/
Portugal
/
Albufeira
/
Tours & Activities
/
The West Algarve Guided Tour
8 days
With guide
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Faro Airport, 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
Fly to Faro and transfer by road to Portimão, taking approximately 60 minutes.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Municipio de Silves, Largo do Municipio 8300 117 Largo do Município, 8300-117 Silves, Silves 8300-117 Portugal
This walk ends in Silves, the ancient capital of the Algarve with an iconic castle.
We start in the traditional Algarve village of Estombar. Along the valley of the river Arade we visit the Ecological Park of Fontes, an attractive local beauty spot. Here we find the largest limestone springs in the Algarve. At Sitio das Fontes visitors can see a water mill, learn more about the local flora and fauna while walking along an educational trail.
The route itself enables us to explore this river valley following quiet tracks and paths so we can appreciate the diverse habitats and wildlife.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 3: Day 3
Stop At: Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, Portugal
Today we offer a fantastic coastal walk taking in one of the most famous and dramatic sections of the Algarve coastline. Towering cliffs, sea caves and grottos, superb sandy coves and spectacular headlands including the much photographed Benagil domed caves lined with beautiful sandstone strata.
All this can be seen during this stunning walk to finish along Carvoeiro’s renowned elevated boardwalk.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 4: Day 4
Stop At: Praia Da Rocha, Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimao 8500-802 Portugal
Today we will transfer to our next centre of Lagos. Today we have a full programme with a fantastic coastal walk taking in the superb sandy beaches and dramatic headlands between Alvor and Portimão, including the much photographed beach at Praia da Rocha, one of the best in the Algarve.
The rock strata are particularly varied and very colourful, from white limestone to red sandstone. These different rocks support a wide variety of flora and, in spring, there are impressive displays of wild flowers.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 5: Day 5
Stop At: Ponta Da Piedale, M536, Lagos 8600-544 Portugal
We continue our coastal theme with a spectacular walk starting from the small village and resort of Luz.
On this walk we follow a coastal path to Lagos, visiting on the way Ponta da Piedade where the famous sea caves are to be found and visited by many small boats carrying visitors from nearby Lagos.
The walk finishes in Lagos and we will have time to sightsee in this attractive town that was an important Roman settlement called 'Lacobriga'. A variety of ancient Roman & medieval ruins remain, including the old slave market.
The town centre, which is enclosed within 5th century walls offers a modern and well equipped marina that dominates the sea front and the town is now firmly positioned as a centre for tourists from all over the world.
We have an opt out at Ponte de Piedade allowing people to have a little more time to sightsee in Lagos.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 6: Day 6
Stop At: Barão de São João Sports Area, Recinto do Polidesportivo 8600, 8600 Barão de São João, Portugal
We head back inland for a walk that takes in the villages of Barão de São João and Barão de São Miguel.
These charming, rural and peaceful villages are characterized by the typical white houses with a coloured border around the windows and doors.
This and the traditional Algarve chimneys demonstrate the many years of Moorish occupancy of the area.
We have an opt out at lunch time allowing people to relax and explore the fascinating village of Barão S. João.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 7: Day 7
Stop At: Fortaleza de Sagres, 8650-360, Sagres Portugal
Our final day on the western Algarve fittingly culminates in Sagres, the most westerly town in the Algarve.
This area of intensely dramatic cliffs, opening onto a vast horizon of sea and sky, was the last sight of Europe for the explorers setting forth on their fearsome voyages beyond the horizon.
We will also visit today the nearby Cabo de S. Vincente whose spectacular cliffs were once believed to be the end of the world.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 8: Day 8
Stop At: Faro Airport, 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
At convenient time transfer to the Airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Read more
Show less
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Faro Airport, 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
Fly to Faro and transfer by road to Portimão, taking approximately 60 minutes.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Municipio de Silves, Largo do Municipio 8300 117 Largo do Município, 8300-117 Silves, Silves 8300-117 Portugal
This walk ends in Silves, the ancient capital of the Algarve with an iconic castle.
We start in the traditional Algarve village of Estombar. Along the valley of the river Arade we visit the Ecological Park of Fontes, an attractive local beauty spot. Here we find the largest limestone springs in the Algarve. At Sitio das Fontes visitors can see a water mill, learn more about the local flora and fauna while walking along an educational trail.
The route itself enables us to explore this river valley following quiet tracks and paths so we can appreciate the diverse habitats and wildlife.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 3: Day 3
Stop At: Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, Portugal
Today we offer a fantastic coastal walk taking in one of the most famous and dramatic sections of the Algarve coastline. Towering cliffs, sea caves and grottos, superb sandy coves and spectacular headlands including the much photographed Benagil domed caves lined with beautiful sandstone strata.
