Day 1 Lisboa / Evora (140km)

Spend the day discovering the town of Evora, a mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisboa we cross the bridge over the river Tejo via a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees and vineyards we arrive at Evora (World Heritage listed by UNESCO). In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Evora we visit some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, St. Francis Church with the Bones Chapel and the University. At the market we see and feel the richness of products used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. We can also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Time for lunch. In the afternoon, free time for more discover of the city. Our suggestion: wine, cheese and olive oil gourmet proof.

Overnight Evora.

Day 2 Evora / Beja / Silves / Alvor (250km)

Breakfast in hotel. Part of the morning at leisure in Evora, then drive southward passing Beja where the highest tower of Portuguese Medieval castles dominates the town and the region. Crossing small mountains we enter the Algarve region. Through fields of orange trees we arrive in Silves, the renowned town dominated by its red sandstone castle dating back mainly to Moorish times and by the memory of its former cork industry. Continue to the golden sans of the Algarve passing by Praia da Rocha to Alvor.

Overnight Alvor.

Day 3 Alvor / Ponta da Piedade / Sagres / Cabo de Sao Vicente / Lagos / Alvor (140km)

Breakfast at the hotel. The Algarve has the call of the sea that led to the discovery of the New World. We stop in Ponta da Piedade to admire the magnificent view over the Atlantic Ocean and cliffs whose shapes have been sculpted by the erosive action of both the sea and time. Continue to Sagres, a fishing port, for a visit to the fortress where the mythical navigation school was, forever linked with the presence of Prince Henry the Navigator during the first days of Atlantic navigation and the discovery of the African coast. Proceed along the cliffs to Cabo Sao Vicente, the most south-western point in Europe. Continue to the city of Lagos, a cosmopolitan town with the marina and fishing port, where you can taste delicious Algarve dishes, such as the fish and shellfish cooked in a copper pan (cataplana) – never forgetting the fine sweets such as the famous marzipans, almond and fig cakes. Return to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure to appreciate the warm sea waters of Algarve.

Overnight Alvor.

Day 4 Alvor / Setubal / Serra da Arrabida / Lisbon (330km)

A last look at the water while traveling along the coast, say farewell to the Algarve. The return trip to Lisbon will take you to the city of Setubal, a major port and industrial centre on the north bank of Sado river estuary. Then travel via the scenic route over the Arrabida mountain range, an area preserved as a natural park, with amazing scenery and unique vegetation at the gates of Lisbon, and savour the sweeping views of the Troia Peninsula.

Crossing the bridge over Tejo river. Arrive in Lisbon.

TIMELESS COACH TOUR

• Accommodation (as below) with buffet breakfast
• Transport by air conditioned bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
• Guide during all tour
• Premium tour includes entrances into following monuments: Bones Chapel (Evora), Evora´s Cathedral, São Vicente Fortress (Sagres)