Discover the rich Moorish history and breathtaking beauty of the Algarve on a full-day bus tour to Silves and Monchique. Explore the impressive Castle of Silves, enjoy panoramic views from Fóia mountain, and indulge in local shopping and liquor tasting.
- Castelo de Silves - Start your excursion with a hotel pickup, and then travel north to the ancient town of Silves, your first stop of the day. Home to a magnificent Moorish castle surrounded by terracotta-roofed houses, the town has history and pretty scenery in equal measures.
With its lofty hill-top location, the town was a strategically important stronghold for the Moors after their invasion in the 8th century. Wealth flowed into Silves during its Moorish Middle Age heyday only to be wiped out after a century of power struggles and a devastating earthquake. Much of today’s stately architecture originates from the 19th century when Silves came back into prominence.
- On-board WiFi
- Convenient hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Professional, multilingual guided tour
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Journey through the towns of Silves and Monchique and uncover their Moorish history, beautiful architecture and the gorgeous landscape of the Algarve! Accompanied by a friendly local guide, take a tour around the town of Silves and enjoy the opportunity to visit its main highlight, the majestic Castle of Silves. Once done appreciating the stronghold, take in the sweeping vistas from Fóia, Algarve’s highest peak at 902 meters above sea level. On a clear day, you can view the whole coastline and the ocean. You will also have some leisure time to shop for local crafts and sample a traditional liquor.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
