The plan, the budget and every story from this trip, in one place.
Lisbon, Marrakech & the Greek Islands
Lisbon → Sintra → Marrakech → Athens → Santorini
Itinerary · Jun 8 – Jun 24, 2024
Day by day
- 5 days
- 13 places
- $395 on the ground
Day 1 · Sat, Jun 8
Lisbon: Alfama & Tram 28
- Alfama
- São Jorge Castle
- Miradouro da Graça
Ride tram 28 from the first stop at 8 a.m. to get a seat.
Day 2 · Sun, Jun 9
Sintra day trip
- Pena Palace
- Quinta da Regaleira
Book Pena tickets online for the first slot.
Day 3 · Mon, Jun 10
Marrakech medina
- Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Bahia Palace
- the souks
Agree on prices before any tea is poured.
Day 4 · Tue, Jun 11
Atlas Mountains
- Imlil
- Toubkal National Park
Lunch at a Berber home is the highlight of the whole trip.
Day 5 · Wed, Jun 12
Santorini: Oia & the caldera hike
- Fira
- Imerovigli
- Oia
Walk Fira to Oia (6 miles) in the morning; watch sunset from Imerovigli instead.
Estimated on-the-ground cost$395
Trip budget
What it cost
- Stay$2,20041%
- Food$1,10020%
- Transport$1,25023%
- Activities$52010%
- Other$3306%
Total$5,40017 days
Per day$318everyone together
Per person$2,7002 travelers
Flights to and from home are not included.
Where this trip went
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3 places3 countries2 continents
Stories from this trip
Africa
Getting Lost in Marrakech’s Medina
Souks, riads, mint tea and how to haggle politely as an American.
Europe
Santorini Without the Crowds
Yes, it is possible. Stay in Imerovigli, hike early, and skip the Oia sunset.
Europe
Three Perfect Days in Lisbon
Trams, viewpoints, custard tarts and a day trip to Sintra: our favorite European capital in 72 hours.