Day 1 — Lisbon + Óbidos

Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa)
Best photo spots:
The Romanesque façade from the tram tracks
Inside: the Gothic cloister arches
Budget tips: Free entry to the main cathedral.

Óbidos + Usseira Aqueduct
Best photo spots:
The aqueduct from the roadside with the castle in the background
Óbidos town walls at golden hour
Budget tips: Óbidos is free to enter; walk the walls for free.
Travel: Lisbon → Óbidos (1 hr bus, €9–12)

Day 2 — Leiria + Castelo Branco

Leiria Castle
Best photo spots:
The keep at sunrise
The panoramic viewpoint over Leiria
Budget tips: Entry usually €2–3.

Episcopal Palace Garden (Castelo Branco)
Best photo spots:
The staircase of statues
The azulejo terraces
Budget tips: Entry around €2–3.
Travel: Óbidos → Leiria (40 mins bus), Leiria → Castelo Branco (train €10–15)

Day 3 — Alentejo Wonders

Roman Ruins of São Cucufate (Vidigueira)

Best photo spots:
The villa’s arches against the vineyards
Drone like angles from the hill (no drone needed)
Budget tips: Entry €3–4.
Tiago Cabaço Winery (Estremoz)
Best photo spots:
The minimalist architecture
Vineyard rows at sunset
Budget tips: Opt for the basic tasting (€10–12).
Travel: Castelo Branco → Évora → Vidigueira → Estremoz (buses + regional trains)