Excursions
Excursions Available from the Algarve - prices on request
Sevilha city tour and Shopping
Seville is the old Roman Spanish city with an international reputation. Enjoy a day out to discover this historic city founded by the Romans on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, which history is a melting pot of arts, science and commerce. During the city sightseeing tour, you may admire the Bullring and the Tower of Gold and with a stop at Plaza d' España. Free time for lunch and shopping in the city centre.
Full Day Excursion
Operating Days: Monday & Wednesday, Includes – Transport & Guide
Historical Algarve
Get to see the Algarve in one day. Silves, a city full of history, with it's Moorish Castle, the roman bridge and its gothic cathedral (XIII) these are sights that should not be missed. On route to Fóia you can observe the vegetation of the region, its panoramic views and taste the famous drink of the Algarve the “Medronho”. Stop for lunch (not included) a unique opportunity to try the famous chicken piri-piri. After that we stop at “Caldas de Monchique”. Another city you will visit on route will be Lagos, the city of Portuguese Discoveries, and finally arrive at Sagres. We stop at the fortress and in Cabo de São Vicente, the most south western point in Europe.
Full Day Excursion
Operating Days: Tuesday & Thursday, Includes – Transport & Guide
Algarve shopping & Winery
Join us on Sir Cliff Richard vineyard tour. Get to know the methods and techniques used on the wine production, visiting it's cellar, the wine pipes and all culture's extension. Visit his souvenirs shop were you will be able to do wine tasting choose the blend that you prefer. Free time to do shopping in
one of the biggest shopping centre in the Algarve.
Half Day Excursion
Operating Days: Monday, Includes – Transport & Guide
Lisboa Full Day
During your stay in Portugal, Lisbon should not be missed, one of the most magnificent capitals of the world. Enter in Lisbon by the 25th April suspended bridge over the river Tejo where you have a fantastic sight of the city. After arrival we will stopover the Historic centre and visit the Jerónimos Monastery, Torre de Belém, the Monument of Discoveries and Alfama, the old moorish quarter. Free time for shopping and lunch (not included)in the center. Return back to the Algarve in the afternoon.
Full Day Excursion
Operating Days: Tuesday & Friday - Includes – Transport & Guide services
Lagos & Sagres
This excursion begins in Lagos, a beautiful town where we will be visiting the Antonine Museum within the golden Chapel of St.Anthony, (entrance fee not included), the slave market, the old fortress and the statue of Prince Henry, the Navigator. You will have time for shopping and lunch. After lunch
we will see the beautiful rock formations in Ponta da Piedade and then we proceed on to Cape St.Vicent, the most southwestern point in Europe, know as “Sacrum Promontorium”. Our next and last stop will be at Sagres village, to visit Prince Henry’s fortress, (entrance fee not included), take same pictures of the wonderful bays and a short stop the see the fishing harbour, before we start our way back to the hotel.
Half Day Excursion
Operating Days: Tuesday, Includes – Transport & Guide
Quarteira Market
Probably the best market in the Algarve, offering you a huge variety of fresh products and many other goods. Visit its attractive seafront promenade. Drive through Vilamoura best tourism resort in Europe with a stop to visit its Marina, one of the biggest in Europe.
Half Day Tour
Operating Days – Wednesday, Includes – Transport & Guide
Fatima FD
Visit to Aljustrel, place where the Virgin Mary apparition took place and the houses where the three shepherds were born. Arrival in Fátima, the “Altar do Mundo” which had been visited, three times, by Pope John Paul II. Free time for lunch (not included) and shopping. Visit to the Sanctuary, the Basilica, the Apparition Chapel and the New Church of Santíssima Trindade, with the opportunity of attending a mass.
Full Day Excursion
Operating Days – Thursday, Includes – Transport & Guide services
Silves Monchique & Mina Park
Our excursion starts when we arrive to the ancient city of Silves with its Moorish castle (entrance fee not included), the Old Roman Bridge and the XIII
century cathedral, with free time to explore the city streets. Next stop its at Monchique, a typical village located in the middle of the hills, surrounded by
nature and beautiful sightseeing. In Caldas of Monchique will go for a walking tour in the water terms, you’ll have free time for handicraft shopping
and for lunch. After lunch we go to highest point in the Algarve, Foia, for a short stop to take some pictures. On your way back, you will be visiting the Mina Park which will bring you back in time, by getting acquainted with the way of life of the ancient rich people. Visit the farm and the distillery were you can try the “Medronho”, the typical spirit drink of the Algarve.
