South of Portugal
Overview
Discover Lisbon, Evora, and the Algarve coast during a 4-day trip across Portugal's picturesque south. Explore historic villages, UNESCO-designated monuments, striking cliffs at Ponta da Piedade, and the untamed splendor of Cabo de São Vicente, combining culture, scenery, and real Portuguese experiences.
Highlights
- Explore the Historic City of Évora
- Ponta Da Piedade
- Cabo de São Vicente
Tour Details
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Detailed Itinerary
Lisbon – Evora (Arrival)
Reaching Lisbon. After crossing the bridge over the Tagus River, you will be able to take in the lovely and picturesque scenery of vineyards, olive trees, and cork oak trees. Reach Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a mix of culture, history, and customs, and take in some of its principal sites. You will be able to take in the variety of crafts that the Alentejo region has to offer as well as the variety of produce used in some of the most delicious Portuguese dishes. Free opportunity to explore the city more thoroughly in the afternoon. Spend the night at Évora.
Evora – Lagos:
The hotel's breakfast. Spending a leisurely morning in Évora before heading south through a serene environment in the direction of Beja. After traversing a few tiny mountains, you approach the Algarve and arrive at Silves, which is known for its Moorish Castle and the remnants of its former cork industry, between orange tree farms. You arrive at Lagos to take in the sea after crossing Praia da Rocha Beach. Spend the night in Lagos.
Lagos
The hotel's breakfast. Visit Ponta da Piedade to see the cliffs. Proceed to Sagres, the location of Prince Henry's fabled "Navigation School." Visit the most southwestern location in Europe, Cabo de São Vicente. Reach Lagos, a multicultural Algarve town with a fishing port and marina, where you can sample the delectable Algarve cuisine, which is abundant in fish, shellfish, and almond candies. leisurely afternoon. Spend the night in Lagos. (B)
Lagos – Lisbon (Departure)
The hotel's breakfast. You depart for Setúbal. Next, follow the picturesque path across the Arđbida Mountain, which is protected as a Natural Park and offers breathtaking views and unusual flora. Lisbon is reached by crossing the bridge over the Tagus River. Get to the airport so you can catch your trip back. (B)
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What's Included
- Accommodation in well-appointed hotels for 3 nights
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure (Lisbon Airport)
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle / shared basis as per itinerary
- Guided sightseeing in Évora (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Scenic drive through Alentejo region (cork trees, vineyards, olive groves)
- Visit to Silves including Moorish Castle area
- Algarve region tour including Lagos
- Visit to Ponta da Piedade cliffs
- Sagres & Cabo de São Vicente excursion (Europe’s southwesternmost point)
- Scenic drive via Arrábida Natural Park
- English-speaking guide (as per tours)
- All applicable taxes
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Schengen visa charges
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than breakfast
- Entrance fees to monuments (if not specified)
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, porterage, minibar, etc.)
- Early check-in & late check-out at hotels
- Any increase in transportation costs, fuel surcharge, or taxes
- Anything not specifically mentioned under “Inclusions”
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