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Trip Itinerary
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Albufeira
Day 1-2
Spend your first evening getting settled into your accommodation. We will get a chance to do some shopping. Then kick our shoe's off and enjoy a nice dinner in together. Check in from 15:00 Shopping together at 6pm - SplitWise Welcome drink & dinner together *Dinner + 1 drink, Included in Trip Fee
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Armação de Pêra
Day 2-3
Sunset Cruise & bay of Armação de Pêra BBQ, open bar Date: 23rd May, Friday Time: Starts 16:00 Location: From Albufeira Duration: 5 hrs Live music, open bar, bbq, sunset. Rooftop access is an additional fee. Description of trip: Take a late afternoon cruise to witness a stunning sunset and head to a secluded beach. Enjoy a delicious meal with live music and sip your favorite drink with beautiful scenery. This 5 to 6-hour program begins at around 5:30 PM, with a departure from the Albufeira marina. The boat will take you west, keeping close to the coast as you enjoy a stunning sunset over the bay of Armação de Pêra. Armação de Pêra offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve. This stretch of the coastline enjoys some of the most impressive caves, cliffs and rock formations in the Algarve. The beaches of Armação de Pêra are true pearls in the paradise of the Algarve. Near the caves of São Rafael, you’ll transfer to a dinghy that will take you to a secluded beach that’s inaccessible by land. Enjoy listening to live music, indulge in your favorite beverage from the open bar, and savor a delicious meal prepared by the crew. The outstanding scenery has been described as some of the most spectacular in the world. Once dinner is over, you’ll return to the main vessel where the fun and festive environment continues on the trip back to Albufeira. *Included in Trip Fee
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Albufeira
Day 3
Horse riding on the beach in Albufeira Date: 24th September, Saturday Duration: 2 hrs Time: 7:30am Included in Trip Fee Trip Description: A 2 hour beach ride is a 30 mins trek to our local beach, where you will experience, clear sands and breathtaking views. The experience on horseback is magical! Gallop through the surf, with the wind in your hair, feeling free! We will have a leisurely return across the sands for a great photo opportunity! Being so close to Albufeira’s tourist hub, its an early start to avoid the dog walkers and yogis! *Included in Trip Fee
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Praia de Faro
Day 3-4
Join me at Praia de Faro for a Sunset Pub Crawl & Dinner Praia de Faro has multiple beach bars along the coast, experience this wonderful destination by taking a stroll along the shores and enjoy a few drinks and dinner at this gorgeous beach and make sure to catch the sunset. Date: 24th May, Saturday Time: Start 16:00 * Own Expense Additional info: To the mainland facing north-east of Ilha de Faro is the Ria Formosa Natural Park. It’s a large protected area made up of saltwater lagoons, mudflats and small channels. This wetland environment is an important feeding ground for migratory birds and marine habitats. During low tide you will see a variety of fishermen wading through these mudflats digging for clams, mussels and other shellfish. They’ll bring the buckets full of them to the shore, you’ll also see nearby restaurant owners buying fresh shellfish directly from them. Additional things to do: If you would like to go to this stunning destination earlier, there are several things to do out here. take a 6km walk along the sand dunes, low beaches, turquoise blue water and channels. Enjoy a surf, prebook at one of the various surf schools which offer surfing lessons and surfboards for hire. Kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are also available if you want to learn how to use them, or if you want to explore the calmer channels of the Ria Formosa on your own. The large central section of the beach is lifeguarded, so the water is safe for swimming.
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Alvor
Day 4-5
Aviation Day Date: 25th September, Sunday There's no better way to get the perfect view of Faro than by sky. There's a range of scenic flights over Faro, to get the best view put on your brave face and challenge yourself to paraglide or sky dive and if your lucky, they just might be landing on the beach. *Own expense. 1hr Scenic flight over Faro From: € 300 for a group of 3 Barlavento Route - Vilamoura, Silves, Monchique, Sagres, Lagos € 100 each Paraglide over Faro 1 person = € 90 2 persons = € 160 Skydive over/onto the beach From: € 148.90 to 3 500 metres * More details regarding alternative packages available can be discussed. Please be aware that these activities are weather dependent. In the event that we do not have an aviation day, we can discuss as a group alternative options. *P.S these prices are merely a guideline and may be subject to change as per the seasonal prices.
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Albufeira
Day 5-8
Free Day Please note that on all dates and times where there is nothing planned, please feel free to further explore either alone or with the group. I have some incredible recommendations for some of the best beach's, bars, restaurants and activities in the Algarve. There are tons of incredible things to do and see... I'm excited to help you experience this stunning part of Portugal.
