Explore Silves’ citrus heritage, taste fresh oranges, visit historic sites, and savor local delicacies in the stunning Algarve mountains.
Explore Silves’ citrus heritage, taste fresh oranges, visit historic sites, and savor local delicacies in the stunning Algarve mountains.
- Castelo de Silves - The journey begins with a delightful experience of picking and tasting the renowned Algarve Oranges, which is included. The day continues as we arrive at “Chelb,” the ancient capital of the Algarve, known today as Silves, the prominent city of the Arabian West of the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy free time to explore the Castle and…
- Castelo de Silves - The journey begins with a delightful experience of picking and tasting the renowned Algarve Oranges, which is included. The day continues as we arrive at “Chelb,” the ancient capital of the Algarve, known today as Silves, the prominent city of the Arabian West of the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy free time to explore the Castle and the Cathedral.
- Mount Foia - The “Serra de Monchique” or Monchique mountain range boasts the highest point in the Algarve, Pico da Fóia, standing at 902 meters. It offers a 360º panoramic view of the mountains and the sea.
- Caldas de Monchique - Discover the Mountain Flavors in the delectable honey with PDO - Protected Designation of Origin by the EU, and the famous regional firewater. A visit to a traditional distillery is included, with honey and firewater tasting. The day concludes with a visit to the charming Thermal Villa of Caldas de Monchique, celebrated for the therapeutic properties of its “sacred waters” since Roman times, and the Lovers Fountain “Fontes dos Amores.”
- Silves - Silves, the former capital of the Algarve, offers free time to explore the Moorish Castle, the finest military monument from Portugal’s Islamic period, and the Gothic Cathedral.

- Visit to a traditional distillery with honey and firewater tasting
- Professional Guided Tour
- Lunch
- Pick-up and taste of the famous Algarve Oranges
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Visit to a traditional distillery with honey and firewater tasting
- Professional Guided Tour
- Lunch
- Pick-up and taste of the famous Algarve Oranges
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Discover the Flavors and Sights of Silves and the Monchique Mountains! Silves is famous for its citrus cultivation and top-notch oranges.
Start the day with a tour of a local orange grove. Delve into the history of the family whose legacy is deeply connected to this grove, right up to today. The tour includes picking fresh oranges and sampling orange…
Discover the Flavors and Sights of Silves and the Monchique Mountains! Silves is famous for its citrus cultivation and top-notch oranges.
Start the day with a tour of a local orange grove. Delve into the history of the family whose legacy is deeply connected to this grove, right up to today. The tour includes picking fresh oranges and sampling orange juice and orange jam.
Next, proceed to Silves, the former capital of the Algarve. Enjoy some leisure time to explore the Moorish Castle, regarded as the best-preserved military monument from Portugal’s Islamic era, and the Gothic Cathedral (entry fees are not included).
On the way to the mountains, pause for lunch at a traditional restaurant.
Relish a scenic stop at Fóia, the Algarve’s highest peak, situated in the Monchique mountains. Here, savor the opportunity to taste our regional “Medronho” firewater and exquisite local honey with Protected Designation of Origin, provided by a local producer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.