Why choose this Albufeira tour ?
Go beyond the usual mainstream itineraries, accompanied by one of the most highly rated portuguese tour guide.
Delving into the best experiences of the Algarve, while not having to worry about driving between popular spots and hidden gems, will improve your vacation time.
In addition to receiving personalized attention in a private, customized tour, you will get the inside scoop on the culture, traditions, and gastronomy of the region.
Lagos (Old Town)
Ponta da Piedade .
Sagres
Cape Saint Vincent
Make the most of your Albufeira adventure
What makes Lagos and Sagres – Private from Albufeira a unique experience ?
The cliffs of the Ponta da Piedade headland is one of the finest natural features of the Algarve. This dramatic limestone coastline is formed of sea pillars, fragile rock arches and hidden grottos, all of which have been chiselled-out by savage winter storms.
Being the most south-westerly point in mainland Europe, this rugged and forbidding Cape has long been considered sacred ground – ancient Greeks called it the ‘Land of Serpents’, but the pugnacious Romans oddly preferred a meeker designation: Promontorium Sacrum (‘Holy Promontory’), the Latin origin of the name ‘Sagres’ (from Sacrum). For them, terra firma-loving citizens of Rome, Cape St. Vincent was the ‘Edge of the World’, a supernatural vortex where the setting sun was dramatically submerged by the immense, unknown ocean (still today, the fading solar disk occasionally seems bigger and brighter at Cape St. Vincent). The myth persisted throughout the Middle Ages until a man decided to end all that crazy nonsense and – in the process – put an end to the Age of Darkness: Prince Henry the Navigator
In terms of global importance, Sagres’ heyday was in the 15th century and this was down to Prince Henry the Navigator. He chose Sagres as his home and location of his school of navigation. The school boasts alumni such as Fernao de Magalhaes (Magellan), Pedro Alvares Cabral and Vasco da Gama whose impact on the World is still felt today. It was from nearby Belixe that the first caravels were launched, the same ships that brought about Portugal’s age of The Discoveries and helped define the nation’s identity.
Lagos is a historic and characterful city that is situated on the beautiful Western Algarve. It is a city that boasts a rich seafaring heritage and a coastline of dramatic natural scenery, and today is one of the Algarve’s finest holiday destinations.
We will park outside the walled town, then our guide will lead you on a walking tour to the center of town, giving you tips for restaurants as well as places to visit. The town is small, so you can easily cover the most interesting places on foot. The guide will then set a meeting point to collect everyone later for return. Then from there the customers will have more than 2 hours to enjoy Lagos on their own.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Lagos and Sagres – Private from Albufeira
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Lagos and Sagres – Private from Albufeira Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Liability and Personal Accident Insurances
- Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off From Albufeira Town + Toll / Parking fees
- Mandatory Licenses: RNAAT 743/2016 and RNAVT 6326
- Monuments, Museums,etc. Entrance Fees
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by GL Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 17 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Tickets must be shown to the Guide/Driver
