*OA* Algarve Golden Terroir
A gastronomic delight! The Algarve, under the designation ‘Golden Terroir’, is in the running to become the 2026 European City of Wine! What better reason for you to come and check out why they are the favourite amongst wine lovers? Get to know a variety of wines, enjoy the most impressive natural settings, taste the local cuisine and discover the historic towns.
This trip is for you if:
WOT Lagos Montemar ***
A no frills hotel near the historic centre of Lagos and some of the most iconic beaches of the Algarve - with refurbished rooms providing a relaxing comfort after you finish exploring for the day. Continental breakfast buffet.
Minimum number of participants: 10
Possible arrival dates:
02 March 2026 - SCHEDULED
16 November 2026 - SCHEDULED
8 days / 7 nights
On request, you can book extra nights before and/or after to allow for a resting day or to accommodate your flight dates. Please contact us to check availability.
This trip is for you if:
- you enjoy a non-pretentious approach to wine tasting
- you like tasting regional products and getting to know the local cuisine
- you enjoy strolling through old towns and appreciate natural settings
WOT Lagos Montemar ***
A no frills hotel near the historic centre of Lagos and some of the most iconic beaches of the Algarve - with refurbished rooms providing a relaxing comfort after you finish exploring for the day. Continental breakfast buffet.
Minimum number of participants: 10
Possible arrival dates:
02 March 2026 - SCHEDULED
16 November 2026 - SCHEDULED
8 days / 7 nights
On request, you can book extra nights before and/or after to allow for a resting day or to accommodate your flight dates. Please contact us to check availability.
Route
A LagosB LouléC OlhãoD LagosE Vila do BispoF SagresG LagosH SilvesI PortimãoJ LagosK BenagilL LagoaM Lagos
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival - Transfer from one of the pick up points below to the hotel in Alvor or Lagos
- Faro airport (FAO) (if you fly to Faro)
- Tunes train station (if you travel from Lisbon by high speed train)
- Portimão or Lagos bus station (if you travel from Lisbon by express bus)
Other pick up points in the Algarve can possibly be accommodated depending on the location, please contact us for any request.
Day 2: Wine and ... ? Olive oil!
Start your discovery of the Algarve in the city of Loulé. The town is mainly known for its beautiful produce market but has a lot more to offer. Discover old traditions and historic monuments, before enjoying free time in the market hall. Lunch time will be passed at a local winery, enjoying their wines served with tapas. In the afternoon, you visit an olive oil producer and see the sun set while cruising through the lagoon of Ria Formosa. A group dinner will be organised before returning to your hotel.
Day 3: Wine and ...? Pastel de nata!
A short, guided walk past the main monuments of Lagos takes you to the baking workshop. You will create the ‘pastel de nata’, the renowned delicious puff pastry filled with custard cream. The best reward for your efforts is of course the tasting at the end! Next up is a wine tasting in a nearby winery before heading for lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon you will be amazed by the beauty of the west coast: steep cliffs, vast beaches, evergreen scenery and breathtaking viewpoints, with the sunset at the End of the World as an absolute highlight. Group dinner in Sagres before returning to your hotel.
Day 4: Wine and ...? Canned fish!
The fish canning industry was a major source of income for the region in the 20th century. Today you visit a small working canning factory that strives to keep traditional recipes alive. Next up is a visit to the former capital of the Algarve, Silves, known for the Moorish fortress. A small port wine tasting is a perfect aperitive before heading to the winery to enjoy a meal with selected wines to each course. Following lunch, you visit an old canning factory turned into a museum to see how it was done in the early days. In the late afternoon, you are back in Lagos and have free time for the rest of the day. (Dinner at own discretion.)
Day 5: Wine and ...? Oranges!
You start the day with a short boat trip to the caves of Benagil. Observing the south coast from the sea is an absolute must when in the Algarve! Then you visit a farm, specialized in citrus fruits, where you pick fruit and vegetables from the gardens and enjoy a light rural meal before heading to a winery for the last wine tasting of your trip. Afterwards you have a bit of free time in Lagos or at your hotel before the last group dinner.
Day 6: Departure
Departure- Transfer from the hotel in Alvor or Lagos to one of the drop off points below:
- Faro airport (FAO) (if you fly from Faro)
- Tunes train station (if you travel to Lisbon by high-speed train)
- Portimão or Lagos bus Station (if you travel to Lisbon by express bus)
Other drop off points in the Algarve can possibly be accommodated depending on the location, please contact us for any request.
