Private Historical Journey: Exploring Heritage and Gastronomy of Silves in Algarve
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Embark on a private historical journey through Silves in Algarve, exploring its rich heritage, vibrant colors, and delicious gastronomy. Discover ancient legends, visit the majestic castle, and unwind in the tranquil mountains. Don't miss the breathtaking views from Mount Fóia!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha - On the magnificent promontory of Senhora da Rocha, there is the Chapel of Senhora da Rocha.
    According to historical sources, the Chapel was surrounded by an old fortress (15th century), which dominated the entire coast between Faro and Lagos, and protected the populations and the coast but the fortress was destroyed during the 1755 earthquake.
  • Silves - Visit to Silves Castle and Silves Cathedral. Entrances not included. You will be introduced to the history and architecture of the city. Walk through the historic area and pass through the municipal market. Opportunity to taste local sweets.
    Wine tasting, optional at extra cost, will depend on what has been agreed with customers and varies from tour to tour. It may be after lunch or on the return in the afternoon. Lunch in a local restaurant. Not included.
  • Monchique - Short walk along the paths of the Caldas and time for tea / coffee
    Visit of the town of Monchique and stop by the traditional shops of the village.
    We will continue up the hill to Fóia. We will do a short stop at Miradouro da Fonte Santa where you can taste the water directly from the Spring. Continuing our journey, we will arrive in Fóia (the highest point in the whole Algarve ).
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Visit to a winery and wine tasting or to a Arbutus-berry brandy distillery (need extra request).
  • Entrances in Monuments
Additional Information

Experience the unveiling of a hidden gem, the Senhora Da Rocha Chapel, majestically poised on a sea-facing cliff, before embarking on your journey to Silves. Navigate further north to uncover the historic chronicles of the quaint city of Silves, bathed in vibrant colors and a treasure of heritage. Transcend into an era of Muslim royalty, knights, and age-old folklore as you explore this magical land. Immerse yourself in a fascinating and everlasting recollection of Silves’ past, indulge in its culinary wonders, and meet its friendly locals. The massive castle of Silves will also feature on your visit. As you traverse deeper inland, be prepared to experience a dramatic change in pace as time dwindles leisurely. The mountainous landscapes of Monchique offer an ambient setting to relax and sample locally brewed drinks and food specialties, highly recognized throughout the south. The adventurous tour concludes at Mount Fóia, standing proudly as the tallest peak in the Algarve, towering to a height of 902m.

Location
Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Alporchinhos
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Victork977
Oct 3, 2023
Wonderful, memorable tour - We couldn't decide between Johnny's "Western Algarve" and "Historical Algarve" tour, so we contacted him through his website. This was probably the best decision we made during our vacation. Johnny worked with us to tailor a tour specifically for us. As we got to know each other over the course of the tour, Johnny suggested some other stops along the way that he thought (correctly) would be of interest to us. Johnny is a thoughtful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging guide. Not just a fountain of information and anecdote, but also curious about us and our experiences. We spent the day conversing with him both in the comfort of his air conditioned van and walking around historically and culturally significant towns and landmarks, and came away richer for the experience and feeling like we had just made a very good friend. Do yourselves the favour of contacting Johnny through his website, and let him take you on a tour of the Algrves that you will never forget.
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Voyager09041423429
Sep 18, 2023
Golf trip with friends. - Johnny was very professional, always on time and very accommodating to changes or queries. Very good company and easy to get on with on our trips. Brilliant service
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Oyindas2021
Jul 28, 2023
Johnny is excellent, very knowledgeable, gets to know his audience and paid attention to the group. - In my search for a tour company, he was the most communicative, very relatable and flexible. The tour itself was beautiful, he knew the breathtaking views that we had to experience, he was detailed when he needed to be and also gave us time to enjoy the scenery. We took amazing pics and even helped to capture the entire group in pics. Obrigado Johnny!
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Iheartalbufeira
Jun 26, 2023
Highly recommend, private tour experience was fab! - Having visited Albufeira 19 times since 2006… the stand out that made this year different to every other was we had an incredible day with Johnny's Tours. Not only was Johnny professional and super accommodating from the start, he couldn’t have done more to make our day a special and memorable experience. I reached out and explained we had visited Albufeira many times and asked for a quote for a pre-defined tour on the website, Johnny came back with recommendations as to where exactly we should visit based on what I’d told him and on the day even adapted this as he got to know us better! I loved learning from Johnnys super extensive knowledge of the areas that we visited. He is genuinely passionate about his home country, and this comes across in his energy and commitment to giving his customers the best experience. He’s also really good at taking photos 📸! I could go on forever with this review but will leave it there as I don’t want to spoil experiences for others but it was definitely a day and a birthday experience to remember. Highly recommended and I’d give 100 stars if I could.
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G218ixmichaelb
Jun 10, 2023
HIGHLY RECOMMEND JOHNNY'S TOURS! - We spent two wonderful and very educational days with Johnny of Johnny's Tours. Johnny showed us exotic areas of the Algarve that we would never have found on our own. We discovered Loulé and Carvoeiro, two fascinating towns we had never heard of, thanks to him. Johnny sees to every detail to make your tour enjoyable. He knows the history of every inch of the land, and he's a great storyteller. He's really a great guy.
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700rickyc
Oct 24, 2022
Johnny’s tour’s is an excellent introduction to the Algarve. To learn the history and see important Sights. - Communication with Johnny was easy, he was flexible and helpful to customise our tour during our cruise stop in Portimao.
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Charliered
Sep 18, 2022
Brilliant - Johnny created a half day tour for 4 of us, 2 adults and 2 kids and it was all brilliant. We saw amazing places and we learnt so much in terms of history and nature.
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950warrena
Sep 6, 2022
Amazing Service - Johnny was very responsive and was an excellent tour guide for our trip. He provided great suggestions and tips and was always there to help you in any way he could. He definitely exceeded our expectations.
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Conorhorgan91
Jun 3, 2022
You must use Johnny’s tours! - 5* day seeing parts of the algarve we’d never have known about. Joao is phenomenal at his job - incredibly passionate and professional and gives you the most special day. It’s an absolute must-do 👌🏻 the trip to Olhao and the islands were mindblowing. We loved visiting Loule and Quinta da Tor vineyard was such a great find. Topped off by a secret beach location for sunset. What a day!
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X8367rbcarolb
Aug 29, 2021
Excellent tour guide & driver! - Johnny is very knowledgeable about all regions of Portugal. He is a very safe driver and would highly recommend his tours! He has a very nice personality and was a pleasure to have as our driver. We will definitely use his services again in the future when we return to Portugal and would highly recommend his services/tours to others.
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