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Group Tour to Silves and Monchique

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Location: Albufeira, Portugal
Duration: 4 hours
Product code: 131479P8


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Silves, Silves, Faro District, AlgarveVisit 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Castelo de Silves, Rua do Castelo, Silves 8300-144 PortugalCastelo 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Barragem de Odelouca, PortugalVisiting the Odelouca Dam aims to provide water for public supply to the Algarve Region. Magnificent place where we can enjoy the view.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Caldas de Monchique, Monchique 8550-998 PortugalVisiting 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.Duration: 30 minutesPass By: Capela de Santa Teresa, 8550-232 Monchique, PortugalIn 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.Stop At: Mount Foia, Serra de Monchique, Monchique PortugalVisit 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Monchique, Monchique, Faro District, AlgarveVisit 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.Duration: 30 minutes
Supplier Name
Coast and Country Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Infant seats available,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff
Inclusions:
Air-conditioned vehicle,WiFi on board,Driver / Guide,Hotel pickup and delivery
Exclusions:
Entrance to Silves Castle - 5 € per person,Entry/Admission - Castelo de Silves
Traveler Reviews

We were picked up at 9.00am and spent a really enjoyable morning on this tour. The tour guide, Sergio, was great fun and very informative, giving us loads of cultural and historical facts. The vehicle was extremely clean and comfortable. We first stopped in Silves to visit the churches and the castle, which are beautiful. Our next stop was Monchique, where we made two different stops. We were given ample time to explore the areas and to visit the small artesian shops. We arrived back about 1.30pm and consider this tour to be fantastic value for money.

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