Albufeira Trip Overview
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.
Hassle-free pick up and drop off at your accommodation are included.
* The list of places below is completely changeable and customizable.*
Each day tour is designed to last 7 hours from 09.30 to 16.30
Day 1:
Sagres – Cape St. Vincent, Harbour, Beliche
Lagos – Ponta Da Piedade, Old town
Day 2:
Faro – Old Town, Marina, Cathedral
Tavira – Old Town, Castle, Roman Bridge
Day 3:
Silves – Medieval Town, Cathedral, Red Castle
Carvoeiro – Algarseco Rock Formation
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Albufeira, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Albufeira, Faro, Portugal
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.
Hassle-free pick up and drop off at your accommodation are included.
* The list of places below is completely changeable and customizable.*
Each day tour is designed to last 7 hours from 09.30 to 16.30
Day 1:
Sagres – Cape St. Vincent, Harbour, Beliche
Lagos – Ponta Da Piedade, Old town
Day 2:
Faro – Old Town, Marina, Cathedral
Tavira – Old Town, Castle, Roman Bridge
Day 3:
Silves – Medieval Town, Cathedral, Red Castle
Carvoeiro – Algarseco Rock Formation
Itinerary
Day 1: Lagos and Sagres (customized)
Stop At: Lagos, Lagos, Faro District, Algarve
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.
Thankfully, Lagos has not succumbed to mass tourism, and the city still retains its distinctive character and charm. Found within the historic centre is a proud Portuguese city, with cobbled streets, authentic restaurants, and an atmosphere which is relaxed and welcoming.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cape Saint Vincent, Estrada Cabo de Sao Vicente En 268, Sagres 8650-390 Portugal
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponta da Piedade, Lagos Portugal
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sagres, Sagres, Faro District, Algarve
With immense geographical allure and a wealth of seafaring history, Sagres offers a taste of the real Portugal, a town famed for its maritime tradition with the unique status of being the most south-westerly place on the European mainland.
The town’s history stretches back to the Stone Age, with traces of Celtiberian grave sites dating from the 3rd millennium having been found during a succession of archaeological digs. Pliny the Elder also wrote that the Sagres area was known as Promontorium Sacrum (Holy Promontory) by the Romans, who also believed that this rugged place at the bottom of the continent was the seat of the gods.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Faro – Tavira (customized)
Stop At: Faro, Faro, Faro District, Algarve
Faro is a historic and culturally rich city that boasts a variety of fascinating tourist attractions. Faro is a charming and authentic Portuguese city.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tavira, Tavira, Faro District, Algarve
Tavira is one of the most charming towns in the Algarve.
Tavira lies along the slow flowing Gilão River, and is a delightful mix of traditional Portuguese heritage with deep-rooted Moorish influences. Concealed within the labyrinth of cobbled streets are traditionally tiled houses, family run restaurants, and a myriad of decorative churches.
South of Tavira are the protected waterways and mudflats of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, which leads to the beautiful sandy beaches of the Ilha de Tavira. countryside.
Tavira is one of our favourite holiday destinations in the Algarve, and are sure you will discover the allure of it too.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Silves – Carvoeiro (Customized)
Stop At: Silves, Silves, Faro District, Algarve
Uncover the Culture & History of Silves”Silves, the Islamic capital of the Algarve, known in the 11th century for its development and prosperity, it was a cultural centre where the most brilliant poets, chroniclers and jurists in the region resided. Precisely because of its importance, Silves was the first Algarve city to be taken by the Christians in 1189, led by King Sancho I
Situated overlooking the town below Silves Castle is considered the best preserved of the Moorish castle in Portugal
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Carvoeiro, Carvoeiro, Faro District, Algarve
Formerly a fishing village, Carvoeiro is flanked on either side by the sandstone sea cliffs characteristic of southern Portugal. The town’s horsehoe-shaped bay is hailed as one of the Algarve’s best beaches, with golden sand backed by whitewashed Mediterranean houses.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
