5-Day Lisbon & Surroundings: City, Palaces & Coast

Base yourself in one hostel or guesthouse in Lisbon and explore Alfama, Belém, the mystical mountain palaces of Sintra, and the coastal beaches of Cascais on cheap commuter trains.

Trip Duration 5 Days

Estimated Total €280

Daily Average ~€56/day

Travel Style backpacker

Itinerary route

1
Lisbon 3 days
2
Sintra 1 day

Intercity route legs

Lisbon → Sintra train • Approx 40m 💡 Direct from Rossio.

~€2.40

Lisbon → Cascais train • Approx 33m 💡 Direct from Cais do Sodré.

~€2.40

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Alfama & Miradouros

Lisbon

Walk through Alfama alleys and watch sunset from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte.

Estimated day spending: €52.00

Day 2

Belém & Riverfront

Lisbon

Visit Jerónimos Monastery, Tower of Belém, and LX Factory.

Estimated day spending: €55.00

Day 3

Sintra Full Day

Sintra

CP train to Sintra. Tour Quinta da Regaleira and Moorish Castle.

Estimated day spending: €60.00

Day 4

Cascais Coastal Escape

Cascais

Take the train from Cais do Sodré to Cascais for sandy coves and cycling.

Estimated day spending: €54.00

Day 5

Chiado & Departure

Lisbon

Explore Chiado bookshops and Carmo Convent ruins before heading to the airport.

Estimated day spending: €59.00

✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time

If you have only 4 days, drop the beach trip to Cascais and spend the extra time exploring Lisbon neighborhoods.

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