Fly Jersey → Paris early morning and transfer to a hotel near the Eiffel Tower (7th arrondissement) to drop luggage and start exploring; staying close saves travel time. Confirm your hotel allows early drop or plan a luggage storage.
Classic Parisian breakfast next to the tower: coffee, fresh pastry and a light omelette — cafés around the 7th usually open from about 8:00am; confirm exact opening time.
Pre‑book tickets to the second floor or summit; the tower typically opens from about 9:30am and runs late — it’s the signature photo and skyline view of Paris.
One‑hour sightseeing cruise from near the Eiffel Tower; boats generally operate from mid‑morning through evening — great way to see major monuments from the water.
Short flight to Faro (FAO) — book low‑cost carrier or early flight to maximise your first Algarve day. Flight cost noted in the flights budget summary.
Check into your mid‑range hotel or guesthouse near the coast and get oriented; mid‑range hotels in the Algarve typically check in from early afternoon.
If operators are running (usually daytime until late afternoon but seasonal), take a guided boat to see the Benagil cave and coastline; check weather and operator times in advance.
Drive/transfer to dramatic western cliffs (Sagres/Cabo de São Vicente) for wide ocean views — open outdoors all day; allow 1–2 hours travel roundtrip from Lagos.
Final Algarve breakfast; check out and head to Faro station or airport. If you prefer comfort and scenery, the Alfa Pendular train from Faro to Lisbon is recommended.
Fast, comfortable train (approx 2h45–3h) arriving into Lisbon Oriente or Santa Apolónia — trains run regularly but book seats in advance for best fares.
Large food hall with a wide range of Portuguese and international options, open from mid‑morning into the evening — ideal to sample different dishes quickly.
Wander the oldest quarter and visit the castle for viewpoints; the castle usually opens around 9am and closes in the late afternoon (check seasonal times).
Take the classic Tram 28 route through historic neighbourhoods (daytime service available) then head to Bairro Alto for pre‑dinner drinks as the area livens up.
Head to Belém for the original pastel de nata at Pastéis de Belém (open from about 8:00am), plus coffee — popular spot, so morning is best to avoid queues.
Browse shops & galleries at LX Factory or visit Museu Nacional do Azulejo (open mid‑morning to late afternoon) — both offer a calmer afternoon and good local design finds.
Taxi or AeroBus to Lisbon Airport for your late evening flight to Jersey — you requested a late Thursday departure; ensure flight timing matches and check-in opens 2–3 hours before departure.