Portugal - Portuguese voyage (Lisbon-Porto). Autumn season. Treasures of Portugal: from Lisbon to Porto Full description of the program

Day 1 Arrival in Lisbon

Day 2 Sintra LUX Tour:

The ancient town of Sintra was founded by the Moors, and in the Middle Ages it was chosen by the monarchs of Portugal for their summer holidays. This was facilitated by a favorable climate for human health and beautiful natural landscapes. Sintra has earned the honorary title of "Pearl of Portugal", which is framed by shady eucalyptus trees, centuries-old cedars and palm trees of impressive size.

According to the excursion program - a trip to the historical center of the National Palace in the heart of Sintra. The snow-white palace with conical chimneys and painted halls visible from a distance is a symbol of the town. Another attraction is the amazingly beautiful Palacio De Pena castle (XIX century). It was erected in a pseudo-medieval style, in which elements from different eras were mixed in the most fantastic way. Since the 16th century, only the ruins of the monastery and a small chapel have survived.

Quinta de Regaleiro

The tour continues in the complete mystery of the estate - Quinta de Regaleiro, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, the prototype of which was the divine Eden. Balconies, gazebos, tiny lakes, grottoes and sculptures make a strong impression. The unique well becomes the quintessence. According to rumors, strange things were going on in the estate, since its owner belonged to a secret society of Masons.

A group tour of Sintra is a series of adventures. One of them is a trip to the End of the Earth. For many centuries, Cape Roca was considered the extreme point of the land of the entire Earth. Nowadays, a mountain serpentine leads to the top of the cape. Cape Roca offers a magnificent panorama. There (and nowhere else!) you can purchase a personalized endorsed Certificate of stay at the End of the World.

Cascais and Estoril

After a "dizzying" journey, a trip to the elite resorts of the Atlantic - Cascais and Estoril. Aristocracy from all over the world loves to spend time in these glorious places. In numerous resort hotels there is a place for other tourists who decide to relax with all amenities. There are many entertainment venues around - fashionable restaurants, casinos, nightclubs and the Formula 1 track.

Cliff "Devil's Mouth"

Finally, the participants of the tour will experience another adventure - acquaintance with the ever-noisy cliff "Devil's Mouth". The strange place is surrounded by legends and myths, including those about mysterious disappearances and unexplained deaths.

Day 3 Excursion Lisbon LUX:

Historic center of Lisbon. First, there is an acquaintance with the historical center, the Baixa area, which was completely restored from ruins after the merciless earthquake of 1755. According to the plan, a walk along Independence Avenue, framed by chestnut alleys, and Restorers Square with a granite obelisk. It was installed in 1886 to mark the end of Spanish expansion. Rossio Square is dominated by amazing bronze fountains, colorful flower beds and a majestic statue of King Pedro IV. The National Theater of Dona Maria II is also located there.

Belenskaya tower. This elegant tower has long been a symbol of Lisbon. They invariably arouse admiration for the elegance of their forms and wonderful finishes. It is hard to imagine that this fairy-tale castle was built as a fortification to protect the city from the side of the river. Over time, the island on which the tower was built was connected to the land, and the purpose of the object changed several times.

In the next part of the tour of Lisbon, you will visit the Jeronimos Monastery in Belém. It was built at the beginning of the 16th century to commemorate the Age of Discovery. According to experts, this monastery is the most impressive architectural structure in Portugal in the elaborate Manueline style. Another shock awaits you - an acquaintance with a sophisticated monument of the 16th century - the Belenskaya Tower, which resembles a fairy-tale castle.

Monument to the Discoverers, which was made of noble granite in those days when the dictator Salazar was in power - an ambiguous personality who left a noticeable mark on the history of the state. The monument reflects the attitude to the eventful past of the once great maritime Empire. You will also see the residence of the current President of the Republic - Belen Palace.

Royal Palace of Ajuda, which was built after the earthquake of 1755 on the site of the ruined palace. This palace used to host the magnificent official ceremonies of the Portuguese monarchs.

