Go to top of Eduardo VII park to see the view, then cross Marques de Pombal square, Liberdade avenue, Restauradores and Rossio squares, Pombaline downtown which has been the shopping area for more than 2000 years. Majestic waterfront Comercio square.
Continue the drive by the oldest quarter, Alfama, very ancient Cathedral, Sao Jorge castle, Renaissance Sao Vicente monastery, Santa Engracia church, national pantheon of Portuguese presidents. Go up another hill to the picturesque Bairro Alto, section of Fado singers, passing close by Chiado.. Pass by Estrela basilica, the Parliament of Portugal.
Cross the 25 Abril bridge and go to the statue of Christ. Stop for another superb panorama. If you take the elevator to the top of the Christ’s tower, more than 200 m high, you will contemplate a colossal view of Lisbon.
Returning to Lisbon we cross again the bridge and go to Belem, the most monumental and historical quarter, we pass by Belem palace. Stops at Belem Tower – icon of the Age of Discovery, the Monument to the Discoveries. Close by is Jeronimos Monastery, magnificent example of the Manueline style, the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery (stop to see the church).
Close by there is the famous confeitaria de Belem, which makes Pasteis de Belem, a delicious Portuguese egg custard tart pastry, considered the typical pastry of Lisbon. And just a few yards away there is the coach museum, housing the best carriages’ collection in the world. Stop for photos at Ajuda, a 19th century neoclassical royal palace. We go by Restelo district, a sumptuous residential area and chic ambassadors’ district.
In addition for optional visits:
-The cloisters of Jeronimos Monastery.
-The Maritime Museum.
-The Ancient Art museum.
-Parque das Naçoes or Expo 98.
-The Glazed Tiles museum in Madre de Deus Convent.
-Gulbenkian museum.