Algarve: Silves, Mount Foia, Lagos, and Cape St. Vicente Pickup in Portimão
ID: GYG427274-O-770845
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover the landscape and history of the Algarve on this day-trip with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Visit Silves, Mount Foia, Lagos, and Cape St. Vicente and discover their key locations.
Join a full-day tour to some of the most interesting and scenic locations in the Algarve. Explore the old town in Silves, climb Mount Foia, step back in time at Lagos, and visit Cape St. Vicente, the most southwestern point in Europe.
Your first stop is Silves, the former Moorish capital. Visit the oldest part of the city where both the largest castle in the Algarve and the oldest cathedral are located.
Next, head to Mount Foia and take in the views. Climb the Serra de Monchique and make your way to the highest point of the Algarve. Take some spectacular photos and, on your way down, make a stop for lunch (at your own expense).
In the afternoon, visit Lagos and discover the former slave market dating back to the 16th century, the golden church of Santo António, the fortress, and the old town.
Continues toward Cape St. Vicente, the most south-western point of Europe. See landmarks including the lighthouse, the fishing port of Baleeira, and the fortress of Sagres.
Highlights
- Step back in time and find out more about Portugal's colonial history in Lagos
- Discover the largest castle in the Algarve and the oldest cathedral in Silves
- Make your way to Cape St. Vicente, once referred to as the 'end of the world'
- Climb the Serra de Monchique and take in the views from the top of Mount Foia
- See the best of the Algarve on a day-trip to the region's major attractions
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