During the tour, it is also planned to visit the Plaza of Commerce, where in the XV-XVII centuries there was the majestic palace of King Manuel, as well as the Belém Docks and Alfonso Albuquerque Square. On the other side of the excursion, the participants of the excursion move along the Bridge "April 25", built over the place where the river flows into the ocean.

Statue of Christ in Lisbon. The grandiose statue of Christ protects the city and the country from adversity. It was erected in gratitude to God for the fact that he heeded the prayers of the Portuguese and saved Lisbon during the Second World War. At the foot of the monument is a chapel. At the top, where the high-speed elevator lifts, there is a gift shop. At the very feet of Christ, there is a safe observation deck with a gorgeous panoramic view. To it rise on a special ladder.

Excursion to the frigate D.Fernando II e Glor. This is the last Portuguese sailing ship that left the Indian shipyards of Damau. He first set sail from India on February 2, 1845 and arrived at the port of Tagus on July 4 of the same year. There are still 50 guns of three types on board. The frigate was created for long journeys, so it has spacious rooms and is comfortable. Now it is one of the oldest sailing ships in the world. A tour of the decks of the frigate will help you get an idea of travels in past times.

The participants of the tour return to Lisbon on the ferry that runs along the Tagus. In this short voyage, you can take good pictures of the city from new angles.

Day 4 Flight to Madeira. Rest in the chosen hotel.

Travel Plan travel company "DSBW Travel Collection" organizes a variety of tours in 2020 to Portugal - one of our favorite destinations. Portugal is a wonderful country for a relaxing holiday and interesting trips. The destination is relatively expensive, mainly due to air travel to Lisbon.

We specialize mainly in sightseeing tours, of which I would like to highlight our wonderful tour first of all "Iberian Voyage" from the DSBW Travel Collection. This tour includes visits to two countries - Spain and Portugal and is relatively inexpensive due to a more economical flight to Spain.

Portugal differs from many other countries in its tranquility and peace in everything. Even the songs are kind of calm and melodic. Portugal is still distinguished by excellent service, an abundance of attractions and the absence of "tourist extras". And also a calm, cool climate, very fresh air from the ocean and excellent cuisine, which could easily compete with more eminent neighbors. But the Portuguese do not argue - they just cook deliciously.

There is a lot to see in Portugal. In addition to Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, numerous palaces and monasteries are of interest: Alcobasa, Estoril, Braga, Guimaraes, Caimbra, Fatima, Batalha, Sintra, Obidos, Mafra and much more. By the way, Portugal is a great option to combine an educational holiday with a beach holiday, going from Moscow to the resorts of the Lisbon Riviera, the Algarve and Madeira.

As a specialist in Portugal, we will help diversify your trip in 2019 with interesting routes and holidays in Portugal.

Accommodation: Lisbon 5 nights - Porto 2 nights (8 days 7 nights)

Tour program(Saturday option 8 days / 7 nights)
Brief description of the program:

1 day. Saturday. Arrival in Lisbon.

Day 2 Sunday.
Excursion: Porto with lunch. Visit to the wine cellars - Tasting of port wine (paid locally 10 euros). Cruise on the Douro River (paid locally 15 euros) Sightseeing tour of Porto. Accommodation at the hotel in Porto.

Day 3 Monday.

Day 4 Tuesday.
Excursion: 08:00-17:00 Coimbra - Fatima - Caves (paid locally 7 euros) with lunch. Arrival in Lisbon and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5 Wednesday. Breakfast in the hotel.
Excursion: 08:00-18:00 Mafra - José Franco village - Ericeira - lunch - Sightseeing tour of Lisbon.

Day 6 Thursday.

Day 7 Friday.

Day 8 Saturday. Breakfast in the hotel. Airport transfer.
Excursion: 08:00-17:00 Sintra visiting Regaleira Manor and Pena Castle, Cape Roca, Cascais and Estoril resorts. (dinner).

