10 days in Lisbon & Algarve Itinerary

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

Get outdoors at Praia do Tamariz and Guincho Beach. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima and Fishing Charters & Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Castelo dos Mouros (in Sintra) and Fatima (Wax Museum of Fátima & Capela Das Aparicoes). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Chiado, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, snap pictures at Ponte 25 de Abril, and visit Parque das Nacoes.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Lisbon is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Berlin to Lisbon, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. May in Lisbon sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to fly to Faro.

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

On the 23rd (Tue), step off the mainland to explore Tavira Island, then enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Barril, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cabanas de Tavira Beach. On the 24th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see Off-Road Tours, steep yourself in history at Old Town Faro, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Faro travel route planning tool.

You can fly from Lisbon to Faro in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can drive to Albufeira.

Along Portugal's southern Algarve region sits Albufeira, a city boasting 20 beaches for visitors to choose from.

We've included these beaches for you: Praia Da Rocha and Praia dos Olhos de Água. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ponta da Piedade and Praia da Marinha. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Albufeira: Lagos (Praia do Camilo & Praia Dona Ana), Carvalho Beach (in Carvoeiro) and Alvor Boardwalk (in Alvor). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Praia Sao Rafael, tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia Gale, and get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Albufeira trip builder.

You can drive from Faro to Albufeira in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.