Silves and Monchique Full Day Bus Tour

3.75

3.8(32 đánh giá)

Tiếng Đức, Tiếng Bồ Đào Nha, Tiếng Anh, Tiếng Pháp

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Tiếng Đức

Tiếng Bồ Đào Nha

Tiếng Anh

Tiếng Pháp

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Embark on a scenic journey through the Algarve’s inland landscapes on this guided bus tour to the charming towns of Silves and Monchique. Discover the region's Moorish history and enjoy stunning views of the countryside and river.

Your first stop is Silves, a town steeped in history, once the capital of the Algarve during the Islamic rule in the 11th century. Dominated by the impressive Silves Castle, a Moorish fortress, the town offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and river. Enjoy some free time to wander the quaint streets and savor a coffee or local treat at a charming café.

Next, head to Monchique, a peaceful mountain town nestled at the foot of the Algarve’s highest peak, Fóia. Known for its lush greenery, traditional whitewashed houses, and breathtaking views, Monchique offers a serene escape from the coastal crowds.

Please note:

- Monuments entrance fees not included.

- French and German language options are subject to confirmation.

Thông tin khác

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cần Quan Tâm

Castelo de Silves

Start your excursion with a hotel pickup, and then travel north to the ancient town of Silves, your first stop of the day. Home to a magnificent Moorish castle surrounded by terracotta-roofed houses, the town has history and pretty scenery in equal measures. With its lofty hill-top location, the town was a strategically important stronghold for the Moors after their invasion in the 8th century. Wealth flowed into Silves during its Moorish Middle Age heyday only to be wiped out after a century of power struggles and a devastating earthquake. Much of today’s stately architecture originates from the 19th century when Silves came back into prominence.

1 hour • Chưa Bao Gồm Vé

Silves Cathedral

Admire the architecture and sights such as Silves Cathedral as you wander through the streets that lead to Silves Castle. Pay your entrance fee direct, and then head inside the impressive fortress to explore. Restored in the 1940s, the castle is thought to date as far back as the 11th century and features such as its central vaults have been beautifully preserved. Admire views over the town and the Algarve from the castle walls, and then return to your coach with your guide.

1 hour • Chưa Bao Gồm Vé

Tùy chọn

Vilamoura & Quarteira pick-up

Vilamoura & Quarteira pick-up Pickup included

Albufeira Pick-up

Albufeira Pick-up Pickup included

Armação de Pêra pick-up

Armação de Pêra pick-up Pickup included

Alvor & Portimão & Carvoeiro pick-up

Alvor, Portimão, Carvoeiro: Alvor & Portimão & Carvoeiro pick-up Pickup included

Bao gồm

WiFi on board

Hotel pick up & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided

Professional Multilingual Guided tour to Silves, Monchique & Foia.

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Food and drinks

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Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Đánh giá

3.75

32 đánh giá

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Disappointed to not see castle, as advertised
Leslie T,1 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
2.00
Silver & Monchique were both neat places to walk around. The tour was supposed to include the castle in silvers, but it was closed May 1 for Labour Day, which no one told us about. Our tour guide said, oh but you can have a nice coffee!
My
Merlita T,24 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
There’s a lot of history on this tour that we learned, we d joyed watching the mommy stork bird watching the baby in the nests there’s many nests along the way. Ana was very knowledgeable about the places Silves and Monchique, about the spa, cork industry, eucalyptus and the 9.5 alkaline water, very highly recommended tour.
Amazing
Naciri Y,10 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Very nice travel and experience . Nice guide and transport. Good explanation but we needed more time to explore
Monchique
Michael S,1 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
2.00
Not much time at the view point mountain Monchique only half an hour given yet spent there bet 2 hours at the village which had very limited things to do and see
Poor communications and taking visitors for a ride.
Evelyn D,25 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
1.00
The ticket was booked three days prior to the trip. On the day of the trip we were early at the place and time indicated on the ticket. No one came so we called 5 minutes after the pickup time to find out if someone was coming. The operator said the trip had left and we were to be at another location. 1/2 hr earlier. An email had been sent. I looked for it and found one in my trash that had 1/2 a page of lines of numbers etc-to a link. It looked like spam so had not opened the email. No sympathy from operator, said it was Viator’s responsibility. When I chatted with Viator they said it was operator that should deal with this. No offer of another tour or refund. They seem to have a poor sense of customer service. Would not recommend booking with Viator or the operator.
A series of unfortunate events
colml200,29 thg 7, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
1.00
I booked this tour for my parents as a gift in May. The bus never turned up to their hotel at the time promised. No effort was made to contact my parents and no refund was offered by this "tour" company. Avoid this tour and company at all costs.
Relax tour
KATRINA B,7 thg 5, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
I enjoyed the tour. It was not too rushed and very relaxing. Our guide knows a lot of information about the place and the local food. And I love the fact that I was picked and dropped to the hotel, very convenient.
Loved Silves and the...
MaryBeth S,24 thg 4, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
3.00
Loved Silves and the history! No idea why we stopped in Monchique for lunch. There were only a couple of restaurants and they had challenges accommodating us. Skip Monchique and spend longer in Silves with more restaurants.
Great day out
IAIN M,13 thg 10, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
The castle was very interesting and the views were great. The mountain village was lovely and the views down the mountain were fabulous. The tour guide was great, lots of interesting things to say and so helpful. The bus driver was very good
You need a better Tour manager for this tour
P1940DDanitas,3 thg 10, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
1.00
Absolutely worthless, the tour operator lady was very terse, unfriendly and at all three sites, just leaves you at bus door and that was it. I understand she was obese and not wanting to walk but lot of very old and frail people were able to walk to the old sites and tourist spots. She did not care to walk or be helpful at all. Secondly the pickup locations were misleading, the location with Faro address is almost 30 miles away from Faro city; for tourists being new to area this should be clarified better. I had to get an expensive taxi to reach the nearest pickup location.