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Travel itinerary: 7 days in Lisbon and Sintra for a couple

Week at a glance

DayAreaHighlights
1Baixa and ChiadoArrival, riverside square, sunset viewpoint
2Alfama and the castleCastle walls, tiled streets, fado evening
3BelémMonastery, riverside tower, custard tarts
4Príncipe Real and Bairro AltoGardens, design shops, rooftop dinner
5Sintra (day trip)Palaces in the hills, forest walk
6Cascais coastBeach walk, seafood lunch
7Market morningFood 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)

ItemCost
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 first trip to Japan that does not try to cover everything: a sensible split between Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and one or two side trips, with each day built around one area so you are not crossing the city three times. You also get notes on whether a rail pass pays off for your route, how IC cards work and which places need tickets booked weeks ahead.

What is included

  • What you getA day-by-day Japan plan as formatted text: areas for each day, trains between cities, where to eat, where to stay and a budget estimate in yen. Check rail pass prices, opening days and entry rules on official websites before you go; we do not book trains, hotels or tickets.
  • City splitHow many nights in Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond
  • One area per dayLess time on trains, more time there
  • Rail pass checkWhether a pass is worth it for your route
  • Book-ahead listPopular spots that sell out early
  • Budget in yenDaily costs for food, transport and tickets

How it works

  1. 1
    BriefYou share dates, airport and interests
  2. 2
    PlanningWe split cities and group days by area
  3. 3
    DeliveryYou get the plan, rail notes and budget

What we need from you

Your dates and arrival airport, how many days, who is travelling, your interests (food, temples, anime, nature, shopping), your budget and anything booked.

We will ask you:

  • Which airport do you fly into and out of?
  • How many days do you have, and in which season?
  • What interests you most in Japan?
  • Do you want a night in a ryokan?

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PackagesBasicTokyo in 3 days$12StandardClassic first week$25PremiumTwo weeks in Japan$49
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Cities1up to 2up to 4
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Questions and answers

Is the JR Pass worth it for us?

We compare the pass with single tickets for your route and say which looks cheaper. Check current prices on the official site.

Can you plan around cherry blossom or autumn leaves?

Yes. We plan for the usual timing in your dates; the season shifts each year, so follow the official forecasts.

Do you help with the visa or entry forms?

Only with general notes. Check the rules for your passport on the official Japanese government website.

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