Algarve Tour

The Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal, is a hidden gem with diverse attractions.

Embark on a four-day journey through historic monuments and natural wonders, relishing high-quality services amidst a tranquil Algarve without the bustling summer crowds.

Beyond the peak season, you’ll enjoy pleasant weather, steering clear of July and August’s intense heat while benefiting from exceptional services amid reduced demand.

The comprehensive tour encompasses visits to iconic landmarks like
– Sagres Fort, Silves Castle, and Roman Ruins,
– along with immersive nature experiences such as bird watching in Ria Formosa
– and exploring the captivating Benagil caves.

Your stay at Estoi Palace adds a historical touch, complemented by culinary delights savored in local restaurants.

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Among othere experiences, you will have:

Fuzeta
Flamingo colonies
Tavira
Salt mines
Algarve's gastronomy
Sardines ... grilled sardines on a terrace
Silves
Moorish castel
Ria Formosa
Nature in its pure state
Beach time
Relaxing on cristal clear beach water
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Algarve unfolds a tapestry of Portuguese navigators, the slave trade’s impact, echoes of Moorish occupation, exceptional gastronomy, and serene nature.

Portuguese navigators: The history of Portugal’s maritime expansion intertwines with the Fortress of Sagres, marking the 15th-century beginnings.

Slave trade: In Lagos, a featured stop, delve into the Slave Museum, shedding light on this dark historical chapter.

Moorish Occupation: From Medieval times, numerous Moorish remnants persist in what’s now Portugal. Silves Castle, a Moorish legacy, exemplifies this.

Gastronomy: The significance of the Mediterranean diet is epitomized here. Fresh fish, salads, and vegetables dominate the snacks we’ll relish.

Nature: Among Portugal’s protected areas, Ria Formosa provides refuge for diverse species and fosters peaceful coexistence with humans.

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Nature
Sea caves
Moorish heritage
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How does the Algarve Tour operate

This tour has starts and ends in Lisbon. Other versions can be considered under consultation.

This tour is meticulously designed to ensure:

  • Customers receive support during the booking process, whether combining with other programs or destinations.
  • The program maximizes included services for customer convenience.
  • A local tour guide assists clients throughout, facilitating service connections.
    In emergencies, a dedicated guide provides support.

Your Tour Leader joins on day one, guiding program visits and facilitating service connections throughout the tour.

Our tour offers door-to-door service. The guide picks you up at a specified location, like Lisbon, and drops you off at the tour’s end.

We use licensed vehicles following Portuguese regulations throughout the tour and our guides are seasoned professionals with in-depth knowledge of the locations and monuments.

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Possible lodgings:

For the first night:
For the second and third nights:
 
Note:
– This tour operates on the following periods: October, November and from February until June.
– The hotels to be used in this tour are selected from the above list before the Reservation. Iberactive reserves the right to select the hotels.

Other highligths:

Explore beyond Algarve on this tour, discovering additional experiences.

The routes between locations feature diverse points of interest, enhancing your journey.

  • Mirobriga’s Roman ruins showcase ancient splendor, offering insights into the region’s rich history and cultural Roman heritage.
  • Porto Palafito da Carrasqueira, a unique fishing port on stilts, reveals the charm of traditional maritime practices.
  • Setúbal, renowned for its maritime heritage, provides historical insight into the ancient Roman fish sauce, Garum.
Roman heritage
Rice workers houses
Local birds
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What do “they” say about the Algarve region:

The New York Times – The Other Algarve

The Washington Post – Fmily fub in Portugal’s Algarve

The Wall Street Journal – Portugal’s alluring hideaways

Included in the Algarve Tour:

  1. Dedicated vehicle with water and snacks throughout the four-day tour.
  2. Program organization.
  3. Dedicated guide, driver, and occasional local guides.
  4. Meals:
    • Three breakfasts included in hotel overnights.
    • Four lunches on in local restaurants.
    • Three dinners: in the hotel restaurant or similar restaurant level.
    • Note: All meals include appetizers, main course, dessert, wine, water, or beer. The included options for dishes and wines are those to be mentioned at the respective time by the Tour Leader.
  5. Monument entrance fees: Slaves Market, Silves’s Castel, Tavira’s Castel, Sagres’s Fortress other mentioned castels, convents, and/or museums.
  6. Dedicated guide and driver – the dedicated guide will conduct most of the guided visits.
  7. Mentioned wine tastings, if any.
  8. Three overnights in one of the above-mentioned hotels, sharing a room (single usage also available)

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Price, reservation and cancellation

  • 3.400 Eur/person for a 2 people group
  • 2.060 Eur/person for a 4 people group
  • 2.754 Eur/person for a 6 people group
  • Single supplement: 700 Eur

Note: 6 people is the maximum group size.

Inclusions: Please check above.

Exclusions: Please note that this tour does not cover the cost of hard liquor, flight tickets, or any other items not expressly mentioned in this description as included.

Reservation

Your reservation is confirmed upon receipt of a 1,200 EUR deposit per person, securing your spot on the scheduled tour.

Please send us an email using the address provided in the “Information and Reservations” section below, and we will respond promptly.

Cancellation

The cancellation costs are as follows:

  • Up to 90 days before the 1st Tour Day, bank fees are applied to the Reservation payment (*).
  • Between 89 and 60 days before the 1st Tour Day, a 25% charge of the Reservation is incurred.
  • Between 59 and 45 days before the 1st Tour Day, a 50% charge of the Reservation is incurred.
  • Between 44 and 30 days before the 1st Tour Day, a 75% charge of the Reservation is incurred.
  • 29 days or less before the 1st Tour Day, a 100% charge of the Reservation is incurred.
    (*) Note: VISA/Paypal charges us approximately 5% of all received values.

IMPORTANT: Please note that refunds will only be issued to the same account used for the original payment.

Information and reservations

info@iberactive.com +351 914 794 553

Legal information

“Iberactive” is a registered trademark of the Travel Agency Iberhills – Eventos e Viagens, Unipessoal Lda
Rua Tristão da Cunha, 20C – Restelo
1400-349, Lisboa – Portugal
VAT ID number: 513 891 099
Operating with the following licenses: RNAVT: 6246 and RNAAT 338/2016 of the Portuguese Tourism Authorities, Certified as “Turismo de Natureza” by ICNF

Iberactive operation in Portugal

Iberactive operates in Portugal under the name of “Montes e Vales”, means Hills and Valles.

Please check: https://www.montesevales.net/