Lisbon - Hotel and Tour
Lisbon, the best option to disconnect for 3 days as a couple, with friends or with the family. We have prepared a perfect plan for you, you just have to let yourself go and enjoy. On this trip you will discover the essence of this great city that looks out over the Atlantic, one of the oldest capitals in Europe, a cradle of cultures, smells and flavors that will remain in your memory for a long time.
Lisboa, la mejor opción para desconectar 3 días en pareja, con amigos o con la familia. Te hemos preparado un plan perfecto, tú solo tienes que dejarte llevar y disfrutar. En este viaje descubrirás la esencia de esta gran ciudad que mira al Atlántico, una de las capitales más antiguas de Europa, cuna de culturas, olores y sabores que permanecerán en tu recuerdo durante mucho tiempo.
Day 1 · Let yourself be impressed.
Once you have landed in Lisbon, you go to the chosen Hotel and after checking-in you will immediately realize that you have just arrived in an incredible city, and we already warn you that you will end up impressed, every day, every minute. It's hard to choose where to start, but don't worry, we'll help you.
One of our first proposals is that you go to the Alfama neighbourhood, an old fishermen's neighbourhood. Walk through the narrow cobblestone alleys, with clothes hanging and a clear reminiscence of Arab history in many corners and, of course, fado notes that escape from the many bars that inhabit it. Discover the famous Casa dos Bicos, with a spectacular façade covered with more than a thousand pyramidal stones. It is currently the headquarters of the José Saramago Foundation. Do not forget to visit the Sé, the Lisbon Cathedral, it is fascinating.
Lisbon has good restaurants and taverns serving homemade food, try a spoon dish like caldo verde, quite a spectacle! If at the end of the day you are still in the Alfama neighbourhood, settle in a terrace in a beautiful place and let yourself be surprised by the traditional cuisine.
Day 2 · We immerse ourselves in the charm of Lisbon.
Today we have organized a wonderful walking tour for you, about 4 hours. We will meet in the Marqués de Pombal Square from where we will go to the famous Vasco de Gama bridge over the Tagus River (whenever possible due to weather conditions) to admire the city from the other side of the shore. It is the best way to appreciate Lisbon as a whole: the high neighborhoods, the coastal neighborhoods, its hills, viewpoints, etc. Next, we will continue to the Santa María de Belém neighborhood on the banks of the Tagus estuary. We will contemplate authentic historical beauties such as the Belém Tower, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. An emblematic place since this 16th century fortress is the symbol of the age of discovery, from where the caravels departed on their expeditions. Nearby we will stop at the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) that was built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator. Here you can take good photos with the river in the background and the impressive monument with its boat shape and 52 m high.
Following the route we will find the Jerónimos Monastery, one of the jewels of the Manueline style where we will visit the church. Entering through the west door you will see six monumental columns that seem to go on forever. We will also enter the Carriage Museum, with an incredible collection of sedans, carriages, carriages, phaetons, coupes, etc. from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, with impossible decorations. These two monuments close on Mondays, therefore, alternatively on this day we will replace them with the Ajuda National Palace or the Medeiros e Almeida Foundation.
After the visit we will go to the old town, although if you have a few minutes, do not leave without going through the historic factory of pastel de Belém or pastel de nata. A sweet in the form of a puff pastry tartlet with cream sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon… Unbeatable! If you don't have time, don't worry, you will find this delicacy in any corner of the city. We will visit the Alfama neighborhood, so authentic and with that wonderful mix of cultures that Lisbon offers us. We will make a stop at a craft shop where you can taste an authentic Port wine. On the way to the end of the tour, we will pass by the famous and spectacular Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio), which is the gate that opens the city to the Tagus, Rossio Square, one of the liveliest areas of the center, and by the Avenida de la Libertad, to Plaza Marqués de Pombal, where this tour ends.
After this walk we suggest a well-deserved rest and why not? With one of the most authentic dishes of Lisbon cuisine, the best place in the world to delight yourself with an exquisite cod stew.
Day 3 · One Last Walk.
And the day of departure arrived, although depending on the time of your return flight, if you still have a few hours left, take advantage of them! Here are some suggestions: take the Santa Justa elevator to get to the Barrio Alto, a modern and avant-garde neighborhood. Between the neighborhoods of La Baixa and the Alto neighborhood is the most bohemian neighborhood, Chiado, where you can find buildings with incredible tiled facades or the Carmo Convent, which is currently in ruins, where you can see the sky as a roof. You can also recharge your batteries at the Campo de Ourique Market, with multiple stalls selling preserves, flowers, fruits, and vegetables. And a variety of bars where you can have your latest Lisbon delicacies.
You return home with a lot of experiences that you can share with your friends, we already told you at the beginning that the charm of Lisbon seduces and captivates, and guess what? Lisbon is always worth a second visit, so have a good trip and see you soon!
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