Far-out in Faro and Lovely Lisbon

1. Day 1: Arrival in Faro
   0 minutes from the previous location

   Explore the old town, visit the historic Cathedral with its beautiful bell tower and stop by the Municipal Museum for a dive into Faro's past.

2. Day 2: Tavira
   45 minutes (28 miles) from Faro

   Take a short trip to Tavira, a picture-perfect town with a Roman bridge spanning the Gilão River, local seafood delicacies and the stunning Tavira Castle.

3. Day 3: Lagos
   1 hour 10 minutes (56 miles) from Tavira

   Take a scenic drive to Lagos, a lively town with some of Portugal's most famous beaches, exceptional coastline views and the historic Lagos castle.

4. Day 4: Silves
   35 minutes (18 miles) from Lagos

   Discover Silves, a charming town set at the foot of a castle hill. Marvel at the historic fortifications, the ancient cathedral and the lush gardens of the Silves Castle.

5. Day 5-9: Lisbon
   2 hours (114 miles) from Silves

   Spend the remaining days in Lisbon, the cosmopolitan capital of Portugal. Explore the charming neighborhoods of Alfama, Baixa and Bairro Alto, visit historic landmarks such as the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the São Jorge Castle, enjoy the views from the Rua Augusta Arch and stroll through the Botanical Garden.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Faro Cathedral (1 hour, Free)
• Municipal Museum of Faro (1 hour, €3)
• Tavira Roman Bridge (30 minutes, Free)
• Tavira Castle (1 hour, €2)
• Lagos Beaches (2 hours, Free)
• Lagos Castle (1 hour, €3)
• Silves Castle (1 hour, €2)
• Belém Tower (30 minutes, €6)
• Jerónimos Monastery (1 hour, €10)
• São Jorge Castle (2 hours, €8.5)
• Botanical Garden (1 hour, €4)
Total Estimated Costs: €38.5

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other towns in the Algarve region such as Albufeira or Vilamoura, or take a day trip to Sintra or Cascais from Lisbon. In case you have less time, skip Lagos and Silves and spend more time in Tavira or add a day to your Lisbon stay.