Portugal Explorer: Lisbon & Algarve

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $4,350.52 /Person

Join an eight-day adventure through Portugal on a round trip from the thriving capital of Lisbon. Feast on culinary delights like pasteis de nata …

Portugal Explorer: Lisbon & Algarve

Join an eight-day adventure through Portugal on a round trip from the thriving capital of Lisbon. Feast on culinary delights like pasteis de nata (the ever-popular Portuguese custard tarts), take a guided tour of the fish market in Setubal, tuck into an Alentejan lunch in Olhao and sip wine made in traditional ancient clay pots. With a daytrip to the picturesque Quinta da Regaleira estate in the forested landscapes of Sintra, a visit to a family-run cork farm and a local leader to help you seek out all the best spots to eat and explore, an unforgettable adventure awaits.

Itinerary

Day 5: Olhao / Algarve

Day 6: Olhao / Algarve

Day 7: Lisbon

Day 8: Lisbon

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 1 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle

Accomodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Included Activities

Lisbon - Welcome Meeting
Sintra - Quinta da Regaleira
Sintra - Sintra & Cascais Day Trip
Cascais - Orientation walk
Lisbon - Orientation walk in Lisbon including Pasteis de Nata tasting
Evora - Orientation walk in Evora with Bones Chapel Visit
Alentejo - Guided visit of the cork farm
Alentejo - Guided visit of local winery, amphora wine tasting and lunch
Olhao - Orientation walk in Olhao including market visit
Algarve - Boat Trip Rio Formosa
Lisbon - Farewell dinner at a restaurant partnering with Refood
Setubal - Guided Walking tour of Setubal including Fishermen's Market and tastings

Trip Highlights

Start and end your adventure in Lisbon – a city that’s packed with rich maritime history, colourful azulejos (tiles), trendy neighbourhoods and acclaimed food and wine.
Wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Quinta da Regaleira estate in Sintra, with its striking blend of architectural styles, palace complex, underground tunnel system and famous Initiation Well.
Sample local wines made using ancient techniques during a guided tour of a winery in the Alentejo region. See how traditional amphoras (large clay pots) are used in a centuries-old wine-making process, then have an authentic Alentejan lunch.
Watch the sunset over the water of Olhao, during your time in the gorgeous Algarve region. Tuck into fresh seafood, take a boat ride on the Ria Formosa lagoon and opt to take a ferry to Culatra Island.
Visit the world-class Livramento Fish Market in Setubal. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll watch locals shopping for fresh seafood and sample some tasty regional specialties for yourself.