What You Will Do
Delve into the best of the Algarve, while not having to worry about driving and parking between popular spots.
We will provide you with as much local knowledge, history, culture and tips as possible. Then, in each place, you will also have time on your own to explore.
For semi-private tours WE DO NOT PICK UP from different points..
Therefore, this tour starts at a single meeting point, at the public parking lot in front of the Vila Galé Cerro Alagoa hotel (across the street) at 9:00am and ends at the same point at about 4:00pm.
The times for each stop must be met.
When in Silves, we will park by the river then we`ll lead you walking to the castle.
When in Monchique, we will park outside the town, then we`ll lead you walking to the center of the town, giving you tips.The guide will then set up a meeting point for pick up, and from there the customers will have more than 2 hours to enjoy Monchique on their own.
Thank you for your understanding.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Car parking in front of the Vila Galé Cerro Alagoa hotel
1
Silves
1 hour 30 minutes
Situated overlooking the town below Silves Castle is considered the best preserved of the Moorish castle in Portugal
Silves' red sandstone castle, which dominates the town, was built by the Moors who held the Al-Gharb (Algarve) region from the 8th to 13th centuries. During this time, Silves (known at the time as Xelb) became an important centre of trading and culture and was the capital of the Al-Gharb.
2
Quinta Do Frances Winery
45 minutes
Experience Quinta do Francês hospitality.
Upon your arrival at Quinta do Francês you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding hills and all the vineyard. It is even said by some visitors that it looks like a small Douro Valley.
You then enter our wine shop & tasting room, where you can purchase our products and also regional products.
3
Monchique
2 hours 15 minutes
Monchique is best visited on foot. A walk trough the steep streets of the town centre is rewarded with the views of magnificent hills, glimpsed between houses, and moments of calm in unsuspected corners.
We will park outside the town, then we`ll lead you walking to the center of the town. The guide will then set up a meeting point for pick up, and from there the customers will have more than 2 hours to enjoy Monchique on their own.
4
Caldas de Monchique
30 minutes
Caldas de Monchique (often called Termas de Monchique), it is a village but also a spa resort.
The quality of the water in the hills, called “sacred water” by many, has been famous since the time of the Roman occupation of the peninsula. There are eight springs from which the water comes with a PH of 9.5 – the most alkaline in the country.
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