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Duration: 5h
Location: Silves, Portugal | Silves, Portugal
Category: Day Trips & Excursio
Highlights:
Breathtaking cliff views, lush gardens & Moorish castles
Orange & lemon trees scenting the landscape at Silves
Panoramic views from atop the highest point in the Algarve
Gothic monuments, limestone crosses & colorful plazas
Wooded & tranquil countryside of Monchique
Inclusions:
Guided tour of Silves, Monchique, and Mount Foia
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Algarve hotel
Description:
Discover the picturesque southern region of Portugal and its ancient cities full of cultural heritage. Explore mountainous villages dotted with white houses and cobbled streets, and admire the view of flower-covered hillsides from the highest point in the Algarve.
The charming town of Silves welcomes visitors with a fruity scent of orange and lemon trees. The history of this place is displayed in every monument, church and ruin.
Listen to your guide describe the town's Moorish legacy as you pass by the Castle of Silves, one of the best-preserved castles in the Algarve. Admire the towers and the historic alcáçova, the lord's residency in the city. See one of the few remaining gothic monuments at the Silves Cathedral and gaze at the impressive 10-foot-high (3-m) limestone cross.
Leaving Silves behind, your next stop is the breathtaking vantage from the peak of Mount Fóia, the Algarve's highest point. This is the perfect opportunity to snap a memorable picture of the impressive landscape displayed in front of you.
The last stop is the market town of Monchique, located on the Algarve's mountainous side. Stroll the charming cobbled streets and admire the unique style of the houses in this area—a big contrast to the coastal style, with white walls and colorful windows and doors, and the saia (skirt chimney)—their most characteristic feature.
Cancellation Policy: 72 hours
Know before you book:
Children 4 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.,
You must be able to climb and descend stairs and to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
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