Exploring Portugal’s Stunning Coastlines: Active Senior Vacation

What to expect on this itinerary
Designed with senior travelers in mind, this 8-day Portugal tour immerses you in the splendor of Portugal’s southern coast. From exploring Faro to Vilamoura and Lagos, this adventure promises an endless amount of excitement and enjoyment. Explore Faro by way of segway, embark on a birdwatching tour, indulge in a private cooking class, and escape the mainland with a private catamaran tour.
Customizable Itinerary
Faro – Segway Tour of the City
When you land in Faro, a driver will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation. When you arrive, you will have some time to relax before your guide leads you on an introductory tour of the city. Instead of touring on foot or by car, you will see the city by segway. Your tour will include iconic city landmarks, such as Paco Episcopal, Sao Pedro Church, and the City’s Archway. After your tour, you will have the evening to spend at your leisure. You can indulge in some self-exploration or relax in your room.
What's Included:
Faro – Birdwatching Expedition
Faro – Private Catamaran Cruise
Vilamoura – A Day of Watersports
Vilamoura – Private Cooking Class
Lagos – Cruise the Golden Coast
Lagos – Cliffside Hike and Painting Class
Lagos – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Explore Faro by night on a private segway tour of Faro’s most iconic landmarks
- Embark on a birdwatching tour and witness birds in their natural habitats
- Escape the mainland on a private catamaran tour of the Ria Formosa and stop at four islands en route
- Parasail and jet ski among with a full day in Vilamoura
- Partake in a private cooking class in Vilamoura and learn how to make an authentic family recipe
- Hike Lagos’ sea cliffs to enjoy an incredible view
- Explore the best flavors of Faro on a private gourmet food tour with a gourmand guide
Detailed Description
This 8-day Portugal tour will begin in Faro. You will send the first evening on a private segway tour that will introduce you to many of the city’s highlights. The next morning, your guide will introduce to native birds on a birdwatching tour by boat. Later that afternoon, a gourmand guide will lead you on a culinary adventure to some of the city’s top eateries.
Day three will find you on a private catamaran cruise on the Ria Formosa lagoon. During your sea journey, you can stop at four islands. Day four will provide you with more outdoor adventures in Vilamoura. Here, you can partake in a morning of parasailing and jet skiing. In the afternoon, you can conclude the day with a sunset dinner cruise. A bike tour of Vilamoura’s scenic routes will be in store on day five. That evening, you will participate in a private cooking class with a master chef.
Lagos will be your final destination. Here, you can uncover the intriguing history and backstories of the city on a private walking tour. You will then spend the evening on a cruise down the Golden Coast. Your final day in Lagos will have you trekking among the city’s spectacular sea cliffs. In the evening, you will be treated to a private art class with a professional painter.
Starting Price
$3,200 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
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Our trip to Portugal was outstanding. Zicasso, the tour operator, and our travel specialist were excellent. I worked with our specialist for over a month planning our trip. We did this via email and one phone call. She responded to every change I requested promptly and organized the itinerary to exactly how my wife, Jacki, and I wanted it.
The hotels she picked were excellent. The private drivers we had were always on time and were very friendly and professional. The tour guides she provided were great; very informative on the history of Portugal. The wine tours and city tours were exceptional.
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Zicasso’s travel specialist and tour operator are fantastic. They planned a great adventure for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Spain and Portugal. When little hiccups came up, our agents took care of everything. This was our second vacation planned through Zicasso and they have delivered both times. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour operator to any of my friends who are planning a vacation to Spain or Portugal.
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Zicasso's travel specialist planned a wonderful trip. All entrance tickets were purchased in advance, so we never had to wait in a line. Our tour guides were very informative and always answered our questions. I walk with a cane and they all took their time with us. We never felt rushed. The personal service was excellent. The cars (Mercedes-Benz) were very comfortable.
The travel agency is an excellent company to deal with. Each step of the trip, we were well taken care of. We were also taken to some sights that were not on the itinerary. They are very flexible.
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While we were in Portugal, our agent was incredibly communicative (and timely in his communication), helpful, and able to help us pivot when something came up on our end—he was very solutions-oriented and focused on us just enjoying our time there. We appreciated it immensely—the trip was worry-free.
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