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Vila Real de Santo António
Day 8-9
Tour to 4 Eastern Algarve Towns. Visit highlights in the stunning coastal towns of Faro, Olhão, Tavira, and Vila Real de Santo António. Duration: 10hrs Time: 8:30 AM (local time) Date: 30th September, Friday Trip Description: Get lost in the beauty of eastern Algarve on this tour from Albufeira to the charming towns of Faro, Olhão, Tavira, and Vila Real de Santo António. See old architecture at churches and a castle. Explore with some free time in Olhão and Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Get picked-up from your accommodation and sit back and enjoy the scenery on the drive to the town of Faro. Take in the colorful boats at the marina and the Spanish Gothic architecture at the cathedral. Have some time to do some souvenir shopping before heading to Olhão. Admire the white houses and churches in the Moorish fishing village of Olhão. Stop at the port and enjoy the vibrancy of the largest fish market on the island. Head to the oldest pâté factory in Portugal. Afterwards, travel to the town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio which lies on the mouth of the Guadiana river. Visit the oldest Portuguese canned fish factory. Spend some free time where you can go get some lunch or do some shopping at local boutiques. Continue on to the town of Tavira which has been settled since the late Bronze Age. Discover a variety of architectural styles at its churches and a medieval castle positioned over the Gilão river. Experience traditional Portuguese Fado music before returning to your accommodation. *Included in Trip Fee
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Barreta Island
Day 9-10
Discover the Algarve’s best kept secret: a unique restaurant in a true desert island. Experience Portuguese Cuisine at the exclusive Estaminé restaurante. Date: 1st October, Saturday Time: 14:00 Climb aboard a comfortable catamaran and sail through the amazing channels of Ria Formosa Natural Park. Go to the island of Ilha Deserta to relax on the beach and enjoy lunch at the eco-friendly Estaminé Restaurant. *This trip includes the ferry and a €25 voucher towards meal.
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Loulé
Day 10-11
Wine Tour in Loule. Date: 2nd October, Sunday Time: 10:00 or 14:30 Duration: 2hr Visit Quinta da Tôr, a renowned winery in Algarve, to learn more about wine making and enjoy tasting 4 different wines with bread and homemade olive oil. *Included in Trip Fee
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Alte
Day 11
Late lunch at this secret spot. The most magical place, it will feel like you stepped into a fairytale. Date: 2nd October, Sunday Time: After Wine Tasting Duration: 1 - 3.5hrs After wine tasting, head out to explore this stunning town. One of my favorite secret spots. Take a stroll, then enjoy a picnic, bbq or eat at one of the local restaurants to experience some typical Portuguese food. Additional Info: Alte is famous mostly for its natural features, the water springs and waterfall. It’s also considered one of the most typical villages in Portugal, and with less than 2.000 inhabitants famous for its slow pace of life. Alte is also one of the best places to contemplate some traditional Algarve architecture. Since the most attractive features of Alte are the natural springs and waterfall, the best time to visit Alte is during the warmer months. Hopefully we will be able to swim in the waterfall if it rains enough this summer. During summer, the snack-bar Fonte Grande operates selling drinks and snacks. For those that prefer to take their own food, there are picnic tables and a public barbecue available too! *Lunch not included. Group decision whether we should picnic, bbq or eat at one of the local restaurants.
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Praça Dom Francisco Gomes
Day 11
City Tour on Tourist Train Date: Any day Time: 10am - 6pm Every hour (Exact time to be discussed with group) This is a great way to get to see the Algarve. Hop on a train that will take you through Faro's most beautiful and intriguing sights. Among other gems, see the Old City, Zona Comercial da Baixa de Faro, and pass by the lagoon Ria Formosa. A great opportunity to hop off and take instagrammable pictures. Trip Description: Relax and enjoy a Faro tour on a special tourist train. During this tour, you will visit beautiful and important monuments of the city, including Old City, the Jardim Manuel Bivar, Igreja da Misericórdia, Sé de Faro, Teatro Lethes, Igreja do Carmo, Igreja São Pedro, Zona Comercial da Baixa de Faro, pass by the lagoon Ria Formosa and the new town. Via a multilingual audio system, learn curious facts and secrets as you pass by each location. Your ticket is valid for a full day, so you can stop at any of our stops, explore the surroundings and hop back in to the next stop. The stops are: Praça D. Francisco Gomes (where our tour starts), Jardim da Alameda, Ermida de Santo António, Mercado da Cidade e Igreja do Carmo. Hop on a train that will take you through Faro's most beautiful and intriguing sights. Among other gems, see the Old City, Zona Comercial da Baixa de Faro, and pass by the lagoon Ria Formosa. *Included in Trip Fee
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Albufeira
Day 11-12
Last Day We will enjoy one last breakfast together. By now we would have all shared some incredible times exploring together and built lifelong connections. Its time to part ways, till we meet again next time. Checkout: 10am 3rd October, Monday. (On my Birthday :-D) A friendly reminder, to make sure you have all your belongings, if you do leave anything behind, let me know and I'll arrange for it to get back to you. :-)
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