DAY 1 UK/Faro
Meet your travelling companions at the airport prior to your scheduled flight to Faro. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Santa Eulalia (Albufeira) for a seven night stay. Enjoy a welcome drink before dinner this evening.
DAYS 2 TO 7 Albufeira
Free to relax and enjoy our excellent range of excursions. The following are included:
Lagos & Sagres - Discover the cosmopolitan town of Lagos on this half day tour, before continuing to Ponta da Piedade. Here you will observe the stunning bay views before continuing to Sagres, famed for its delightful fishing harbour and the cliffs of Cape St Vincent.
Amazing East - Enjoy a full day excursion to the east coast of Algarve. Starting in Almancil you will visit the beautiful Sao Lorenco Church before visiting the fascinating old town at Faro. We then journey to Olhao, one of the most ancient towns on the Algarve coast, famed for its cubist houses. After a break for lunch (not included) we continue to the Tavira - considered an unspoilt gem of the region it is the perfect location to end this trip.
Optional excursions include:
Silves & Monchique - Experience a different side to the Algarve by leaving the coast and venturing inland to visit the picturesque towns of Silves and Monchique.
Loule Market - A half day tour to Loule, a lively town with the largest fruit and vegetable market on the Algarve, where you will also be able to see traditional leather and copper working.
Alte & Querenca - Explore the quaint village of Alte, famed for its fresh springs, before heading to the tiny village of Querenca with its pretty square and whitewashed buildings.
Jeep Safari - For the more adventurous, a highlight has to be our optional 4x4 jeep safari, which ventures deep into the Algarve countryside.
DAY 8 Faro/UK
Transfer to Faro airport for your return flight to the UK.