Cabo Verde & Lisbon Combo

Combine three days in the dynamic capital of Portugal, with three days of sunshine and beaches on the island of Sal, Cabo Verde. You will enjoy a city tour of Lisbon, with all of its culture and history, as well as the highlights of beautiful Sal. This island has an average of 350 days of sunshine and is known for its beautiful, long stretches of white-sand beaches.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1:

Welcome to Lisbon

Upon arrival at Lisbon International Airport, you’ll be met by your driver and brought to your 4-star hotel, centrally located in the cosmopolitan city of Lisbon. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you would like - take some time to get settled, then head out to explore!

Day 2:

Lisbon City Tour

Spend your day exploring Lisbon using your Yellow Bus passes. These passes allow you access to the hop-on-hop-off bus, the local trams, and the water taxi. For an amazing view of the city, take the tram to the Alfama hilltop and then walk up to Castelo de São Jorge. Or head out to Bélem by taking the water taxi from the waterfront. Here, you can visit the Tower of Belém, the Discoveries Monument, Jerónimos Monastery, and other popular tourist attractions.

Day 3:

Free Day in Lisbon

Continue to explore the city at your own pace using your Yellow Bus passes. Or you may wish to book an additional excursion to the west of Lisbon, visiting Pena Palace in Sintra and the seaside resort town of Cascais.

Day 4:

Welcome to Sal, Cabo Verde

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Lisbon International Airport for your flight to Cabo Verde (airfare not included). Upon arrival at Sal International Airport, you’ll be met by your driver and brought to your beach resort hotel in Santa Maria, just a 20-minute drive to the south. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you would like - let the relaxation begin!

Day 5:

Island Tour

Enjoy a full-day tour of the island of Sal and get to know the culture of Cabo Verde. Begin with a drive towards the main village of Espargos, stopping at Morro do Coral hill. From this viewpoint, you can enjoy a beautiful vista of the village and its surroundings. Enjoy a walking tour of Espargos village and get a look at the day-to-day life of its residents. Continue onto the fishing village of Palmeira, then to Terra Boa, the agricultural area of the island. At Salinas de Pedra de Lume, a low-elevation salt crater, you will have a chance to float in water with a salt content that is 26 times greater than the ocean. It is said to be very relaxing and healing for the skin. After lunch, the tour returns to the southern part of the island to Ponta Preta Beach. Each year, this beach hosts a windsurfing championship. Finish the day by visiting the village market, the famous Fisherman's Wharf, and Santa Maria Beach.

Day 6:

Free Day on Santa Maria Beach

Today is yours to enjoy on your own. Lounge in the sun by the pool or on the beautiful beach in Santa Maria.

Day 7:

Until Next Time

After breakfast, take one last walk on the beach or relax by the pool before your transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

Testimonials

We had an amazing trip to Portugal - everything about it was just perfect. The accomodations, people, food, wine were all amazing - we couldn't ask for more. We had the perfect mix of planned tours and downtime - we were very happy with the attention to detail of our trip - there was absolutely nothing that we would have changed about it! Highly recommend!

Jill R, Portugal - 2023

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