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Silves
Private Historical Tour in Algarve
Center of Silves
Caldas de Monchique
Silves Town

Private Historical Tour in Algarve

By Johnny´s Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$233 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Before the visit to Silves, be surprised by a pearl placed in a rocky spot over the sea: Senhora Da Rocha Chapel on top of a cliff. Further north, the historic and charming city of Silves with its heritage, colours. Land of Muslim princes and princesses, knights and ancient legends, get carried away by this enchanted region. A fascinating and unforgettable tour through the past, gastronomy and people of Silves. You will visit the great castle of Silves. Further inland, the pace of life changes dramatically as time passes very slowly. Monchique and its mountain offer the opportunity to relax and to enjoy the food and local special drinks, known all over south. The tour ends at Mount Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve with an elevation of 902m.

Activity location

  • Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha
    • Alporchinhos
    • 8400-458, Porches, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha
    • Alporchinhos
    • 8400-458, Porches, Portugal, Portugal

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Private Historical Tour in Algarve
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$232.57 x 2 AdultsAU$465.14
Total
Price is AU$465.14
Until Wed, 1 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedVisit to a winery and wine tasting or to a Arbutus-berry brandy distillery (need extra request).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrances in Monuments

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha
  • 20m
On the magnificent promontory of Senhora da Rocha, there is the Chapel of Senhora da Rocha. According to historical sources, the Chapel was surrounded by an old fortress (15th century), which dominated the entire coast between Faro and Lagos, and protected the populations and the coast but the fortress was destroyed during the 1755 earthquake.
Silves
  • 2h
Visit to Silves Castle and Silves Cathedral. Entrances not included. You will be introduced to the history and architecture of the city. Walk through the historic area and pass through the municipal market. Opportunity to taste local sweets. Wine tasting, optional at extra cost, will depend on what has been agreed with customers and varies from tour to tour. It may be after lunch or on the return in the afternoon. Lunch in a local restaurant. Not included.
Monchique
  • 3h
Short walk along the paths of the Caldas and time for tea / coffee Visit of the town of Monchique and stop by the traditional shops of the village. We will continue up the hill to Fóia. We will do a short stop at Miradouro da Fonte Santa where you can taste the water directly from the Spring. Continuing our journey, we will arrive in Fóia (the highest point in the whole Algarve ).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCapela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha
    • Alporchinhos
    • 8400-458, Porches, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECapela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha
    • Alporchinhos
    • 8400-458, Porches, Portugal, Portugal

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