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Silves Castle Tour: Explore Algarve's Highest Mountain
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123 Ratings
Silves
Embark on a journey to Silves where you can behold the enchanting castle. After that, ascend the tallest mountain in the southern region of Portugal, offering a panoramic 360º view of the entire Algarve!
Embark on a journey to Silves where you can behold the enchanting castle. After that, ascend the tallest mountain in the southern region of Portugal, offering a panoramic 360º view of the entire Algarve!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Castelo de Silves - We visit this fantastic Castle from the Moorish period, with amazing views to the area
- Silves Cathedral - Amazing Cathedral with a nice atmosphere
- Caldas de Monchique - We 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…
- Castelo de Silves - We visit this fantastic Castle from the Moorish period, with amazing views to the area
- Silves Cathedral - Amazing Cathedral with a nice atmosphere
- Caldas de Monchique - We 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.
- Monchique - We stop in the main square around lunchtime and you’ll have free time to explore the historic center and find a place for lunch.
- Mount Foia - 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.
- Quinta Do Frances Winery - We will visit a vineyard and try some amazing local wine.

What's Included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Wine Tasting
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Wine Tasting
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 06 years
- Minimum age is 06 years
Location
Castelo de Silves
Rua do Castelo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(123 Ratings)
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Nicola_l
Sep 18, 2025
Don’t miss this day trip … - Brilliant day, start to finish, couldn’t recommend it more highly if I tried. Antonio was very friendly, knowledgeable and interesting, kept us informed from before the trip, and throughout the day of the trip. We visited the most beautiful places, well off the beaten track, nothing was rushed, but neither was there too long on any location. My favourite trip this holiday, and possibly ever in Portugal.
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Leann_b
Sep 18, 2025
Antonio our guide was so... - Antonio our guide was so well spoken and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Portugal! I would refer this tour to others.
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Sarahmz8010rh
Sep 1, 2025
Filipe made this experience!! - Filipe was amazing! He really made the trip for us incredible by his vast knowledge of everything. So grateful we got to spend the day with him and if we and more time we would’ve loved to do another tour with him.
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Romina_b
Aug 2, 2025
Beautiful tour, Rui ci... - Beautiful tour, Rui accompanied us to discover the small village of Silves and then Monchique, telling us many stories about the place. The last stop in a local winery surrounded by a beautiful landscape to taste good wines makes the day even more special. Highly recommended!
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Julian
Jul 19, 2025
Recommended! - Hugely fun tour in different places around Silves, where you normally would not go. The tour guide has a lot of knowledge about the region and takes you through history and he does this in a fun and educational way.
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Thilda
Jul 18, 2025
Amazing tour of the area - We went on a full-day tour with the amazing guide Filipe, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. His pride in the region and the depth of his knowledge were extraordinary. He answered every question with care and made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and included.
The tour itself was exceptionally well-planned. The information Filipe shared with us at the beginning of the day beautifully tied together with everything we experienced as the day went on. The mix of history, botany, and personal anecdotes made the whole experience both educational and heartwarming. Highly recommended!
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Elinab2
Jul 12, 2025
Outstanding experience! - Had a great half day tour of Silves with wine tasting.
Our guide Filipe was exceptional - knowledgeable, engaging, very entertaining and truly well rounded.
He seamlessly blended fascinating historical insights with rich details about region’s agriculture, local foods and wines. Every step felt thoughtfully curated, and his passion made the experience truly unforgettable.
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R1307tveddier
Jun 22, 2025
Amazing Day Trip - Filipe was one of the best guides I've had. He is super knowledgeable and shares so much information throughout the trip! He also speaks many languages to help all.
The tour visited two locations that we would not have went to otherwise but are happy we did. Silves has so many unique plants that you wont get to see anywhere else!
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Rabcmartin
Jun 21, 2025
A fantastic trip to inland Algarve. - An absolutely amazing trip yesterday. Filipe picked us up from our hotel in Lagos bang on time. After collecting the other passengers we set off for Silves. Along the way Filipe informed us of Portuguese and regional history which was great. Silves castle was fantastic. We had about 30 minutes to wander around (20 more would have been perfect for the history buff in me) and we then toured the two town churches. We then drove to Monchique, stopping to admire the storks nesting along the way. We visited the spa and then had over an hour in the town. We took lunch so that we had more time to explore and we're glad we did. Other passengers spent most of their time at cafes for lunch. We then drove up to the highest point in southern Portugal with amazing views. Sadly it was slightly hazy so we couldn't see as far as usual but it was still spectacular. Then onto a winery where Filipe gave us a tour and explained the process. Then we sat outside and sampled some beautiful wines. It was a wonderful trip. Highly recommended. A special mention of Filipe who was fantastic. Very friendly with a great sense of humour, he was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. An amazing guide and host
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Susan_s
Jun 16, 2025
Enjoyable trip - A fun day exploring a castle, visiting a winery. Very nice outing. It was an easy, comfortable day trip with a very experienced guide.
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