Tiled stairways, long lunches and the Atlantic at the end of every street.

The route

1. Arrive in Alfama and walk the old town at golden hour.

2. Tram 28, the miradouros and a fado night in a tiny tasca.

3. Day trip to Sintra's palaces and the cliffs at Cabo da Roca.

4. A morning at the market, then a cooking class with a local chef.

5. Free day to swim at Cascais or wander LX Factory.

Included

Handpicked stays, most meals, a local guide from start to finish, all transport on the route and the entrance fees on the plan.