Lisbon in three days: tram 28, Belém and a trip to Sintra

By Simon Abplanalp ·

A compact plan for a long weekend in Lisbon, flying from Switzerland.

From Zurich or Geneva, Lisbon is about three hours away. Ideal for a long weekend and still warm in autumn.

Day 1: Alfama and Baixa

Ride tram 28 through the old town, ideally early in the morning. Then walk up to the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte.

Day 2: Belém

Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and a pastel de nata. Buying tickets online saves queuing.

Day 3: Sintra

The train from Rossio takes about 40 minutes. Book time slots for Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira in advance.

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