Riding tram 28

Riding tram 28
Cost: 1,5€
Date: 1/4/2017, 10:00 am

The tram 28 is one of the touristy icons of Lisbon. The one that appears in all paintings and is used by all tourists.
It goes through many small and narrow streets in the old town.
We are going to experience this ride from end-t-end; From its stating station, until the last one.

We are going to meet in exit of metro station Rato, walk for 20 minutes to Cemitério dos Prazeres and take the (empty) tram 28 from there.
We will arrive at the final stop around 11:45.
After the journey we can go for some drinks around the area.
In order to take the tram, you need to have your Lisbon Monthly Transportation Card, or your Zapping card charge with some money.
It is also possible to buy a ticket from the driver but that costs the double of the price.
It is possible to get/charge the Zapping card at the meeting point.


I will be in the western exist of the Rato [yellow line] wearing a red cap. It should be easy to find me.


Lets go to ride it!

Hike in Sintra

Hike in Sintra
Cost: 13,70 € [Train 3,70 + 10 Organization]
Meeting Point: Rossio Train Station
Date; 11/03/2017 at 13:45


This time we are going to explore Sintra Natural Parque.
We are going make an exploration hike in the beautiful mountain of Sintra.
We will go up the hill and pass in front of some of the major landmarks of the region, like the Pena Palace and Moorish Castle.
From the top, we are going to be able to see the ocean, Cascais, Costa da Caparica and a beat of Lisbon.

We are going to get there by train, and come back in the same way. [+- 40 min. one way]
Our walk will take us about 3 hours, with several stops on the way; we are going to walk for about 6 kms.
I am expecting to be back in Lisbon around 19:30.
I will charge 10 € per person for this trip.

Bring water and comfortable shoes.
Some snaks/ sandwishs would be also a good idea.

We will meet right inside the main entrance of Rossio Train station [metro Rossio or Restauradores] , next to an exchange house.
I will be wearing a red cap.
Make sure that you bring you Zapping card charged, otherwise please arrive some minutes ahead.
Lets go to exlore Sintra.

Dinner in Oriente

Date: 8/3, at 19:15
Metting Point: Exit of metro Oriente

We are going for dinner in the Shopping center Vasco da Gama
[metro station “Oriente” in the red line].
It is a very popular shopping center, which has many restaurants in the top floor.
Those restaurants are usually very busy during the day, not but so much in the evening.

http://www.centrovascodagama.pt/

We will meet in the exit of metro Oriente.
I will be in front of the book fair, with a red cap.

Visiting Tiles Museum

Visiting Tiles Museum
Cost: free
Date: 5th March, 3 pm
Where: Santa Apolónia train station, in front of the ticket office.

Tiles Museum has a large collection of old tiles.
We are going to visit in the beginning of March.
http://www.museudoazulejo.pt/pt-PT/Default.aspx

We will meet in the Santa Apolónia train station, in front of the ticket office.
[blue line of the metro]
Then we will walk 15 min. to the museum.

Visiting Carriages Museum

Visiting Carriages Museum
Cost: free [or 3,70 € for the train if you don’t have the Lisbon monthly transportation pass]
Meeting point: Cais do Sodré's Train station.
Time: 10 am.

Carriages National Museum stores many royal and civil carriages that have been used along the centuries in Portugal since the XVII century.
There we can see the some of the golden carriages that the A Portuguese King send to Rome with his diplomacy in the XVIII century, the carriage used by Queen Elizabeth II in his visit to Portugal in the sixties, and the first post carriages used in Portugal.
It is located in Belém and we are going to visit it in the beginning of February.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Coach_Museum

We will meet in Cais do Sodré Train station and take the train to Belém.
I will be in front of the train's ticket office and the super market 'Pingo Doce' wearing a blue cap.
Lets go to discover all those old carriages.

