Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Faro
Arrival in Faro- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers and tour guide)
- Day 2
Santa Luzia - Tavira
Santa Luzia - Tavira- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit market in Olhão
- Explore fishing village of Santa Luzia
- Walking tour of historic Tavira including old town, churches, and Roman bridge
Landmarks Olhão Santa Luzia Tavira Old Town Roman Bridge of Tavira - Day 3
Cork Route
Cork Route- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion along the cork route
- Visit Museo do Traje to learn about cork production
- Wine tasting and explanation of house wine production
Landmarks São Brás de Alportel Museo do Traje Serra do Caldeirão - Day 4
Faro (Leisure Day)
Faro (Leisure Day)- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to Praia da Coelho beach
Optional Activities
- Sauna use
- Whirlpool use
- Indoor pool use
Landmarks Praia da Coelho - Day 5
Lagos and Ponte da Piedade
Lagos and Ponte da Piedade- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historic Lagos including old city walls
- Visit old slave market (Mercado dos Escravos) at customs house
- Visit Igreja de Santo António (Chapel of Gold)
- Exploration of old town with 18th-century houses and palaces
- Visit Ponte da Piedade limestone cliffs
Landmarks Lagos Old Town Mercado dos Escravos Igreja de Santo António Ponte da Piedade - Day 6
Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and Faro
Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and Faro- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing tour of Ria Formosa nature reserve on traditional fishing boat
- Walking tour of Faro old town including Largo da Sé, bishop's palace, and cathedral
Landmarks Ria Formosa Faro Old Town Largo da Sé Faro Cathedral - Day 7
Free Day in Albufeira
Free Day in Albufeira- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hotel shuttle service to Albufeira
Optional Activities
- Visit archaeological museum in Albufeira
- Beach time at Albufeira fishing beach
- Explore Moorish-style old village center
Landmarks Albufeira Albufeira Archaeological Museum Albufeira Old Town - Day 8
Departure from Faro
Departure from Faro
