Portugal 6-Day Trip: Lisbon & the Algarve
Lisbon's hills and tarts, then the Algarve's grottoes and cliff walks — by train and coastal drive.
Days
6 days
Budget
660 EUR
Style
Relaxed
Destination
Lisbon
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Trip overview
- The grottoes of Benagil
- The originals at Belém
- Ponta da Piedade's cliffs
Best time to visit
May–June and September–October are the swim-and-explore window.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Lisbon — Alfama & castle
- 🏰09:00The castle & Alfama's lanes
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Day 2 · Lisbon — Belém
- 🥮09:00The tarts, the monastery, the tower
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Day 3 · Train to the Algarve
- 🚄10:003h rail south to Faro
- 🦩14:00Faro's old town & the Ria Formosa
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Day 4 · Algarve — grottoes
- ⛵09:00Benagil's sea-cave boat & Marinha beach
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Day 5 · Algarve — Lagos
- 🌅09:30Ponta da Piedade & the old town
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Day 6 · Departure
- ✈️10:00The last nata & FAO
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 660 EUR for 6 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–June and September–October are the swim-and-explore window.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Lisbon are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🥮
Pastéis de Belém
The originals · $
🐟
A Tasca do Kiko
Algarve seafood · $$
🌅
O Camilo
Lagos cliffside · $$
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