Embark on a full-day tour exploring Silves before scaling the highest mountain in the south of Portugal.

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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Portuguese
Pickup included: Hotel pick-up is available in Lagos, Portimão or Lagoa. In some cases where it is not possible to access with the minivan, you will be informed of the nearest place to be picked up.
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Visit Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve region
See all the most important sights of Silves
Visit a winery and try some local wines
Experience 360º panoramic views

Full description

After being collected from your hotel, you will head towards the historic village of Silves, where you will discover in detail the Algarve village. The castle is a must-see, and you will be able to explore this fantastic monument in detail. The tour then continues with the Silves Cathedral, as well as the Archeology Museum of Silves, a unique place full of historical pieces that tell the history of the region. Following this you will stop for a wine tasting, where you will taste some of the wines local to the region. You will then go down and walk along the river Arade, before taking a break for lunch. In the afternoon you will head up to the mountains, where Monchique is waiting for you. Before reaching Monchique you will stop at the Thermal Spa of Caldas de Monchique, a very picturesque place full of history and an unparalleled natural beauty. Here you will see some of the well-known thermal spring water sources. You will then proceed onward to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve region and one of the largest in Portugal. With 902 meters of height, you will be able to gain a breathtaking 360º view of the entire area.

Includes

Silves Castle ticket
Museum ticket
Wine tasting
Air-conditioned minivan transport
Bottle of water
Professional guide

Lunch

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

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Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a hat

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 41 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Safety
5/5

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The tour was awesome! The castle in Silves was beautiful and our guide António really gave us interesting information. The visit to the thermal springs in Monchique was a nice stop on the way to the top of the mountain. The guide is very well informed about the local flora and fauna. The winery was beautiful and the wine tasted very good after such a day. The transport in Antónios van is very comfortabele. He also tells about the surroundings and has a lot of knowledge about the places you're visiting. We enjoyed it so much that we booked another tour with him two days later. I can only recommend this tour and our guide!

June 14, 2021

Our guide, António, was very knowledgeable and took his time with the trip, never rushing us. We were lucky because we were the only people, so we were able to alter the schedule because of the weather. Don’t forget to bring an empty water bottle to fill up at Monchique!

November 27, 2019

A perfect day from start to finish. Everything worked great ... punctuality, pick-up from the hotel, the sights, understandable explanations, perfect English, every request was implemented, such as photo stop, short enjoyable breaks with fresh orange juice and pastel de nata, chorizo bread etc. unforgettable day - 5 stars for Antonio and the trip

November 13, 2019

Silves, Caldas and Monchique Wine Tasting: Full Day Tour

Silves, Caldas and Monchique Wine Tasting: Full Day Tour

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