7pm
Arrivals and dinner
Check in, then a long dinner on the roof terrace.
224 days to go
Mira’s hen do
Mira, before the big day
Three days in Lisbon before Mira’s wedding: a long dinner, a boat on the Tagus and a lot of pastéis de nata. Here’s the plan, where we’re staying and how to get there. Tell us you’re in so we can book.
The weekend
All times are local to Lisbon, Portugal.
Friday, 11 June 2027
Saturday, 12 June 2027
11am
Boat trip
Four hours on the Tagus with lunch on board. Meet at the marina gate.
8.30pm
Dinner and out
Dinner at Pharmacia, then wherever the night takes us.
Sunday, 13 June 2027
11.30am
Slow brunch
Coffee, eggs and a debrief before flights home.
Getting there
Most flights land early afternoon on Friday. A taxi from the airport to Alfama takes about 20 minutes and costs around €15.
- Where
- Lisbon
- When
- 11 June 2027
- Typical weather
- 26° / 17°Dry all week the same week in 2025
- Nearest airport
- LIS20 min by taxi
LIS
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Direct from London, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh.
Where to stay
Casa Alfama
Six bedrooms and a roof terrace looking over the river. Rooms are shared in pairs.
While you’re here
A few of our favourite things nearby, if you’re making a trip of it.
Tram 28
The yellow tram through the old town. Go early or late to get a seat.
Kitty
The apartment and the boat are split evenly: £240 each. Pay into the kitty by 1 April and we’ll book everything.
The kitty
Apartment, boat and Saturday dinner. £240 each.
£1,680 of £2,400
Questions
If something isn’t here, just ask us.
Does Mira know the plan?
She knows the dates and the city. Everything else is a surprise, so please don’t share the link with her.
Can I come for one night?
Yes. Tell us when you reply and we’ll work out your share.
What should I pack?
Flat shoes for the hills, something for the boat and one outfit for Saturday night.
