A chance to wonder back in time to the era of the Portuguese Discoveries - In Lagos visit the golden church of Saint Anthony and the first slave market of Europe. Ponta da Piedade - spectacular rock formations. Sagres - beautiful unspoilt harbour, passing by the 15^th century fortress. Visit the Cape St.Vincent (the most southwesterly point of Europe), known as "The end of the World" and also time to see the most powerful European lighthouse.

A day involving History, Culture and Scenery. Silves - the old Moorish capital of the Algarve. Time to visit the castle and the cathedral. Continuing through to Caldas - Old roman spar town with its rejuvenating waters. Climbing the Monchique Mountains up to Foia, the highest point of Algarve (free wine tasting and time for photos).

Faro - Capital of Algarve since 1756. Here we visit the old town originally built by the Romans. Visit the 13th Century Cathedral, Ethnographic Museum, Convent and still have time for shopping or just walk through this interesting city. Not Operate

Portimão Shopping

A visit to another holiday resort - Praia da Rocha - with its spectacular beaches and views from the 16th century Sta. Catarina fort (free time) continuing into Portimão centre. Free time to get all your presents in one go. Very good handicrafts, crystal, leather goods and fashion items as well as a stop on the way home for free wine tasting. Portimão is the shoe shop centre of the Algarve.

Loulé Market

A visit to this beautiful inland town to get involved with the locals at the weekly Markets. Plenty of free time to visit the Moorish castle, browse around the quaint narrow shopping streets or hustle and bustle with the locals in the Gypsy Market. This is for those who love a bargain!!!

Quarteira Market

This is a chance to spend some time in the bustling gypsy market and get those last minute bargains, as well as visiting two other tourist resorts of the Algarve. Quarteira - quaint fishing village and the Marina of Vilamoura - the largest in Europe.

Portuguese Evening

Enjoy a great night out with the locals. Portuguese genuine country festivity in an old farmhouse with folk dancing and accordion music. Entertainment and lots of fun throughout the evening with unlimited wine. Folklore dancers/singers in traditional costumes and lively music for dancing with the locals (don’t worry they will show you how!). Food, wine, music and show all included.