Algarve Private Tour: Sagres and Benagil from Lisbon
Overview
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Explore the Algarve coast on a full-day private tour from Lisbon.
Head to the southern tip of Portugal, Sagres, to visit the São Vicente lighthouse and the Fortress of Sagres.
Start the journey along the coast to Lagos, the city where Prince D. Henrique built the school in Sagres and brought astronomers, mathematicians, philosophers and other scientists to the region.
See the Fortress of Sagres, a 16th-century bastion-like structure and residence of Prince Henry. Throughout the day, stop free to take in the stunning scenery of Portugal's Algarve region.
Then there are two options for taking a boat trip along the coast and visiting the caves:
- Option 1: Leaving Lagos, boat trip through Ponta da Piedade;
- Option 2: Leaving Portimão, boat trip to Algar de Benagil;
Customize the itinerary according to your interests and desires!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Ponte 25 de Abril
Ponte 25 de Abril, crossing the Tagus River, providing the exit and the entrance to Lisbon, inaugurated in 1966, being the project of the same company that built the Golden Gate bridge in S. Francisco in the United States, so they are so similar. As a curiosity, the Lisbon bridge is longer, you can not walk on the bridge and on the lower board the bridge has the train line;
Sagres Fortress
The city of navigators! Sagres or the Promontorium Sacrum. This location evokes the memory of the Infante D. Henrique and the Portuguese discoveries. The southwesternmost point in the European continent, was already referred to in antiquity as the Promontorium Sacrum, encompassing the area from the Ponta da Piedade to the Cape of São Vicente and from the cape to the beach of Arrifana. A buttressed fortress was built in the 15th century by the Infante D. Henrique, who died here in 1460. The presence of this fortress endowed Sagres with a unique role in the history of Portugal, integrating it within the imaginary universe of the Portuguese discoveries and conferring international recognition to the site. In addition to the spectacular panorama over the sea and the Cape of São Vicente it is still possible to recognize constructions such as the cistern tower, a windbreak wall, the former dwellings and a barracks and the old parish church of Nossa Senhora da Graça.One of the main attractions for visitors is the huge compass-rose marked on the ground, measuring 43 metres in diameter. Due to its strategic position on the Portuguese coast, the site has a long history, including the attack by the corsair, Francis Drake in 1587, when the Kingdom of Portugal was under the dominion of King Filipe III of Spain. During the 1990s, the site was subject to an architectural intervention, by the Oporto-based architect, João Carreira, resulting in the creation of a Temporary Exhibitions area, Multimedia Centre, shops and cafetaria.
Options
1 > 3 PAX
WATER SEDAN Pickup included
8 PAX
Duration: 10 hours WATER VAN Algarve Private Tour: Lagos, S Pickup included
4 > 7 PAX
Duration: 10 hours Water Van Algarve Private Tour: Lagos, S Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Driver/escort
Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
Cave boat trip
Pickup points
Lisboa Airport
Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas Lisbon Portugal
NH Lisboa Campo Grande
Campo Grande 7 Lisbon Portugal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worst tour
JudeMarie C,Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00The longest tour we’ve taken to see nothing. The goal was to get into Benagil cave by boat. According to the driver, when we get to the Algarve, he would call some main number to get us tickets. We drove all the way there, and were told that the water was too high as if boat were not operating. When we insisted, we were taken to this back way to see the cave from the top. And plenty of boat were coming in. This tour is a scam!!
Sea Caves are great
Frederica W,Sep 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was great and helped us to get a boat ride to go inside the sea caves and made us a reservation art a fabulous sea side resturant for a quick bite for lunch - long drive from Lisbon but worth is must do the boat ride inside tho, that was the best part of the trip - the Sea caves are depending on the time of year and you go in quickly because so many people want to see them too so crowded but beautiful
Outstanding Tour to the Algarve and Benegil Caves
JAMES L,Jul 3, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00My tour guide, John was quite amicable. He made the drive even more pleasurable with his fantastic choice of music, interesting conversation and information about various sites along the way. The drive to Algarve region from Lisbon was quite scenic. The landscape and scenery along the drive were beautiful. There were orange orchards, olive orchards and Cork Oaks groves, including one recently harvested cork oak grove along the way. One of the main highlights of the drive was the groups of huge White Stork nests in electrical transmission towers along the highway. The view of the Portuguese coastline from the boat ride on the way to the Benagil caves from Portimão was magnificent. The boat captain and the docent were excellent at their jobs, and quite lovely young ladies as well. All in all, it was an excellent and rewarding tour.
Adventure tour
Suzette P,Jun 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was very informative and we learned a lot about the area. Luis was very accommodating with us and made an effort to make sure that we truly enjoyed ourselves. The algarve caves are worth the trip
Disappointed
Miriam S,May 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00Of course the guide had much to do with our experience and would have been beautiful to visit Lagos and the caves with a different guide and not on a day trip
The trip was very....
Anthony R,Feb 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was very. Comfortable transportation. Very knowledgeable of Portuguese history. Take us to a wonderful restaurant. Very enjoyable! Carlos was great!
Great trip
Retina R,Oct 11, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip guide was amazing. Would recommend for sure . Had a beautiful day he took us to a lot of great place. Boat ride great
Beautiful!
Kristin Y,Jun 10, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Carlos was great! He was accommodating and did his best to offer us best options and suggestions for what to do and see based on our interests. The boat ride was definitely worth it!
Stunning views!
larryrH4696RT,May 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was pleasant and very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor and musical taste. It was a fun and song filled ride to stunning views and beautiful scenery, I'm returning for an encore.
Kind tour guide and beautiful places
Catherine M,Sep 21, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was amazing. Our tour guide, John, was very kind and professional. We had great conversations while driving to our tour stops. He was very accommodating and informative. All the stops on the tour were beautiful.
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