All this can be seen during this stunning walk to finish along Carvoeiro’s renowned elevated boardwalk.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 4: Day 4
Stop At: Praia Da Rocha, Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimao 8500-802 Portugal
Today we will transfer to our next centre of Lagos. Today we have a full programme with a fantastic coastal walk taking in the superb sandy beaches and dramatic headlands between Alvor and Portimão, including the much photographed beach at Praia da Rocha, one of the best in the Algarve.
The rock strata are particularly varied and very colourful, from white limestone to red sandstone. These different rocks support a wide variety of flora and, in spring, there are impressive displays of wild flowers.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 5: Day 5
Stop At: Ponta Da Piedale, M536, Lagos 8600-544 Portugal
We continue our coastal theme with a spectacular walk starting from the small village and resort of Luz.
On this walk we follow a coastal path to Lagos, visiting on the way Ponta da Piedade where the famous sea caves are to be found and visited by many small boats carrying visitors from nearby Lagos.
The walk finishes in Lagos and we will have time to sightsee in this attractive town that was an important Roman settlement called 'Lacobriga'. A variety of ancient Roman & medieval ruins remain, including the old slave market.
The town centre, which is enclosed within 5th century walls offers a modern and well equipped marina that dominates the sea front and the town is now firmly positioned as a centre for tourists from all over the world.
We have an opt out at Ponte de Piedade allowing people to have a little more time to sightsee in Lagos.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 6: Day 6
Stop At: Barão de São João Sports Area, Recinto do Polidesportivo 8600, 8600 Barão de São João, Portugal
We head back inland for a walk that takes in the villages of Barão de São João and Barão de São Miguel.
These charming, rural and peaceful villages are characterized by the typical white houses with a coloured border around the windows and doors.
This and the traditional Algarve chimneys demonstrate the many years of Moorish occupancy of the area.
We have an opt out at lunch time allowing people to relax and explore the fascinating village of Barão S. João.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 7: Day 7
Stop At: Fortaleza de Sagres, 8650-360, Sagres Portugal
Our final day on the western Algarve fittingly culminates in Sagres, the most westerly town in the Algarve.
This area of intensely dramatic cliffs, opening onto a vast horizon of sea and sky, was the last sight of Europe for the explorers setting forth on their fearsome voyages beyond the horizon.
We will also visit today the nearby Cabo de S. Vincente whose spectacular cliffs were once believed to be the end of the world.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 Nights in twin/double room
Day 8: Day 8
Stop At: Faro Airport, 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
At convenient time transfer to the Airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 7x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Júpiter Algarve Hotel **** (or similar)
- 7 nights in a twin/double room
- Single supplement applied in single rooms
- All guided tours
- 7 Dinners taken in local restaurants with drinks included.
- Tranfers from Faro airport at 12 p.m on first day.On request, extra fees applies.
- Tranfers from the Hotel to Faro airport at 12 p.m on last day.On request, extra fees applies.
- All land travel (as outlined)
- Dedicated driver and guide
- Entry/Admission - Faro Airport
- Entry/Admission - Municipio de Silves
- Entry/Admission - Seven Hanging Valleys Trail
- Entry/Admission - Praia Da Rocha
- Entry/Admission - Ponta Da Piedale
- Entry/Admission - Barão de São João Sports Area
- Entry/Admission - Fortaleza de Sagres
Not included
- Any services not listed as included
- Flights to and from Portugal
- Meals, tips/gratuities, baggage or personal insurance (except as outlined)
- Admission fees to castles & attractions or events (except as outlined)
- Personal expenses
- Supplements
- Guide services inside monuments
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Each day breakfast will be taken in the Hotel before leaving for the day’s program. We will usually leave the Hotel between 9.00 am and 9.30am. On our return to the Hotel each day we will have time to relax and change before dinner which is usually taken at 7.30pm. Each evening the guide will give a preview of the next day’s program. Day’s program is subject to alteration due to weather and local conditions.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- The land only option allows you to book your own transport to and from the holiday. You will normally meet the group at the arrival airport at 12 pm as long as you arrive there no later than the group. Similarly, on the way home you can return to the airport with the group as long as your departure time is no earlier than that of the group.
- This guided tour already includes a transfer departing from Faro airport on arrival day and returning to Faro Airport at 12 pm. on last day.
- If none of this option suits you, please add to your booking a transfer that does. You can also rent a car.
- If you wish to stay more nights, just send us an email with your request.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Kindly note that the tour must have a minimum of 6 people, otherwise the tour will be cancelled 90 days before start.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
