Lisbon

Accommodation:
- Ibis Hotel Saldanha
Transport:
- Lisbon trams are one of the best ways to move around the city – although they can get very busy
- The Nostalgic tram no. 28 links to São Jorge Castle and Bairro Alto, crossing various picturesque neighbourhoods, including Graça, Mouraria, Alfama
- Tram 15 connects the city center and Belém
- Aerobús is the shuttle service linking the city center and Lisbon Airport. A one-way ticket costs €4 and a return costs €5.40
- Portugal has three funiculars – Elevador do Lavra, Elevador da Glória and Elevador da Bica, with a ticket costing €2.90 pp
Things to see:
- Belém Tower
- São Jorge Castle
- Lisbon Cathedral
- Bairro Alto
- National Sanctuary of Christ the King
- Praça do Comércio
- Arco da Rua Augusta
- Jerónimos Monastery
- Santa Justa Lift
- Rossio Square
- Carmo Archaeological Museum
- National Azulejo Museum
- Panteão Nacional
- Lisbon Baixa
- Palace of Ajuda
- Vasco da Gama Bridge
- Estação do Oriente
- Aqueduto das Águas Livres
Tips:
- Don’t forget to try the famous Portuguese tarts available from most cafe
- At the top the Elevador da Glória Funicular, in Bairro Alto, there is a gorgeous view over Lisbon from the San Pedro de Alcántara viewpoint