Half Day Excursion
Operating Days – Friday, Includes – Transport & Guide services
Loule Market
Get involved with the locals in one of the busiest and colorful cities in the Algarve, Loulé. In the Market you can find a huge variety of fruits and fresh vegetables. Browse around the quaint with narrow shopping streets where you can see craftsmen, coppersmiths, basket and harness makers. In the typical gipsy market you will be able to haggle the price.
Half Day Excursion
Operating Days – Saturday, Includes – Transport & Guide
Eastern Algarve
Start the excursion in Almancil, in St. Lourenço Church, to appreciate the beautiful 18th century white and blue glazed tiles. Continue to
Faro, the capital of the Algarve, to visit the historical part of the city. Visit to Olhão, a city built under Arabic influences. Free time to stroll through the waterfront markets and to experiment the unique pleasure of watching genuine country people selling their products in the market. After that We continue to Tavira, stop to lunch (not included), where we visit what is left of the old Castle, the Sta Maria Church and all the historical building around. On the way back, we'll go through Santa Luzia a small fishing village, famous for the catch of the crab. Return to your hotel.
Full Day Excursion
Operating Days – Wednesday & Saturday, Includes – Transport & Guide
Lisboa 2 days
1st Day
Visit the famous portuguese Sun Coastline: Sintra with its manuelino style palaces. Drive through Cascais, Estoril and Belém, with time to visit Jerónimos Monastery, Torre de Belém and the Monument of Discoveries, classified as Humanity Heritages by UNESCO. Check in at a 4 stars hotel (BB served). Fado eve with dinner (not included) in typical restaurant in Bairro Alto (Old part of Lisbon).
2nd Day
Visit the old quarters of Lisbon: Alfama with its steep streets and picturesque houses.Stop at the centre of Cidade Pombalina (downtown). Free time to sightseeing, shopping and lunch (not included). Return journey passing through Parque das Nações (Expo 98) and Vasco da Gama bridge (the
longest bridge in Europe).
2 Days Excursion
Operating Days – Sunday, Includes – Transport, Accommodation & Guide
Excursions Available from the Estoril & Sesimbra - prices on request
Lisbon Monumental
One of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Belém, historical section, Torre de Belém ex-libris of Lisbon jewel of manueline art Stop. Padrão dos
Descobrimentos, modern monument dedicated to the Portuguese maritime discoveries. Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, greatest example of manueline
art. Visit of the church. Coach Museum, one of the best coach collections in Europe. Visit .(Both closed on Monday replaced by Ajuda Palace).
Wine tasting. Alfama, Walk through the oldest and most picturesque section of Lisbon. Praça do Comércio, the biggest and most beautiful square
in Lisbon Baixa-Rossio, centre of town. Avenida da Liberdade, Marquês de Pombal
Half Day Excursion
Operating Days – ALL, Includes – Transport & Guide
Pena Palace + Sintra + Cascais + Estoril
Palácio da Pena: The greatest example of romantic architecture in Portugal, 500 meters high, built in the 19th century. Serra de Sintra: Natural Park, World Heritage since 1995, with microclimate and exotic vegetation. Cascais: Fishing harbor and tourist centre, former summer residence of the Portuguese kings. Stop. Estoril: View of the casino and its gardens.
Half Day Excursion
Operating Days – ALL, Includes – Transport & Guide
Monumental Lisbon + Sintra + Cascais + Cabo Roca
Belém, historical section, Torre de Belém ex-libris of Lisbon. Padrão dos Descobrimentos, modern monument dedicated to the Portuguese maritime discoveries. Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, greatest example of manueline art. Visit of the church.Coach Museum, one of the best coach collections in
Europe. Visit .(Both closed on Monday replaced by Ajuda Palace). Wine tasting. Alfama, Walk through the oldest and most picturesque section of Lisbon. Praça do Comércio, the biggest and most beautiful square in Lisbon Baixa-Rossio, centre of town. Avenida da Liberdade, Campo Grande. Free time for lunch. Sintra: Stop in the village’s historical centre to visit the National Palace of the 15th century, former hunting residence of the
Portuguese royal family. (Closed on Wednesdays, replaced by Regaleira Palace). Cabo da Roca: Westernmost point in continental Europe. Stop.
(From the 1st March to the 31st October). Cascais: Fishing harbor and tourist centre, former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family. Stop. Estoril: View of the casino and its gardens.
Full Day Excursion
Operating Days – ALL, Includes – Transport & Guide
Real Palaces of Sintra w/lunch
Pena Palace:: The greatest example of romantic architecture in Portugal, built in the 19th century, at a high of 500 meters (1640 ft).
