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.

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.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, Marseille Provence Airport and Bastia-Poretta Airport. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in September, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Lisbon.

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

On the 15th (Sun), get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, then don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, and finally don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco). On your second day here, take in nature's colorful creations at Quinta da Regaleira, snap pictures at Ponte 25 de Abril, then wander the streets of Alfama, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge.

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Fly from Nice to Lisbon in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Nice to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. In September in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.