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Algarve Winter Escape, Apartments

Overview

Long-stay vacations in the Algarve offer sun-kissed Atlantic beaches, dramatic limestone cliffs and rich local culture, perfect for extended winter escapes. Travellers typically base themselves in well-equipped resort towns like Albufeira, Lagos or Tavira, enjoying mild, sunny weather and access to top-tier golf courses and self-catering apartments. 
This package offers two options of 1-bedroom apartment-style accommodations to choose from. Upon arrival, you’ll take a direct transfer from the Lisbon airport to your Algarve apartment, where you’ll spend 27 nights. For your last and 28th night, you’ll take a train back to Lisbon and spend the night in a hotel with breakfast included before returning to Canada the following day (27 nights Algarve  and 1 night in Lisbon = 28 nights).

30 days | 28 nights

Format

Self-guided tour

Trip Highlights

Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.

  • Portugal
    • Algarve
    • Lisbon

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights to Lisbon (if the Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 27 nights in a 1-bedroom apartment accommodation in the Algarve as selected, no meals (self-catering)
  • 1 night of hotel accommodation in Lisbon, including breakfast
  • Direct transfer on arrival, Lisbon airport to Algarve apartment
  • Transfer from the Algarve apartment to the train station
  • 1st class train ticket - Algarve to Lisbon
  • Transfer from the Lisbon hotel to the Lisbon airport

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Overnight flight to Lisbon.

Day 2-28

Welcome to Portugal, onwards to the Algarve

Upon arrival at the Lisbon Airport, you will meet your driver for your direct transfer to your apartment in the Algarve, where you’ll spend 27 nights.

Apartment options:

4* White Shell Beach Villas, 1-bedroom apartment

Nestled between some of the Algarve's most beautiful beaches, these charming villas invite a more tranquil, relaxed way of life. Enjoy a cozy retreat, located just minutes from the peaceful village of Porches, away from the crowds, but close to everything essential. It’s an ideal setting for those who wish to soak up the Algarve sun and sea.

1-bedroom apartment
Surrounded by natural scenery, these elegant 1-bedroom apartments, located on the ground floor with access to vast outdoor spaces, offer natural light throughout the day, a modern and comfortable bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom and a spacious living and dining room that converges into a contemporary kitchen, fully equipped with SMEG appliances.

4* Quinta Pedra dos Bicos, 1-bedroom apartment

Quinta Pedra dos Bicos is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Albufeira, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Nearby landmarks such as Pau da Bandeira Viewpoint and Albufeira's Igreja Matriz make Quinta Pedra dos Bicos a well-positioned place to stay when visiting Albufeira. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free WiFi offered by the hotel. The property also features a pool and a lounge to make your visit even more pleasant.

1-bedroom apartment
This apartment has a kitchen equipped with a fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, stove and all necessary utensils. Together with the kitchen, there is a living area with a sofa and a Satellite TV, a separate bedroom with 2 single beds, a bathroom with a bath or shower, air conditioning, free WiFi and television.

Meal(s): Self-catering

Day 29

Algarve to Lisbon

Today, you’ll take a transfer to the train station and board a train to Lisbon. Upon arrival in Lisbon, you’ll make your own way to your hotel, where you’ll spend your last night.

Day 30

Return to Canada

After breakfast, you’ll take a transfer to Lisbon airport for your return flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location

Hotel

Algarve
White Shell Beach Villas (or similar)
4
Lisbon
Inspira Liberdade (or similar)
4

Room details

Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults)

Algarve Apartments are confirmed as a 1 bedroom apartment based on option selected.

Lisbon hotel, guests will stay in a standard room with breakfast included, hotel listed in Lisbon can be confirmed as .

 

Algarve
Quinta Pedra dos Biscos (or similar)
4
Lisbon
Inspira Liberdade (or similar)
4

Room details

Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults)

Algarve Apartments are confirmed as a 1 bedroom apartment based on option selected.

Lisbon hotel, guests will stay in a standard room with breakfast included, hotel listed in Lisbon can be confirmed as .

 

Best for

Seaside tours

Sink your toes in the sands of some of the world's best beaches. Tour packages include:

  • Round-trip flight with Air Canada
  • Local flights (select packages)
  • Airport, train and port transfers (select packages)
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Daily breakfast or all-inclusive meal plan (see package details)
  • Expertly curated activities and excursions (select packages)
  • Aeroplan® points

Aeroplan

In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn up to 4,000 extra Aeroplan points on select tour packages.

  • Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
  • Travel completion by December 31, 2026. 

Important Information

  • Departures from November 2026 until April 2027.

  • Not included

    • Meals, unless specified
    • Transfers, unless specified
    • Additional activities and excursions
    • Local city taxes (payable at destination in local currency)
    • Transfers
    • 1st class train
  • City taxes may be applicable for hotel stays in Portugal and are payable in local currency upon check-out.

  • Check in: 3:00 p.m.
    Check out: 12:00 p.m.

  • Apartment options:

    4* White Shell Beach Villas, 1-bedroom apartment

    Nestled between some of the Algarve's most beautiful beaches, these charming villas invite a more tranquil, relaxed way of life. Enjoy a cozy retreat, located just minutes from the peaceful village of Porches, away from the crowds, but close to everything essential. It’s an ideal setting for those who wish to soak up the Algarve sun and sea. 

    1-bedroom apartment
    Surrounded by natural scenery, these elegant 1-bedroom apartments, located on the ground floor with access to vast outdoor spaces, offer natural light throughout the day, a modern and comfortable bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom and a spacious living and dining room that converges into a contemporary kitchen, fully equipped with SMEG appliances.

    4* Quinta Pedra dos Bicos, 1-bedroom apartment

    Quinta Pedra dos Bicos is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Albufeira, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Nearby landmarks such as Pau da Bandeira Viewpoint and Albufeira's Igreja Matriz make Quinta Pedra dos Bicos a well-positioned place to stay when visiting Albufeira. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free WiFi offered by the hotel. The property also features a pool and a lounge to make your visit even more pleasant.

    1-bedroom apartment
    This apartment has a kitchen equipped with a fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, stove and all necessary utensils. Together with the kitchen, there is a living area with a sofa and a Satellite TV, a separate bedroom with 2 single beds, a bathroom with a bath or shower, air conditioning, free WiFi and television.