The cost of the tour to Portugal per person:

Without an air ticket	*3 category hotels** Lisbon: Vip Berna 3. Porto: Star Inn Porto 3.		*4 hotels** Lisbon: VIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference 4. Porto: Hotel Black Tulip 4.
	Meals: Breakfast at the hotel 4 lunches, dinner with Fado	Nutrition: breakfast at the hotel	Meals: Breakfast at the hotel 4 lunches, dinner with Fado	Nutrition: breakfast at the hotel
*Reservations and arrivals 01/01/2019 to 03/15/2020 (last arrival 03/15/2020)* *Promotion - Booking before 12/31/2019 arrivals from 03/16/2020 to 03/15/2021*
*DBL*	620	495	720	590
*SGL*	855	725	1025	895
*3rd adult*	615	485	715	585
*3rd child 2-12 years old*	565	415	565	415
Booking from 01/01/2020 with arrivals from 03/16/2020 to 03/15/2021
*DBL*	640	510	740	610
*SGL*	885	755	1055	925
*3rd adult*	635	505	735	605
*3rd child 2-12 years old*	585	435	585	435
Add. night at the hotel with breakfast for tours 8 days / 7 nights no commission
DBL	40		50
SGL	75		95
3rd adult	35		45
3rd child 2-12 years old	0		0

Attention, important information for the New Year's tours

Supplement for the night from 12/31/2019 to 01/01/2020

Hotels 3*:
TWIN - 25 euros per person net,
SGL - 45 euros per person net,
TWIN and extra bed ad - 25 euros per person net,
TWIN and extra bed chd - 25 euros per person net (child under 12 does not pay extra).
4* hotels:
TWIN - 30 euros per person net,
SGL - 55 euros per person net,
TWIN and extra bed ad - 30 euros per person net,
TWIN and extra bed chd - 30 euros per person net (child up to 12 no extra charge)

The price per person includes:
Accommodation in hotels of the selected category 4 * / 3 * with breakfast
Meals 2 options to choose from:
Option 1: Only breakfast at the hotel * Fado is not included,
Option 2: breakfast at the hotel, 4 lunches with drinks - a great opportunity to try national cuisine, dinner with Fado.
Transfers and excursions according to the program with a Russian-speaking guide.
Transfers from / to the airport (if you purchase additional nights in Lisbon, the transfer is transferred to the last day).
Arrival transfer - all flights meet from 08:00 to 23:00.
In the period from 23:00 to 07:55 - an individual transfer is paid extra 33 euros (2589 rubles) per car
Note: for flights Moscow - Lisbon - Aeroflot airline - surcharge 15 euros per person
(transfer is provided for arrival in Lisbon at 23:20 and departure at 07:40 from Lisbon - departure from the hotel at 05:00).
Transfer at the end of the tour - after the excursion to the airport or if the day is free from excursions, transfer according to the following schedule.
Pick-up from your hotel in Lisbon: 08:00, 11:00, 19:30.

Additionally paid:
- Air tickets;
- Visa;
- Insurance;
- Tickets to some museums, palaces, castles (about 45 euros (3530 rubles) for the entire program) - paid on the spot.
- Visiting the famous wine cellars in Porto with tasting 6 euros (471 rubles) per person

