(No availability) 4 Days Laid-back Nature, Wine, and Food Vacation in the Algarve, Portugal

In this exciting cooking and wine short break, you will have the chance to experience the best of Algarve’s gastronomy and culture. Start with a boat tour to discover the natural reserve of Ria Formosa and disembark in a white-sand desert island to indulge with some oysters and sparkling wine. Visit the wholesale local market to learn how to select the best fish, meat, and vegetables. Adventure yourself cooking the traditional cataplana recipe and take home memories that you will never forget!

Day 1

Welcome to Faro and to one of the most popular tours in the Iberian peninsula! The first day of the tour is an arrivals day: check in at the accommodation from 2 p.m. onwards and meet up with the rest of the group for your first dinner together! If you arrive early, climb to the rooftop of your hotel to enjoy the swimming pool or simply relax with the incredible sea view. At sunset, walk freely to an exquisite restaurant called Tertúlia Algarvia in the magical old town. At this first encounter, the briefing and presentation of participants will be followed by a welcome dinner with the restaurant’s chef.

Day 2

Join a boat tour to discover the natural reserve of Ria Formosa, visiting oyster farms in the muddy lagoon and disembarking in a white-sand desert island for an oyster and sparkling wine tasting. Lunch at restaurant Tertúlia Algarvia and, then, enjoy a free afternoon. You may spend it going to the beach, touring Faro by visiting the landmarks that best represent the city's cultural heritage, going shopping or simply relaxing in your amazing hotel.

Day 3

Early enough, you will head to the wholesale local market in the interior city of Loulé. In this trip, besides visiting the incredible Arabic-inspired covered market building, you will learn how to choose your vegetables, recognize fresh fish, distinguish between fish types, and even learn the best culinary usage for each species. In the following visit to the coppersmith’s cookery class, all the secrets of the ancient art of copper craft will be uncovered.

After, in a farm located further up in the rustic side of the Algarve, you will indulge with a wine tasting conveniently paired with some savory nibbles. This awarded winery benefits from a special micro clime, with low temperatures in the winter and high temperatures in the summer, which allows for a balanced grape maturation. Also, there is a notable wine grape variety: Touriga Nacional, Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonez, Siria, Arinto, Chardonnay.

At last, you will return to the hotel for some hours rest before the ultimate cooking cookery class at Tertúlia Algarvia. The ingredients bought at the market early in the morning will be starring this unique cataplana recipe. The chef will guide you through the cookery class and assist you in preparing the unique farewell dinner. The meal will be accompanied by local wines and traditional desserts.

Day 4

End of tour.

• Boat tour in the natural reserve of Ria Formosa
• Visit an oyster farm
• Visit the wholesale local market in Loulé
• Winery visit

Faro, a pleasant seaside town in the central Algarve, is surrounded by an amazing natural reserve featuring saltmarshes, mudflats, and a thin but long belt of sandflats called barrier islands. The old town with all the original buildings is like a jewel box that combines cultural and architectural gems with museums and restaurants with a more contemporary feel. The activities included in the program extend to surrounding cities and villages across the sea line as well as the countryside.

Lying on the southern part of Portugal, Algarve region is known for its distinct hospitality, natural landmarks, and gastronomy. This is your opportunity to see more than the well-known white sandy beaches and experience the truly unique tastes, sights, and sounds that distinguish the southern culture.

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Your vacation includes accommodation with breakfast, one lunch, and both welcome and farewell dinners.

• Airport transfers from Faro airport
• 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
• 1 boat tour
• 1 guided small group tour
• 2 welcome / farewell dinners with wine
• 1 lunch
• 1 cooking lesson
• 1 oyster tasting
• 1 wine tasting
• Apron and recipes

• Flights
• Insurance
• Optional excursions
• Other meals not mentioned above
• Activities and services not mentioned above

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.