8 days in Alentejo and the Algarve
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Accomodation
Selected hotels
Premium hotels
Exceptional comfort, first-class service and exclusive amenities for an unforgettable and luxurious experience. 5-star hotels or in the best rooms available in 4-star hotels.
Small boutique accommodation
A cosy,personalised stay with home comforts and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for intimate experiences.
Historic hotels
Charming, often historic, accommodation with a local character that offers a unique and immersive experience in a beautiful setting.
Selected hotels/accommodations
For a sophisticated yet accessible experience, the perfect blend of comfort, quality service and upscale amenities. 4-star hotels or in the best rooms available in 3-star hotels.
Guest houses equivalent to 4-star hotels can also be used.
Small traditional accommodation with a local atmosphere;
A blend of history and personal charm for a cosy, authentic stay with a rich local atmosphere.
Casual hotels Simple, budget accommodation with basic amenities. 3-star hotels or in the best rooms available in 2-star hotels.
Glamping
A unique and stylish outdoor experience that combines the beauty of nature with the comfort of elegant amenities.
Exceptional comfort, first-class service and exclusive amenities for an unforgettable and luxurious experience. 5-star hotels or in the best rooms available in 4-star hotels.
Small boutique accommodation
A cosy,personalised stay with home comforts and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for intimate experiences.
Historic hotels
Charming, often historic, accommodation with a local character that offers a unique and immersive experience in a beautiful setting.
Selected hotels/accommodations
For a sophisticated yet accessible experience, the perfect blend of comfort, quality service and upscale amenities. 4-star hotels or in the best rooms available in 3-star hotels.
Guest houses equivalent to 4-star hotels can also be used.
Small traditional accommodation with a local atmosphere;
A blend of history and personal charm for a cosy, authentic stay with a rich local atmosphere.
Casual hotels Simple, budget accommodation with basic amenities. 3-star hotels or in the best rooms available in 2-star hotels.
Glamping
A unique and stylish outdoor experience that combines the beauty of nature with the comfort of elegant amenities.
Minimum Participants
2 people
OverviewA journey through the Mediterranean soul of Southern Portugal, where the Alentejo and the Algarve come together in a celebration of slow living, heritage and authentic flavour. From ancient walled cities and whitewashed hilltop villages to dramatic Atlantic coastlines and the serene waters of the Ria Formosa, this programme invites travellers to embrace the rhythm of a land shaped by Romans, Moors and centuries of winemaking and culinary tradition, all recognised as part of the UNESCO Immaterial World Heritage Mediterranean Diet.
Highlights
- Charming country hotels woven into the landscape, celebrated for their excellent cuisine and warm hospitality.
- Évora, an authentic city museum and UNESCO World Heritage Property, with two millennia of history held within its ancient walls.
- Whitewashed hilltop towns and villages, including Monsaraz, where time seems to have stood still inside the walls of a 14th century castle.
- Encounters with organic agriculture, traditional Alentejo cuisine, Fleur de Sel and world-class Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- The Montado, Alentejo's remarkably biodiverse cork oak ecosystem, explored through a visit to an organic farm.
- Costa Vicentina Natural Park, one of Europe's most beautiful nature reserves and the only place in the world where white storks nest by the sea.
- The bewitching shoreline of the Algarve, with its beaches, flamingos and playful dolphins.
- A boat excursion through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and a stroll on the Desert Island, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.
- Encounters with Portuguese wine culture, from ancient amphora winemaking traditions in the Alentejo to a family estate lunch signed by a Michelin starred Chef in Beja.
What is Included?
What is Included
- Seven nights of accommodation with breakfast, distributed across three distinctive properties:
- two nights at Monte do Serrado de Baixo in Évora, two nights at Monte Xisto Country Charm Hotel near the Costa Vicentina, and three nights at Maria Nova Lounge in Tavira.
- A smartphone app with GPS guidance for the self guided walk along the Costa Vicentina.
- All taxes and services.
What is Not Included
- Optional packages and supplements, including the Culinary Package, Wine & Food Tasting Package, Nature Package and Local Guides Package.
- Meals beyond breakfast.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses and any items not specifically described.
- Tips.
- Rental car.
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