South of Portugal

Itinerary:

Day 1: Lisboa - Évora (140 km)
Our first day will be spent discovering the town of Évora, a mosaic of culture, history and traditions. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town we will visit some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church whit the “Bones Chapel“, and the University. In the afternoon there will be free time to a better discover of the city. Our suggestion: wine, cheese and olive oil gourmet proof.

Day 2 :Évora - Beja - Silves - Lagos (250Km)
Breakfast in hotel. Part of the morning will be at visitors leisure in Evora, and then driving southward passing Beja, where the highest tower of Portuguese Medieval castles dominates the town and the region. Crossing small mountains we enter the Algarve. Via fields of orange trees we arrive at Silves. Continuing along the golden sands of the Algarve passing by Praia da Rocha we arrive at Lagos, where we stay overnight.

Day 3: Lagos - Ponta da Piedade - Sagres - Cabo de S. Vicente - Lagos (140 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. The Algarve has the call of the sea that led to the discovery of the New World. We stop in Ponta da Piedade and admire the magnificent view over the Atlantic Ocean. We continue to Sagres, a fishing port.  Then proceeding along the cliffs to Cabo São Vincente, the most southwestern point in Europe. We finish the day in the city of Lagos, a cosmopolitan town with marina and fishing port where you can taste the delicious Algarve dishes - not forgetting the fine sweets such as the famous marzipans, almond and fig cakes. We return to the hotel, where visitors can spend the afternoon at their leisure.

Day 4: Lagos - Setúbal - Serra da Arrábida - Lisbon (330km)
A last look at the water while traveling along the coast to say farewell to the Algarve. The return trip to Lisbon will take you by the city of Setubal, a major port and industrial centre on the north bank of the Sado estuary. Then the scenic route over the Arrábida Mountain Range, an area preserved as a Natural Park, with an amazing scenery and unique vegetation. At the gates of Lisbon savour the sweeping views of the Tróia Peninsula. Crossing the bridge over the Tejo River, we arrive back in Lisbon.

Inclusions
• Accommodation on buffet breakfast bases on the following hotels, or similar: Hotel Muralhas Mar d'Ar 4* in Évora; Hotel Vila Galé Lagos 4* in Lagos
• Air-Conditioned Bus or Minivan Transportation
• Tour Guide during all tour
• Entrance Fees for Bone's Chapel (Évora), S. Francisco Church (Évora) , Évora's Cathedral and S. Vicente Fortress (Sagres)

Please Note
• Languages available: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French.
• Reservations: Reservations are only accepted up to 72 hours prior to the tour date. Reservations are only guaranteed following due receipt of payment by bank transfer, which needs to be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the date of service.
• Tickets for children up to the age of four are free but only includes transportation (with any other costs incurred by the accompanying adult). Children with more than five years old pay the adult fee.
• This tour has a minimum 4 passenger requirement and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, a refund will be provided.

Departure point: Any Lisbon Hotel

Departure dates & times:
5th and 26th October, 16th November, 14th December, 11th January, 15th February, 15th March, 12th April, 3rd & 17th May, 7th & 28th June, 19th July, 2nd & 23rd August, 13th September
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Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights