The Orange Festival In the Algarve.
A sun-soaked journey through Lisbon, Sintra and the Algarve — blending culture, coastlines, and the vibrant Silves Orange Festival.
Trip Overview
Description:
The Experience
A week-long journey through Portugal’s sun-washed south, shaped by coastal walks, soulful music, storybook palaces and the region’s vibrant citrus harvest. You’ll wander Lisbon’s old quarters, savour seafood by the Atlantic, drift into the golden caves of the Algarve and join the lively Silves Orange Festival — a celebration of colour, flavour and tradition. Designed as a gentle blend of culture, nature and food, this is Portugal at its most atmospheric: warm, scenic and full of quiet surprises.
Who This Trip Is For
For travellers who enjoy a mix of culture, coastline and slow discovery.
For those drawn to music-filled evenings, historic towns, good food and open horizons.
For wanderers who appreciate scenic hikes, ocean adventures and a chance to join local festivals.
For anyone looking to experience Portugal beyond the postcard — with texture, warmth and regional flavour.
Highlights
Day 1 – Arrival in Lisbon
Ease into Lisbon at your own pace. Settle into the heart of the city and wander through Alfama’s quiet streets, viewpoints and tiled corners.
In the evening, sink into the soulful melodies of a live Fado performance, paired with a glass of Port wine — a perfect welcome to Portugal’s capital.
Overnight: Lisbon
Day 2 – Sintra’s Fairytale Escape
Begin the morning at Pena Palace, a whimsical 19th-century retreat set high above Sintra in a swirl of colour and mist.
Continue to Cabo da Roca, Europe’s westernmost cliffs, before heading to Cascais, a breezy seaside town.
Dinner is a fresh seafood meal in Cascais before returning to Lisbon.
Overnight: Lisbon
Day 3 – Flavours of Lisbon & Time to Explore
Spend the day sampling Lisbon’s culinary scene at the Time Out Market — a lively hall of regional dishes and artisanal bites.
Afternoon free for shopping and wandering through Baixa’s elegant streets and small boutiques.
Evening at leisure: enjoy a quiet night in or explore the riverfront.
Overnight: Lisbon
Day 4 – Lagos & the Seven Hanging Valleys Walk
Travel south to the Algarve and begin with the dramatic Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, known for its sweeping cliffs, turquoise coves and iconic arches.
In the afternoon, kayak into the Benagil Caves, an otherworldly natural wonder lit by a perfect circle of sunlight.
Dinner is fresh seafood in Lagos.
Overnight: Lagos
Day 5 – Praia de Luz & Sunset in Sagres
Slow morning on the peaceful sands of Praia de Luz, perfect for a swim, sunbathing or a relaxed seaside brunch.
Later, head into Sagres Natural Park for a Sunset Jeep Tour, exploring hidden viewpoints and watching the sky shift over Portugal’s rugged coastline.
Overnight: Lagos
Day 6 – Portimão & the Silves Orange Festival
Drive to Portimão and spend the afternoon at the lively Silves Orange Festival — a celebration of citrus season with tastings, craft stalls and traditional dishes.
Dinner at the festival, where oranges appear in both sweet and savoury forms.
Overnight: Portimão
Day 7 – Festival Morning & Medieval Silves
Enjoy the festival atmosphere once more before wandering through Silves, a town shaped by Moorish history and crowned by a red-stone medieval castle.
Walk its gentle, sloping streets, browse local shops, and enjoy your final Portuguese dinner in town.
Overnight: Portimão
Inclusions
Accommodation in centrally located hotels (Lisbon, Lagos, Portimão)
Daily breakfast
All transfers and ground transportation as per itinerary
Guided visits in Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Lagos and Silves
Entrance fees to listed monuments (including Pena Palace)
Live Fado show with a glass of Port wine
Seven Hanging Valleys coastal walk
Kayaking experience at Benagil Caves
Sunset Jeep Tour in Sagres Natural Park
Access to the Silves Orange Festival
Support from local partners throughout the trip
Exclusions
International flights
Visa fees (if applicable)
Travel insurance
Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional activities, personal expenses, shopping
Tips for guides and drivers
Anything not specifically listed under Inclusions
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Extend Your Stay
Add nights, add cities, slow the pace, linger longer.
Milestone Moments
Birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, planned to your brief.
Private Experiences
Art, culture, cuisine, and special access, arranged for you.
Tailored Requests
Dietary needs, accessibility, preferences, and thoughtful touches.
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