First Time in Portugal? Here's Your Ultimate Free & Easy Guide!

👋 Hi, I'm Daydreamer Lizzy! 🔥 Portugal's must-visit duo: Lisbon & Porto – both bursting with charm! 🚌 City-to-City Transport Book buses (FlixBus/Rede Expressos) on Omio for ~€10 (3h ride). Skip trains – same duration, 3x the price! ☀️ LISBON (2 Days) 🏠 Stay: Near Santa Justa Lift (central to everything). 🚘 Get around: Walk or Bolt (cheap rides). Avoid public transport! 🌟 Day 1: Old Town Bica Funicular 🚋 (iconic yellow tram) Santa Justa Lift (admire, don’t ride up) Arco da Rua Augusta Lisbon Cathedral ⛪️ (€5) Castle of São Jorge 🏰 (€15, best views!) 📍 Free viewpoints: Miradouro de Santa Luzia Miradouro da Graça Miradouro da Senhora do Monte 🌟 Day 2: Belém Pastéis de Belém (world-famous egg tarts!) Jerónimos Monastery (€12) Monument to the Discoveries Belém Tower 🍽️ Eat: Breakfast Lovers (brunch heaven). 🔹 PORTO (1-2 Days) 🏠 Stay: Near São Bento Station (walkable to all sights). 🌟 Walking Route: City Hall → 2. Capela das Almas ⛪️ → 3. Bolhão Market → 4. Igreja de Santo Ildefonso ⛪️ → 5. São Bento Station (stunning tiles!) → 6. "World’s Prettiest McDonald’s" → 7. Igreja do Carmo ⛪️ → 8. Livraria Lello (Harry Potter’s inspiration!) → 9. Igreja de São Francisco ⛪️ → 10. Porto Cathedral ⛪️ → 11. Dom Luís I Bridge → 12. Miradouro da Serra do Pilar 🌄 (sunset spot!). 🍽️ Eat: Floresta Cafe (local gem!) Garden Porto Abadia do Porto 🔗 Pro Tips: 1️⃣ Beware of pickpockets – especially in crowds! 2️⃣ English works everywhere (no Spanish needed). 3️⃣ Cash? Mostly card-friendly – just carry €20-30 for small vendors. #PortugalTravel #Lisbon #Porto #EuropeTravel #HiddenGems