Many clients visit Lisbon prior to or post a cruise and then return for more extensive travels. Lisbon is one of Europe’s greatest capital cities, with many of Portugal’s greatest treasures. One trip to Lisbon couldn't possibly cover all of the great sights so it is definitely worth another trip.

Lisbon can be deceptive because it is so small. However, there are lots of sights to visit and it all depends on wehther you want your vacation to be action-packed or flow at a steady pace. 3-4 days in Lisbon would be plenty to cover all the sights however if you have a couple of more days to spare, take them and enjoy the city and nightlife.

All US Citizens need a visa and a US passport to travel to Lisbon, whether for business or tourism. Most foreign nationals need a visa. Ensure to research whether or not you need to apply for a visa prior to your desired departure date else you might be denied entry into Lisbon.

Lisbon has some of the best-value cafés and restaurants of any European city, serving large portions of good Portuguese food at sensible prices. A set menu (ementa turística) at lunch or dinner will get you a three-course meal for around €15, though you can eat for even less than this by sticking to the ample main dishes and choosing the daily specials. Seafood is widely available – there’s an entire central street, Rua das Portas de Santo Antão that specializes in it. Options for vegetarians are somewhat limited, though Tão and Terra are worth seeking out. Indian and Chinese restaurants also offer good vegetarian options, as do some of the museum cafés, such as at the Centro de Arte Moderna at the Gulbenkian.