Monchique Day Tour: Explore Ancient Gardens and Views

Embark on a half-day small-group tour from Lagos to Monchique, a mountainous region with stunning views. Visit the 16th century Caldas de Monchique SPA Resort and explore its enchanting gardens. Then, head to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve, for a 360º panoramic view. Join South Explorers for a memorable adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • South Explorers - We will pick you up at your accomodation or hotel.
  • Caldas de Monchique - Here we will visit the small spa where we find a secret garden of the sixteenth century. In this verdant garden we will prove the water that comes directly from the mountain, the purest and known for its medicinal properties.
  • Monchique - Small…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us for a day trip to the highlands! Monchique is our destination. Its perennial greenery offers exceptional vistas. We first halt at Caldas de Monchique, a SPA Resort from the 16th century. Wander through the antiquated gardens that seem straight from an enchanting book, and taste the renowned alkalic water! The town of Monchique is rather…

Location
South Explorers
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrew_h
Sep 13, 2024
Go Monchique - The relaxing drive into the Monchique countryside with our lovely driver Magdelana. The views from the top were gorgeous as was the liquor.
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Kissi1900
Jun 5, 2024
Great landscape around Monchique - We had a very nice guide who showed us the beautiful landscape and great views. A lot of things were explained, but unfortunately the tour was not offered with a German-speaking guide, so we couldn't understand everything.
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Eevelly3
May 23, 2024
Montique half day tour from Lagos - A fantastic half day tour. Our guide Antonio was very knowledgeable and answered our many questions and gave excellent advice. The itinerary was perfect with great views of the Algarve from it's highest point. The stops at the spa town a d Montique were special. We would highly recommend this tour and this company.
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Eevelly3
May 18, 2024
Montique Half Day Tour - Great day trip with our wonderful Guide Antonio from Southern Explorers. A special visit to a spa town and to Montique. The views from the highest point on the Algarve was spectacular. You could see from Faro to Cape St. Vincente.
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B0rdage
Mar 26, 2024
Great day at Silves and Monchique with Antnio - I really enjoyed my day with our guide Antnio for this visit at Silves and Monchique ending with a great wine tasting experience. I learned a lot about this less known part of Portugal which mots tourists miss. Quite an enjoyable day in nature. I got to see stark nests, cork and eucalyptus trees, many flowers and the top of the Monchique Mountain as well as its natural water source used by a spa. The castle in Silves is impressive with its red bricks.
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Climber626337
Mar 16, 2024
Variety, comfortable, scenic, historical - Knowledgeable tour/driver guide brought us to Historical Silves and Monchique then to the highest point in Southern Portugal, finishing at a small private winery for tasting and tour. Wonderful mix of history, landscapes and pleasant time spent with the others on the tour.
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M7793xddeborahb
Mar 6, 2024
Monchique - Beautiful morning touring Monchique and Foia mountain, with our excellent guide. Would highly recommend any tour led may Antnio.
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R1459rbtonyb
Mar 26, 2022
Beautiful tour with fantastic guide!!! - My family of 4 had such an amazing experience with Antonio! Monchique is beautiful and unique. Antonio is a perfect guide! He has alot of knowledge and passion for Portugal. He directed our itinerary very well, but gave us plenty of time and space to explore! We would do this again in a heartbeat! Thanks!!!
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Georgina_g
Sep 4, 2024
Cute little trip out - Good tour of areas you wouldnt see. Good company to book through as they were professional . The tour didn’t have a huge highlight. . We visited studio bonagart in monchique which I highly recommend
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I7380dthelenak
Jul 2, 2022
A great mountain tour - With our guide Antonio we felt immediatley welcome. He take us to beautiful places and gave as a lot of information about the landscape, the history and the people. All in all it was a great trip!
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From $53
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).