Visit. Sintra: Village’s historical centre, world heritage site by UNESCO since 1995. Free time to walk trough the medieval streets of the fairy tale’s village, and to taste the traditional sweets of the region. Freetime for lunch. Sintra National Palace: former hunting residence of the Portuguese
royal family of the 15th century. Visit. (Closed on Wednesdays, replaced by Regaleira Palace). Cascais: Fishing harbor and tourist centre, former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family. Stop. Estoril: View of the casino and its gardens. Return to Lisbon
Full Day Excursion
Operating Days – ALL, Includes – Transport & Guide
Fátima + Nazaré + Óbidos w/lunch
Óbidos: Fortified village of whitewashed houses and narrow streets in a medieval atmosphere. Nazaré: One of the most picturesque Portuguese fishing villages. Free time. Batalha: Monastery of the 14th.century masterpiece of Portuguese gothic architecture. World heritage. Visit of the church.
Fátima: Worldwide famous religious centre and pilgrimage place where Our Lady appeared in 1917. Lunch. Sanctuary: Free time to visit the Shrine and to attend mass. Aljustrel: Visit of the houses of Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta. Return to Lisbon.
Full Day Excursion
Operating Days – ALL, Includes – Transport & Guide
EXCURSION PROGRAMME MADEIRA
Validity: 01.11.11 – 31.10.2012
1. CITY TOUR / MONTE - Half day (Thurs./ Sat) - € 24.00 per person (minimum 2 pax)
Visit the Market with its display of tropical fruits, flowers, fish and vegetables. A
visit to the Embroidery Factory. Then on to Monte, where you will see a
wonderful selection of flora. A superb view of Funchal, and a good opportunity
to use the Toboggan.(optional) Return to Funchal and visit a Wine Lodge
2. PORTO MONIZ - Full day – Lunch (Wed. - Sat) - € 48.00 per person (minimum 2
pax)
The West Coast in detail. From Funchal we pass through Câmara de Lobos (fishing
Village) and the worlds second highest sea cliff Cabo Girão, Stop at Ribeira Brava,
then on to Encumeada, São Vicente, heading to Porto Moniz (known for its natural
swimming pools) for lunch. Return to Funchal passing by Fonte do Bispo, stopping at
the village of Calheta. Return to Funchal.
3. CURRAL - Half day (Mon.- Wed.) - € 29.00 per person (minimum 2 pax)
We take you to Pico dos Barcelos for one of the finest views over Funchal then
to Eira do Serrado which commands a spectacular view of Curral das Freiras
(Nuns Valley or Crater) where they make a delicious local drink, called Ginja.
Return to Funchal.
4. LEVADA WALK - Half day – Monday - € 36.00 per person (minimum 2 pax)
A fantastic walk along the Levada do Vale Paraíso (levadas are water channels
used for irrigation), where the fields and hills combine in a wonderful scenery.
After the walk one enters Camacha, wicker work centre of the island, and is
given the chance to visit a handicraft exhibit and do some shopping
5. GARDENS - Half day (Thursday )– € 30.00 per person (minimum 2 pax)
Visit the Botanical Garden - plenty of time to appreciate the flora in this peaceful
setting, we recommend a visit to the Birds Park. We complete this tour with a
visit to Quinta da Boa Vista, a well respected producer of orchids, bromeliads.
Plants, bulbs and flowers for sale throughout the year.
6. SANTANA - Full day – Lunch (Tuesday/Friday) – € 48.00 per person (minimum 2
pax)
We leave Funchal behind and climb up through Camacha, the wicker work
village, on to Poiso, and to the second highest point, Pico do Arieiro. Next stop
Ribeiro Frio . Lunch will be served at Faial . Then on to Santana where you will
see the typical thatched roofed cottages. Then on to Porto da Cruz, Portela,
Machico and return to Funchal.
7. TYPICAL DINNER - Nigth tour – Dinner (Thur../Sat) - 19H15 - € 38.00 per person
(minimum 2 pax)
Join us at a typical Madeira dinner party. Enjoy the local dish “Espetada” (beef
marinated in herbs, cooked on a large skewer over an open fire) while being
entertained by folk dancers.
8. PORTO SANTO - Full day with Lunch - All week except Friday - 105.00€ + Fuel tax
Departure to Porto Santo on board of the ferry “Lobo Marinho. At Porto Santo,
excursion all around the island – Miradouro da Portela, Pico do Castelo, Fonte
da Areia, Miradouro Pico das Flores, Calheta, visit to the Cristovão Colombus
Museum. Lunch , including beverages, at one of the hotels of Porto Santo
Museum. Lunch , including beverages, at one of the hotels of Porto Santo