Travel through the beautiful plains, rugged cliffs, and sandy beaches of Southern Portugal. On this tour you’ll stop at the region’s most beautiful landmarks, including Ponta da Piedade, Cabo Sao Vincente’s beautiful cliffs, and the UNESCO listed city of Evora. Get your fill of sun and sand on the famous beaches of the Algarve. Travel through landscapes of almond and olive orchards, and impressive cork oak trees native to this sunny region. Everywhere you turn in Southern Portugal you’ll be wowed by remarkable vistas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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DAY 1: LISBON > EVORA
This morning you will be picked up at a centrally located hotel in Lisbon. Departing Lisbon cross over the river Tagus and drive by a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees, and vineyards before arriving at Evora – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As a group walk along the whitewashed streets and visit visiting some of the most famous monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church with the “Bones Chapel”, and the University.
When visiting the market sense the richness of products used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicrafts with cork, ceramic, and copper objects. In the afternoon you have free time to discover the city at your pace, we recommend you take the time to experience a wine and cheese tasting.
Accommodation at the Hotel Vila Galé Evora, Evora, or similar
DAY 2: EVORA > BEJA > SILVES > LAGOS
After breakfast, spend a morning of leisure in Evora before the tour departs heading southbound for Beja. Here you can see Portuguese medieval castles with their tall towers dominating the town and the region. Crossing small mountains you will enter the Algarve. By fields of orange trees, you will travel to Silves, dominated by its red sandstone castle dating back to Moorish times. Continue to the golden sands of the Algarve, passing by Praia da Rocha. The last stop today will be in Lagos. Overnight in Lagos. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel Vila Galé Lagos, Lagos, or similar
DAY 3: LAGOS > PONTA DA PIEDADE > SAGRES > CABO DE SAO VICENTE
After breakfast, travel to Ponta de Piedad for a magnificent view of the Atlantic. The tour continues to Sagres, a fishing port, for a visit to the fortress which was once the mythical navigation school. Upon your early return to the hotel, you will have time to explore Lagos on your own or to relax on the stunning beach. Overnight in Lagos. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel Vila Galé Lagos, Lagos, or similar
DAY 4: LAGOS > SETUBAL > SERRA DA ARRABIDA > LISBON
After breakfast, travel back to Lisbon, bidding farewell to the Algarve. You will have a stop at Setubal, a major port and industrial center, and then in the mountains of Arrabida, a Portuguese National Park. Arrive in Lisbon in the late afternoon and end of services. Meals: B