04 days/03 nights (+-860 km)

Day 1
Lisbon/ Évora(+/-140km)

One day discovering the town of Évora, mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisboa, we cross the bridge over the river Tejo where by a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive reees, cork oak trees and vineyards we arrive at Évora- World Heritage of UNESCO. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Évora we walk along the time visiting some of the most important monuments: The Roman Temple, The Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church with the"Bones chapel", and the University. At the market we see and feel the richness of product used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. along the visit we also admire the diversity and authenticity oflocal handicraft with cork, ceramic and cooper objects. Lunch (opcional). In the afternnon, free time for a better discover of the city. Our suggestion: wine, cheese and olive oil gourmet proof.

Évora - accommodation.

Day 2
Évora/Beja/Silves/Alvor(+/-250km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Part of the morning at leisure in Évora,  then driving southward passing Beja (stop) where the highest tower of Portuguese Medieval castles dominates the town and the region. Crossing small mountains we enter in Algarve. By fields of orange trees we arrive to Silves (stop), therenowned town dominated by its red sandstone castle dating back mainly to Moorish times and by the memeory of is former cork industy. Continue to the golden sands of the Algarve passing by Praia da Rocha to Alvor.

Alvor - accommodation

Day 3
Alvor/Ponta da Piedade/Sagres/Cabo de S. Vicente/Lagos/Alvor(+/-140km)
Breakfast at the hotel. The Algarve has the call of the sea that led to discovery of the New World. Stop in Ponta da Piedade (stop) and admire the magnificent view over the atlantic Ocean, and cliffs whose shapes have been sculpted by the erosive action of both the sea and time. Continue to Sagres (stop), a fishing port, for a visit to the fortress was the mythical "navigation school" forever linked with the presence of Prince Henry the Navigator during the first days of Atlantic navigation and the discovery of the African Coast. Proceeding along the cliffs to Cabo São Vicente (stop), the most southwestern point of europe. The city of Lagos (stop) a cosmopolitan town with marina and fishing port where you can taste delicious Algarve dishes, such as the fish and shellfish cooked in a cooper pan (cataplana)- never forgetting the fine sweets such as the famous marzipans, almond and fig cakes.Return to the hotel, where, the afternoon at leisure invites you to take a dip in the warm sea.

Alvor - accommodation.

Day 4
Alvor\Setúbal\Serra da Arrábida\Lisbon (+/-330km)

A last look at the water while traveling along the coast, to say farewell to the Algarve. The return trip to Lisbon will take you by the city of Setubal (stop), a major port and industrial centre on the north bank of the Sado estuary.Then the scenic route over the Arrábida Mountain Range, an area preserved as a Natural Park, with an amazing scenary and unique vegetation at the gates of Lisbon, and savour the sweeping views of the Troia Peninsula. Crossing the bridge over the Tejo River, arrival to Lisbon.

Premium Tour

Including:
-accommodation on buffet breakfast bases,on the following hotels, or similar:
 Hotel Mar d'Ar Muralhas,4* em Évora, Hotel Alvor Village 4* em Alvor.
-transport by air conditioned bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
-guide during all tour
-entrancees into following monuments: Bons Chapel (Évora), St Francis Church (Évora), "Évora´s Cathedral,St. Vicente Fortress.

Not including:
-other expenses than above mentioned, porterage fees at the hotels, lunches or dinners, personal expenses, entrancees other than mentioned.


Classic Tours:

Including:
-Accommodation on breakfast bases, on the following hotels or similar: Hotel Dom Fernando,3* in Évora, Hotel Brisamar,3* in Alvor.
-transport by air conditioned bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
-guide during all tour

Not including:
-lunches or dinners
-entrancees into monuments
-other expenses than above mentioned, porterage fees at the hotels, personal expenses