Lissabon in Portugal is a destination that Adventure plans for active travellers, focusing on nature, movement and a realistic level of challenge. Adventure is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and plans tours with an honest view of the level of challenge. Describe your fitness and preferred tours in the planner, and the agreement with Adventure follows on the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
Seven hills, steep lanes and steps that never end: Lisbon is a city where even a stroll demands fitness. Anyone who climbs up the Alfama is rewarded with viewpoints such as the Miradouro de Santa Luzia and the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. There you see the Tagus, rooftops and harbour from heights that are worth every step of the route. The active side of the city shows itself at the edge, though: Cascais, a coastal town west of Lisbon, offers cycle paths on the Atlantic and cliff paths with swell.
If you need more nature, travel into the hills of Sintra or to the coast at Cabo da Roca. For surfers the Atlantic here is a destination with conditions for beginners and the experienced. The best time is from March to June and in September to October, when temperatures and light suit long days outdoors. The flight takes approx.
2.5 hrs, and Portugal is visa-free in the Schengen area for Swiss citizens. Porto and the Algarve around Portimão suit as neighbours for a round trip. You clarify the weighting between city and coast with Adventure.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Lissabon is broad, and on the video call you choose the stages according to your fitness.
Castelo de São Jorge, Experience
Oceanário de Lisboa, Experience
Jerónimos Monastery, Experience
| Place |
|---|
| Castelo de São Jorge |
| Oceanário de Lisboa |
| Jerónimos Monastery |
Getting there
Adventure plans the journey with equipment from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, including advice on luggage and bulky items.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Adventure apart?
Adventure plans active trips with a focus on nature, movement and a realistic level of challenge. We plan Lissabon by video call according to your experience and fitness.
Which places are part of the programme in Lissabon?
For movement in nature, Lissabon offers Castelo de São Jorge, Oceanário de Lisboa and Jerónimos Monastery, among others. You agree the level of challenge with your fitness on the video call.
Who is an adventure trip to Lissabon suited to?
To active travellers who want to experience nature and be on the move, and who prefer a programme that suits their fitness and experience.
Which accommodations are listed for Lissabon in the catalogue?
As a base between stages, Lissabon has places such as Brown's | Avenue Hotel, Iberostar Selection Lisboa and My Story Hotel Rossio. Location and rest matter more than luxury.
Which destinations in Portugal work well together?
A further area such as Cascais, Portimão (Algarve) and Porto can be combined with Lissabon in a second stage, if the journey is not too long.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor stages, level of challenge, duration and accommodation to your experience. On the video call we discuss what you feel comfortable with and where we build in reserves.
How much does a trip to Lissabon cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Tell the planner how fit you are and what kind of nature you are looking for.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Adventure
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyNearby destinations
These areas in Portugal come into consideration for further tours.
More destinations for Adventure
destinations in the catalogue of Adventure: Portimão (Algarve), Porto, Cascais.
Gallery
- Castelo de São Jorge, Experience
- Oceanário de Lisboa, Experience
- Jerónimos Monastery, Experience
National Palace of Pena, Experience
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, Experience
LX Factory, Experience
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Experience
Carmo Archaeological Museum, Experience
Updated: 7 August 2026.