7-Nights Family Journey Portugal: Lisbon to the Algarve - National Geographic Family Journeys
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11/22/2026
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11/29/2026
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12/27/2026
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1/3/2027
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3/28/2027
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7/18/2027
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7/25/2027
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8/1/2027
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8/8/2027
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11/21/2027
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11/28/2027
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12/19/2027
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12/26/2027
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Evora
Algarve Coast
Lisbon
Family Journey Portugal: Lisbon to the Algarve
Set off on a sun-soaked adventure through Portugal-where storybook palaces, golden beaches, and seaside villages set the stage for family memories that last a lifetime. Kick things off with a scavenger hunt through Lisbon’s colourful streets, then step back in time to Sintra’s hilltop castles. Wander through ancient stone circles that stir the imagination, bike the rugged coastline with the sea breeze at your back, and even catch a wave or two in the surf. Sail into the legendary Benagil Cave by boat, then cap it all off with a hands-on cooking class the whole family will savour. With every new flavour and adventure, you’ll discover the magic of Portugal-one unforgettable family moment at a time.
Highlights
Ride bikes along the sparkling shores of the Cascais coastline, Marvel at the vivid colours and swirling patterns of Sintra’s magical Pena Palace, Step back in time at the ancient stone circle known as the Portuguese Stonehenge, Catch waves in a beginner surf lesson then cruise to the hidden wonder of Benagil Cave
Accomodation
Rooming is based on double occupancy (2 passengers / 2 beds per room); all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate triples/quad requests whenever possible and it's important to note that rooming configuration can change from city to city and 2 single beds are the standard configuration in a room. Please remember that hotel/lodge standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel. It is important to note that accommodations in Europe tend to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and rooms are generally old and may not have been renovated or maintained to the highest standard. Downtown hotels in Europe were not built to be hotels but houses of the rich, which have been changed into hotels. Therefore unusual or small room sizes are common as large rooms have been partitioned in the past, resulting in rather "thin" walls. Reception areas, rooms and bathrooms tend to be very small as they were often added into an existing room, and may have a hand nozzle rather than a conventional shower head. On this trip you can expect to stay in hotels which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but have traditional character, and are in central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations. Staff can occasionally demonstrate less than perfect customer service, but a smile and a thank you can go a long way.
Group Leader
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our Expedition Leaders. The aim of the Expedition Leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 20, Avg 14.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cork farm, Winery Visit, and Local Lunch, Redondo
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group
Your Family Journeys Moment: Lisbon Scavenger Hunt, Lisbon.
Arrival transfer. Coastal bike tour. Cabo da Roca viewpoint and lighthouse visit, Cabo da Roca. Sintra visit and Pena Palace Guided tour Sintra. Orientation walk Evora with Chapel of Bones visit. Cromeleque dos Almendres Monoliths visit. Surf lesson or Ferragudo village and Pink Fort visit. Algarve boat tour with Benagil Caves. Local cooking class. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Set off on a sun-soaked adventure through Portugal-where storybook palaces, golden beaches, and seaside villages set the stage for family memories that last a lifetime. Kick things off with a scavenger hunt through Lisbon’s colourful streets, then step back in time to Sintra’s hilltop castles. Wander through ancient stone circles that stir the imagination, bike the rugged coastline with the sea breeze at your back, and even catch a wave or two in the surf. Sail into the legendary Benagil Cave by boat, then cap it all off with a hands-on cooking class the whole family will savour. With every new flavour and adventure, you’ll discover the magic of Portugal-one unforgettable family moment at a time.
Highlights
Ride bikes along the sparkling shores of the Cascais coastline, Marvel at the vivid colours and swirling patterns of Sintra’s magical Pena Palace, Step back in time at the ancient stone circle known as the Portuguese Stonehenge, Catch waves in a beginner surf lesson then cruise to the hidden wonder of Benagil Cave
Accomodation
Rooming is based on double occupancy (2 passengers / 2 beds per room); all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate triples/quad requests whenever possible and it's important to note that rooming configuration can change from city to city and 2 single beds are the standard configuration in a room. Please remember that hotel/lodge standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel. It is important to note that accommodations in Europe tend to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and rooms are generally old and may not have been renovated or maintained to the highest standard. Downtown hotels in Europe were not built to be hotels but houses of the rich, which have been changed into hotels. Therefore unusual or small room sizes are common as large rooms have been partitioned in the past, resulting in rather "thin" walls. Reception areas, rooms and bathrooms tend to be very small as they were often added into an existing room, and may have a hand nozzle rather than a conventional shower head. On this trip you can expect to stay in hotels which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but have traditional character, and are in central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations. Staff can occasionally demonstrate less than perfect customer service, but a smile and a thank you can go a long way.
Group Leader
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our Expedition Leaders. The aim of the Expedition Leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 20, Avg 14.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cork farm, Winery Visit, and Local Lunch, Redondo
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group
Your Family Journeys Moment: Lisbon Scavenger Hunt, Lisbon.
Arrival transfer. Coastal bike tour. Cabo da Roca viewpoint and lighthouse visit, Cabo da Roca. Sintra visit and Pena Palace Guided tour Sintra. Orientation walk Evora with Chapel of Bones visit. Cromeleque dos Almendres Monoliths visit. Surf lesson or Ferragudo village and Pink Fort visit. Algarve boat tour with Benagil Caves. Local cooking class. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities