Itinerary
- Day 1
Faro
You'll arrive in Faro and pick up your rental car to start the week. After heading to your hotel and getting settled, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you like. Explore the surrounding area, wander into town for dinner, or just rest up after traveling. Before leaving the rental car lot, take photos and videos of the car's condition so you have documentation on file.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lagoa Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore local area in evening
- Head into town for entertainment
- Day 2
Algarve - Cabo de São Vicente
Drive out to Cabo de São Vicente on Portugal's southwestern tip, where high cliffs meet the Atlantic Ocean and an iconic lighthouse sits at the edge. This headland has dramatic views and a lot of history tied to it. After spending time there, head to Praia dos Estudantes, a quieter beach tucked between rock formations with an ancient stone arch you can check out.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lagoa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Cabo de São Vicente
- Explore Praia dos Estudantes
Landmarks Cabo de São Vicente Praia dos Estudantes 
- Day 3
Algarve - Wine Country
Start at Monte da Casteleja, a small organic vineyard where the owners walk you through traditional winemaking methods and let you taste their wines. The experience is hands-on and personal since it's family-run. Later in the day, visit Quinta do Francês, another family winery that blends old techniques with newer ecological approaches to growing grapes and making wine.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lagoa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour Monte da Casteleja Winery and wine tasting
- Visit Quinta do Francês Winery
Landmarks Monte da Casteleja Quinta do Francês - Day 4
Algarve - Portimão Beach & Quinta dos Vales
Spend your morning at Portimão Beach relaxing on the golden sand, swimming, or taking a walk along the water with those distinctive rock formations nearby. In the afternoon, drive to Quinta dos Vales, a well-established winery in the region. You'll learn about how local wines are made, see the vineyards, and taste wines that represent the Algarve's winemaking tradition.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lagoa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Relax at Portimão Beach
- Visit Quinta dos Vales Winery and wine tasting
Landmarks Portimão Beach Quinta dos Vales - Day 5
Algarve - Benagil Caves, Sand City & Quinta dos Sentidos
This day covers three different stops. First, visit Benagil Caves to see the famous natural opening in the cave ceiling and the sandstone formations inside. From there, head to Sand City Lagoa, one of the largest outdoor sand sculpture parks around, with sculptures created by artists from different countries. To finish, go to Quinta dos Sentidos winery where you can learn about traditional methods and taste organic wines they produce.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lagoa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Benagil Caves
- Explore Sand City Lagoa
- Tour Quinta dos Sentidos Winery and wine tasting
Landmarks Benagil Caves Sand City Lagoa Quinta dos Sentidos, Lda. 
- Day 6
Algarve - Adega do Cantor & Quinta do Canhoto
Dedicate today to exploring two wineries focused on Portuguese winemaking. Begin at Adega do Cantor, where you'll learn about the grape varieties grown locally, how they're cultivated, and how they're processed into wine. The tasting here takes place in a space with a musical atmosphere. Next, visit Quinta do Canhoto Adega, which specializes in organic grapes and produces Portuguese varieties you won't find everywhere.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lagoa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour Adega do Cantor Winery and wine tasting
- Visit Quinta do Canhoto Adega
Landmarks Adega do Cantor Quinta do Canhoto Adega - Day 7
Faro
Your time in the Algarve wraps up today. Drive back to Faro Airport and return your rental car, then head to your departure gate. You'll leave with memories from the wineries you visited, the beaches you saw, and the coastal landscapes you explored throughout the week.
