10 days in Lisbon, Sintra & Faro Itinerary

Lisbon is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lisbon Oceanarium, make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), stop by Alfama, and explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip app.

New York City, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Lisbon is 5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from New York City in June since evenings lows in Lisbon dip to 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Sintra.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sintra: Obidos (Sao Tiago Church, Obidos Village, &more) and Monumento a Rendilheira (in Peniche). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Quinta da Regaleira, contemplate the waterfront views at Vale dos Lagos at Parque de Pena, steep yourself in history at National Palace of Queluz, and admire the striking features of Sintra National Palace.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Sintra trip itinerary builder app.

Sintra is very close to Lisbon. June in Sintra sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 60°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Faro.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): ride a horse along Clube Equestre A Palmeirinha, go for a stroll along the water at Marina de Vilamoura, and then head outdoors with Ecomarine Algarve. On the 27th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Hermitage and then head off the coast to Tavira Island.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Faro planner.

Traveling by flight from Sintra to Faro takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Faro can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.