John Terry poses with bikini-clad wife Toni during scenic boat ride during trip to Portugal

Last week, he and wife Toni took a private jet to Portugal, evading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s ban on travel to the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

And John Terry showed fans he was making the most of his time in the sunshine on Sunday, when he uploaded shots of himself and his wife enjoying a scenic boat ride.

The former footballer, 39, proudly displayed his rippling abs, donning blue swimming shorts as he posed alongside his glam wife, 38, who wowed in a black string bikini.

Fun in the sun: John Terry shared a shot of himself and his wife Toni enjoying a scenic boat ride in Portugal on Sunday, after flying over the country via private jet

With both of them wearing stylish aviator sunglasses, Aston Villa assistant head coach John placed an arm around blonde beauty Toni as they posed for the snap.

In another snap shared several hours later on the image-sharing platform, the former Chelsea player was seen beaming at the camera as he sat at the helm of the boat.

Captioning the image, which showed him donning a white T-shirt as he held a glass of bubbly, he wrote: ‘Good to have the armband back on for the day.’ 

Drive the boat: In another snap shared several hours later on the image-sharing platform, the former Chelsea player was seen beaming at the camera as he sat at the helm of the boat

Drive the boat: In another snap shared several hours later on the image-sharing platform, the former Chelsea player was seen beaming at the camera as he sat at the helm of the boat

John has much to celebrate during his pre-season holiday, as it takes place shortly after he helped Aston Villa avoid relegation from the Premier League.

He jetted off to Portugal despite the country remaining on the British government’s quarantine ‘red list’ – meaning arrivals must isolate for 14-days when they return.

The FCO advises against all non-essential travel the Portuguese mainland. 

But regulations didn’t stop the sportsman, who was in understandably high spirits as he and his wife set off on their latest overseas holiday.

Taking to their respective Instagram accounts, the couple were pictured raising their glasses while settling into a pair of comfortable leather seats close to the jet’s cockpit. 

Celebrate: The champagne had good reason to flow last Monday as a jubilant John Terry jetted off on his pre-season holiday with wife Toni, shortly after helping Aston Villa avoid relegation

Celebrate: The champagne had good reason to flow last Monday as a jubilant John Terry jetted off on his pre-season holiday with wife Toni, shortly after helping Aston Villa avoid relegation

Good times: Taking to their respective Instagram accounts, the couple were pictured raising their glasses while settling into a pair of comfortable leather seats close to the jet¿s cockpit

Good times: Taking to their respective Instagram accounts, the couple were pictured raising their glasses while settling into a pair of comfortable leather seats close to the jet’s cockpit

 With the mood light, Toni also shared a playful snap of her husband as the England legend, grabbed forty winks during their flight to the Iberian Peninsula.

The pair even had a chance to pose in a waiting helicopter after arriving in Portugal, with former defender John flashing a grin while his wife sits alongside him. 

Toni later shared a series of images and videos of their luxurious private villa, complete with outdoor swimming pool and generously sized patio seating area. 

Having barely unpacked, they later made their way to Algarve eatery of choice, Maria’s Restaurant & Beach, where they dank wine while watching the sunset.

The couple were making the most of their Portuguese surroundings after John and Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith ensured their club’s Premier League survival following a turbulent season. 

Funny: With the mood light, Toni, 38, also shared a playful snap of her husband as the Chelsea and England legend, 39, grabbed forty winks during their flight

Flying high: The pair even had a chance to pose in a waiting helicopter after arriving in Portugal, with former defender John flashing a grin while his wife sits alongside him

Funny: Toni also shared a playful snap of her husband as the England legend grabbed forty winks during their flight (L), before the pair boarded a helicopter after arriving in Portugal (R)

Glamorous: Toni drew attention to her features by opting for a generous layer of make-up selected from a natural colour palette

Glamorous: Toni drew attention to her features by opting for a generous layer of make-up selected from a natural colour palette 

Villa narrowly avoided the drop thanks to a nail-biting final day draw against West Ham United at London Stadium.  

The result guarantees them another season in the top flight, but John’s role as assistant remains uncertain with the retired footballer reportedly expressing an interest in Bristol City’s vacant manager’s position.

The former England captain, who is currently assistant to Dean Smith has made no secret of wanting to branch out and is attracted to the potential of the south-west England club. 

John, however, is not alone in being excited about the idea of moving to Ashton Gate and Phil Neville, who will leave his post as England’s women manager as soon as the FA find a replacement, is also eager to be considered after initial contact with the Championship club.

Say cheese: Toni later shared a series of images and videos of their luxurious private villa

Say cheese: Toni later shared a series of images and videos of their luxurious private villa

Not bad: Their new surroundings include  an outdoor swimming pool and generously sized patio seating area

Not bad: Their new surroundings include  an outdoor swimming pool and generously sized patio seating area