Albufeira Trip Overview
Visit the countryside of the Algarve on this half-day trip!
• Directed by a professional multilingual Tour Guide
• Amazing Panoramic Guided Tour
• Cultural and Historic experience of the region
• Stops in Paderne, Messines and Alte
• Includes free time exploration
Enjoy this exciting off-road Jeep Safari tour, discover the Algarve’s hidden beauties, the views from the hill tops and take that special photo. You will find the places lost in time and the ancient local handicraft. Your only opportunity to get a taste of Medronho (portuguese fire-water) and honey at it’s place of origin. Learn about the villages, the local peoples way of life and secrets of the harvesting of the Cork trees.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Albufeira, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
Visit the countryside of the Algarve on this half-day trip!
• Directed by a professional multilingual Tour Guide
• Amazing Panoramic Guided Tour
• Cultural and Historic experience of the region
• Stops in Paderne, Messines and Alte
• Includes free time exploration
Enjoy this exciting off-road Jeep Safari tour, discover the Algarve’s hidden beauties, the views from the hill tops and take that special photo. You will find the places lost in time and the ancient local handicraft. Your only opportunity to get a taste of Medronho (portuguese fire-water) and honey at it’s place of origin. Learn about the villages, the local peoples way of life and secrets of the harvesting of the Cork trees.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Albufeira, Albufeira, Faro District, Algarve
Departure from Albufeira, passing on off-road tracks
Stop At: Paderne Castle, Just off A22 Castello, Paderne, Albufeira Portugal
Stop at the Castle of Paderne, chance to go inside. Great place for photos of the view
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Paderne, Paderne, Albufeira, Faro District, Algarve
Guided Panoramic Visit along the way to the next stop
Stop At: Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Faro District, Algarve
Small break at a local cafe
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Faro District, Algarve
Guided Panoramic Visit to a Local Animal Farm, and continuation of the off road trip
Stop At: Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Faro District, Algarve
Stop at the Highest Point of the trip, great for photos and to enjoy the nature
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Alte, Alte, Faro District, Algarve
Guided Panoramic Visit to the Cork Reserves and explanation
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Alte, Alte, Faro District, Algarve
Guided Visit to a local distillery, tasting and explanation of the making of local drinks and honey.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Alte, Alte, Faro District, Algarve
Visit to Alte center, considered the most typical village in the Algarve.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 8100 Alte, Portugal
Visit to the fountains of Alte, possible to swim (summer months). Another great place for photos
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Albufeira, Albufeira, Faro District, Algarve
We go back to Albufeira, crossing some small rivers along the way and off road tracks
