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Travel itinerary: 7 days in Lisbon and Sintra for a couple
Week at a glance
| Day | Area | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baixa and Chiado | Arrival, riverside square, sunset viewpoint |
| 2 | Alfama and the castle | Castle walls, tiled streets, fado evening |
| 3 | Belém | Monastery, riverside tower, custard tarts |
| 4 | Príncipe Real and Bairro Alto | Gardens, design shops, rooftop dinner |
| 5 | Sintra (day trip) | Palaces in the hills, forest walk |
| 6 | Cascais coast | Beach walk, seafood lunch |
| 7 | Market morning | Food hall, souvenir shopping, departure |
Day 2. Alfama and São Jorge Castle
Morning. Take tram 28 from Martim Moniz at 8:30, before the queues, to the stop below the castle. Walk the castle walls (allow 1.5 hours, ticket about €15 each).
Late morning. Walk downhill through Alfama's lanes to the Santa Luzia viewpoint for the classic view of red roofs and the river. 10 minutes on foot.
Lunch. A small family-run tasca on the lanes below the viewpoint: grilled sardines or the dish of the day, about €15–18 per person with wine.
Afternoon. National Tile Museum, 15 minutes by bus 759 from the river. Quiet, uncrowded and good if it rains.
Evening. A fado house in Alfama. Book a 20:30 dinner-and-show seating a few days ahead; budget €45–60 per person.
Day 5. Sintra day trip
- 8:40 train from Rossio station, 40 minutes, about €2.50 each way.
- 9:30 bus 434 up the hill to Pena Palace. Book a timed ticket online for 10:00 to skip the line.
- 12:30 walk down through the forest park to the Moorish Castle (30 minutes, some steep steps, wear trainers).
- 14:00 late lunch in the old town; try the local almond-and-cheese pastries.
- 16:00 Quinta da Regaleira gardens and the initiation well.
- 18:30 train back to Lisbon.
Where to stay
- Chiado — central, flat-ish streets, easy for every day of this plan. Best overall fit.
- Alfama — atmospheric and quieter at night, but steep hills with luggage.
Estimated budget for two (excluding flights)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hotel, 6 nights at ~€110 | €660 |
| Food and drinks, ~€90 per day | €630 |
| Transport, including Sintra and Cascais | €70 |
| Tickets and the fado evening | €230 |
| Reserve | €100 |
| Total | ≈ €1,690 |
Client: Hannah and Joe, early 30s, mid-October. They love food markets, viewpoints and history, walk a lot, prefer public transport and a mid-range budget. Excerpt: overview, two detailed days, where to stay and budget.
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About this service
We plan a backpacking route that keeps the daily spend low: cheap overland buses and trains instead of short flights, hostel areas close to the action, free walks and street food, and the paid sights that are actually worth it. You get a daily budget target and a note on where travellers usually overspend.
What is included
- What you getA budget backpacking itinerary as formatted text: route, overland transport, hostel areas, free and cheap things to do, food ideas and a daily budget target. Fares, hostel prices and border rules change, so check them on official websites; we do not book anything.
- Daily budget targetA number to aim for, with a breakdown
- Overland routesBuses, trains and night journeys
- Hostel areasCheap but central places to sleep
- Free things firstWalks, viewpoints, markets and beaches
- Money trapsCommon overspends on this route
How it works
- 1BriefYou share the region, time and budget
- 2PlanningWe build a cheap route and daily target
- 3DeliveryYou get the route, tips and budget
What we need from you
The region or countries, how long you have, your total or daily budget, whether you travel alone or with friends and what you want from the trip (parties, hiking, culture).
We will ask you:
- Which region or countries?
- What is your budget per day or in total?
- How long do you have?
- What do you want most from the trip?
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| Packages | Basic3-day budget stop$12 | StandardWeek on a budget$25 | PremiumTwo weeks backpacking$49 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days |
| Revisions | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Trip length | up to 3 days | up to 7 days | up to 14 days |
| Stops | 1 | up to 3 | up to 6 |
| Daily budget breakdown | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Questions and answers
Will you plan a route longer than 14 days?
Premium covers up to 14 days in detail. For a longer trip we can plan the first two weeks and outline the rest by region.
Do you recommend specific hostels?
We recommend areas and what to look for in reviews. Pick the hostel yourself from current reviews and prices.
Can you include border crossings?
Yes, with general notes on how travellers usually cross. Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official sites.