Key Information: Tour Duration: 8
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 5
people Destination(s):Portugal Specialty Categories:Walking ToursSightseeing Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 710 Euro (EUR) Maximum Per Person Price: 780 Euro (EUR)
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer from your arrival point in the Algarve to Monchique. Overnight Monchique.
Day 2: A choice of walks: either along the Monchique valley where traditional farming methods are still practiced (14km/8.6miles) or up to the second highest peak with panoramic views down to the coast (17km/10.5miles). Overnight Monchique.
Day 3: Transfer to the Santa Clara lake to walk through the valley to the village of the same name and continuing through the countryside to the Quinta which is on the shores of the lake, 16km/10miles. Overnight Santa Clara.
Day 4: A walk from the Quinta today which allows you to discover some of the oldest hamlets and villages in Portugal, 10km/6.5miles. Overnight Santa Clara.
Day 5: A short transfer takes you to the start of the walk which is in on the north shores of the lake; this area is sparsely populated but so beautiful, 12km/7.5miles. Overnight Santa Clara.
Day 6: Transfer to the west coast and the beautiful village of Zambujeira. From here you walk southwards along the cliff tops to the village of Odeceixe, 16.0km/10miles. Overnight Odeceixe.
Day 7: A circular walk through the beautiful Seixe valley to the beach, 8km/5miles. Overnight Odeceixe.
Day 8: Return after breakfast to your departure point.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
* 7 night’s accommodation in a twin / double room with en-suite facilities and breakfasts
* 5 picnics and 4 dinners
* Transfers to and from your arrival point in the Algarve
* Transport to and from walks where necessary and luggage transfers
* Comprehensive walking notes and maps