Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique

4.6 (28 reviews) Albufeira, Portugal
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Duration4h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Overview

Discover the Moorish influences by visiting the city of Silves and Monchique in a comfortable minivan.
We embark to Silves, the old capital of the Algarve, accompanied POR experienced guides who will share with you all your knowledge about the region, from traditions, history, culture and beautiful landscapes to its castle, from the century. XI, one of the Moor fortifications of the Algarve. It will be possible at the visit its interior and still at the stop in silves its Cathedral built in the mid-15th century.
One of the ex-libris of the tour ON we will begin the climbing the mountain DE Monchique, visit its Caldas de Monchique, famous POR its waters and green vegetation.
The climb to the highest point of the Algarve, the Foia DE Monchique with its 902 m DE altitude and a complete view of the Algarve ON DE can be stunned by its landscape which is ideal for a good photograph of memory.
Excursion also counts with local trade visit, on DE we can taste the local medronho aguardente.

What's included

  • Proof DE regional licor
  • WiFi on board
  • Driver / Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to the Castle of Silves - €2.80 per person
  • Collection Service DE

What to expect

  1. Silves
    30m
    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.
  2. Castelo de Silves
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  3. Silves Cathedral
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  4. Caldas de Monchique
    30m
    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.
  5. 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.
  6. Monte Foia
    30m
    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.
  7. Monchique
    30m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting place DE Albufeira.
If you are outside DE Albufeira or in Albufeira the meeting point is next to our office.

End point

Meeting place DE Albufeira.
If you are outside DE Albufeira or in Albufeira the meeting point is next to our office.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 6 are not allowed

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.6 (28)

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