Itinerary Summary
Day one arrives in Lisbon for the Time Out Market dinner, day two is the Ribeira market morning and the Belem tart factory in the afternoon, day three the train to Sintra for piri-piri chicken lunch,…
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon Arrival and Dinner at Time Out Market
10:00
1.5h
Lisbon Airport metro to Baixa-Chiado
Take the red line from Lisbon Airport to Baixa-Chiado, about 25 minutes, then walk to your hotel with bags. A Viva Viagem card costs under 1 euro plus fare and works on every tram and bus in the city.
📍 Lisbon
18:30
2.5h
Time Out Market dinner and tastings
Sample small plates from a dozen Portuguese chefs under one roof at the Time Out Market, then buy pastries for breakfast. It is busiest from 19:30; arrive early, find a table first, then order at the counters.
📍 Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
💡 Pro Tip: Lisbon Airport is on the metro red line, about 25 minutes from the centre. A Viva Viagem card costs a small deposit plus fare and works on metro, trams and buses. Time Out Market is busiest from 19:30, so arrive early to claim a table. Portugal uses UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer; entry rules depend on your passport.
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Budget Breakdown
AccommodationUS$44035%
Lisbon and Porto hotels, 5 nights
Food & DiningUS$25020%
Time Out Market, piri-piri chicken and francesinha
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I set aside for food on a six-day Portugal eating trip?+
The trip budget covers roughly $1,050-1,500 (about EUR 910-1,300) for comfortable hotels, trains and meals. Add extra for market grazing, a francesinha, port pairings and one nicer dinner. Time Out Market plates and Belem pastries are cheap; Douro tastings and seafood restaurants are the splurges.
When are Lisbon's Time Out Market and Bolhao market best to visit?+
Time Out Market runs into the evening and is busiest at dinner, so arrive early or late for a seat. Lisbon's Ribeira market is a morning stop for produce and tarts. Porto's Mercado do Bolhao is best before noon on a weekday, when the stalls are open and the aisles are calm.
Can vegetarians and people with allergies eat well in Portugal?+
Portugal leans on fish, pork and cheese, but most cities now have vegetarian options and Lisbon and Porto have dedicated plant-based restaurants. Learn a few phrases for no meat and no shellfish, and check whether bacalhau dishes include pork. Market stalls and Italian or Indian spots are reliable fallbacks.
How do you get from Lisbon to Sintra and Porto on this food route?+
Sintra is a 40-minute train from Lisbon's Rossio station, an easy morning out. Lisbon to Porto takes about three hours on the Alfa Pendular, so you can lunch in one city and dine in the other. Book the Porto train seats ahead and fly home from Porto.
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Guide at a Glance
- Duration: 6 days
- Budget: Comfort · approx. $1,050–1,500 (≈ €910–1,300), excl. int'l flights
- Difficulty: easy
- Best for: Food & Dining
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