Day 01: Arrive Lisbon

Upon your arrival at Lisbon airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meet the Tour Leader in the hotel lobby, for a welcome drink & dinner.

Overnight: Lisbon Hotel Real Palacio or similar, Lisbon (3 nights) (D)

Day 02: Lisbon

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Discover Lisbon on a full day tour through the historic Centre featuring, among many of the major sites, the Marques de Pombal, Rossio and Comercio squares. Visit the Belem quarter and admire the monuments of the discoveries, Belem tower and Jeronimos monastery (admission not included). Return to the hotel on your own. Overnight in Lisbon. (B)

Day 03: Lisbon, excursion to Óbidos & Nazare

After breakfast this morning, depart towards the north, for a visit to the medieval village of Óbidos.  Visit the Ginjinha Liquor factory (Entrance fee included in tour price), where you can learn about the process of production and enjoy liquor tasting. Continue to Nazaré, for a visit of the village and to admire the lighthouse with its famous big waves.  Enjoy some free time for lunch in the fishing village before returning to Lisbon for the night. (B)

Day 04: Sintra/Algarve

After breakfast, depart towards Sintra, for a visit to the Sintra National Palace (Entrance fee included in tour price). Proceed to Cascais for a short panoramic walking tour and some free time in this quaint town. We continue south to Algarve region. On arrival check-in and dinner at your hotel.

Overnight: Algarve (Albufeira) Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa or similar (3 nights) (B, D)

Day 05: Algarve/Olhão/Tavira

Breakfast at hotel. Start the day with a walking tour in Olhão, an important fishing town, and visit the important local market. Continue to Moncarapacho to experience a visit to a local Olive Oil producer (Entrance fee included in tour price), where you can see their Olive plantation, learn about the production method and have an olive oil tasting. Depart to Tavira for a walking tour through the typical cobbled streets. Visit the castle (Entrance fee included in tour price) to enjoy the best view over the city. Last stop at Cancela Velha village where Ria Formosa meets the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight in Algarve. (B)

Day 06: Algarve, excursion to Cabo de São Vicente, Sagres and Lagos

Breakfast at hotel. Start the day with a visit to Cabo de São Vicente, the most southwesterly point of Europe, that, up until the 14th century, was considered the end of the known world. Guarding the busy shipping lines is one of Europe's brightest lighthouses that can be seen 60 miles away. Continue to Sagres, in the extreme western tip of Algarve, one of the most remote regions of Portugal an area of barren, windswept landscapes, towering cliffs and raging seas. Visit the Sagres Fortress (Entrance fee included in tour price), from where Henry the Navigator settle and study the oceans to discover new maritime routes. Proceed to Lagos for free time for lunch (not included) and short walking tour in city center. Return to hotel. Free evening for your personal activities. Overnight in Algarve. (B)

Day 07: Algarve/Lisbon

Morning at leisure. Early afternoon Depart from your hotel in Algarve and return to Lisbon. Check into your hotel. Optional Dinner and Fado show at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Lisbon Hotel Real Palacio or similar, Lisbon (1 night) (B)

Day 08: Depart Lisbon

Breakfast. Check-out from hotel and transfer to Lisbon airport. (B)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Departure Dates & Prices

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Notes

Inclusions

Participants

This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and average tour size of 25 participants.
Also please note that this tour is NOT part of our small group journeys.

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