Weekend in Évora

Évora is a very pleasant town with several UNESCO monuments.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89vora
Besides that, the region of Alentejo, which Évora is the mayor city, is also well know for a wide variety of wines. It is also a very calm place where there are no crowded places.
We are going to spent a weekend exploring it!


Cost Estimation: 85 [Train + Single Room Accommodation + Bike Rental]
27-01-2016
18:45 – Meeting at Sete-Rios metro/train's station; Going to bye the train tickets.
19:14 – Train to Évora [12 € ];
20:35 – Arriving to Évora;

After you have done it, send me a message telling me what is your email, phone number and where are you staying.
Lets go to explore Évora!

28-01-2016
Vising Évora:
09:30 – Meeting at the Fountain of “Praça do Giraldo”.
09:45 – Coffee / Visiting the Tourist Information Office if needed.
10:00 – Bones Chapel
10:30 - Palace of king D. Manuel I;
11:45 – Jardim do Bacalhau [cod fish garden] - hahaha
12:00 – House of Garcia de Resent;
12:30 – Lunch;
14:00 – Cathedral;
14:30 – Museum of Évora / Foundation Eugénio dos Santos
15:30 – Roman Temple;
16:00 – University of Évora
17:00 – City Walls.
...

29-01-2016
Cycling in the surroundings. Some parts of old train tracks, now deactivated, have been converted into cycling paths. We are going to rent a bicycle [12 €] and cycle some kms in the countryside; If it rains, we will find out some other alternative activity.
16:57 – Train back to Lisboa [12 € ];
18:23 – Arriving to Lisboa;
I am going to book the accommodation only for myself.

I am going to stay at 'Evora Terrace Hostel' which is very central and well rated. But fell free to stay wherever you would like.
Contact me if you need further information.

Visiting National Palace of Sintra

On 14th January we are going to visit the National Palace of Sintra

National Palace of Sintra is an old palace where many of the Portuguese king have spent their time. It has been constructed in many steps along the centuries. It was here where the first tiles have been brought to Portugal in the beginning of the XVI century.
We are going to visit National Palace of Sintra with a guided from the palace, only for us. She/he will tell us all about the history hidden behind the monument. The tour will be in english.
We will go to Sintra from Rossio by train on 14th January at 13:45.
The tour will start at 15:30. We will have some time to walk around Sintra before and after visiting the palace. You can meet us directly at the palace if it will be more convenient for you.
We will meet right inside the main entrance of Rossio Train station [metro Rossio or Restauradores] , next to an exchange house.
 
I will be wearing a dark blue cap.
Make sure that you bring you Zapping card charged, otherwise please arrive some minutes ahead.


Lets go to explore Sintra!

Dinner at Pano de Boca

This time we are going for dinner at the restaurant “Pano de Boca”.
I have never been there but a friend recommend it.
Looking at the menus,
http://www.panodeboca.pt/site/index.php/refeicoes/almoco-jantar/pratos-de-peixe/
[in Portuguese only], I am expecting to pay about 15 € for the meal.

We will meet at 18:45 in front the exit of metro São Sebastião [red line],
in Av. António Augusto de Aguiar N142, in front of the “União Musical” – this is written there in big letters [this is the meeting point, not the address of the restaurant].
I will be wearing a dark blue cap to make it easier for you to find me.

Bom apetite!

Visiting Lisbon Oceanarium

Visiting Lisbon Oceanarium
Cost: 17 euros [Entrance Ticket]

Lisbon Oceanarium was build for the Expo 98 and it is still one of the biggest in Europe.
We are going to visit it and see all the different kinds of species that live there.
https://www.oceanario.pt/en/
We will meet in the exit of metro Oriente (red line) on Saturday 7th at 2 pm.
I will be in front of the book fair in metro Oriente, with a dark blue cap.
The ticket is 17 euros (permanent and temporary exposition).
You can buy it online and get 10% discount here (available only for the permanent and temporary exposition):
https://www.oceanario.pt/en/visit/tickets/

(if you buy it online you don’t need to print it, it is enough to show it on your phone)