Escape to Portugal’s capital for 3 nights from just £146.50 per person by unbundling direct return flights from London Stansted, Manchester, or Glasgow with a central studio in historic Santa Maria Maior.
The London Stansted flights maximize your time with 4 full days on the ground: departing at 06:50 on Wednesday morning (landing by 09:40) and returning late Saturday night at 21:05. Plus, the accommodation deal includes a free private taxi transfer from the airport to the property, wiping out your arrival travel friction.
Deal Summary
- Destination: Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹
- Trip Type: 3-Night / 4-Day City Break
- Dates: Wednesday 11th November – Saturday 14th November 2026
- Regional Flights Available:
- London Stansted (STN): £47.00 return via Ryanair (06:50 Wed ➡️ 21:05 Sat)
- Manchester (MAN): £53.00 return via Ryanair (16:45 Wed ➡️ 21:45 Sat)
- Glasgow (GLA): £71.00 return via easyJet (17:15 Wed ➡️ 13:30 Sat)
- Accommodation: Tagus Apartments by Lisbon Village Apartments (Santa Maria Maior)
- Accommodation Cost: £217.00 total for 3 nights (£108.50 per person, based on 2 sharing)
- Bonus Included: Free private airport taxi transfer to property
- Total DIY Price: From £146.50 per person
Regional Price & Route Breakdown
| Departure Airport | Direct Return Flight | Central Studio (3 Nights pp) | Airport Taxi Transfer | Total DIY Price pp |
| London Stansted (STN) | £47.00 | £108.50 (£217 total / 2) | FREE | £155.50 |
| Manchester (MAN) | £53.00 | £108.50 (£217 total / 2) | FREE | £161.50 |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £67.00 | £108.50 (£217 total / 2) | FREE | £175.50 |
(Option: If you want free cancellation until 28th October, the flexible room rate is £216 total / £108pp, adding just £8.50pp to the total trip.)
How to Book This DIY Trip
The Stay: Tagus Apartments by Lisbon Village Apartments
- Property: Tagus Apartments (Beco do Carneiro nº6, Santa Maria Maior, 1100-120 Lisbon)
- Rating: 8.1 / 10 (“Very good”) across 277+ reviews
- Unit: Standard Studio 2 (269 sq ft / 25 m²) sleeping 2 adults with 1 double bed
- Amenities: Private kitchenette, private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, city view, and free Wi-Fi (rated 9.5)
- The Location: Tucked into the old alleyways of Santa Maria Maior (right on the edge of historic Alfama), within walking distance of viewpoint terraces (miradouros), tram 28, and waterfront tavernas.
Airport Transfers & Getting Around
- Included Private Taxi: The booking includes a free private taxi directly from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) straight to the apartment door, avoiding metro queues and uphill luggage hauling on arrival.
- Return Transfer: Central Lisbon is connected directly to the airport via the Metro Red Line (Aeroporto station) taking roughly 20–25 minutes for €1.80, or an Uber/Bolt ride typically costs €8–€12.
- Exploring: Historic central Lisbon is easily walked, supported by iconic yellow trams, vintage funiculars, and suburban trains to Belém and Cascais.
Suggested 4-Day / 3-Night Itinerary
Day 1 (Wednesday 11th Nov): Free Taxi Arrival, Alfama & Sunset Miradouros
- Arrive at Lisbon Airport, meet your pre-booked private driver, and head straight to Santa Maria Maior.
- Drop bags, grab a morning espresso with a warm, flaky pastel de nata, and wander through the labyrinthine cobblestones of Alfama.
- Head up to Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Miradouro das Portas do Sol for sweeping views over terracotta roofs and the Tagus River.
- Have dinner at a rustic local tasca serving grilled sardines, bacalhau à brás, and local vinho verde.
Day 2 (Thursday 12th Nov): Baixa, Chiado & Historic Tram Rides
- Morning: Stroll down through the monumental Praça do Comércio arch on the waterfront, then explore the historic shopping streets of Baixa and Chiado.
- Afternoon: Check out the neo-Gothic Santa Justa Lift and visit the open-roof ruins of the Carmo Convent. Ride the historic Tram 28 through the hillside curves.
- Evening: Head into the Bairro Alto or Pink Street in Cais do Sodré for craft beer, petiscos (Portuguese tapas), and live fado music drifting from tavern doorways.
Day 3 (Friday 13th Nov): Belém Waterfront & Custard Tarts
- Morning: Hop on tram 15E along the riverfront to the maritime district of Belém.
- Afternoon: Visit the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery and the fortress of Belém Tower. Queue up at the legendary Pastéis de Belém bakery to try the original 1837 custard tarts straight out of the oven dusted with cinnamon.
- Evening: Walk along the riverfront past the MAAT museum for sunset over the 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Dine on fresh octopus salad and garlic prawns at a riverside marisqueira.
Day 4 (Saturday 14th Nov): Castelo de São Jorge, Souvenirs & Late Return
- Check out of the studio and leave your bags in storage.
- Climb up through the pine trees to the ramparts of Castelo de São Jorge for 360-degree vistas across the entire city and estuary.
- Browse the artisan shops for local tinned sardines, ceramic tiles (azulejos), and ginjinha (sour cherry liqueur served in edible chocolate cups).
- Take the metro or an easy Bolt ride back to Lisbon Airport for your late-evening direct flight back to the UK.
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