier than renting a car)
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Day 4 – Surf + Coast (June 27)
- Morning beginner surf lesson at Carcavelos Beach
- Chill beach time after
- Head to Cascais in the afternoon (if we have energy)
- Dinner + sunset there
- Back to Lisbon in the evening
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Day 5 – Departure (June 28)
- Slow morning in Lisbon (coffee, walk, maybe shopping)
- Flight at 20:30
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Goals of the trip
- Mix of city + nature
- Not too rushed
- First time surfing 🌊
- Good food but trying to stay somewhat budget-friendly
-Want to explore and see as much as we can
Thanks a lot in advance 🙏
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