Best of Portugal

After breakfast, depart for Coimbra, home to one of the world's oldest universities and its magnificent baroque library. In the afternoon, explore Aveiro, often referred to as the 'Venice of Portugal' due to its network of canals. Continue your journey to the vibrant city of Porto, where you'll spend the night at the Hotel Vila Galé or similar.

After breakfast, journey to Bussaco, known for its forest of exotic trees. Continue to Tomar, a city intertwined with the Order of the Templars, and visit the remarkable Convent of Christ. Return to Lisbon for overnight at the Olissippo Marquês de Sá or similar.

Depart Lisbon for the royal town of Sintra. Visit the palace and enjoy the stunning views from Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Pass by the famous surfing beaches and the cosmopolitan town of Cascais before returning to Lisbon. Overnight at the Olissippo Marquês de Sá or similar.

Depart Lisbon for a full day exploration of Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic cathedral, Saint Francis Church with the 'Bones Chapel', and the University. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore the city. Overnight in Evora at the Hotel Vila Galé Evora or similar.

Leave Evora for Beja, where you'll see Portugal's highest medieval tower. Continue to Silves, dominated by its red sandstone castle, before arriving in Lagos, a charming city with stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. Overnight at the Hotel Vila Galé Lagos or similar.

Travel to Ponta de Piedad for a magnificent view of the Atlantic. Continue to Sagres, a fishing port, for a visit to the fortress. Return to Lagos early, leaving you time to explore the city or relax on the beach. Overnight at the Hotel Vila Galé Lagos or similar.

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Algarve region and travel back to Lisbon. Along the way, stop at Setubal, a major port and industrial center, and venture into the breathtaking mountains of Arrabida. Arrive in Lisbon in the late afternoon.