Additional options per person:
- It is possible to book rows on the bus with a surcharge: 1st row - 50 euros (3922 rubles), 2nd-3rd rows - 40 euros (3138 rubles), 4th-5th - 30 euros (2353 rubles) . Any other row at will - 10 euros (784 rubles) per person.
- Audio guides for the entire period of the excursion tour at a cost of 10 euros (784 rubles) per person
- Affordable and convenient! - audio guides and seats on the bus (starting from row 6) at a cost of 15 euros (1177 rubles) per person The seat you choose on the bus will be guaranteed to be yours during all excursions)
- Package "Comfort" - Travel in comfort!
Premium - "Comfort" surcharge per person net to the price of the tour hotel 4*
220 euros (17257 rubles) - accommodation in a DBL|TWIN|room or on Extra. bed adult
380 euros (29807 rubles) - accommodation in the SGL room
Private transfer upon arrival and departure.
Hotel 4 * in the central area of Lisbon 5 nights - Markes Pombal area - central Avenida Liberdade.
Seats on the bus.
Audio guides for all excursions.
Gift on arrival 1 bottle of famous Portuguese Port wine per room.
Economy - "Comfort" surcharge per person net to the price of the tour hotel 3*-4*
180 euros (14119 rubles) - accommodation in a DBL|TWIN|room or on Extra. adult bed.
300 euros (23532 rubles) - accommodation in the SGL room.
Hotel 3 * / 4 * (hotel according to the purchase of a basic package 3 or 4 *) in the central area of Lisbon 5 nights - the Marques Pombal area - the central Avenida Liberdade.
Seats on the bus.
Audio guides for all excursions.

Full description programs:

1 day (Saturday). Arrival in Lisbon. Transfer and hotel accommodation in Lisbon. Free time.
For those who wish and for an additional fee Excursion 15:00-18:00: Lisbon Lux (pedestrian) 35 euros per person (the historical part of the magnificent Lisbon: Se Cathedral, St. George's Castle, Santa Justa, Commerce Square, Rossio Station).

Day 2 (Sunday). Breakfast in the hotel. Departure from the hotel with things - transfer to Porto.
Excursion: Porto with lunch. Visit to the wine cellars - Tasting of port wine (paid locally 10 euros). Cruise on the Douro River (paid locally 15 euros) Sightseeing tour of Porto.
Sightseeing tour of Porto: you will see the "railroad palace" - the Sao Bento station, decorated with a panel of tiles, the highest tower of the city - the bell tower of the Clerigos church - the Baroque era, the cathedral, from which along the medieval streets with granite houses of the XII century. go down to the Douro embankment and take a boat ride under the prominent bridges of the Eiffel and Cardoso, visit the Church of St. Francis, which has no equal in gilded carving in Europe, visit the famous Grahams wine cellars - learn the history of Portuguese port wine and the production process - tasting. Lunch at a national restaurant with drinks Cruise on the Douro River.
Check-in at a hotel in Porto. Free time.

Day 3 (Monday). Breakfast in the hotel. Hotel in Porto. Free time.
For those who wish and for an additional fee Excursion: 08:30-17:00 Braga - Guimarães - Bom Jesus with lunch - 65 euros per person.

Day 4 (Tuesday). Breakfast in the hotel. Departure from the hotel with things.
Excursion: Coimbra - Fatima - Caves (paid locally 7 euros). Lunch is included in the price. Each of the objects is interesting in its own way: the ancient University still operates in Coimbra (it was the first in Europe), Fatima is famous for the fact that it was there that local shepherd children met with the Virgin Mary, who revealed to them important secrets regarding the fate of mankind, and the karst caves "Piggy bank with coins" surprise with miraculous statues resembling familiar images.
Arrival in Lisbon and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5 (Wednesday). Breakfast in the hotel.
Excursion: Mafra - Village José Franco - Ericeira - lunch - Sightseeing tour of Lisbon.
The province of Portugal is able to surprise and even amaze. Despite the fact that the state is located on the westernmost tip of Europe, and perhaps precisely because of this, many of the rarest cultural and historical sights have concentrated in Portugal. All of them date back to different centuries, and different peoples contributed to their appearance.
Ericeira.
The colorful fishing town of Ericeira, nestled comfortably on the beautiful ocean shore, has retained its originality to this day. For many centuries the village was the most important fishing center of the region. The excursion program includes acquaintance with the local way of life, a sightseeing tour along the embankment.
José Franco village.
There are many settlements in Portugal that can be called museums under open sky. The village of José Franco is one of them. This is a typical Portuguese village of the early 20th century. It was founded by the potter José Franco around an ancient castle, a church and a mill. The town consists of small, cozy houses. In the village you can enjoy a traditional local lunch, consisting of delicious local bread and dried sausage, which is made according to an old recipe. It is customary to drink a simple peasant meal with regional wine.
Mafra.
The last point of the tour is the town of Mafra, where a giant palace and monastery complex is located. He's great! And a grandiose building appeared thanks to the project of King Joan V, who coveted to outshine the greatness of the Spanish Escorial itself.
The first part of the tour of Lisbon includes travel:
Independence Avenue;
Restorer Square, which is solemnly decorated with a granite obelisk (1886);
Rossio Square with the famous statue of King Pedro IV, magnificent bronze fountains and the most beautiful building of the National Theater of Dona Maria II;
Commerce Square, where the palace of King Manuel was located in the 15th-17th centuries.
Excursion: continue with a trip along the embankment.
In the next part of the tour of Lisbon, you will visit the Jeronimos Monastery in Belém.
It was built at the beginning of the 16th century to commemorate the Age of Discovery. According to experts, this monastery is the most impressive architectural structure in Portugal in the elaborate Manueline style. Another shock awaits you - acquaintance with a refined monument of the 16th century - Belenskaya Tower, which resembles a fairy-tale castle.
In the final part of the tour you will see the monument to the Discoverers, which was made of noble granite at the time when the dictator Salazar was in power. The monument reflects the attitude to the eventful past of the once great maritime Empire.

