Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tavira
Tavira- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Maria Nova Lounge)
Included Activities
- Meet tour leader at hotel reception at 7 pm
- Explore the charming cobbled streets of Tavira's old centre
Optional Activities
- Leisurely al fresco lunch at local cafes
- Independent exploration of Tavira
Landmarks Tavira - Day 2
Tavira - Ria Formosa National Park
Tavira - Ria Formosa National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Maria Nova Lounge)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Ria Formosa National Park
- Walk along Ilha de Tavira beaches
- Visit Praia dos Barril and anchor graveyard
- Boat ride back to mainland
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Tavira town
- Meal at transformed fishermen's cafes or restaurants at Praia dos Barril
Landmarks Ria Formosa National Park Ilha de Tavira Praia dos Barril Terra Estreita Beach Seven-Arched Bridge (Tavira) 
- Day 3
Azinhal - Odeleite - Castro Marim
Azinhal - Odeleite - Castro Marim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Portuguese meal at Casa Merca family-run restaurant with homemade soup, chickpea stew, goat cheese, dessert, coffee, wine, and water. Vegetarian options available.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Maria Nova Lounge)
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Azinhal along Guadiana River
- Lunch at Casa Merca restaurant in Odeleite
- Visit Castro Marim Templar Castle
Landmarks Guadiana River Azinhal Odeleite Castro Marim Castle - Day 4
Tavira - Pego de Inferno Waterfall
Tavira - Pego de Inferno Waterfall- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Maria Nova Lounge)
Included Activities
- Guided walk from hotel along Gilao River to Pego de Inferno waterfall
Optional Activities
- Swimming at the waterfall (seasonal, depending on water levels)
- Dinner at local restaurant featuring Cataplana dish
Landmarks Gilao River Pego de Inferno Waterfall - Day 5
Tavira
Tavira- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Maria Nova Lounge)
Optional Activities
- Seven Hanging Valleys trail walk from Praia do Marinha to Praia do Carvoeiro (11 kilometre/6.8 mile, 3 hours 30 minutes)
- Beach relaxation in Tavira
- Visit lighthouse
- Day trip to Faro
- 30-minute Fado performance in Tavira with film about Fado history and performance by guitarists and singer
- Day trip to Ayamonte, Spain by boat
- Day trip to Ayamonte, Spain by train
Landmarks Tavira Beaches Praia do Marinha Praia do Carvoeiro Tavira Lighthouse Faro Ayamonte - Day 6
São Brás de Alportel - Cork Oak Forests - Olive Oil Experience
São Brás de Alportel - Cork Oak Forests - Olive Oil Experience- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Maria Nova Lounge)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through cork oak forests of Serra de Caldeirao
- Optional coffee and sweets stop at Tesouros da Serra estate
- Olive oil tour at Monterosa Olive Oil producers
- Olive oil tasting
Optional Activities
- Coffee and sweets at Tesouros da Serra estate
Landmarks Serra de Caldeirao Tesouros da Serra São Brás de Alportel Monterosa Olive Oil - Day 7
Olhão - Culatra Island - Farol
Olhão - Culatra Island - Farol- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Maria Nova Lounge)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Olhão
- Visit to Olhão fish and vegetable market
- Ferry to Culatra Island
- Guided walk on Culatra Island
- Boat ride from Ilha do Farol
- Train journey back to Tavira
Landmarks Olhão Olhão Fish and Vegetable Market Culatra Island Ria Formosa National Park Ilha do Farol - Day 8
Tavira
TaviraOptional Activities
- Explore Tavira
- Relax at the hotel
Landmarks Tavira
