It's Getting Close!

[bonvoyagebites]

We have the trip booked and it's getting so close! 03JUN Sailing out of Barcelona. We decided to go in a few days early and bounce over to Lisbon for a few days and take in some of the sights. Then, we will head back to Barcelona where we will explore a bit before the journey.

 

We will post on our blog, as well as here as the journey progresses.

 

http://www.everywhereandback.com/new-carnival-vista/

 

Anything that we should do in Lisbon or Barcelona, outside of the obvious touristy things?

[Rosethorn40]

Lisbon is a beautiful city. It's hilly, so if you are not up for a lot of walking I would either go with a HOHO bus to see the major sites. We grabbed a tuk tuk and guide to go to the Alfama quarter. If you like castles go south toward Sintra (You can easily find someone who will take you on a day tour from Lisbon to Sintra. I personally loved the tile museum (Lisbon is renowned for its tile facades on buildings). It was fascinating. Be sure to try a Pastry de Belem.

[BaseballMomof4]

Agree Lisbon is wonderful! We only had 1 day in Lisbon. We used the HoHo and went to the Discoveries Monument, the monastery and the Tower of Belem (all right next to each other). So amazing!

[bonvoyagebites]

Thanks for the input. I am totally looking forward to trying the food and wine there. We knew we wanted to go to Europe a few days early, and then we decided to go outside of Barcelona someplace while there... somehow we landed on Lisbon, which I think will be good times.

 

Cheers!

[azmaui]

Just get lost in Alfama in Lisbon. Especially in the evening you will find little places with fado, amazing food and wine. No tour necessary. I recommend also taking a train that runs up the coast and connect Lisbon with small beach towns. Especially Cascais is very charming.

 

 

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[bonvoyagebites]

You had me at food and wine.

 

We rarely take "tours" and prefer to explore on our own... more adventure that way. I cannot wait... I need a holiday badly. Work is just a distraction between holidays, I think...

[Gypsywych]

Have a great time!

 

 

and send back lots and lots and LOTS of Vista photos. :D

[Plumbjim]

My wife and I will be there with y'all on the June 3rd cruise. Had this booked over a year ago, finally getting close. Ready to have a great time. We are flying in a day early, want to catch some sights in Barcelona.