Seville & the Algarve with Flights: Monte Gordo Stay – 8 Days
Seven nights at a four-star Monte Gordo hotel with Lagos, Cape St Vincent and a guided day in Seville, with flights to Faro.
Tour overview
This 8-day escorted holiday combines a relaxing week on Portugal's Algarve coast with two included excursions, one of them across the border to Seville. You stay in one hotel for the whole holiday, so there is no packing and unpacking, and return flights to Faro, transfers and coach travel are all included. You are looked after throughout by an experienced tour director. Your base is the four-star Hotel Alba in Monte Gordo, around 300m from the beach, with a spa and two swimming pools. Seven breakfasts are included, with a half-board upgrade available for a supplement.
On arrival in Faro, the Algarve's capital, you meet your tour director and drive along the south coast to the seaside town of Monte Gordo, close to the Spanish border. Your first full day is free to enjoy the town, its restaurant-lined seafront and nearby woodland trails. Monte Gordo has a long sandy beach and a relaxed seafront, and the town is a short drive from the Spanish border and the river Guadiana.
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The first included excursion heads west to some of the Algarve's most picturesque spots. In Lagos you take a guided tour of the walled old town, with its cobbled alleys and family-run taverns, then continue to Sagres and the cliffs of Cape St Vincent, the south-western tip of mainland Europe, once thought to be the end of the world.
Later in the week you cross into Spain by coach for a tour of Seville with an expert local guide. Orange trees line the streets of the great city of flamenco, and your visit begins at its vast Gothic cathedral, among the largest in the world, before time to explore the old town and its tapas bars. Other days are yours to relax by the pool, visit the spa or stroll the promenade, and there is an optional excursion east to the fishing port of Olhão, Faro's old town and the riverside town of Tavira.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits travellers who want an easy, sociable week in the sun, with a little sightseeing and plenty of time to unwind, and the reassurance of flights and a tour director arranged.
Trip highlights
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Seven nights at the four-star Hotel Alba (Days 1–7)
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A guided walk in Lagos's old town (Day 3)
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The cliffs of Sagres and Cape St Vincent (Day 3)
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A guided tour of Seville (Day 5)
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Free days for the beach and spa
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Optional trip to Olhão, Faro and Tavira (Day 7)
Your route
6 stops from Faro to Seville
- Faro Days 1 & 8
- Monte Gordo Days 1–7
- Lagos Day 3
- Sagres Day 3
- Cape St. Vincent Day 3
- Seville Day 5
Why choose this tour
One hotel for the whole week, with flights, transfers and two excursions included. A day in Seville as well as the best of the western Algarve.
Best suited to
- Travellers who want a relaxed, single-centre holiday
- Solo travellers looking for company
- Couples wanting winter or spring sun
- First-time escorted travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Faro, Portugal to Faro, Portugal
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Day 1 · Faro, Monte Gordo Fly to Faro
Fly to Faro, meet your tour director and transfer to Monte Gordo.
- Hotel
- Hotel Alba, four-star
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Day 2 · Monte Gordo Free day
Enjoy the beach, seafront and hotel facilities.
- Hotel
- Hotel Alba, four-star
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Lagos, Sagres, Cape St Vincent Lagos and Cape St Vincent
A guided walk in Lagos, then the cliffs of Sagres and Cape St Vincent.
- Hotel
- Hotel Alba, four-star
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Monte Gordo Free day
Another day at your own pace.
- Hotel
- Hotel Alba, four-star
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Seville Seville
Cross into Spain for a guided tour of Seville and its cathedral.
- Hotel
- Hotel Alba, four-star
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Monte Gordo Free day
Relax by the pool or visit the spa.
- Hotel
- Hotel Alba, four-star
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Olhão, Faro, Tavira Optional Olhão, Faro and Tavira
An optional excursion to three historic Algarve towns.
- Hotel
- Hotel Alba, four-star
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Faro Fly home
Transfer to Faro for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Monte Gordo (7 nights) Hotel Alba, four-star
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights to Faro
- Accommodation 7 nights' bed and breakfast at a four-star hotel
- Airport transfers and coach travel for excursions
- Excursion to Lagos, Sagres and Cape St Vincent
- Guided tour of Seville
- Local taxes and charges
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Dinners (half-board upgrade available)
- Optional excursion to Olhão, Faro and Tavira
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want to tour every day — four days are free
- You want dinners included — they are a supplement
- You want several nights in Seville — it is a day trip
- You want to arrange your own flights — flights are part of the price
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £752 per person, including flights. 8 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes. Return flights to Faro and airport transfers are included.
Do we change hotels?
No. You stay all seven nights at the Hotel Alba in Monte Gordo.
Can I add dinners?
Yes, a half-board upgrade is available for a supplement.
How far is the beach?
Monte Gordo beach is around 300m from the hotel.
Do I need a passport for Seville?
Yes. Take your passport, as the Seville day crosses the Spanish border.
Is this holiday suitable for solo travellers?
Yes. Single rooms are available for a supplement.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary