4 days in Nice & Lisbon Itinerary

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marineland and then get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Nice travel planner .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport. In September, daytime highs in Nice are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel back home.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, then take a stroll through Belém Tower, and finally make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco). Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at Quinta da Regaleira, then snap pictures at Ponte 25 de Abril, then wander the streets of Alfama, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge.

For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip itinerary builder .

Getting from Nice to Lisbon by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Nice to Lisbon. In September, daily temperatures in Lisbon can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.