• arrived in beautiful Lisbon in the afternoon and took the metro to the Waterfront 
• strolled down Rue De Augusta street to Plaza Comercio Square 
• tasted our first Pasties De Nata - a small pastry cup filled with an delicious egg custard - A Travellers “Must Taste”
• visited the Elevador de Santa Justa
• enjoyed views of the St. George Castle overlooking the Lower City
• tasted traditional Cherry flavoured Ginjinha - a Portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries (sour cherry) in alcohol - Another Traveller “Must Taste” 

Day 2 - Lisbon

• beat the crowds and caught an early morning ride on the famous “Tram 28”along its entire seven km length traversing its Historic Route
• enjoyed coffee and breakfast at Lisbons oldest Coffee House, The “Brasileire” - opened in 1905
• visited Livraria Bertrand - founded in 1732 and declared to be the world’s oldest operating bookstore by the Guinness Book of World Records
• participated in a Walking Tour of Lisbon’s City Center and Old Town
• enjoyed an amazing view of town and the Lisbon Castle from Elevador de Santa Justa View Point 
• visited the Carmel Convent ruins and historic Lago de Carmo square - the site of the beggining of democracy in Portugal 
• tasted the famous Pastéis de Bacalhau - salt codfish cakes 
• visited Alfama - the oldest and most traditional neighbourhood in Lisbon (Not destroyed in the 1755 Earthquake)
• explored the amazing buildings covered head to toe in decorative tiles, also known as Azulejos
• enjoyed a few more shots of traditional Ginjinha sold by locals in Alfama
• enjoyed a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant with two friendly Irishmen from Dublin that we met on our Walking Tour 
• visited Se Cathedral and Casa dos Bicos
• visited Noisi - the oldest house in Lisbon, more than 500 years old and managed to withstand the earthquake of 1755
• enjoyed the view from Miradouro de Santa Luisa with its unique decorative tiles and panoramic view from Miradouro das Portas do Sol

Day 3 - Lisbon to Lagos (Algarve Region)

• took an early taxi ride to Lisbon Oriente Station (The former site of Lisbon’s Expo 1998) 
• traveled to Lagos by Flixbus - 3.5 hours
• enjoyed a lazy afternoon suntanning in the roof pool of our accommodation 
• took and evening walk in Old Town

Day 4 - Lagos

• walked down a cobblestone streets to Lagos Old Town
• enjoyed a private boat cruise to amazing Ponta De Piedade Grottos - stunning!
• we loved the Coastline Cruise so much that we decided to walk on the tops of the cliffs by hiking the coastal trails at Ponta da Piedade - It's breathtaking!!

Day 5 - Lagos

• took a  boat cruise eastward along the Algarve Coast to famous “Benagil Cave” - a huge sea cave, with a large skylight making it “Pantheon Like” - a gorgeous place to visit!
• cruised along the coast visiting smaller caves and exploring sea passages under the cliffs 
• returned to our favourite haunt “LazyJacks” where we enjoyed drinks and a light lunch while basking in the afternoon sunshine with new friends 
• had an amazing Tagliatelle pasta with pistachio and burrata and a glass of wine at the little Pomo - Italian restaurant so busy and and popular that you have to queue patiently outside - no reservations taken!

Day 6 - Lagos

• explored Old Town of Lagos 
• enjoyed a lazy morning coffee and Pasteis de Nata while listening to a live music in one of small squares 
• walked Meia Praia - a stunning beach that stretches along an immense shoreline of 4 km - a true coastal paradise

Day 7 - Lagos to Cabo de Vincente

• picked up a rental car to explore more of the Algrave Region
• visited Praia da Luz - a fishing village, being sheltered from the Atlantic’s ferocity by the towering, Rocha Negra basalt headland
• enjoyed coffee and Pasteis de Nata while watching a kids carnival happening on the promenade
• visited the village of Burgau - It boasts a picturesque setting, with cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and a beautiful sandy beach 
• visited Cabo de São Vicente called „the end of the world” -  the most southwesterly point of the Algarve that was often the last sight of homeland for navigators setting off in search of new worlds
• observed surfers in Praia de Beliche - this amazing beach with impressive cliffs, unspoiled nature and great waves for surfing
• explored the Fortaleza de Sagres - from where Henry the Navigator devised his 15th century expeditions to the uncharted seas around the western side of Africa, which heralded in the golden era of Portugal exploration
• enjoyed lunch at the beach restaurant in Sagres - seafood so fresh it is still alive!
• visited Ceramica Paradiso - sadly closed until 4th March - but the building is impressive!

