7-Day Land Tour Roundtrip From Faro
Trip Dates: April 19–25, 2026 | November 1–7, 2026
This hosted resort trip is designed to help you relax and enjoy the culture and laid-back pace of the rural Algarve region. The Algarve boasts dramatic cliffsides overlooking sandy beaches, a gentle climate, charming towns and delicious fresh seafood culinary delights. For those looking to unwind, you’ll have options to enjoy a beach day, or for golf enthusiasts, a round at one of the region’s scenic courses. As you explore this region, you’ll see traditional, white-washed houses, cruise along the dramatic cliffs, learn the history of centuries-old towns, see where cork trees grow, taste the local wine and more.
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Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Stay
7 Days
6 Nights
Meals
1 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
1 Dinner
Travel Style
Motorcoach
Welcome to Faro! Transfers to your accommodation are complimentary at select times. Your accommodation includes an on-site grocery store. Upon your arrival, meet your HGV host and enjoy the day at your leisure. Take advantage of the grocery store within walking distance to stock up on meal essentials.
Get an early start today with a welcome breakfast. Meet your fellow travelers, followed by a trip overview and review with your guide.
Journey to the rural town of São Brás de Alportel and the Barrocal region. Portugal is the world's largest producer of cork and São Brás de Alportel is renowned for its exclusive production. You’ll see where the cork grows, how it’s harvested, prepared and produced.
Enjoy a leisurely included lunch.
You’ll then explore another well-known Algarve agricultural tradition — olive oil. You’ll discover the history of olives, both ancient and modern, while sampling the local products.
The evening is at your leisure.
With dramatic coastlines boasting beautiful sea views, traditional fishing villages, nature preserves and scenic golf courses, choose how to explore the Algarve region with a Pick Your Experience tour.
Option 1: Visit the traditional fishing village of Olhão, with its cube-shaped and whitewashed houses, and explore Cacela Velha, a village untouched by mass tourism. Learn about the traditional fishing technique called “Almadrava” in Tavira.
Option 2: For the active traveler, enjoy a bicycle ride through the diverse ecosystem of Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Option 3: Golf enthusiasts, enjoy a round at one of the region’s scenic courses.
Morning weather permitting, cruise along the spectacular Algarve coast, famous for the rocky cliffside, hidden beaches and sea caves. Discover the iconic natural wonder known as the Benagil Caves. Unlike other caves, the Benagil Caves are bathed in light thanks to a natural skylight, allowing you to take in the beauty of the grotto.
Should weather conditions prevent a cruise along the coast, you will visit Sagres. This village, filled with nautical history, is perched along the roaring cliffside offering dramatic scenery. You’ll also visit Cabo de São Vicente (Cape St. Vincent), a dramatic headland that marks the most southwesterly point of continental Europe.
After your cruise or visit to Sagres, you will journey to Lagos. You’ll enjoy a complimentary lunch in this lively coastal town before you take a guided tour and learn about the rich maritime history of Lagos. You’ll see the statue of Henry the Navigator and other notable sites from the Age of Discovery.
Explore the lively market town of Loulé. This well-preserved medieval town is known for its Arabian-inspired covered markets, traditional crafts and tree-lined plazas. Loulé is a welcome respite from the hectic, touristy areas and offers a great opportunity to experience the vibrant local life. You’ll enjoy free time to explore on your own and peruse the stalls showcasing handcrafted items like wood carvings, lace-making and ceramics.
You’ll then head to a winery, nestled in the Algarve countryside. A local wine expert will share insight into the winemaking process. Enjoy a delicious lunch paired with a tasting of the winery’s local favorites before returning to your accommodation.
Choose how you’d like to explore the historic and culturally rich city of Faro, an often-overlooked capital of the Algarve.
Option 1: Enjoy a morning guided walking tour of the historic Old Town with stops at the Faro Cathedral and stroll along the cobblestone courtyards to admire Moorish, Gothic and Baroque architecture. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Visit traditional boutiques or relax at a local café.
Option 2: Indulge at a spa with included entry. Treatments are available for purchase and can be scheduled in advance.
