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Your week begins in Lisbon – Portugal’s exciting, dynamic capital city. Even if you’ve spent time in Lisbon before, there’s always something new to discover: from the dramatic classical architecture of the Praca do Comercio, to the jumbled alleways and backstreet Fado restaurants of old Alfama.
Leaving the city behind, you’ll travel west for a two-night stay in the historic hilltop town of Sintra. Most day trippers spend a couple of hours running around its eclectic palaces and ornate gardens – an overnight stay is the best way to immerse yourself in Sintra’s fairytale atmosphere.
Heading south, you’ll end your holiday in the beachfront town of Cascais. This once-sleepy fishing village was transformed into a Lisbon-in-miniature by Portugal’s ruling classes in the 19th century: their exclusive summer retreat. Modern-day Cascais has a welcoming charm all its own, combining beautiful beaches and a bustling marina, with historic architecture, art galleries and museums – and ocean view terrace of your hotel is the perfect spot to toast the end of a perfect holiday.
