Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique
Silves, PT
92% of travellers recommend this
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4-hour small group tour
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Driver/Guide included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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WiFi on board
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Explore Silves and Monchique's rich history and stunning views on this half-day tour, perfect for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Wifi on board -
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Driver / guide
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Collection and delivery at the hotel in albufeira
Excluded
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Entrance to the castle of silves - €2.80 per person
Explore Silves and Monchique's rich history and stunning views on this half-day tour, perfect for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Highlights
- Visit the city of Silves and its castle
- Experience the Moorish influences
- Enjoy the climb to the highest point in the Algarve
- Visit the Monchique thermal springs
- Explore the traditional Algarvian village of Monchique
Meeting Point
Depart from your Hotel or location in Albufeira. If you are outside the Albufeira area we can arrange a meeting point in Albufeira.
Albufeira , Portugal
End Point
Depart from your Hotel or location in Albufeira. If you are outside the Albufeira area we can arrange a meeting point in Albufeira.
Albufeira , Portugal
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Silves
Visit the city of Silves, the former Moorish capital. Al-Shilb was the city of Silves during Muslim rule. After several attempts to win back the city from the Muslims, only in 1242, D. Paio Peres Correia finally won it back to the Portuguese. In Silves we will have the opportunity to visit the Castle and its Cathedral.
30 minutes
Castelo de Silves
Castelo de Silves most beautiful example of Islamic military architecture in the country. The first fortifications built at the Castle of Silves may have originated in the Roman period.
30 minutes
Admission Not Included
Silves Cathedral
Visit the former cathedral site, this may have been built on the site of an ancient mosque. Mostly built in the 15th century and classified as a national monument in 1922. Magnificent place where we can enjoy history.
30 minutes
Admission Not Included
Caldas de Monchique
Visiting the Monchique thermal springs are located in the interior of the western Algarve. The place is recognized since the time of the Roman Empire. The Monchique hot springs are fed by sources, providing super alkaline water, with a pH of 9.5.
30 minutes
Capela de Santa Teresa
In the same place we can see the Chapel of Santa Teresa, better known as Chapel or Chapel of Caldas de Monchique, was built in 1940.
Monte Foia
Visit to Serra de Monchique is a mountain range in the west of the Algarve, whose highest point, Foia, with 902 m altitude is the highest in the Algarve. Where we can see the magnificent panoramic landscape of the mountains. Great place for photos and enjoy nature.
30 minutes
Monchique
Visit to Vila de Monchique, in the center of two great mountains. Monchique enters history with the presence of the Romans in Caldas de Monchique. Traditional Algarvian village since 1773, where we can see its regional architecture.
30 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try local pastries in Silves. -
Visit the Silves Cathedral for history.
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Don't miss the views at Foia peak.
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Caldas de Monchique has great spas.
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Pack a camera for stunning landscapes.
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