Option 3: Golf enthusiasts, enjoy a round at one of the region’s scenic courses.
Your Algarve resort escape ends with a transfer to the airport and journey homeward, or you can continue your adventure with a transfer and journey onwards to the Andalusia, Spain Resort Escape.
For more details about extending your vacation, please give us a call.
For hosted resort trips, use your points to cover the resort stay. The additional trip costs must be paid by credit card.
From $5,199/£3,875 per person, based on double occupancy, + points for resort stay starting from 8,600 points.
Book the spring dates by October 17, 2025, and the fall dates by May 8, 2026, to secure your spot.
Call 800-579-6178 to Book Your Trip
Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Terms and Conditions
HOSTED RESORT TRIPS POINTS FOR TRAVEL: For the April 19–25, 2026, tour date, reservations must be booked by October 17, 2025. Nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit of $1,000/£750 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment due by December 12, 2025. For the November 1–7, 2026, tour date, reservations must be booked by May 8, 2026. Nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit of $1,000/£750 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment due by July 2, 2026. Hosted resort trips must be paid using points for the resort stay, with any remaining trip costs covered by credit card. Point values applied under this benefit are subject to change and may vary based on tier level. All trips are subject to availability and will be conducted in English. All participants are required to sign the General Activity Release and Indemnification Agreement acknowledgement. Price is per person based on double occupancy, land tour only, for tour dates outlined above. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars and British pounds for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Prices, additional fees, itineraries and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. Please call us at 800-579-6178 or +44 1524-386423 for additional information.
Hosted resort trip package includes all Big Journey Company inclusions plus these additional inclusions: some meals; welcome basket; one ticket per paying passenger for included excursions as noted in itinerary which may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications based on height, age and weight; on-tour motor coach transportation; gratuities for Big Journey Company tour director, tour guides and drivers; taxes; and airport transfers. Faro (FAO) arrival group transfers are included on the tour start date at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. local time, and Faro (FAO) departure group transfers are included on the tour end date at 8:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. local time, provided that guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 90 days for domestic travelers and 120 days prior for international travelers before tour commencement. If you arrive outside of these scheduled transfer times and miss the shuttles, you will need to arrange your own transportation to or from the resort. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; car rental; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Big Journey Company menu as presented at a dining venue; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature.
Tour itinerary activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Alcoholic beverages are only available to travelers who are 18 years or older.
A passport valid for six months past the end date of this trip is required for all guests. Entry requirements may vary for passport holders from other countries. The European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, will start operations in 2026. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. U.S. citizens, please refer to travel.state.gov for additional information, and non-U.S. citizens, please refer to your country's authority. Entry visas are not required for U.S. residents. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. Visa requirements are subject to change at any time. International visitor entry requirements are subject to change at any time. In addition to passport and visa requirements, some countries may have additional requirements. It is the responsibility of the traveler to obtain and pay for all required entry documents prior to travel. Any requirements imposed by countries visited or traveled through are the responsibility of each traveler, and Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. cannot be held responsible for failure to comply or qualify for entry.
PICK YOUR EXPERIENCE: One excursion per person unless otherwise noted. No refunds on unused excursion(s). At least one excursion choice will be included at no additional cost, some excursion choices will be available with a surcharge beginning at $50. Excursion choices will vary based on the tour and specific excursion details will be available 60–90 days prior to the tour departure date. Tour providers may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications (“Qualifications”) based on height, age and weight. Failure to meet applicable Qualifications may result in ineligibility for this offer with no credit or refund issued. Visiting and participating in excursions in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Inclement weather and/or other factors beyond the control of the tour operator may result in excursion cancellation such that this benefit will be lost and not substituted or replaced and no credit or refund will be issued.
THE BIG JOURNEY COMPANY: This is The Big Journey Company, providing the tour being sold by Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. Please visit The Big Journey Company’s website for full terms and conditions.
GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC.: Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is a full-service travel agency that is a seller of travel providing vacations to Hilton Grand Vacation Members and Guests. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is the seller of these vacation trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of Travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met.
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