We take a look at some of the luxurious offerings from Algarve Lifestyle, a new tour operator that crafts expert-led bespoke luxury travel itineraries in Portugal.

Algarve Lifestyle offers exciting adventures in refined style including private jets, helicopters, hot air balloons and yachts. The expertly guided excursions, bring you to all corners of Portugal, offering one-day activities or multi-day experiential tours promising meaningful, luxurious, personalised trips. Each one is carefully planned to maximise time and minimise hassle, giving travellers every possible moment to explore and learn, making their trip hassle-free.

“Algarve Lifestyle’s trips are inspired by the enduring fascination we have with this beautiful country. Our intent is to showcase Portugal in its best light, seeking out adventures and real local experiences that will stay with our customers for a lifetime. Our excursions are planned to the finest detail ensuring a seamless trip from start to finish, by our expert team who are both passionate and knowledgeable.” said Steven Vigor CEO of Algarve Lifestyle

Algarve Lifestyle offers a range of pre-set itineraries or can custom build a travel experience around a customer’s specific needs. These combine many of the country’s highlights as well as its hidden gems, whether its active, decadent, group or totally bespoke.

Famed for its magnificent beaches, old school charm, quaint fishing villages and picturesque vineyards. Portugal is a country steeped in rich culture and history that reflects an insatiable appetite for eclectic music and diverse nightlife.

Excursions include a sailing adventure to Cabo Sao Vicente on a private yacht, admiring its beauty with activities such as rock climbing, snorkelling and a sunset safari. Travellers can explore the fine dining tastes of the Algarve, with a unique tour of several Michelin starred restaurants and learn from these talented chefs as they share their cooking secrets.

If you’re a fan of total relaxation consider a trip to rural Algarve in the Monchique Hills, with a curated itinerary of thermal spas and relaxing treatments. Also available are private guided cycling and jeep tours or put your six senses to the test and the opportunity to explore Porto’s stunning architecture from above, on a private guided helicopter tour.

Algarve Lifestyle via its English-speaking team guarantees the perfect trip. The tour operator has built an extensive network of contacts working with the finest accommodation from luxury hotels to beautifully designed villas and local guides that are deeply knowledgeable and insightful.

Selection of Algarve Lifestyle itineraries:

Taste, Cook & Experience the Real Algarve:
Discover the flavours of Portugal in the Algarve, a foodie’s paradise, a local food expert will bring guests on a culinary journey, offering insider tips on the hotspots of the region, while sharing stories about the Algarve’s rich history, street art and architecture.

Guests will visit a local olive farm, learn how to make delectable Algarvian sweets, explore the natural beauty of the stunning Ria Formosa Lagoon, filled with a fascinating array of fauna and flora. Travellers will immerse in the Algarve’s culinary culture, led by a private chef exploring the local food market for fresh ingredients, herbs and spices and learn to create authentic Algarvian dishes through traditional techniques and home-made recipes from the chef.

A 6-night trip with Algarve Lifestyle staying in a 5-star Hotel & Spa including transfers, activities and some meals starts from £842 per person, based on two people travelling.

Porto Art and Architecture
Put your six senses to the test with a fascinating trip to Porto, explore its stunning architecture from above, on a private helicopter tour, do a walking tour of the charming buildings, streets of the city with an expert local guide offering insight into the city’s finest art. Interact with locals and learn how to create beautiful tile artwork, at a tile painting workshop and finishing with its famous port wine and a tapas tasting tour.

A 6-night trip to Porto with Algarve Lifestyle includes transfers, accommodation, activities and some wine and tapas tasting start from £805 per person all year round, based on two people travelling.

Discovery & Wellness Weekend
Relax, rejuvenate and de-stress on a 3-night wellness weekend, staying in the lap of luxury at one of the most desirable spas in the Algarve. Travellers are greeted by a personal trainer to create a bespoke programme to achieve their goals followed by a pampering treatment in the luxurious spa.

Explore Ria Formosa Natural Park on an eco-biking trail guided by a marine biologist, pointing out the variety of birds and species in the region.

Guests can choose from an incredible multi-sensory experience of “Activated Breathwork” or more dynamic activities such as Padel, Cardio Tennis or a health workshop, followed by a 5-course Michelin Star dinner with wine pairing.

Start your last day in the hotel’s fitness centre with a swim or exercise class followed by a 3-course Algarvian gastronomy workshop, learn to create a healthy menu based on health guidelines approved by a nutrition specialist. Led by a local chef, guests will pick up fresh ingredients in the local market and then prepare delicious healthy dishes to savour.

A 3-night trip with Algarve Lifestyle includes transfers, 5* accommodation, activities and some meals start from £1,215 per person, all year round, based on two people travelling.

For more information on Algarve Lifestyle, please visit: www.algarve-lifestyle.com

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