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9 Days in Portugal For a Family Trip

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Heather Alm, Travel Agent in South Beloit, IL

Heather Alm

South Beloit, IL Travel Agent

Heather Alm

South Beloit, IL · 4 Years of Experience

Trouvaille Travel, LLC, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
DESTINATIONS VISITED:Portugal
PLACES VISITED:Albufeira, Algarve, Lisbon, Portimao
SUGGESTED DURATION:9 Days
This client requested to go to Portugal over spring break. They wanted to see historical sites, beaches, and have some rest and relaxation built in. Due to the length of flights, they wanted to stay in the Lisbon area at the beginning of the trip prior to heading to the Algarve.
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DAY1
Lisbon
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Flight to Lisbon
Day one begins with a red eye flight out of Chicago at 11:15 PM. It is about an eight hour flight with the family landing in Lisbon at around noon, in Lisbon time. Depending on if they are able to sleep on the flight, they can either rest at their hotel, or begin exploring the area around their hotel. There are so many historical sites within about a ten minute walk of where they will be staying.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rua Augusta Arch
Santa Justa Lift
DAY2
Lisbon
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Day Exploring Lisbon
Today the family will explore around Lisbon. They will take Tram 28 and explore historical areas of interest that they see.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tram 28
DAY3
Algarve
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Drive to Algarve
Today, the client will pick up a car from near the Lisbon airport. They will then embark on a three hour drive down to Lagos in the Algarve, and finish the day with some time at the beach.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Drive to the Algarve
Praia da Batata
DAY4
Algarve
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Catamaran to Benagil Cave
Today, the family will embark on a catamaran cruise from Lagos to the Benagil cave. Upon return, they will check out the Castle of Lagos and Old Town Lagos as their apartment is right next to it.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Catamaran to Benagil Cave
Castle of Lagos
Old Town Lagos
DAY5
Albufeira
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Day in Albufeira
The client will drive to Albufeira today. During their time there, they will explore around the City to see things such as the Castle of Silves, Museum of Archeology, Old Town, Praia da Coelha, and/or Castelo de Paderne.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Castle of Silves
Musée municipal d’archéologie
Old Town
Praia da Coelha
Castelo de Paderne
DAY6
Algarve
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Rest Day
Today is a rest day to go to the beach, rest at the apartment, or explore around depending on if they or their kids need a rest day.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Beach Day
Rest
DAY7
Portimao
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Explore Around Portimao
Today the client will explore around the City of Portimoa. Potential activities include checking out Praia dos Tres Irmaos, Marina de Portimao, and Castelo de Sao Joao do.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Praia dos Tres Irmaos
Marina de Portimao
Castelo de Sao Joao do
DAY8
Algarve
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Rest Day
This is the clients last full day in the Algarve. They are going to explore areas of interest they haven't had time to see yet, or use it as a rest day prior to traveling home tomorrow.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Beach Day
DAY9
Lisbon
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Head Back Home
Today is the worst day of vacation. The client is going to drive back from the Algarve to Lisbon to catch their evening flight back home!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Drive to Lisbon
Fly Home
FINAL THOUGHTS
This itinerary was so fun to put together for my clients and I am glad they enjoyed their trip!