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
Silves is famous for its exceptional citrus production, particularly its high-quality oranges. The day kicks off with a visit to a local orange grove, where visitors can learn about the family’s history that is closely linked to the grove’s past and present. The tour includes picking fresh oranges and sampling orange juice and orange jam.
The journey…
Silves is famous for its exceptional citrus production, particularly its high-quality oranges. The day kicks off with a visit to a local orange grove, where visitors can learn about the family’s history that is closely linked to the grove’s past and present. The tour includes picking fresh oranges and sampling orange juice and orange jam.
The journey then proceeds to Silves, the former capital of the Algarve. Visitors can enjoy free time to explore the Moorish Castle, regarded as the most outstanding military monument from Portugal’s Islamic era, and the Gothic Cathedral (entry fees are not included).
On the way to the mountains, there is a stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant.
A scenic stop at Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve, located in the Monchique mountains, offers the opportunity to taste the regional “Medronho” firewater and delightful 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.