Three-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary in Portugal

• Day 1: Visit the stunning Belem Tower and hang out at the Belem Cultural Centre for an immersive experience in Lisbon's culture. Stroll through the Jardim da Estrela, a beautiful garden with a playground and kiosk. End your day atop the Amoreiras 360 Panoramic View for an incredible sunset view of the city.
• Day 2: Take a day tour to Sintra's Palaces and Gardens to see the fairytale-like castles that inspired Disney. Stop by the Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe for a breathtaking ocean view. Head back to Cascais for some beach time and delicious seafood.
• Day 3: Take the little ones to meet the dolphins and sea lions at the Zoomarine theme park. Head to Old Town Albufeira for lunch followed by a swim at the Praia dos Pescadores beach. End your fun-filled day by watching the colorful and entertaining Aqualand Algarve water show.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Belem Tower (1-2 hours, free)
• Belem Cultural Centre (1 hour, free)
• Jardim da Estrela (1 hour, free)
• Amoreiras 360 Panoramic View (1 hour, 5 EUR)
• Sintra's Palaces and Gardens (6 hours, 20 EUR)
• Cabo da Roca (1 hour, free)
• Cascais beaches and seafood (4 hours, 30 EUR)
• Zoomarine theme park (6 hours, 25 EUR)
• Old Town Albufeira (2 hours, free)
• Praia dos Pescadores beach (3 hours, free)
• Aqualand Algarve water show (1 hour, 15 EUR)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): 95 EUR

Transportation

Travelers can get around via tram, bus or metro in the city centers. Day tours to Sintra's palaces and gardens will cost around 20 EUR per person. To get to Albufeira for Day 3, take a train from Lisbon to Albufeira for around 25 EUR per person.

Useful Tips

In case of more time, don't miss out on the Oceanário de Lisboa, one of the largest marine aquariums in the world or explore the Castelo de Sao Jorge, a Moorish castle overlooking the city. If there's less time, cut down on Day 2's beach and seafood itinerary.

Airports

Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is the main international airport, located 7 km from Lisbon. It has easy access to the city center via metro or bus.