Before Artificial Intelligence goes full SkyNet, I hope make use of it as much as possible in doing cool activities such as helping me set up websites to planning my holiday. Many of my blog posts will include ChatGPT content and that trend continues here.
We did this experiment a week ago where we asked ChatGPT to plan a day outing in Lisbon, Portugal which is where we plan to land in Europe. My parameters where as below.
“I have 1 day in Lisbon Portugal, create an itinerary we can complete in a full day. Cheap as possible. Budget $100.”
It’s output was lengthy and detailed starting at 8:00AM and concluding for drinks at a bar at 9:00PM. It assures me that all locations can be visited within a single day as they are close enough to achieve this.
I asked it to convert this itinerary it generated into a table format which provided a discription of each activity. It added the estimated times, cost of each activity on its own. I will include the table it made below.
| Time | Activity | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00am | Breakfast at Confeitaria Nacional | $10 | A traditional pastry shop that has been in operation since 1829, famous for its pastel de nata, a Portuguese custard tart. |
| 9:00am | Rossio Square | Free | A historic public square in the heart of Lisbon, surrounded by beautiful buildings, shops, and cafes. |
| 10:00am | Castelo de São Jorge | $10 | A medieval castle that dates back to the 11th century, offering panoramic views of the city and an insight into Portugal’s history. |
| 12:00pm | Lunch at a tasca in Alfama | $10 | A traditional Portuguese restaurant, serving local dishes such as grilled sardines and bacalhau (salt cod). Alfama is a picturesque neighborhood known for its narrow streets and colorful houses. |
| 2:00pm | Tram ride on Tram 28 | $3 | A scenic tram ride through the narrow streets of Lisbon, passing by historic landmarks and providing stunning views of the city. |
| 3:00pm | Praça do Comércio | Free | One of Lisbon’s largest and most impressive squares, overlooking the Tagus River and home to the historic Ribeira Palace. |
| 4:00pm | Lisbon Cathedral | Free/$6 | A Roman Catholic cathedral that dates back to the 12th century, known for its beautiful Gothic architecture and religious significance. Entrance to the cathedral is free, but climbing the tower for a panoramic view of the city costs around $6. |
| 5:00pm | Visit LX Factory | Free | A trendy creative hub located in the Alcântara neighborhood, known for its street art, trendy shops, and cafes. |
| 7:00pm | Dinner at Time Out Market Lisbon | $15 | A popular food hall located in the Mercado da Ribeira, offering a variety of Portuguese and international dishes at affordable prices. |
| 9:00pm | Drinks at Park Bar | $5 | A rooftop bar located on top of a parking garage in the Bairro Alto neighborhood, offering stunning views of the city and a relaxed atmosphere. |
Note. The featured image above was generated by AI from DALL-E 2. I asked for “Pixel Art of Lisbon, Portugal Skyline“.