Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique | 4 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English
  • WiFi on board
  • Driver / Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Collection and delivery at the Hotel in Albufeira
  • Entrance to the Castle of Silves - €2.80 per person

Overview

Discover the Moorish influences with a visit to the city of Silves and its castle, from the XI century, one of the Moorish fortifications in the Algarve. Excursion also has a pleasant visit to Caldas de Monchique, famous for its waters and wonderful landscapes. We also have the climb to the highest point in the Algarve, Foia de Monchique with its 902 m altitude and a complete view of the Algarve.

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Itinerary

  • Silves

    Visit the city of Silves, the former Moorish capital. Al-Shilb was the city of Silves during Muslim rule. After several attempts to win back the city from the Muslims, only in 1242, D. Paio Peres Correia finally won it back to the Portuguese. In Silves we will have the opportunity to visit the Castle and its Cathedral.

    30 minutes

  • Castelo de Silves

    Castelo de Silves most beautiful example of Islamic military architecture in the country. The first fortifications built at the Castle of Silves may have originated in the Roman period.

    30 minutes

  • Silves Cathedral

    Visit the former cathedral site, this may have been built on the site of an ancient mosque. Mostly built in the 15th century and classified as a national monument in 1922. Magnificent place where we can enjoy history.

    30 minutes

  • Caldas de Monchique

    Visiting the Monchique thermal springs are located in the interior of the western Algarve. The place is recognized since the time of the Roman Empire. The Monchique hot springs are fed by sources, providing super alkaline water, with a pH of 9.5.

    30 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    In the same place we can see the Chapel of Santa Teresa, better known as Chapel or Chapel of Caldas de Monchique, was built in 1940.

  • Monte Foia

    Visit to Serra de Monchique is a mountain range in the west of the Algarve, whose highest point, Foia, with 902 m altitude is the highest in the Algarve. Where we can see the magnificent panoramic landscape of the mountains. Great place for photos and enjoy nature.

    30 minutes

  • Monchique

    Visit to Vila de Monchique, in the center of two great mountains. Monchique enters history with the presence of the Romans in Caldas de Monchique. Traditional Algarvian village since 1773, where we can see its regional architecture.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Reviews

4.6

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Views didn’t disappoint

Published on Jul, 2024

We did this tour and we were the only ones on it. It was great. We saw some gems of Portugal. So I know some reviews said don’t waste money and drive yourself but honestly you could not enjoy the landscape and views. It was actually one of the better tours I have taken since in Portugal. Sergio was very knowledgeable and friendly. Since it was just us he told us to take our time. We even had a glass of wine and enjoyed the view

Fun!!!

Published on May, 2024

The guide was very nice, kind, and with a strong knowlege. Always with the smiling, we spent a nice day with sergio. Stay as u are.

Great Sierra trip

Published on Apr, 2024

We took jeep tour into the Monchique Sierra using the side and logging roads [Nature Tours ?]. Fabulous. Pristine forest, isolated farmhouses and homes, olive and cork orchards, yellow and white [Esteva] flowered bushes everywhere. Steep winding roads up to Monchique and then to the top [3000 feet] where there is a NATO com centre and a 360 degree panorama to the coast and the sierra.

Lovely tour with a great guide

Published on Mar, 2024

We had a great tour with Sergio .. he made the tour so interesting . He was so friendly , funny and informative . The villages were pretty and set high in the mountains . Unfortunately the view was spoiled by the cloudy weather . I loved seeing the storks and their large nests high on the telegraph poles .

A good trip

Published on Sep, 2023

Thi is a very interesting trip. Wonderful views. Available and nice guide. Punctuality. Tour really to recommend.

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