DAY 1 – LISBON OR FARO AIRPORT | ALBUFEIRA

Meet and greet service at Lisbon or Faro airport. Departure to Albufeira. Dinner and accommodation at INATEL Albufeira Hotel ***.

DAY 2 - ALBUFEIRA|QUERENÇA|ALBUFEIRA

Discovering the hidden wonders of the Algarve off the beaten track. The hiking routes will take you to inviting landscapes, ancient forests with centenary oak trees, holm oaks and strawberry trees, a forest of great beauty and unique in Portugal. Visit the typical village of Querença, continuing on to the Benémola fountain, the greenest and wettest area in the Algarve where wild orchids grow. Return to Albufeira, dinner and accommodation.

DAY 3 - ALBUFEIRA | CARVOEIRO | FERRAGUDO |SILVES | ALBUFEIRA

Departure to the coast, through secret beaches and walking on quiet cliff trails. Stop at the fishing village of Ferragudo and visit the city of Silves, an important landmark of the Arab presence in the territory. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.

DAY 4 - ALBUFEIRA | CASTRO MARIM | TAVIRA | FARO | ALBUFEIRA

In the morning travel to Castro Marim to discover it’s marsh, one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Europe, especially interesting in winter, when hundreds of species migrate there. We head out for lunch and the discovery of Tavira one of the most charming towns in the Algarve. Later, we will visit Faro, the capital of the Algarve and return to Albufeira for dinner and accommodation.

DAY 5 - ALBUFEIRA | PRAIA DO CASTELEJO (VILA DO BISPO) | SAGRES |ALBUFEIRA

Departure to visit some of the few remaining undeveloped shores of the Algarve. The adventure starts alongside the rough and wild Atlantic in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. Here you’ll find impressive waves and the most stunning cliffs in the country, as well as unspoiled seashores like the Castelejo beach. Afterward, visit the Sagres Fortress, located on a small peninsula, called Sagres Point, near mainland Europe’s most south-westerly cape, the St. Vicent Cape. Return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation.

DAY 6 – ALBUFEIRA | LISBON | AIRPORT

Transfer to Lisbon airport. Assistance with check-in procedures. End of our services.

• English speaking guide;
• Private bus according to the itinerary;
• 5 night’s accommodation with breakfast;
• 5 dinners;
• Visits and entrances in monuments accordingly to the itinerary;
• Travel insurance;
• Taxes.

• Beverages;
• Personal expenses.

Lisbon and Faro

GENERAL CONDITIONS

These general conditions are indicative and may be complemented with the detailed travel program and its particular conditions.

ORGANIZATION

The tourism services are organized by INATEL Turismo (a registered trademark of INATEL Foundation), headquartered at Calçada de Sant’Ana 180, 1169-062 Lisbon, registered at Turismo de Portugal IP., under number 2954 (RNAVT).

RESPONSIBILITY

Fundação INATEL is responsible for the correct performance of all services included in the travel contract.

INATEL is not responsible for errors in the booking that are attributed to the participant or that are caused by unavoidable and exceptional circumstances.

RESERVATIONS

Reservations must be made in writing to tourism@inatel.pt, including all the necessary information for the tour program (dates, typology of hotel and rooms, etc.).

Reservations are only considered con­firmed after written acceptance and a deposit guarantee.

INSURANCE

INATEL's liability is guaranteed by civil insurance, according to the portuguese legislation.

We recommend that all participants have a personal accident insurance that can protect against any accidents. If necessary, INATEL can provide available insurance options.

PRICES

The prices informed with the proposal have a validity of acceptance. They may be changed until the ­final confi­rmation of the services and/or for reasons attributed to force majeure circumstances.

PAYMENTS

In general terms, the applicable payment policy is as follows:

• With service confi­rmation – 25% deposit

• Full payment – before participants arrival

• The payment policy can be changed depending on the conditions of the suppliers

Bank account information (Millenium BCP bank):

PT50 0033 0000 0018 0680 81077 (Fundação INATEL)

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

The cancellation policy is informed on the detailed proposal, but in general terms the following applies:

• Cancellations, total or partial, will only be accepted in writing;

• No cancellation charges apply for services cancelled 45 days prior to service, except non-refundable deposits;

• Cancellations with less than 45 days may incur in cancellation fees, to be determined on a case-by-case basis. INATEL will make every effort to minimize cancellation expenses.

HOTELS

The category of hotels complies with the Portuguese legislation. Some INATEL hotels are not classi­fied as hotels, being designated as “holiday centres”.

CLAIMS

Any non-compliance in the execution of a service included in the travel contract must be presented in writing to INATEL, as soon as such non-compliance occurs, and the participant must inform the suppliers of those services during the trip, demanding from them the respective documents proving the occurrence.

ASSISTANCE

INATEL has an assistance telephone to support group travel.

In case of difficulties for the participant, or when, for reasons that are not attributed to him, he cannot complete the tour, INATEL will provide the necessary assistance, under the terms of the law, and may charge, if justifi­ed, a fee to the participant in the amount of costs incurred.