Algarve a la Carte
Description
This is a day of discovery and history! Our route follows lesser travelled paths, giving you a discerning view of Portugal’s past and present. We travel to the town of Silves. Here there is time to visit the impressive cathedral and to wander the narrow streets(entrance fees not included). From here we continue our ascent into the Monchique Mountain. We will visit the charming little spa village of Caldas de Monchique, with springs of proven medicinal properties. Following the winding road, we reach the highest point in the Algarve – Fóia – standing at 902m above sea-level. Downhill then from Fóia, crossing the countryside and stopping in the small village of Marmelete where you have time to enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants (included). After lunch we go straight to Costa Vicentina, to visit some magnificent beaches . Then it’s on to the ‘end of the world’ – Cape St. Vincent. Passage through Sagres, a typical fishing village and its sheltered fishing port.
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Itinerary
Visit the castle which dates from this period and affords magnificent views over the surrounding countryside.
We continue our ascent into the Monchique Mountains, a haven of green undulating hillsides, majestic cork trees and pungent eucalyptus groves.
Standing at 902m above sea-level. The views here are dramatic and the air incredibly pure.
Visit some magnificent beaches where you can have some time to walk around take some excellent pictures, relax and enjoy the view.
Then it’s on to the ‘end of the world’ – the town of Sagres – famous home to Prince Henry’s School of Navigation. At Cape St. Vincent (Europe’s most south western point) a tiny lighthouse perches atop the cliffs and braves the elements. Breathe the invigorating sea air and marvel at the vastness of the landscape.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All clients will be contacted to confirm Pick up time
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(82)
Varied tour with very beautiful places led by inspiring Carlos
Hallo Arnold H! Hartelijk dank voor je mooie recensie! 😊 We zijn erg blij om te horen dat je hebt genoten van de prachtige plekken die we tijdens de tour hebben bezocht en dat je de gegeven informatie nuttig en interessant vond. 🌊✨ We hopen je binnenkort weer aan boord te mogen verwelkomen. Met vriendelijke groeten, Ophelia
What an amazing day! This tour took us from the mountain tops in the Monchique Mountains to the most southwestern part of Europe in Sagres and Cabo De San Vicente. Along the way, we stopped and had an absolutely fabulous lunch at the Restaurante O’Castelo. Muito delicioso!! The views along the way were breathtaking and the beaches spectacular. It was a full day, but we saw and learned much about the history and culture of the Algarve. I cannot say enough about Ricardo, our guide. He was amazing. 5-stars plus!! He treated us like we were VIP’s. Ricardo, a native of the Algarve, gave us an in-depth narrative on the history of the area along with a unique perspective of its culture. This made the day even more special for us. An outstanding day!!
Hi again patcQ8368AH! Thank you so much for your amazing review!✨ We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring the Monchique Mountains, Sagres, and Cabo de São Vicente, as well as the beautiful views, beaches, and local culture along the way. It’s wonderful to hear you also enjoyed the lunch experience. We’ll be sure to pass your incredible feedback on to Ricardo, he’ll be VERY happy to know he made your day feel so special and VIP. We hope to welcome you again on another Portitours adventure soon!! Best regards, Portitours
Good coffeee ! Great boat great company
Hi G5793VEhelenal! We hope this massage will find you well! We are really greatfull that every think went well and we hope to see you soon! Best regards, Portitours
The tour guide was very knowledgable about the area and we enjoyed his time with us but our group was picked up a bit late and returned at 1:30 pm instead of 3pm. We were supposed to go for a tour of a sardine museum but this didn’t happen.
Very interesting ride, Pieter as a tour guide was very informative and answered many questions. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Guten Tag, Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar! Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen unsere Tour gefallen hat und Sie sie in vollen Zügen genießen konnten! Unser Fahrer Peter wird sich über diesen positiven Kommentar sehr freuen. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder auf einer weiteren Tour begrüßen zu dürfen, die Ihnen genauso gut gefallen wird wie diese. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Portitours
Amazing day with Vasco. Highly recomment this trip and tour guide.
Hi PMMexico2023! Thank you for your feedback and kind words. We're happy that you enjoyed the tour with us! Our goal is to always provide the best possible experience to those who visit us and we will share your message with Vasco. We hope to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards, Portitours.
An amazing day!! Our driver & guide Vasco made our day a fabulous experience for our group of 8. Very informative and accommodating. We learned so much about this beautiful area of Portugal and saw some of the areas many tourists never see. Highly recommend 😊
Hi RhondaT_13! Thank you for your feedback and kind words. We're happy that you enjoyed the tour with us. Our goal is to always provide the best possible experience to those who visit us and we will share your message with our team. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Portitours.
Excellent day. Our guide Vasco wanted us to discover his region. He is very attentive, caring and passionate. I highly recommend!
Bonjour J9871OMpauliner! Merci pour vos commentaires et vos aimables paroles. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la visite avec nous. Notre objectif est de toujours offrir la meilleure expérience possible à ceux qui nous rendent visite et nous transmettrons votre message à Vasco. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau à l'avenir. Cordialement, Portitours.
Very pleasantly surprised by this excursion, breathtaking splendid scenery, lots of explanations about the Algarve, very good restaurant. The guide "Vasco" at the top, very professional and friendly.We strongly advise to come visit this beautiful area.
Bonjour à tous, T9976El ! Merci pour vos commentaires et vos aimables paroles. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la visite avec nous. Notre objectif est de toujours offrir la meilleure expérience possible à ceux qui nous rendent visite et nous transmettrons votre message à Vasco. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau à l'avenir. Cordialement, Portitours.
It was an excellent day!!! Thanks to our guide Ricardo, who was friendly, welcoming and fun, making the experience unforgettable. He taught us every corner with love for what he does. Wonderful driver, made sure we were all at ease at all times. Super recommended ❣️
¡Hola, nikad901! Gracias por tus comentarios y tus amables palabras. Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado de la visita con nosotros. Nuestro objetivo es ofrecer siempre la mejor experiencia posible a quienes nos visitan y le transmitiremos tu mensaje a Ricardo. Esperamos volver a verte en el futuro. Saludos cordiales, Portitours.