Day 8 - Lagos to Albufeira 

• spent the morning at Praia dos Três Irmãos - one of the most beautiful beaches in the area of Portimao, famous for its stunning rock formations and the many hidden caves that can be explored
• enjoyed a gelato and some window shopping in beautiful Carvoeiro - a picturesque and traditional Portuguese resort town, which is situated along a stunning coastline of golden beaches and dramatic natural scenery
• drove all the way to Albufeira - largest, liveliest of all of the towns that line the southern Algarve coastline
• returned to Lagos where we enjoyed a traditional dinner (steak and shrimps!) with lots of wine at “Adega da Marina” - highly recommended!

Day 09  - Lagos to Lisbon

• took an early morning bus from Lagos to Lisbon 
• enjoyed an octopus salad for lunch 
• explored the neighborhood of Barrio Alto
• enjoyed the sunset on the waterfront 
• dinner of clams and flights of Port at the famed Time Out Market

Day 10 - Lisbon

• took a tram ride to the Belem District in the morning
• enjoyed coffee and pastries at the famous Pasteis de Belem Restaurant - The custard tarts were created in 1837 by the monks and to the date, the recipe is kept secret and therefore becomes a true specialty!
• walked around Jerónimos Monastery - sadly, closed on Mondays!
• visited the famous Belem Tower - the 15 century Tower served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon - It is one of Portugal’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• visited grand Monument of the Discoveries - a tribute to the bygone era of geographic discovery of the Portuguese nation - Spectacular 
• went shopping at LX Factory - a creative industrial district full of independent artists, design shops and hip restaurants
• returned to enjoyed more food and drinks at Time Out Market 
• rode famous tram 28 because it is so much fun!

Day 11 - Sintra

• after a sleepless night (noisy street party going to the morning hours) we took an early train to Sintra 
• explored charming streets and beautiful buildings of Sintra - classified as UNESCO's World Heritage Site since 1995 in the category of “Cultural Landscape”
• braved the crowds at the National Palace of Pena - a “Disney” like palace with vividly painted terraces, ornamental battlements, and statues of mythological creatures
• took an exciting tuk-tuk ride through very narrow and steep hilly roads
• strolled through the gardens at Quinta da Regaleira 
• visited famous “Initiation Well”-  an extraordinary well that features a gothic spiral staircase that descends 27 meters underground to a maze of tunnels

Day 12 - Lisbon

• enjoyed our last full day in Lisbon wandering around Bario Alto and Alfama Districts 
• took the Bica Funicular -  one of the most iconic Hill Trams in the world as it climbs a few hundred inspiring and very photogenic metres up a steep slope with the Tagus River in the background
• visited Miraduoro de Sao Pedro and enjoyed a stunning view of the city and Castle of Sant Jorge
• rode Tram 28 (again) - still so much fun!
• admired the Queen Mary II Ocean Liner docked in the harbour - A journey on her is on our list of future adventures 
• enjoyed traditional Bifana pork sandwiches at famous Bifanas Do Alfonso
• rode Tram 28 one last time!

Day 13 - Lisbon

• went to buy as many Pastieis de Nata that we could stuff into our luggage to take home - They are absolutely addictive 
• visited the beautiful Jaalharia do Carmo and Padaria Sao Roque 
• visited Rua Da Bica De Duarte Belo “The Pink Street” called the most beautiful street in Lisbon
• afternoon flight to Warsaw