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Albufeira & Iberian Homecoming
Portugal Stay, First-Class Rail & Sail on Oceania Nautica
A truly extraordinary journey: fly to Faro for 7 nights at the 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club in Albufeira, board a first-class train through the Portuguese countryside to Lisbon for 2 nights at the 5★ Avenida Palace, then embark Oceania Nautica for a blissful 3-night full board cruise home to Southampton.
UK flight · Private transfers · 7 nights 5★ Albufeira · First-class rail · 2 nights 5★ Lisbon · 3 nights on Nautica · Full board · House drinks
The Journey
A Voyage of Rare Distinction
Begin your Portuguese escape with a one-way flight from a selected UK regional airport to Faro, where a private transfer will whisk you to Albufeira for a week of sun-drenched Algarve indulgence at the 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club. Ochre cliffs, golden beaches, azure Atlantic waters and the very finest Portuguese hospitality await.
Then travel like Iberian royalty on a first-class reserved rail journey through the Portuguese countryside to Lisbon, where 2 nights await at the historic 5★ Avenida Palace Hotel. Finally, embark Oceania Nautica for a 3-night cruise back to Southampton — savouring Oceania's renowned cuisine across multiple speciality restaurants with the house beverage package, unlimited WiFi and shipboard gratuities all included.
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Albufeira & Iberian Homecoming
Day by Day
The Itinerary
13 days · 12 nights · Albufeira hotel + Lisbon stay + Nautica cruise to Southampton
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Day 1
UK to Faro, Portugal
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Fly from your chosen regional UK airport to Faro, gateway to the sun-drenched Algarve coast. On arrival you'll be met and privately transferred to the magnificent 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club in Albufeira for a 7-night stay.
The Grand Muthu Oura View enjoys a stunning cliff-top setting overlooking the beach at Praia da Oura, with pools, restaurants and everything you need for a week of Algarve indulgence.
Includes: one-way UK flight & private overseas transfer.
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Day 2
Albufeira, Portugal
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Wake up to the sound of the Atlantic and settle into the rhythm of Algarve life. Descend the steps to Praia da Oura for a morning by the sea, or simply relax by the hotel pool with a good book and a cool drink in hand.
Hotel stay — 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club, Albufeira.
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Day 3
Albufeira, Portugal
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Explore Albufeira's charming Old Town with its whitewashed houses, cobbled streets and lively squares. Wander past the fisherman's chapel of São Sebastião, browse the artisan boutiques and stop for a coffee on a shaded plaza before descending to the golden crescent of Praia dos Pescadores.
Hotel stay — 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club, Albufeira.
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Day 4
Albufeira, Portugal
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Take a boat trip along the Algarve coastline to discover the region's spectacular sea caves and grottoes at Benagil — one of Portugal's most photographed natural wonders. Or venture inland to the whitewashed hill town of Silves, once the Moorish capital of the Algarve.
Hotel stay — 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club, Albufeira.
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Day 5
Albufeira, Portugal
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A day for pure relaxation. Enjoy the hotel's leisure facilities, book a spa treatment, or head to one of Albufeira's many stunning beaches — Praia da Falésia, with its 6km stretch of golden sand backed by red-ochre cliffs, is a must-see.
Hotel stay — 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club, Albufeira.
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Day 6
Albufeira, Portugal
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Discover more of the Algarve's incredible coastline. Take a leisurely trip west to Lagos to see the extraordinary rock formations at Ponta da Piedade, or head east to Tavira — one of the region's most authentic and elegant towns, with its Roman bridge and traditional Portuguese architecture.
Hotel stay — 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club, Albufeira.
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Day 7
Albufeira, Portugal
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Your final full day in the Algarve — perfect for one last swim in the Atlantic, a lingering lunch of freshly grilled sardines, or a final sunset stroll along the cliff-top promenade watching the Atlantic turn to gold.
Hotel stay — 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club, Albufeira.
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Day 8
Rail Journey — Albufeira to Lisbon
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After check-out from the Grand Muthu Oura View, make your own way to Albufeira-Ferreiras train station to board your first-class reserved train to Lisbon. Relax in comfort as the Portuguese countryside — with its cork oaks, olive groves and rolling hills — glides past your window.
