- Tour code
PRTADV01
- Start
Lisbon
- End
Faro
- Min. age
16 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Classic
- Trip pace
Active
- Language
English
Portugal rewards travelers who go a little deeper, and this week is built around doing, tasting and relaxing rather than rushing from sight to sight. It starts among Lisbon's hills, trams and tiled facades and ends on the golden cliffs of the Algarve.
You begin with three nights in Lisbon: a hands-on azulejo tile workshop, an evening food tour with local wine, and a day trip to Sintra's Quinta da Regaleira, with its spiral initiation well, grottoes and hidden tunnels. The evenings leave room for fado in Alfama or a drink above the rooftops.
Heading south, a winery lunch among the vines breaks up the drive before three nights in Lagos. There's a full free day for beaches, sea caves and the Ponta da Piedade cliffs, a cooking class with the group, and a final day on the water before the farewell dinner.
It's a relaxed mix of city energy and coastal downtime, shared with a small group of fellow travelers who are easy to get along with.
Why This Journey
Lisbon and the Algarve are often visited as two separate holidays. This route links them with a day through wine country, so you see how the country changes from the capital's Moorish lanes and seafaring history to the fishing towns and Atlantic cliffs of the south.
The hands-on moments are what make it stick: painting a tile you take home, cooking Portuguese dishes with the group, and eating where locals eat on the food tour. It suits travelers who like culture with plenty of time for the beach, and solo travelers who want company over dinner without a packed schedule.
Where You'll Stay
Lisbon (3 nights): Hotel Mundial, on Praça Martim Moniz, a short walk from Rossio, the Baixa and Alfama. Lagos (3 nights): NH Lagos Algarve Resort, on the edge of the old town, within walking distance of the marina and beaches. Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation. Rooms are based on two people sharing a double room with two beds.
Getting There
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travellers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Fly into Lisbon Airport (LIS) and out of Faro Airport (FAO); arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
What you will see and do
Lisbon's streets, azulejo tile-making and Fado
Algarve cliffs, sea caves and a boat trip along the coast
Food tour, winery lunch, seafood and a cooking class
What's included
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
One farewell group activity when possible
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Max 16 travellers per group
Group transportation
What's excluded
- International flights (travellers arrange their own)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Optional activities on free time (for example kayaking on Day 5)
- Single room supplement (single rooms on request, subject to availability)
- Extra hotel nights before or after the trip
Group itinerary
Land at Lisbon Airport (LIS), where your transfer takes you into the city. After checking in, head out and get lost among Lisbon's pastel buildings, rattling trams and steep, tiled lanes, no plan required.
Tonight the group meets over a welcome dinner, the first of several good meals together and a chance to swap travel stories with the people you'll spend the week with.
Portugal's blue-and-white azulejo tiles cover churches, stations and whole house fronts in Lisbon, and today you learn how they're made in a hands-on workshop, painting a tile of your own.
After dark, a guide leads you on a food tour through the city, from seafood to the famous custard pastries, with Portuguese wine and the stories behind each bite.
Just outside Lisbon, Sintra's wooded hills hide palaces, gardens and romantic follies. You'll explore Quinta da Regaleira, with its underground passages, grottoes and the deep spiral initiation well, then have time to wander the town's lanes.
Back in Lisbon the evening is free. Fado, Portugal's soulful traditional music, is a fine way to spend it, in one of the small houses of Alfama or Bairro Alto.
Say goodbye to Lisbon and head for the Algarve. Halfway, a countryside winery hosts the group for lunch and a tasting among the vines.
You reach Lagos in the afternoon. Settle in, then join the group for a first look around the old town and a drink or two.
A free day in Lagos. Laze on the beach, paddle a kayak into the sea caves, walk the clifftop paths at Ponta da Piedade or explore the old town's whitewashed streets.
Later, everyone reunites for a cooking class to make traditional Portuguese dishes. Afterward, the night is yours.
Your last full day is spent on the water, cruising beneath towering ochre cliffs and into sea caves with local wine in hand.
In the evening, the group gathers for a farewell dinner, and those with energy left can see what Lagos is like after dark.
Enjoy a last Portuguese breakfast before your transfer to Faro Airport (FAO) for your flight home.
Some goodbyes may turn into plans for your next trip together.
Accommodations
Here's a glimpse of the hotels we selected for this adventure.
Hotel Mundial
A long-established hotel on Praça Martim Moniz, a few minutes' walk from Rossio and the Baixa, with Alfama and São Jorge Castle rising directly behind it. Tram 28 stops at the square and the Rossio and Martim Moniz metro stations are close by, so the whole historic centre is easy to reach on foot.
Its rooftop bar on the top floor looks out over the castle and the old town, a good spot for a first evening drink. Breakfast is served on site and the hotel has the room inventory to keep a group together.
Rooms are 18–42 m² (194–452 ft²), with a double bed or twin beds.
Hotel websiteNH Lagos Algarve Resort
A large resort hotel on the edge of Lagos's old town, within walking distance of the historic centre, the marina and Praia da Batata, with Ponta da Piedade a short drive away. Formerly known as Tivoli Lagos, it is laid out in low buildings around gardens and pools.
It has several restaurants and bars, a wellness area and a shuttle to its beach club in season, which gives the group space to relax between the boat trip and the cooking class.
Rooms are 20–31 m² (215–334 ft²), with a queen-size bed or twin beds.
Hotel websiteRooms
You'll stay at Trip Hotel.
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- +$1,320 per person
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
Room prices are per person for the May 24, 2027 departure and can differ on other dates. You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
Fly into Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and out of Faro Airport (FAO).
Proposed accommodation is Hotel Mundial in Lisbon (3 nights) and NH Lagos Algarve Resort in Lagos (3 nights), or similar hotels, subject to confirmation.
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travellers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Yes. Your arrival transfer from Lisbon Airport (LIS) and departure transfer to Faro Airport (FAO) are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 group dinners are included, among them the welcome dinner on Day 1, the winery lunch on Day 4 and the farewell dinner on Day 6. Other meals are at your own cost.
Extra nights can be requested, subject to hotel availability; contact our Customer Experience team for a quote.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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