Lisbon

Explore the city and its history with a day of sightseeing, plan a day trip to Cascais and Sintra or simply enjoy a stroll in historic Belém. Ideally located on top of one of Lisbon’s seven hills, the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon offers breathtaking views.

The following is a sample couple’s romantic getaway itinerary. Please call or visit the Concierge to help personalise your visit to Lisbon.

Arrival

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is just a 15-minute drive from Portela de Sacavem International Airport.

Visit the sites, do a little shopping, and get into the city’s vibe via one of Lisbon's famous yellow trams.

Day

• Catch the famed “28” tram for the most picturesque route through Lisbon’s narrow cobblestone streets – a great way to visit many of Lisbon's historical sites at your own pace.
• Hop off at Praça de Camões in the Chiado, a shopping district full of cafés where you can find the quintessential Portuguese breakfast.
• Stop for a nice refreshing drink at Quiosque Refresco.
• Embark on a little shopping trip to Largo do Chiado and visit boutiques like Vista Alegre, Vida Portuguesa and our favourite, Luvaria Ulisses, which sells hand-made gloves.
• You can hop back on and off the tram as your surroundings pique your interest.
• Detour up to São Roque church and stop at the Miradouro São Pedro de Alcantara to enjoy the view from this lookout.
• Hop back on the “28” to the quaint neighbourhood of Alfama, encompassed by the Tagus River on one side and National Parthenon on the other.
• For lunch, explore the narrow streets filled with shops and cafés. In the summer they are colorfully decorated for popular saint parties.
• Taxi back to the Hotel and visit our rooftop fitness centre for a pilates class or a jog around the outdoor running track.

Evening

• Enjoy a white port or a 10-year Porto Flip on the terrace of the Ritz Bar.
• Go out for dinner at 100 Maneiras, a restaurant in the old quarter of Bairro Alto with more than 100 Portuguese wines on offer.
• Follow dinner with drinks and dancing at Silk, a members-only club. Our Concierge will be sure to put you on the guest list.
  

This day trip is fit for both lovers of the green countryside and blue ocean: a chance to see the lush Sintra with all its grandeur and palaces followed by Cascais and its fishermen’s villa alongside gorgeous beaches.

Day

• After breakfast at Varanda Restaurant, it’s time to meet with our private driver, who will whisk you off to Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage town.
• First stop is the Queluz Palace, a masterpiece of baroque architecture.
• Next, visit the Palace of Sintra and it’s wonderful azulejo Portuguese tiles.
• In front of the palace, to your right is a small road where a sign reads Piriquita. Here you must try travesseiros: flaky pastries filled with melon jam, almonds and egg.
• Go up the hill to see up close the coloured turrets of the Pena Palace – the oldest palace inspired by European Romanticism – and the astonishing Regaleira Palace.
• Enjoy the scenic drive and take a brief detour in Porto Santa Maria to visit Cabo the Roca for a lunch overlooking the ocean.
• Try the clams à Bulhão Pato, carabineiros (jumbo red shrimp) or fish cooked under a pure salt crust.
• Drive to the old fishermen’s village of Cascais. Here you’ll find beaches, golf courses, bars and restaurants and fishing activities.
• Taste the ice cream at Santini – definitely among the best in the world.

Evening

• Dine at Travessa, a restaurant housed in an old convent that cooks up a mix of Portuguese and Belgian cuisines.
• Experience a performance of traditional Fado, a type of melancholic song indigenous to Lisbon.
• After dinner, go dancing at the coolest nightclub in town. Lux is right on the riverfront.
  

Belém is known as the place from which Portuguese explorers set sail. Today, it is a cultural hub waiting for your discovery.

Day

• Have a romantic breakfast in bed ordered through In-Room Dining.
• Enjoy a private visit at Fronteira Palace. The splendid rooms on display are superbly decorated with furnishings and works from the 17th and 18th centuries.
• Visit the Monument to the Discoveries, Belém’s waterfront tribute to Portugal’s golden age of nautical adventures.
• The Belém area boasts the Jerónimos Monastery, Tower of Belém and the Cultural Centre, which houses the Berardo Collection of art.
• Next, head to Pastéis de Belém to indulge in the custard of the same name. It's a real Portuguese delicacy but to this day, the original recipe remains a secret.
• For a unique experience, let our Concierge book a sailing trip for you. You will sail beneath the Tagus Bridge and see the Cristo Rei statue on the other side of the river.
• Don’t forget to order your picnic boxes from room service for an amazing Four Seasons experience during your cruise.

Evening

• Return to the Hotel to receive a couple’s treatment at our award-winning Spa.
• Dine at Varanda. Executive Chef Pascal Meynard uses the finest Portuguese ingredients to bring out the local flavours in his creations.
• On your room’s terrace, make a champagne toast to the first of many visits.