Explore Silves’ citrus heritage, taste fresh oranges, visit historic sites, and savor local delicacies in the stunning Algarve mountains.
Explore Silves’ citrus heritage, taste fresh oranges, visit historic sites, and savor local delicacies in the stunning Algarve mountains.
- Castelo de Silves - The journey begins with a delightful experience of picking and tasting the renowned Algarve Oranges, which is included. The day continues as we arrive at “Chelb,” the ancient capital of the Algarve, known today as Silves, the prominent city of the Arabian West of the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy free time to explore the Castle and…
- Castelo de Silves - The journey begins with a delightful experience of picking and tasting the renowned Algarve Oranges, which is included. The day continues as we arrive at “Chelb,” the ancient capital of the Algarve, known today as Silves, the prominent city of the Arabian West of the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy free time to explore the Castle and the Cathedral.
- Mount Foia - The “Serra de Monchique” or Monchique mountain range boasts the highest point in the Algarve, Pico da Fóia, standing at 902 meters. It offers a 360º panoramic view of the mountains and the sea.
- Caldas de Monchique - Discover the Mountain Flavors in the delectable honey with PDO - Protected Designation of Origin by the EU, and the famous regional firewater. A visit to a traditional distillery is included, with honey and firewater tasting. The day concludes with a visit to the charming Thermal Villa of Caldas de Monchique, celebrated for the therapeutic properties of its “sacred waters” since Roman times, and the Lovers Fountain “Fontes dos Amores.”
- Silves - Silves, the former capital of the Algarve, offers free time to explore the Moorish Castle, the finest military monument from Portugal’s Islamic period, and the Gothic Cathedral.

- Visit to a traditional distillery with honey and firewater tasting
- Professional Guided Tour
- Lunch
- Pick-up and taste of the famous Algarve Oranges
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Visit to a traditional distillery with honey and firewater tasting
- Professional Guided Tour
- Lunch
- Pick-up and taste of the famous Algarve Oranges
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Silves is renowned for its citrus production, particularly its high-quality oranges. The day starts with a visit to a local orange grove, where visitors can learn about the family’s history intertwined with the grove’s story up to the present. The experience includes picking and tasting fresh orange juice and orange jam.
The journey continues to Silves,…
Silves is renowned for its citrus production, particularly its high-quality oranges. The day starts with a visit to a local orange grove, where visitors can learn about the family’s history intertwined with the grove’s story up to the present. The experience includes picking and tasting fresh orange juice and orange jam.
The journey continues to Silves, the former capital of the Algarve, where there is free time to explore the Moorish Castle, the most exquisite military monument from Portugal’s Islamic era, and the Gothic Cathedral (entry fees not included). En route to the mountains, there is a stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant.
A scenic stop is made at the Monchique mountains, specifically Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve. Here, visitors can sample the regional “Medronho” firewater and enjoy delicious honey with a Protected Designation of Origin from a local producer.
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.