Taste of Algarve and Andalucia

Day 1 Lisbon – arrival
Upon arrival at Lisbon airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in you are free to relax or explore Lisbon on your own.

Day 2 “Lisbon Walking Tour” – 3 ½ hours
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning walking tour (small group – max 14 pax) – Visit the Rossio square, the heart of both old and new Lisbon. Learn how the city of Lisbon was destroyed in the 18th century and then totally rebuilt to become the city of today. Take a look at the Obelisk on the Restauradores Square, commemorating the Restoration of Portugal’s independence from Spain in 1640, after sixty years of Spanish rule. Marvel at the intricate Neo-Manueline architecture of the Rossio Central Station.
Learn about the Carnation Revolution of 1974 as you visit the beautiful Carmo Square. At the place where Portugal’s old dictatorial regime fell after 48 years. Walk through the elegant Chiado neighborhood, with its old cafés, theatres and bookstores. Now it’s time to have a pause and try the typical Portuguese pastry – the famous Pastel de Nata and understand why is so popular in our country.
Wander through the old maze of small squares and narrow alleyways of the Moorish Alfama neighborhood, where time seems to have stopped a thousand years ago. Learn about Fado, Portugal’s own musical genre, as you go past the Fado Museum and some Alfama’s hidden, intimate Fado restaurants.
Stop for a glass of wine and a chouriço and cheese tasting at a typical wine bar. Pass at Lisbon’s Cathedral, the city’s oldest church, built in 1147. Finish your tour in Praça do Comércio, formerly the entrance hall of the city, one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful squares.
Meeting point: Praça D. Pedro IV – Rossio Square
Included: – Pastel de Nata (custard tart) – One tapa and Wine Tasting – Local English-Speaking Guide
Not Included: Lunch – Guided Visit inside the monuments – Gratuities – Vintage Cable Car Tram Ticket- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.

Day 3 Lisbon – Albufeira (Algarve)
After breakfast, early departure by train from Lisbon to Albufeira, in the Algarve. Formerly a fishing village, Albufeira is nowadays one of the leading tourist resorts of the region – the St. Tropez of the Algarve. Arrival and make your own way to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Albufeira

Day 4 – 6 Albufeira
Free time at leisure to enjoy this beautiful southern region of Portugal. You may consider taking advantage of one the optional tours to discover the Algarve: half day tour to Lagos & Sagres or half day tour to Silves & Monchique… Overnight in Albufeira

Day 7 Albufeira – Seville
After breakfast, departure by bus to Seville. Arrival and make your own way to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Seville

Day 8 Seville
Day at leisure to explore Seville on your own or you can take an optional ($) half-day city tour of Seville which will include a visit to the Cathedral. Overnight in Seville.

Day 9 Seville
Continue exploring Seville or we suggest taking one of the optional ($) tours to Cordoba or Granada. Overnight in Seville.

Day 10 Seville – Malaga (Costa del Sol)
After breakfast, departure by train from Seville to Malaga. Arrival and find your own way to your hotel in Torremolinos. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Torremolinos.

Day 11-13 Costa del Sol
Free days at leisure in Costa del Sol. We suggest taking optional tours ($) to Granada, Ronda or Gibraltar.
Overnight in Torremolinos.

Day 14 Malaga – departure
After breakfast, transfer to Malaga airport. End of services