Guided Silves and Monchique mountains tour in the Algarve
Excursions & day trips

Guided Silves and Monchique mountains tour in the Algarve

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 93 reviews
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£72.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • This tour takes you into the mountains around the Algarve, to the towns of Silves and Monchique
  • The rural landscapes mean there's lots of opportunities to soak up the countryside atmosphere
  • You'll head inside Silves' Moorish castle to learn about its history and sample cake in the café
  • You'll stop at Mount Foia, the highest point in the Algarve, for a liqueur tasting
  • Your outing is led by an expert local guide who knows it all about the area's history and culture
What to expect

The Algarve is famed for its beautiful beaches, yet its countryside is also filled with little gems. On this exclusive tour, you'll head into the Monchique Mountains to visit the history-steeped towns of Silves and Monchique as well as Mt Foia. Plus, you'll taste some local treats along the way.

First up is Silves, in the heart of the orange-growing country at the foot of the highlands. You'll climb up its castle to admire the views, learn about its Moorish past and enjoy a cake and orange juice in its café. We'll then continue the excursion deep into the Monchique Mountains, where we'll stop in a restaurant for lunch.

Next is Mt Foia, the Algarve's highest point. Here, you can enjoy panoramic views over the countryside. You'll also drop into a shop for a liqueur tasting. Then, it's on to Monchique to explore its cobbled streets and traditional shops. Rounding off the day is Caldas de Monchique for a guided walk through a garden rich in the area's endemic trees as well as a mineral water tasting.

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What's included
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  • check Entrance fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Tastings
What to remember
  • By choosing this excursion, you are supporting the TUI Care Foundation and helping the local community
  • This tour is guided in English and German
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 93 reviews from verified customers

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  • Rolf und Snijana

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Es war eine phantastische sehr gut organisierte Tagestour mit einer tollen Reiseleiterin und einem sehr guten Busfahrer es hat alles sehr gut geklappt ...

  • Ana-Maria

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Touren waren beide sehr interessant allerdings sollte insgesamt etwas mehr Zeit eingeplant werden.

  • Lorraine

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The trip its self i did enjoy but was dismayed that i wasn't informed of the steep hills and steps to climb. As i have copd it was quite a struggle fo ...

  • Dave j

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The places that we visited were lovely, but not enough time spent in each of them.In the silves visit we had about 30 minutes to go around the castle ...

  • Jmb

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Kaiiii

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Super organisiert mit vielen tollen Eindrücken. Essen war super lecker und auch die kleinen Überraschungen!

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