Day 6 (Thursday). Breakfast in the hotel. Hotel in Lisbon. Free time.
For those who wish and for an additional fee Excursion: 08:00-18:00 Villa Visosa (visiting the grandiose Paço Ducal Palace - the residence of the Portuguese kings!) - Evora - April 25 Bridge - Christ Statue - Vasco de Gamma Bridge 70 euros per person.
For those who wish and for an additional fee Excursion 10:30-17:30: Wine and gastronomic walk (Setubal - Azeitau - wine sampling - Arrábida - tasting lunch in a typical Portuguese tavern with drinks included in the price - Vasco da Gama Bridge - April 25 Bridge) - 70 euros per person.
(Stops and sightseeing: Visiting the fortress of São Filipe. Visiting Setúbal - walking along the promenade. Stopping at the Arrábida Park. Visiting the wine cellar with tasting - payment of 4 euros per person. Visiting the Azulejo tile center. Lunch included in the price (with drinks). Russian speaking escort.

Day 7 (Friday). Breakfast in the hotel. Free time. Dinner with Fado.
For those who wish and for an additional fee.
Excursion: 08:00-17:00 Obidos - Batalha - Alcobaza - Tomar - 70 euros per person.

Day 8 (Saturday). Breakfast in the hotel.
Tour: 08:00-17:00. Sintra visiting Regaleira Manor, Pena Palace (Palácio da Rena) - the castle is an object world heritage UNESCO and one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Cape Roca, the resorts of Cascais and Estoril. (dinner).
Sightseeing tour of Sintra. The fabulous medieval town has retained its charm to this day and deserved the name "Pearl of Portugal". The town was founded in ancient times and repeatedly changed its owners. In Sintra, the kings of Portugal liked to spend the hot summer months with their servants. Sintra is romantic landscapes, exotic parks, beautiful palaces and mysterious castles. According to the program, a visit to the center of the town, an excursion to the estate of Quinta da Regaleira, which the owner-mason completely remade to his liking.
Pena Palace (Palácio da Rena) - the former summer royal residence. The castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Pena Palace in Sintra was created in the spirit of eclecticism, combining the Moorish, neo-Gothic styles with elements of the Neo-Renaissance and the Middle Ages. This palace is a fairy tale - without analogues in the world.
After an exciting adventure through mysterious castles, a trip along a serpentine mountain road to the westernmost point of the European continent at Cape Roca. There you can buy a true Certificate of visiting the End of the Earth.
The tour route passes through the famous resorts of Cascais and Estoril. The aristocracy from all over the world rests there. The resorts have luxurious villas surrounded by eucalyptus groves, best beaches central Portugal, luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants, world-class golf courses, one of the most famous casinos in Europe and, of course, the famous Formula 1 circuit. All this luxury attracts millions of holidaymakers from different countries, including Russia.
Airport transfer.

