Set off from Lisbon and return five days later – a compact circuit that blends city swagger with Algarve sunshine and Alentejo charm. You’ll tour Lisbon’s classic quarters and riverside Belem, with time to roam viewpoints or opt for Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Head south to Lagos’ walled lanes and the wild cliffs at Cape St Vincent – with a Sagres photo stop and beach time in Albufeira. Amble through Faro before crossing into the Alentejo to Mertola’s whitewashed maze. In UNESCO–listed Evora, expect medieval gems, a Roman temple and the eerie Chapel of Bones – entry included – before finishing back in Lisbon.