Day 1

Morning

• Meet at Humberto Delgado International Airport (LIS) at 12:00 noon.
• Your Trip Leader will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in the city center of Lisbon with your new group of friends.
  

Evening

• Enjoy delicious Portuguese cuisine during the opening dinner.
• Get to know the other group members and begin to settle into Portugal.

Day 2

Morning:

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and prepare for a day trip to Sintra. 
• Drive to Sintra. (~45 minutes)
• Visit Quinta da Regaleira for a self-guided tour.

Afternoon:

• Enjoy an included lunch with your new friends. Be sure to eat enough for this afternoon’s hike to Castelo dos Mouros.
• Begin your hike on footpaths along the road and a paved trail through the Sintra forests. You will then begin your ascent, going up many steps until you reach the top where the castle is. (~1 hour hike)
• After the hike, stop at a local bakery to try queijada and travesseiro, two famous Sintra pastries.

Evening:

• Return to Lisbon and enjoy a free evening!
• Dinner tonight is not included. Be sure to ask your Trip Leader for local recommendations.

Day 3

Morning:

• Breakfast will be served at the hotel, or feel free to take to the streets and try out some local cafes.
• Leaving Lisbon, you will drive out to Evora, the capital of Portugal's south-central Alentejo region. (~2-hour drive)

Afternoon:

• Upon arrival, you will have free time to explore the picturesque town and its narrow alleyways, cobblestone streets, and hidden squares.
• Meet back up with your group for a guided walking tour of Evora.
• Visit the Bones Chapel and the Cathedral, two of Evora’s most famous attractions.

Evening:

• Join your group for an included dinner and recap your adventures!

Day 4

Morning:

• Enjoy the quietness of the smaller Portuguese town and have breakfast at your hotel.
• Begin driving south through the countryside to a winery. (~1 hour)

Afternoon:

• Have a tour of the winery along with wine tasting, and then feast on a traditional Alentejo lunch. 
• After lunch and wine, drive to Lagos, Portugal's Algarve region town. (~2 hours)

Evening:

• Enjoy an evening of free time to explore this beautiful coastal city and its nightlife.
• Dinner tonight is not included. Be sure to ask your Trip Leader for some local recommendations.

Day 5

Morning:

• After breakfast, gear up for an adventure on the water. 
• You will need clothes that can get wet, a water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat.
• Take a short drive and meet your kayaking guides for a briefing.
• Transfer by boat to the cliffs and then get onto your kayak to get a closer look at this beautiful rock formation. You will kayak for approximately 2 hours, depending on the weather. This activity is great for all levels, including beginners!

Afternoon:

• Return to Lagos and ask your Trip Leader for recommendations on where to have lunch.
• This afternoon is free for you to choose your own adventure or simply relax on one of the nearby beaches.

Evening:

• Join your group and head out for an included group meal in Lagos.
• If you’re looking for more adventure after dinner, tonight is the night to check out Lagos’ thrilling nightlife scene.

Day 6

Morning:

• Today, you will drive from Lagos to Olhao, a traditional fishing town in the center of the Algarve. (~1.5 hours drive)
• Drop your luggage off at the hotel and pack a day pack! This afternoon, you will take a ferry to the beautiful sandbar island of Culatra.

Afternoon:

• Have an afternoon to unwind and relax.
• Culatra Island is made up of small paths, bungalows, and a few small cafés. With no cars on the island, it’s a relaxing place where life is slowed down. 
• Ferry back to Olhao and enjoy more free time to check out the town.

Evening:

• Dinner tonight is not included, but your Trip Leader will be able to recommend a few local favorites.
• If you're feeling adventurous, you can also take a train to the larger town of Faro for more nightlife options.

Day 7

Morning / Afternoon:

• Today is free to choose your adventure or another beach to relax on.
• Consider taking a walk through town to see Olhao’s famous murals, walk the trails at Quinta de Marim, or visit  Mercado de Olhão, the largest fish market in the Algarve.
  

Evening:

• Gather with your friends for a farewell dinner and reflect on your journey in Portugal over this past week.

Day 8

Morning:

• On the final day of your adventure, wake up early to soak in the last morning in Portugal together.
• Say goodbye to your new friends and depart at any time of the day. Hotel checkout is at 11:00 a.m. Receive instructions from your Trip Leader on how to take taxis, buses, or local transportation to the airport.
• Be sure to ask your Trip Leader for suggestions on what to do if you choose to spend more time in Portugal.