1 day Lisbon

Departure from Moscow to Lisbon. Meeting at the airport Lisbon, hotel accommodation. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

2 day Lisbon - José Franco - Ericeira - Lisbon

Breakfast in the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Lisbon. In the afternoon you will visit Mafra, where there is an impressive palace and monastery complex. It's not just big, it's gigantic! King Joan V, in honor of the birth of his heir, decided to overshadow the famous Escorial, so he started an incredible project in its scope. Then you will rest in a fishing village on the picturesque sea coast of Ericeriere. There, to this day, a pleasant original atmosphere of a simple fishing life has been preserved with its daily worries and joys of life in harmony with nature. There are many settlements in Portugal that can be called open-air museums. The village of José Franco is one of them. This is a typical Portuguese village of the early 20th century. It was founded by the potter José Franco around an ancient castle, a church and a mill. The town consists of small, cozy houses. In the village you will taste a traditional local lunch consisting of delicious local bread and dried sausage, which is made according to an old recipe washed down with regional wine. The end of the tour is at 18:00. Return to Lisbon. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

3 day Lisbon - Villa Visosa* - Paço Ducal Palace - Residence of the Portuguese Kings* - Evora

Breakfast in the hotel. Free time or additional excursions excursion: Villa Visosa (visiting the grandiose palace of Paso Ducal - the residence of the Portuguese kings!) - Evora - Bridge on April 25 - Statue of Christ - Vasco de Gamma Bridge or excursion: Wine and gastronomic walk (Setubal - Azeitau - wine sampling – Arrábida – tasting lunch in a typical Portuguese tavern with drinks included – Vasco da Gama Bridge – 25 April Bridge). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Lisbon - Sintra - Regaleira Castle - Pena Castle - Cape Roca - Cascais - Estoril - Lisbon

Breakfast in the hotel. Sightseeing tour of: visiting Pena Castle, surrounded by a beautiful park, the residence of the Portuguese kings. Visit to Quinta de Regaleiro Palace. Trip to Cape Roca- the westernmost point of Europe. On the way to Lisbon, visit the resort areas of the Lisbon Riviera - Cascais and Estoril, where luxurious villas and luxury hotels are located. Vacationers are attracted by golden sandy beaches and rich nightlife - casinos, restaurants, clubs. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Lisbon - Porto - Cruise on the Douro River

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure from the hotel in Lisbon. Moving to Porto. Sightseeing tour of Porto. Douro river cruise (paid locally 15 euros per person) + Port wine tasting (paid locally 10 euros). Accommodation at the hotel in Porto. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Porto - Coimbra - Fatima - Piggy Bank Cave - Lisbon

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure from the hotel in Porto with things. Excursion to Coimbra - visiting Fatima and the cave: Piggy bank with coins (paid locally 7 euros). Group transfer to Lisbon airport. Flight to Moscow.

This is a story about the tour "Classic Portugal" (Lisbon - Porto) at the end of January - beginning of February 2016.
In winter, from cold Moscow, you want to go somewhere warmer. Therefore, this time, quite unexpectedly, Portugal was chosen. At this time there are already 12-15 degrees, and most importantly the sun and blue sky! :)
Winter excursion tours Europe is now almost gone. We took a ready-made tour from DSBW from the Portuguese tour operator Lusitana Sol. Lisbon - Porto, 7 nights, 8 days. + Another day had to be added when it became known that Portuguese Airways had canceled the return flight on Thursdays. Just booked an extra night in the center of Lisbon.
The total length of all transfers on the tour by bus is 1,315 km.
The tour is standard, but maybe the story will be useful to those who are just about to do something similar. Yes, and I can answer questions, if that. And so - it’s just nice to remember with pictures :)

