Eastern Algarve - Historic and Cultural Tour

From EUR €46.00
  • Duration: 9 Hours (approx.)
  • Product code: Eastern

Highlights


  • Discover the beauty of eastern Algarve as you visit 4 stunning towns
  • Have some free time for shopping, exploration, or to visit a local café
  • See a medieval castle which is positioned over the mouth of the Gilão river.
  • Admire the 13th century architecture of cathedrals and churches


Description


Get lost in the beauty of eastern Algarve on this our from Albufeira to the charming towns of Faro, Olhão, Tavira, and Vila Real de Santo António. See old architecture at churches and a castle. Explore with some free time in Olhão and Vila Real de Santo Antonio. 

Get picked-up from your accommodation and sit back and enjoy the scenery on the drive to the town of Faro. Take in the colourful boats at the marina and the Gothic architecture at the cathedral. Have some time to do some souvenir shopping before heading to Olhão. 

Admire the white houses and churches in the Moorish fishing village of Olhão. Stop at the port and enjoy the vibrancy of the largest fish market on the island. Head to the oldest pâté factory in Portugal. 

Afterwards, travel to the town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio which lies on the mouth of the Guadiana river. Visit the oldest Portuguese canned fish factory. Spend some free time where you can go get some lunch or do some shopping at local boutiques. 

Continue on to the town of Tavira which has been settled since the late Bronze Age. Discover a variety of architectural styles at its churches and a medieval castle positioned over the Gilão river.


Included:


✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off (or another convenient, close place), Albufeira only.

Not included:


❌ Food and drinks
❌ Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Albufeira
❌ Gratuities