Portugal: Algarve, Madeira & the Azores

  • Destination: Portugal
  • Duration: 11 days
  • Price: €1750

A magical journey across the territories and islands of Portugal. From the ultra-stunning beaches and cliffs of Algarve in southern Portugal to the volcanic islands of Madeira and the Azores, Europe’s secret Eden and its last great island adventure.

Highlights

-Hiking to Lagoa do Fogo/Lake of Fire
-Bathing in the hot springs of CaldeiraVelha
-Hiking to Lagoa das SeteCidades/Lake of Seven Cities
-Swimming in Ponta da Ferraria at the edge of Sao Miguel island
-Canyoning into the lush environment of Madeira Island
-Levada walks along the cliffs of Madeira
-Hiking Madeira’s highest 2 peaks
-Algarve beautiful beaches
-The amazing cliffs and rock formations of Ponta da Piedade
-Hiking the Seven Hanging Valleys trail
-Swimming to the amazing Benagil cave
-Cape St. Vincent at the southwesternmost tip of Europe (The End of the World)
-Learning to surf the Atlantic waves in Lagos

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Itinerary & Trip Details

Day 1: Madeira
Madeira

Arrival in Funchal airport on the island of Madeira. Pickup from the airport, transfer to our hotel and spend the day exploring the vibrant city of Funchal.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel

Day 2: Two Peaks

Two Peaks

Arrival in Funchal airport on the island of Madeira. Pickup from the airport, transfer to our hotel and spend the day exploring the vibrant city of Funchal.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 3: The Heart of Madeira

The Heart of Madeira

Our epic adventure continues in Madeira as we take on Madeira’s iconic Levadas which are a series of ancient aqueducts along the cliffs and mountains of Madeira and no visit to the island is complete without going on a Levada walk for amazing panoramic views over this magical island. Our second activity of the day is Canyoning. An adventurous activity that combines Hiking, Scrambling, Swimming and Rappelling all in one great activity to explore deep canyons and gorges through a series of hidden waterfalls in a lush environment.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 4: The Azores

The Azores

Today we move to our next chapter of our adventure by flying to Ponta Delgada, the capital of Sao Miguel island, the largest island in the Azores archipelago. Pickup from the airport, transfer to the hotel and spend the day exploring the surroundings or go for a walk to the Marina and Portas do Mar to enjoy its famous restaurants and bars.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 5: The Lagoon of Fire

The Lagoon of Fire

Our adventure on the Azores starts by hiking to the island’s most beautiful lake known as the Lagoa do Fogo or the Lagoon of Fire. It’s a crater lake at the center of Sao Miguel Island and it occupies the bottom of a collapsed caldera. The lake is surrounded by lush vegetation which makes this hike one of the most scenic on the Azores and whole of Europe. After our hike, we will drive to the Hot Springs at CaldeiraVelha, located on the northern slope of the Fogo Volcano then drive back to our hotel.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B-PL

Day 6: The Twin Lakes

The Twin Lakes

Sao Miguel island is also known as ‘The Green Island’ which is no surprise for the outstanding beauty of this island waiting to be explored. After our breakfast, we will drive to explore the western part of the island and the stunning Lagoa das SeteCidades or the Lagoon of the seven cities. It’s a beautiful twin lake situated in the crater of a dormant volcano with a legendary story. After the hike, we will drive along the south coast and stop at Ponta da Ferraria for a swim in a beautiful ocean bathing area, where the salt water is heated inside a volcanic fissure.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B-PL

Day 7: To Algarve

To Algarve

Our third and final chapter on our adventure in Portugal will take us to Algarve region in southern Portugal. First we will fly to Lisbon, pickup at the airport and drive directly to Lagos. After check-in we will go on a cliff walk to Ponta de Piedade, along the fascinating coastline of western Algarve, it is considered as the finest natural feature in the region, with the cliffs of the headland carved into rock pillars, natural tunnels and hidden grottos. We will finish our walk at the beautiful beach of Praia Dona Ana, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 8: The Seven Hanging Valleys

The Seven Hanging Valleys

Early breakfast then drive to Sagres to visit Cape St. Vincent, the southwesternmost tip of Europe which is also known as ‘The End of the World’ as here is where Portuguese explorers set sail into the unknown during the age of discovery. Afterwards we will drive to Praia da Marinha to hike the amazing Seven Hanging Valleys trail along the coastal cliffs of Algarve. We will also stop at Benagil beach and swim into its famous cave for another beautiful beach in Algarve region.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 9: Surfing the Atlantic

Surfing the Atlantic

No visit to Portugal is complete without trying to surf the Atlantic waves. After breakfast we will hop on our vans and drive to the wild west coast of Algarve for a full day of surfing lessons where we get to learn how to stand on the board and conquer the Atlantic waves.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B-PL

Day 10: Lisbon

Lisbon

Breakfast then drive to Lisbon and spend the day exploring the beautiful capital of Portugal.

Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: B

Day 11: Departure

Departure

Transfer to the airport for final departure

Meals: B

Price Includes/Excludes

Price Includes

- Accommodation for 10 nights in standard hotels as per the itinerary
- All mentioned activities and tours
- All land transfers in a private vehicle
- All mentioned meals (B=Breakfast – L=Lunch – PL=Picnic Lunch – D=Dinner)
- Airport Pickups

Price Excludes

- International Flights to Lisbon
- Domestic flights to Funchal, Ponta Delgada and Lisbon (avg. €350 )
- Visa Expenses


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