Plan a Trip Itinerary in Minutes Instead of Hours

You are going to Lisbon for five days.

3 steps 2 tools 2-4 hours of research and planning

The Problem

You are going to Lisbon for five days. You open TripAdvisor, Google Maps, a few travel blogs, and Reddit. Three hours later you have 40 saved pins, a list of restaurants that may or may not still exist, and no actual plan for what to do on which day. The research phase of trip planning expands to fill all available time because there is always one more 'hidden gem' blog post to read.

How Chapeta Handles This

Tell Chapeta where you are going, how many days you have, what you like (food, history, nature, nightlife, art — or all of it), and any constraints (budget, mobility, traveling with kids). It searches the web for current information, builds a day-by-day itinerary with specific recommendations, and handles the logistics of grouping nearby activities together.

How to Plan a Trip Itinerary

3 steps to get it done

  1. 1

    Describe the trip

    Destination, dates, number of travelers, interests, budget range, and any must-dos or must-avoids. The more constraints you give it, the more tailored the plan. 'Lisbon, 5 days, food and architecture, no clubs' is enough to start.

  2. 2

    Get the itinerary

    Chapeta searches for current recommendations and builds a day-by-day plan. Each day groups activities by neighborhood to minimize transit time. It includes specific restaurant names, opening hours caveats, and booking-ahead warnings where relevant.

  3. 3

    Adjust and refine

    Ask it to swap a museum for a market, add a half-day trip, shift the pace to be more relaxed, or accommodate a rainy day. Each change preserves the rest of the plan.

Example

You type

Plan a 5-day trip to Lisbon for two adults. We like food (local, not tourist traps), architecture, and walking neighborhoods. We don't want a packed schedule — max 2-3 activities per day with time to wander. Budget: mid-range. We're staying in Alfama.

Chapeta returns
## Day 1: Alfama & Orientation
**Morning:** Walk the Alfama neighborhood — start at Miradouro da Graça for the view, then wind downhill through the backstreets. No agenda, just get oriented.
**Lunch:** Taberna da Rua das Flores (book ahead — small, fills fast). Try the ceviche if it is on the specials board.
**Afternoon:** Sé Cathedral and the Roman ruins underneath (often empty, worth 30 minutes). Then coffee at Copenhagen Coffee Lab on Rua Nova da Piedade.
**Evening:** Dinner at Zé da Mouraria — unassuming from outside, excellent petiscos. Go early (7pm) to avoid the wait.

## Day 2: Belém
**Morning:** Tram or Uber to Belém. Start at Jerónimos Monastery (arrive before 10am to skip the line). The cloister is the highlight.
**Late Morning:** Pastéis de Belém for the original pastel de nata. Yes, it is touristy. Yes, it is still good.
**Afternoon:** MAAT museum — the architecture alone is worth the trip. Walk along the waterfront back toward Cais do Sodré.
**Evening:** Dinner in Cais do Sodré — Cervejaria Ramiro if you want seafood (expect a wait and high prices, but the prawns are earned).

## Day 3: LX Factory & Santos
[continues with 3 more days...]

## Practical Notes
- The yellow Tram 28 is iconic but also a pickpocket hotspot. Walk the route instead — it is more pleasant.
- Most restaurants do not take reservations on apps. Call or walk in early.
- Lisbon is hilly. Comfortable shoes are not optional.

Without Chapeta

Open Google. Search 'Lisbon itinerary 5 days.' Read four blog posts that all recommend the same 10 things. Open TripAdvisor for restaurants. Open Google Maps to figure out which activities are near each other. Start building a spreadsheet. Realize day 3 has you crossing the city four times. Rearrange everything. Discover one restaurant closed last month. Total planning time: 3-5 hours, spread across several sessions.

Time saved 2-4 hours of research and planning

FAQ

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