1, 2 & 3 Day Lisbon Itineraries

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Day 1: Belém Riverfront

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Morning (09:30 - 10:30)

Belem Tower, Lisbon, Portugal

Start the morning at Belém Tower, the UNESCO fortress on the riverbank. Arrive early to avoid the busiest hours.

Tickets: No reservation required for general admission.

Duration: ~45 min - 1 h

Late Morning - Midday (11:00 - 13:00)

Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal

Walk to Jerónimos Monastery for its 16th-century cloister. The adjoining church has its own separate, more restricted free-entry hours.

Tickets: Ticket office for the cloister closes at 16:30.

Duration: ~1.5 - 2 h

Travel: ~15 min walk from Belém Tower

Route Map — Day 1

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Belem Tower 2. Jeronimos Monastery

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery are sold as fully separate tickets — no combo ticket currently bundles them.
• Both landmarks are free with the Lisboa Card, at every validity tier.

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Day 2: St. George's Castle & the Oceanário

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Morning (09:30 - 11:30)

Castelo de Sao Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal

Spend the morning at St. George's Castle for its ramparts and panoramic views — free with the Lisboa Card at every tier.

Tickets: No reservation required for general admission.

Duration: ~1.5 - 2 h

Afternoon (14:00 - 16:30)

Oceanario de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

Head across town to the Oceanário in the afternoon. Note the Lisboa Card only discounts admission here (10-15% off) rather than covering it free.

Tickets: Standard entry uses dynamic time-slot pricing — book your slot in advance.

Duration: ~1.5 - 2.5 h

Travel: ~25 min by transit from the castle

Route Map — Day 2

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Castelo de Sao Jorge 2. Oceanario de Lisboa

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• St. George's Castle is one of the few Lisbon sites explicitly listed as a free Lisboa Card inclusion, not just a discount.
• Book Oceanário tickets online in advance, since standard pricing varies by the date and time slot you choose.

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Day 3: Sintra Day Trip — Pena Palace

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Morning - Afternoon (09:00 - 16:00)

Pena Palace, Sintra, Portugal

Take the train from Lisbon's Rossio station to Sintra for a full day at Pena Palace and its surrounding park. The "Essential Visit" ticket covers both the palace interior and the park.

Tickets: Palace tickets are for a specific date and time slot.

Duration: Full day, including travel

Travel: ~40 min train from Lisbon to Sintra, plus local transport up to the palace

Route Map — Day 3

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Pena Palace

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• The Lisboa Card + Pena Palace combo bundles a timed palace ticket with the free train ride and every standard Lisboa Card benefit — simpler than buying separately if you already plan to use the card.
• Sintra is a separate municipality from Lisbon, so budget a full day for the round trip plus the palace visit itself.

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1, 2 & 3 Day Lisbon Itineraries

Day 1: Belém Riverfront

Belem Tower, Lisbon, Portugal

Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 2: St. George's Castle & the Oceanário

Castelo de Sao Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal

Oceanario de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 3: Sintra Day Trip — Pena Palace

Pena Palace, Sintra, Portugal

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

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