5 days in portugal

Please give me advices and share expereinces!! It will be our first time in portugal

We’re a group of 4 (two couples) planning a 5-day trip to Portugal and would love some feedback on our itinerary. We’re trying to balance city exploring with nature and some chill time.

✈️ Dates: June 23–28

Base: Lisbon

Day 0 – Arrival (June 23)

- Land in Lisbon around 7:30 PM

- Check-in + quick dinner and walk

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Day 1 – Lisbon (June 24)

- Alfama district

- São Jorge Castle

- Lisbon Cathedral

- Baixa + Rossio

- Tram 28 ride

- Miradouros (viewpoints)

- Evening in Bairro Alto

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Day 2 – Lisbon + Belém (June 25)

- Jerónimos Monastery

- Belém Tower

- Pastéis de Belém

- LX Factory

- Riverside walk / sunset

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Day 3 – Sintra / Cabo da Roca / Cascais (June 26)

We booked a full-day tour (~$30) that includes:

- Pena Palace

- Quinta da Regaleira

- Cabo da Roca

- Cascais

(Seemed easier than renting a car)

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Day 4 – Surf + Coast (June 27)

- Morning beginner surf lesson at Carcavelos Beach

- Chill beach time after

- Head to Cascais in the afternoon (if we have energy)

- Dinner + sunset there

- Back to Lisbon in the evening

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Day 5 – Departure (June 28)

- Slow morning in Lisbon (coffee, walk, maybe shopping)

- Flight at 20:30

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Goals of the trip

- Mix of city + nature

- Not too rushed

- First time surfing 🌊

- Good food but trying to stay somewhat budget-friendly

-Want to explore and see as much as we can

Thanks a lot in advance 🙏