Summary
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Pair a luxury stay in Lisbon with fascinating day tours and a clifftop escape on the sun-drenched coast of the Algarve.
Highlights
- Stay at a luxury hotel on Lisbon’s elegant, tree-lined Avenida da Liberdade
- Enjoy an evening of traditional Portuguese cuisine and live fado music
- Explore the delights of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril on a private guided day tour
- Explore Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos on a private guided day tour
- Round off your trip with four days of beachside relaxation on the Algarve
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City | Food & wine | History & culture | Independent tour
This tailor-made Portuguese adventure seamlessly combines a luxury stay in Lisbon with private guided tours of the surrounding region and a laid-back beach escape on the sun-drenched coast of the Algarve. You’ll begin in style with a night of traditional cuisine and live fado music in the capital, followed by a full day exploring the majestic castles and palaces of Sintra and the laid-back seaside towns of Cascais and Estoril. Then, you’ll venture further north to visit the Catholic pilgrimage site of Fátima, the world-renowned surfer’s paradise of Nazaré and the picturesque whitewashed village of Óbidos. Your trip then concludes at a cliffside resort on the Algarve, within striking distance of the region’s magnificent sandy beaches. As well as beachside relaxation, there’s also the opportunity to embark on a full-day tour of the Western Algarve, with stops in Sagres and Lagos, offering the chance to delve deeper into the region’s natural splendour and fascinating history.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK/Lisbon
Make the most of complimentary UK airport lounge access before your flight to Lisbon. On arrival, a private transfer will bring you to your hotel on Avenida da Liberdade – an elegant, tree-lined boulevard lined with luxury shops and high-end restaurants. This evening, you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner accompanied by a live ‘fado’ musical performance, immersing you in an integral part of Portuguese cultural heritage. Afterwards, you’ll be driven around the city’s major landmarks on an evening sightseeing tour before returning to your hotel.
Stay: Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa, Lisbon (Deluxe)
Meals: D
Day
2
Sintra/Cascais/Estoril
Today, you’ll embark on a private tour covering the highlights of the surrounding region. You’ll begin in UNESCO-listed Sintra, a beautifully preserved hilltop town renowned for its 10th-century Moorish castle and fairytale-esque Pena Palace – a masterpiece of 19th-century Romanticist architecture. Then, you’ll head to the coast, making a stop at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. After admiring the views from these dramatic sea cliffs, you’ll continue along the coast to the delightful fishing village of Cascais. Finally, you’ll pass through Estoril – the original source of inspiration behind Ian Fleming’s James Bond – en route back to Lisbon.
Stay: Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa, Lisbon (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Day
3
Fátima/Nazaré/Óbidos
Having explored Lisbon’s immediate surroundings yesterday, today’s private guided tour will take you further north, firstly stopping in Fátima. Here, you’ll visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, widely regarded as Portugal’s most important Catholic pilgrimage site – a vast religious complex consisting of two main basilicas, several chapels and a central esplanade. From here, you’ll move on to Nazaré, a surfing town renowned for its immense waves, caused by a combination of a deep underwater canyon and powerful swells from the North Atlantic. In October 2020, German surfer Sebastian Steudtner broke the Guinness World Record here for the largest wave ever surfed (26.21 metres/86 feet). Before returning to Lisbon, you’ll stop in Óbidos, a picturesque medieval village characterised by whitewashed buildings and flower-lined cobbled streets. It’s also known for its impressive medieval castle and famous cherry liqueur, Ginja de Óbidos, which is traditionally served in edible dark chocolate cups.
Stay: Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa, Lisbon (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Day
4
Lisbon to Algarve
After breakfast, you’ll leave the urban bustle of Lisbon behind for the golden beaches of the Algarve. A private transfer will bring you to your clifftop hotel, Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort, where you’ll be based for the next four nights. With magnificent ocean views, a state-of-the-art spa, a fabulous dining scene and several beaches within striking distance, it’s an ideal base for making the most of everything Portugal’s sun-drenched southernmost region has to offer.
Stay: Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
5
Lagos & Sagres (optional tour)
Today, you’ll have the option of joining a private tour of the Western Algarve region. Should you decide to do so, your first stop will be Sagres, a town known for its 15-century fortress, dramatic sea cliffs and excellent surfing beaches. Nearby, there’s also the opportunity to visit Cape St. Vincent, a rocky headland at the southwesternmost tip of mainland Europe, which is marked by a distinctive red lighthouse on the site of a 16th-century Franciscan convent. The tour then continues to Lagos, which served as the maritime hub of Portugal’s Age of Discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries. Indeed, it was here that Prince Henry the Navigator launched caravels that would set sail for the West African coast. In Lagos, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the 17th-century Forte da Ponta da Bandeira, explore the cobbled lanes and squares of the Old Town, stroll alongside the ancient city walls and admire the intricate, gilded carvings of the baroque-style Santo Antonio Church.
Stay: Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort (Superior)
Meals: B
Days
6-7
Algarve
Enjoy two free days at leisure, taking advantage of the hotel’s superb amenities and soaking up the sunshine on the pristine beaches of the Algarve.
Stay: Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
8
Return to UK
Enjoy a leisurely final breakfast before a private transfer brings you to the airport in time for your flight home.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
8-day tailor-made holiday
from £2,905 pp incl. flights
Superior
Apr / May / Sep / Oct
from £2,905 pp. incl. flights
Jun / Jul / Aug
from £3,345 pp. incl. flights
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Includes
- Complimentary UK airport departure lounge access
- Flights from UK to Lisbon / back from Faro
- Private arrival transfer from Lisbon airport to accommodation
- 3 nights Lisbon accommodation on a BB basis
- Lisbon by night private tour with dinner, Fado show and panoramic tour
- Full day private tour to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais and Estoril
- Full day private tour to Fatima, Nazare and Obidos
- Private transfer from Lisbon to Algarve
- 4 nights Algarve accommodation on a BB basis
- Private departure transfer from Algarve accommodation to Faro airport
Optional tours - Algarve
Half Day Lagos & Sagres
Full Day Flavours & Traditions of the Algarve
Full Day East Algarve - Faro, Olhao & Tavira
Please ask your consultant for details
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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