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, its inhabitants and way of life will amaze you. 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.

This tour includes

• Pick Up and Drop Off at the client Hotel, Apartment or Villa
• Bottled Water on board
• Baby seats and child boosters
• Wi-fi
• Liability and Personal Accident Insurances
• Air Conditioned Van

This tour does not include

• Lunch
• Visit to a winery and wine tasting or visit to an Arbutus-berry brandy (Medronho) distillery (Optional – Extra cost)
• Entrance into monuments

Program

Pick Up: 08:30h 

• SENHORA DA ROCHA (15/20 minutes to enjoy the scenery of this pearl on top of a cliff and for photos)
• SILVES:

  (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)

  • Visit to Silves Castle and Silves Cathedral. 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.
  • Lunch in a local restaurant. Not included.
• CALDAS DE MONCHIQUE AND MONCHIQUE TOWN:
  • Short walk along the sidewalk and pedestrian paths of Caldas and time for tea / coffee
  • Walk through the streets 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 ).

Drop Off: 17:30h

Note:(again the return may depend on the wine tasting, if in the afternoon)