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Lisbon & Funchal in 5 days

2 sightseeing days in Lisbon, a dedicated relocation day, then 2 days in Funchal. Includes Castle of São Jorge and Mercado dos Lavradores, with guide-listed dining suggestions.

Adapted from community travel guides · Researched Sources & notes

The stops are drawn from the guides below; daily order, times and durations are our suggested adaptation. Available map pins are approximate, not provider-verified; missing coordinates remain unset. Prices are left unknown; check tickets, opening hours and transport before booking.

Route data adapted from Wikivoyage contributors, with our own selection and suggested timing; shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Source pages link to contributor histories. This is an editorial multi-day schedule; the source community has not rated this itinerary.

  • Stay in Lisbon for the first 2 sightseeing days; move to Funchal on day 3, then stay for 2 sightseeing days. Book accommodation in both bases rather than returning each night.
  • The 972 km figure is approximate straight-line separation, not transit distance. The relocation day reserves room for travel and check-in without promising a direct service or a same-day connection. Verify the journey before booking this two-base plan.
  • City visits and restaurants are adapted from the linked retained community-guide material, not newly verified opening hours, live menus or first-hand visits. Suggested times are editable planning blocks. Check closures, reservations, accessibility and dietary needs.
  • Cover photo shows the first city. Original source and photo credits remain attached. Adapted community route selections retain CC BY-SA 4.0 attribution; source research dates remain in the individual stop and dining notes.
4 local dining picks added to this itineraryDining sources

These picks have positive travel-guide coverage or a named professional recommendation; they are not live customer ratings. Suggested times are not reservations. Confirm service days, dietary needs and prices. Other days remain open for your own food discoveries.

  • Day 1 · Rosa da Rua Restaurante — Traditional. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 2 · Restaurante Sacramento do Chiado — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 4 · Olives — Vegetarian, vegan. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 5 · Il Basilico — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗

Sources checked 2026-10-30. Community-guide dining data is adapted from Wikivoyage contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; source pages link to contributor histories.

Lisbon & Funchal itinerary: 5 days at a glance

Review the original daily plan before editing below. Times and durations are suggested planning blocks; dining stops are not reservations. Your personal edits appear in the editor and downloads.

Day 1: Lisbon: Castle of São Jorge & Praça do Comércio

  • · Castle of São Jorge · 120 min
  • · Praça do Comércio · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Rosa da Rua Restaurante (Traditional) · 75 min

Day 2: Lisbon: Jerónimos Monastery & Belém Tower

  • · Jerónimos Monastery · 120 min
  • · Belém Tower · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Restaurante Sacramento do Chiado (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 3: Lisbon → Funchal: travel and check-in

  • · Relocate: Lisbon → Funchal · 600 min

Day 4: Funchal: Mercado dos Lavradores & Sé Cathedral

  • · Mercado dos Lavradores · 120 min
  • · Sé Cathedral · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Olives (Vegetarian, vegan) · 75 min

Day 5: Funchal: Monte Palace Tropical Garden & Madeira Botanical Garden

  • · Monte Palace Tropical Garden · 120 min
  • · Madeira Botanical Garden · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Il Basilico (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

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Day 1
  • 10:00120m
    Lisbon

    Suggested visit block; confirm opening hours, admission and transfer time. Map pin unavailable; locate the entrance before navigating. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lisbon (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 14:00120m
    Lisbon

    Suggested visit block; confirm opening hours, admission and transfer time. Map pin unavailable; locate the entrance before navigating. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lisbon (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 19:3075m
    Dining
    Rua da Rosa, 265, Bairro Alto

    Traditional. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Mon-Fri 12:00-15:30 19:30-22:30, Sat 19:30-22:30. Recheck with the restaurant. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lisbon/Bairro_Alto (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5409290; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 2
  • 10:00120m
    Lisbon

    Suggested visit block; confirm opening hours, admission and transfer time. Map pin unavailable; locate the entrance before navigating. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lisbon (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 14:00120m
    Lisbon

    Suggested visit block; confirm opening hours, admission and transfer time. Map pin unavailable; locate the entrance before navigating. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lisbon (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 19:3075m
    Dining
    Calçada Sacramento, 44

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Mon-Fri 12:30-15:00 19:30-24:00, Sat Sun 19:30-24:00. Recheck with the restaurant. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lisbon/Bairro_Alto (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5409290; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 3
  • 08:00600m
    Lisbon → Funchal

    Dedicated relocation day from Lisbon to Funchal; no transport is booked. The city centres are approximately 972 km apart in a straight line, not a measured road or rail route. Choose and book a suitable flight, train, bus or ferry; confirm operating days, total door-to-door time, luggage rules and arrival before making reservations. This full-day block is reserved time, not a timetable. Move the following day if your journey needs longer.

Day 4
  • 10:00120m
    Funchal

    Suggested visit block; confirm opening hours, admission and transfer time. Approximate map pin from a community guide; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Funchal (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 14:00120m
    Funchal

    Suggested visit block; confirm opening hours, admission and transfer time. Approximate map pin from a community guide; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Funchal (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot, nº 2 - 3rd floor (level)

    Vegetarian, vegan. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Mon-Sat 12:00-24:00. Recheck with the restaurant. About 0.5 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Funchal (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5402485; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 5
  • 10:00120m
    Funchal

    Suggested visit block; confirm opening hours, admission and transfer time. Approximate map pin from a community guide; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Funchal (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 14:00120m
    Funchal

    Suggested visit block; confirm opening hours, admission and transfer time. Approximate map pin from a community guide; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Funchal (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 19:3075m
    Dining
    Rua de Leichlingen, 7, Promenade

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Daily 12:30-15:00 and 19:30-22.00. Recheck with the restaurant. About 4.6 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Funchal (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5402485; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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