Day 1. 28.01.16 Thu (Moscow – Lisbon)
Flight by regular flight "TAP Portugal" TR1231 05:40 - 08:30 from Domodedovo (everything was on schedule). The flight, of course, although direct, is quite long - 6 hours, and it is stuffy on the plane. We fly up, and over the entire Iberian Peninsula there is a continuous multi-layer cloud cover. And only just before Lisbon, the clouds thinned out a little and it became clear what was down there. And below the coast of the OCEAN, Tagus, well, Lisbon, finally :)

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Everything went pretty quickly, we leave, and we are met by a representative of Lusitana Sol. As it turned out later, this is our driver throughout the tour, Andrey. Besides us, there is still only one girl Maya, and we go to the minibus, go to the hotels.
“Hotel of the selected category”, we have this “Altis Park 4 *”. Accommodation at the hotel is promised only after 2 pm, but they check in immediately without any problems. Immediately, it turns out that no pool, which I counted on for relaxation, does not shine for us - it is simply closed at this time of the year. I asked for a room "higher", they gave it on the 11th floor, but, as it turned out, on the back side overlooking the courtyard. The request to change to the frontal, albeit with visible displeasure, was nevertheless satisfied. And we got a "view of the Tagus", though from the level of the 9th floor. But, as it turned out, the numbers on the front side are bigger and newer. Then, after returning from Porto, other members of our tour “fought” for such numbers. groups :) (and we already didn’t).
Changed clothes, grabbed a small backpack and went to the center. Metro station to the left of the exit from the hotel a stone's throw away. This is "Olaias" - reputed to be one of the most beautiful in Lisbon.

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All inscriptions are in Portuguese. In fairness, then I learned how to switch to English and figured out the details. I had to use the help of a native who had just bought a ticket. He gladly helped me buy two Viva Viagem tickets and "refuel" each of them with 5E using the "zapping" system - i.e. spending money as you use it on any type of Lisbon transport - metro, tram, bus, funiculars, ski lift, and even, it seems, commuter train(did not check, see http://discoverportugal.ru/transport-portugalii/transport-lisbona).
We drove 5 stops with a transfer to the station Mortim Moniz (Martim Moniz). We got up, walked around the square to the final stop of the famous 28th tram. The first one was already leaving and we didn't hit it. But pretty soon the next yellow “doghouse”, as they are called by the people of Lisbon themselves, came up :)

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We settled down on the back platform - a convenient place for viewing and photographing.

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Very cool idea! It doesn't seem to exist anywhere. Instead of boring "Bas Touristik" there is a small rattling yellow trailer. In addition, a real type of TRANSPORT. Lisbon residents use it with might and main, and not just "mad" tourists :) Lisbon is truly a "city on the hills", so convenient ground transport is a very necessary thing. Funiculars and the Santa Justa lift help the tram on the steepest sections!
We drove a couple of stops in a straight line along the avenue before turning right into the Alfama neighborhoods. And then - here it is the real Lisbon :).

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In some nooks and crannies, you can only go by tuk-tuk.

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By the way, they are all electric here, as far as I understand.

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Narrow streets, rollercoasters, azulejos, …

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This area is a must-see - here is the undestroyed by the earthquake (1755) part of the city, and the Cathedral of Se and San Vicente de Fora and, of course, the St Gorge fortress on the mountain ...

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We'll go there again...

We jumped out to the Santa Luzia mirador, where many people go out - there are views of the Tagus and cafes. But we're moving on cathedral Se and “roll out” to Baixa past Commerce Square.

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And then we begin the ascent to Chiado and Bairro Alta. The “hills” begin again, and after one of them we decided to leave before reaching the Basilica of Estrela, the second terminus on the 28th.
... such passers-by

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And such

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And this is the funicular "Bika"

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Directly along the tram tracks in the opposite direction, we descend again to the “literary” quarters of Chiado. At the restaurant "A Brasileira" we "celebrate" on a chair next to Fernando Pessoa.