Amazing West Day Trip: Silves, Lagos & Cape St. Vincent
Overview
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Discover the Best of the Algarve – An Unforgettable Tour
Embark on a fascinating journey through the most emblematic places in the Algarve. We start in Silves, the former Moorish capital of the region, where you will have free time to explore Silves Castle and the imposing Cathedral.
The adventure continues in the charming historic city of Lagos, full of culture and beauty. Finally, we continue to the iconic Cabo de São Vicente, known as the "End of the World", where the Atlantic meets imposing cliffs in a breathtaking setting.
Come live this unforgettable experience and explore the Algarve like never before!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with difficulties walking
What To Expect
Castelo de Silves
We start at Silves, the old Moorish capital of the Algarve. In this city full of history the ancient castle, the roman bridge and its gothic cathedral (XIII) are sights that should not be missed.
Lagos
In the afternoon visit the beautiful city of Portuguese Discoveries - Lagos. You will have free-time to discover monuments of that important age such as the first European slave market, Saint Anthony's golden church, the old town and the fort.
Options
Faro pick up
Faro pick up Pickup included
Alvor & Portimão & Carvoeiro pick up
Alvor & Portimão & Carvoeiro Pickup included
East Algarve Pickup
Duration: 11 hours: The Duration of the tour will depend on guest hotel Pick up and Drop off, from 11 hours up to 13 hours. Air-conditioned Bus Vehicle East Algarve Pick-up: Includes round-trip transport from center of Olhão, Pedras del Rei, Tavira, Cabanas, Manta Rota, Altura and Monte Gordo. Pickup included
Armação de Pêra pick up
Armação de Pêra pick up Pickup included
Lagos pick up
Lagos pick up Pickup included
Vilamoura & Quarteira pick up
Vilamoura & Quarteira pick up Pickup included
Albufeira Pick up
Duration: 12 hours: The Duration of the tour will depend on guest hotel Pick up and Drop off, from 10 hours up to 12 hours. Air-conditioned Bus Vehicle Albufeira pick up: Round-trip transport from center of Albufeira Pickup included
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Professional Multilingual Guided tour to Silves, Lagos & Sagres
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
595amandinec,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice day, well organized, guide at the top.
Good compilation
Bernd S,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marie Antionette was a good travel companion
Easy way to see the sights without hiring a car
Caroline A,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A good way to see key western Algarve sights in one day. But it is a long day, nearly 11.5 hours for us as we were the first pick up and last drop off from Olhos de Água. First stop was Silves where we had an hour which was just enough to get up to the Castelo de Silves and have a look before heading back to the bus. Unfortunately no time for coffee. Then up to Fioa, at 902m the highest point in the Algarve for some good views and a good coffee for just 2€. We passed through Monchique an attractive village where we’d been told we’d stop for lunch but we went straight on past the nesting storks to Lagos where we’d had 2 hours for lunch and visit the slavery museum. We found a lovely pizza restaurant in an attractive square and chose to amble round the old town and shops before rejoining the bus. Last stop was Cap St Vincent the most south western tip of Europe, the end of the world! (USA 5000km away on the other side of the Atlantic) Then nearly 2 hours back to our hotel with the other drop offs. Our guide was great informing us all in English, German and French of the histories of our stops. They did their best to organise the pick ups and drop offs with extra coaches to minimise the transfer times for everyone but it felt like a lot of time on the bus. However we did manage over 10,000 steps so it wasn’t too bad! We could have easily spent more time at each stop - Lagos was very nice - but a great way to see the area without taking up too much time away from the beach/pool/ sunbed!
Con artists
helenegS3332IQ,Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked this tour. Meet me at 8:20 at my Inn. The coach did not even wait for us 2 minutes it left at 8h21 from the Pension!!! I did not go to the excursion late by 1 minute! Scammers who won't even pay me back!!!
Fabulous Host's
stefpotts,Dec 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very scenic, great guide comfortable bus, kept on time old world cultural and coat line charm
Enjoyed the Sights
Marcia B,Oct 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed Silves, castle & cathedral. St. Vincent Cape was stunning. Taking us all to one restaurant for lunch with set price was not appreciated. Also, over 2 hours with out a bathroom for St. Vincent was tough. Needed a toilet stop before or after. Guide was translating in 4 languages. When we were out of the bus, she could have pulled together one language(ex. German) given info & dismissed so the next group could get closer to her & hear. Most of the time we couldn’t hear what she had to say
Rubbish service
Y3844BVtimc,Aug 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Get a taxi don’t waste your money this company is a joke 3 hour journey and we didn’t arrive until 4 am 3 kids in tow pay extras save half your holiday
It was vers interesting....
Lise G,Jun 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00It was vers interesting. A lot to visit. The guide was interesting She was talking in 4 différents languages
Picturesque Countryside
Vicky S,Oct 4, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful scenery, exquisite views from mountain top and seaside cliffs! Great tour of the Western Algarve. A good way to see as much as possible if you are only in Portugal for a short period of time. Tour guide was excellent (Celia) and she kept everything on time! Appreciated that lunch was offered, but the food was not worth the price. The server was not friendly, the french fries tasted of oil, the dessert was more of a confection than dessert. Tour company should consider finding a different venue for lunch, or express dissatisfaction with the meal and service provided.
Lovely trip
Teresa J,Sep 30, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though we did not spend alot of time in each place, it was lovely to see so many places in one day. Ana the guide was so lovely, nothing was too much trouble. Her English and German was explanatory. If you want to see a few places in the western Algarve in one day, this trip is for you xx thank you Ana
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