It wouldn’t be a trip to Portugal without a stop in this large, sophisticated city with pockets of old-world European charm. Spend three days in Lisbon and you’ll have plenty of time to discover all the pockets of wonderful things this area has to offer. Lisbon, while expansive and mysterious, wasn’t quite as thrilling for me after spending so many days in Porto. It’s a much larger city and it feels that way. That being said, it’s a worthwhile stop for two to three days while you are exploring the country. That being said, it wouldn’t be a trip to Portugal without a visit to Lisbon and here's all the reasons why.