Full Day Algarve Historical Tour: From Silves Castle, Fóia Peak, to Cabo São Vicente

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Albufeira

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Embark on a full-day historical tour of the Algarve, starting from Silves Castle and exploring Fóia Peak and Cabo São Vicente. Discover ancient landmarks, enjoy breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the region.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Albufeira - The tour begins here, heading towards the city of Silves, where the day’s itinerary will be explained.
Silves - Discover the city of Silves, the original capital of the Algarve region.
Mount Foia - Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views from the highest point in the Algarve and one of the tallest in Portugal, standing at 902…

What's Included

In-vehicle air conditioning
Driver/Guide

What's Not Included

Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages

Additional Information

Begin the tour with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or any designated meeting point in the Albufeira area. Travel to the captivating destination of Silves, where the castle is a must-see attraction, along with the Silves Cathedral, a remarkable site filled with historical artifacts that narrate the region’s rich history. The journey continues to…

Location

McDonald's

We will be waiting for you at the Mcdonalds parking lot in Albufeira, in a white van, with the company logo on the door.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Kristenmi2986hc

Jan 8, 2025

Beautiful scenery and introduction to the Algarve - Booked on Tripadvisor - super easy to do. Communication by Alsafari Tours was superb. Got picked up at our hotel and sat in the front seat which I would personally recommend. You can hear the driver/guide and you can see front, right, left for the whole journey. We made all the stops advertised but one that I didn't realise was one of the best! We stopped and visited a very small distillery, tasted and bought some of the produce plus saw their beehives and cork. The passengers made the decision of where to have lunch and a longer stop - this was Lagos which for us was the right choice. Plenty to explore and lots of nice al fresco restaurants to choose from. We ended the day with a beautiful sunset and got dropped back at our hotel. We were in the Algarve for just 3 nights and enjoyed the full day tour as it gave us a good flavour of the area and we learned bits of history we didn't know before. Highly recommend this tour and tour company if you're not one to sit on the beach all day.

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Cristina_m

Dec 30, 2024

All day in Algarve: unforgettable. - We had a full day learning about this region and experiencing it. Beaitiful sites. Great driver and guide.

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Marie-pier

Dec 27, 2024

Beautiful day! - I spent an incredible day discovering the Algarve thanks to this guided tour. Mario, our guide, was just awesome! He is passionate about the history and culture of the region, and this is reflected in all his explanations and anecdotes. He has made every stop interesting, whether it is breathtaking scenery or places steeped in history. In addition, it is super nice and creates a relaxed atmosphere while remaining professional. If you are looking for an authentic and pleasant way to discover the Algarve, I recommend this excursion with your eyes closed. Thank you Mario for this unforgettable experience!

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Robertde1764io

Dec 26, 2024

Great way to see some great places... - Our guide was fantastic very friendly and knowledgeable. A very relaxed day and enjoyable, worth it for the amazing views at St Vincent.

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Andrea

Dec 24, 2024

Great Algarve Historical Tour - Our guide, Rui, was wonderful; on time, shared lots of information, answered questions. He was friendly, kind and gave us many tips. We thoroughly enjoyed our day! Would recommend to anyone.

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Jonah_a

Dec 15, 2024

Brilliant, engaging and well timed - My husband and I joined this tour on the 11th December of thid year and it was brilliant. The enthusiasm, dedication and passion by our tour guide Benny made the tour so wonderful. He knows his history and made the story telling so captivating and engaging. Will definitely recommend this trip to everyone .

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Rhodao734

Dec 8, 2024

As stated above. - It was a wonderful experience with the tour guide who was so knowledgeable of the Portuguese history. Very much on time and a lively staff to be around. My tour was a memorable one & I will definitely recommend & use you when next am here. Well done alsafari tours👍

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I8836merichardw

Nov 28, 2024

Mario’s Algarve - The tour was exactly as advertised. Our guide, Mario, was very informative about the history of Algarve and Portugal, but also about so much more that we all found fascinating.

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Reachbgk

Dec 7, 2024

Good. You can make it better if you rent your own car and do it on your own schedule - The your guide was very knowledgeable and a history buff. he shared lot of interesting details and educated us throughout the trip. He also played some traditional music (fado) was us. He made the trip very enjoyable. Reason for 4 stars : 1) the tour description makes it sound like lunch is included but it is not. I think the description needs to be worded more clearly 2) We were given 2 hours in Lagos which we did not find helpful. Instead we would have liked more time at Sagres. We were only given 20 mins which is not enough. That area requires a good hour and there are multiple points along the way that you can stop at. I understand the itinerary from the tour operator's standpoint. They have to cater to people with different interests and they cannot please everyone. In hindsight, I would have rented my own car and spent time at all the natural attractions as per my personal needs. Going with the tour is a bit of a compromise and you are dependent on their timelines.

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Paul_r

Nov 28, 2024

Interesting but a lot of travelling. - On the whole the trip was good, we got to see a few places we would not ordinarily seen, Mario our guide was a great guy who spoke great English and gave is not only Historical information but geographical and political insights into the Algarve. On the downside, the minibus was very noisy in the back due to the road noise, and one guest complained it was very bumpy at high speed. The trip to the "end of the world", Cape St Vincent was a waste of time as the lighthouse/ fortress was closed to the public due to long running dispute in the courts, making the trip out there a little pointless. We lunched at Lagos, a lovely little town, but a little tip, don't order Cod cheeks, they were horrible. But on the whole we enjoyed the trip but an upgrade in vehicles is overdue.

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