Lisbon City Break

Individual arrival to the Portuguese capital, the largest city in Portugal with over 500,000 inhabitants.

This morning you will be welcomed by your tour guide and an exciting and comprehensive city tour on foot and by public transport awaits you. You will first take the funicular Elevador da Glória to the Belvedere S. Pedro de Alcantara with a beautiful view over the city. Then you will walk to the old Bairro Alto neighborhood with its narrow streets, noble aristocratic palaces, beautiful viewpoints and fado restaurants. Then you will reach the Chiado district with exclusive designer stores and nostalgic stores. In the past, the neighborhood was the meeting place of the literati. From here, take the Bica lift to the Mercado da Ribeira market hall. Enjoy delicious Portuguese delicacies there (not included). In the afternoon, head to the historic Alfama district. Narrow alleys, cozy squares and lovingly restored houses will make you forget modern Lisbon. You will visit the famous fortress Castelo de São Jorge, from where you will enjoy a fascinating view over the entire city. The castle was originally built as a fortress. In the evening we recommend a visit to one of the many famous Fado restaurants. (F)

Today, together with your group, you will follow in the footsteps of the great Portuguese navigators. On foot and by public transport, you will visit the church of the famous Jerónimos Monastery in the Belém district, which is considered the most important work of Manueline architecture. From there, walk to the Tower of Belém (exterior visit), which is said to illustrate the glory days of the Portuguese naval and commercial empire. Both are considered landmarks of Lisbon and have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The afternoon is free for individual activities in Lisbon. We recommend that you try the typical Pastéis de Bélem, warm custard tarts. Fortified, you can then visit the Museu do Azulejo, which houses Portugal's largest collection of ceramic tiles from the 16th to 20th centuries and is housed in a convent. It is considered the most beautiful museum in the city; its visit is a "must" for any Lisbon visitor. (F)