Southern Portugal

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!

Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.

Joining the tour at the designated meeting point and time is crucial. Please verify these details in advance, as there are multiple joining points available. If you have any questions, contact Europamundo before your trip using the emergency telephone number or the chat feature on your "My Trip" website.

Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.

Enjoy your tour!

Total distance covered: 440 km.


Scenery: Pleasant landscapes of southern Portugal, with stunning views over the ocean and the Algarve from the Cape.


08:00 a.m. – Departure from Lisbon. Enjoy beautiful landscapes crossing the long bridge over the Tagus River. Arrival in the Algarve, the southern region of Portugal.
12:00 p.m. – Lagos. Historic city where Portuguese navigators set sail for Brazil and the Indian Ocean routes in the 16th century. We recommend strolling through its port and exploring its ancient walls before lunch.


02:30 p.m. – Departure from Lagos. We’ll follow the Algarve coast.
04:00 p.m. – Cape St. Vincent. We´ll reach the westernmost point of the European continent. From the lighthouse, you´ll enjoy breathtaking views of ocean cliffs, crashing waves, and the powerful winds that guide ships between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.


04:00 p.m. – Departure from Cape St. Vincent. Stop in Sagres to admire and photograph its fortress from the outside.
05:30 p.m. – Albufeira. A beautiful coastal city, one of the most popular among European tourists. You can enjoy its beaches. We recommend a walk through its historic center overlooking the sea, brimming with vibrant atmosphere. Accommodation will be provided in Albufeira or a neighboring city in the Algarve.

Total distance covered: 377 km.


Scenery: As we enter Alentejo, you’ll see white villages and medieval castles.


09:00 a.m. - Departure from Albufeira. We’ll continue our route towards the Alentejo.
10:45 a.m. - Mértola. Arrival in this walled museum-town, an important center in Muslim times, dominated by a large castle that invites us to stroll through its streets of white houses and corners filled with history.


12:00 p.m. - Departure from Mértola. You’ll see cereal plains and meadows during the journey.
01:00 p.m. - Beja. Time to walk and have lunch in the historic center of one of the oldest cities in the country, with a large fortress of Roman and medieval origin that dominates the city, full of narrow streets and picturesque squares.


03:00 p.m. - Departure from Beja.
04:15 p.m. - Évora. We´ll visit the Chapel of Bones (admission included), a unique site constructed from over 5,000 skeletons. We’ll then explore Évora, often hailed as the most beautiful city in Portugal. Inhabited for more than 2,000 years and declared a World Heritage Site, Évora boasts medieval palaces, Gothic religious buildings, and an ancient Roman temple.


06:30 p.m. - Departure from Évora.
08:00 p.m. - Lisbon.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.