On arrival at Lisbon's Oriente station, you'll be met and privately transferred to the historic 5★ Avenida Palace Hotel in the very heart of the city for a 2-night stay.
Includes: first-class reserved rail seat & private transfer to hotel.
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Day 9
Lisbon, Portugal
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A full day to discover the enchantment of Lisbon. Ride the vintage Tram 28 through the labyrinthine Alfama district, marvel at the Jerónimos Monastery's Manueline splendour in Belém, and savour a warm pastel de nata at the legendary Pastéis de Belém bakery.
Immerse yourself in culture at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, browse the designer boutiques of Rua Garrett and Avenida da Liberdade, or head to the Miradouro da Graça to watch the sunset paint the terracotta rooftops in gold.
Hotel stay — 5★ Avenida Palace, Lisbon.
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Day 10
Lisbon, Portugal — Embarkation
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After check-out from the Avenida Palace, you'll be privately transferred to Lisbon's cruise port to embark Oceania Nautica for your 3-night voyage home to Southampton. Settle into your stateroom, explore the ship's boutique restaurants, the Aquamar Spa and the Horizons observation lounge before setting sail north through the Atlantic.
Embarkation day — private transfer to port, all meals on board from lunch onwards.
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Day 11
At Sea
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Your first full day at sea as Oceania Nautica sails north through the Atlantic. Enjoy the ship's renowned speciality dining — from the Tuscan-inspired Toscana to the classic French cuisine of Jacques — or unwind by the pool with your house beverage package, join a group fitness class, or settle in with unlimited WiFi on deck.
Full board — breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner included.
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Day 12
At Sea
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Another blissful day at sea crossing the Bay of Biscay. Indulge in a spa treatment at the Aquamar Spa, revisit your favourite speciality restaurant, enjoy gourmet ice cream by the pool, or raise a glass in the Martinis Bar as the English coastline draws closer on the horizon.
Full board — breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner included.
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Day 13
Southampton, England
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Your journey comes to an end this morning in Southampton. Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking Oceania Nautica and making your own way home from the port — no return flight or airport transfer required, simply step ashore with unforgettable memories of Portugal's sun-drenched Algarve, elegant Lisbon and Oceania's legendary hospitality.
Breakfast included — disembarkation morning.
Effortless Luxury
Every Detail, Included
A seamless, luxurious stay–rail–cruise experience — every element thoughtfully curated and included in the price.
7 nights at 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View, Albufeira
One-way flight from selected UK airport
Selected private overseas transfers
First-class rail journey Albufeira to Lisbon
2 nights at 5★ Avenida Palace, Lisbon
3 nights aboard Oceania Nautica
Sail back to Southampton
Full board meals on board
House beverage package
In-suite & in-stateroom dining
Shipboard gratuities
Unlimited WiFi on board
Accommodation
Staterooms
Choose your sanctuary at sea. Every stateroom includes the full house beverage package, flight, transfers, hotel stays, rail journey and Oceania's signature amenities.
Stateroom
Inside Cabin
A comfortable stateroom with drinks package included, offering all the elegance of Oceania hospitality.
Stateroom
Outside Cabin
An ocean-view stateroom framing your Atlantic panorama, with drinks package included.
Stateroom
Veranda Cabin
Your own private balcony above the Atlantic — the finest way to watch the ocean glide by.
Premium
Concierge Stateroom
Enjoy priority service, exclusive access and refined touches with drinks package included.
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Speak With a Cruise Specialist
Our dedicated team can confirm stateroom availability, hotel upgrades, preferred UK departure airports and every special request on this exclusive Albufeira & Iberian Homecoming stay–rail–cruise package aboard Oceania Nautica.
Terms & Conditions
Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice.
Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost. All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure.
Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD accepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting.
Oceania Nautica — Albufeira & Iberian Homecoming. Departure: 8 July 2027. 12 nights total: 7 nights at 5★ Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club in Albufeira, first-class rail Albufeira to Lisbon, 2 nights at 5★ Avenida Palace Lisbon, plus 3 nights on Nautica sailing back to Southampton. Flights from selected UK airports. Inside Cabin with drinks from £2,439pp. Outside Cabin with drinks from £2,529pp. Veranda Cabin with drinks from £2,699pp. Concierge Stateroom with drinks from £2,839pp. Tour Operator: Oceania Cruises.