Tour to Silves and Monchique
Excursions & day trips

Tour to Silves and Monchique

from
£37.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Learn about the culture and history of Algarve
  • Explore the Monchique mountains, the highest point in Algarve and enjoy breathtaking landscapes
  • Visit the town of Silves with its beautiful castles and cathedral
  • Unique experience - definitely something to write home about
  • Explore the countryside and become part of the beautiful landscape
What to expect

Enjoy a day dedicated to history, culture and breathtaking landscapes.

Your first stop will be at Silves (once the Moorish capital of the Algarve), where you will have free time to visit its beautiful castle and cathedral (dating back to the 13th century). From the castle towers, it is possible to enjoy fantastic views over the city, fields and meadows.

Your tour continues to the Monchique mountains up to Fóia, where the air is pure and fresh. It is the highest place in the Algarve and contains breathtaking landscapes, perfect for taking photos.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
Where
Monchique, Portugal
Meeting point:
The voucher PICK-UP TIME displayed may differ depending on your Hotel location. Please refer to VOUCHER PICK-UP for your correct time
What to remember
  • Please arrive at the pick-up point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Please be aware that you may have to wait until at least 10 minutes after the scheduled time
  • In case of delay, please contact the emergency number provided on your voucher
  • Please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address at checkout, so you may be informed of any changes to the tour
  • Please be aware that the excursion runs internationally, therefore there may be more than one language on the tour. The main spoken language is English (other languages might be requested, but subject to availability)
  • Please be aware that the program/itinerary can be subject to changes
  • Please be aware that the excursion might be subject to availability and minimum numbers
  • Please be aware that the excursion may be cancelled due to weather conditions or other outside our control
  • Please note that the rates do not include entrances in monuments, meals and/or personal expenses, except if mentioned otherwise
  • Please note that the rates may change without previous notice due to government rules or others outside our control
  • Complaints will only be considered valid if made locally and immediately
  • Refunds are not applicable in case clients miss their pick-up or cancel within less than 48 hours
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Provider
Eco Viagens
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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