Day trip

Algarve: Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

4.7 / 5

12 reviews

Activity provider: Portitours- Day Tours
Day trip

Algarve: Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

Activity provider: Portitours- Day Tours
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From US$ 97.58 per person

Likely to sell out

Head out for a day of history and adventure and visit some of the most incredible locations in the Algarve. Take the scenic route and explore lesser-known roads for the most authentic experience.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Pickup included
Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Savor the taste of a traditional lunch in the village of Marmelete
  • Visit the town of Silves and admire the exterior of the castle and the cathedral
  • Stop at Caldas de Monchiche and capture photos the stunning green landscape
  • Walk along the beaches and relax at the Vicentine Coast Natural Park
  • Stand at Cape St. Vincent, the southwesternmost point of mainland Europe
Full description

Enjoy this day of discovery and history where you will visit some of the most interesting and scenic areas of the Algarve. Follows lesser traveled paths, giving you a discerning view of Portugal’s past and present. Meet your driver and travel to the town of Silves. Wander the narrow streets and alleys of the town and visit the impressive cathedral which you can pay to enter if you would like. From here, continue your ascent into Monchique Mountain. Stop in the charming spa village of Caldas de Monchique, with springs of proven medicinal properties. Following the winding road, reach the highest point in the Algarve, Fóia, standing at 902m above sea level. The views here are dramatic and the air is incredibly pure. Downhill then from Fóia, cross the countryside and take a break in the small village of Marmelete where you have time to enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants. After lunch, go straight to Costa Vicentina, to admire the magnificent beaches where you can have some time to walk around, relax, and capture pictures of the views. Then it’s on to the ‘end of the world’, Cape St. Vincent, the southwestern point of Europe, where you can feel the wilderness of the place. The lighthouse that rises in this place defies the elements and is one of the most important lighthouses in Europe due to its strategic position. Lastly, pass through Sagres, a typical fishing village, and see its sheltered fishing port. At the end of the tour, the driver will drop you back at your hotel.

Includes
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance tickets to Silves Cathedral
  • Tips

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Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

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  • This tour is subject to weather conditions
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 12 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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We had an amazing day trip, Carlos our guide was so knowledgable and so entertaining throughout the day! Fabulous lunch and fire water tasting! Would highly recommend this trip. Wonderful views at Cape St Vincente , lovely to see the countryside Silves and Monchique were highlights too. Thank you Carlos and Portitours! From Jane and Nick

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April 1, 2023

Ein super tolles Erlebnis und definitiv ein Muss wenn man an der Algarve Urlaub macht! Das Hinterland, abseits der touristischen Orte war wunderschön, aber auch die Westküste war ein Besuch wert. Das Mittagessen war sehr lecker und Vasco, unser Tourguide, war super freundlich, gut drauf und konnte uns einiges über die Algarve erzählen. Diese Tour würden wir zu 100% weiterempfehlen!

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April 1, 2023

Sehr humorvoller Guide, welcher uns unterhaltsam die Kultur, das Land und die Geschichte Portugiesens näher brachte. Es gab für die Bergregion typische Fleischgerichte, unter anderem Wildschwein und saisonales Gemüse. Die Tour ist definitiv zum empfehlen! Danke für die tolle Organisation!

April 1, 2023

Product ID: 402164