11 days in Faro & Lisbon Itinerary

The most well-known city in the Algarve, Faro boasts a cliffside location with popular beaches and a thriving cultural scene.

Cape Saint Vincent and Old Town Faro will appeal to history buffs. You'll get in some beach time at Praia da Falesia and Praia do Camilo. Explore Faro's surroundings by going to Praia da Marinha (in Caramujeira), Praia Da Rocha (in Praia da Rocha) and Lagos (Praia Dona Ana, Ponta da Piedade, &more). There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia dos Olhos de Água.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Faro trip app.

Reykjavik, Iceland to Faro is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. When traveling from Reykjavik in June, plan for warmer days in Faro, with highs around 32°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Belém Tower and Castelo dos Mouros. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Cabo da Roca (in Colares), Evora (Capela dos Ossos, Aldeia da Terra, &more) and Sintra (Sintra National Palace & Quinta da Regaleira). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, and get engrossed in the history at Carmo Archaeological Museum.

To find reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Lisbon road trip planner.

Fly from Faro to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Lisbon when traveling from Faro in June, with lows around 18°C. On the 14th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.