The Algarve · MONCHIQUE & SILVES INLAND TRIPS
27 reviewed
Of the 27 monchique & silves inland trips on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, run times and the details that matter are all here, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to the beach.
Tour a working cork factory in Portugal, learn how cork is prepared and packed, then shop for cork fashion accessories in Algarve.
“Very informative. Transport options from Faro are limited but uber worked well.”
Taste 3 Algarve wines at a family vineyard and explore Moorish Silves with stress-free pickup from Albufeira.
“Carlos our guide is the best. At the vinery are very nice people and atmosphere is great. We loved the quality of drinks and tapas. Amazing scenery. Thank you.”
Eco-Cork Factory tour in Faro: live demos of cork cutting, grading and boiling, then a cork shop stop. English tour, $21.
“There too many people and the presenter should have had a mic. The presentation was predominantly about making stoppers. Overall, I didn't think it was good value, it would have been nice to have been offered a drink. The premises were pretty miserable and they could have finished, taking us into a pleasant room with a drink.”
Cruise the Arade River to medieval Silves on a solar boat, explore the town for 90 minutes, then return with wine and wildlife spotting.
“What a relaxing time we had in this eco friendly quiet boat travelling up the river to Silves. Our Pilot Freido was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Silves was well worth a visit. In our 1.5 hrs there we meandered round the narrow streets up to the castle walls which were worth paying our €1.60 each (seniors) to go around the walls and courtyard. Our journey back included wine too! I would certainly recommend this activity.”
Small-group day trip from Lagos to Silves and Monchique with castle, cathedral, Monte Foia views, and Quinta do Frances wine tasting.
“This was a great tour with incredible guide who was all focused on our comfort and enjoyment. Was small group of 6 so very personal tour.”
Silves vineyard and barrel-cellar tour plus a guided tasting of 3 Algarve wines paired with local cheeses and charcuterie.
“We were late to arrive totally down to us & an uber driver going to the wrong location so we arrived after the vineyard tour. Did get to enjoy the winery & where they made & kept the wines. The tasting was excellent, 3 very different wines along with breads, cheeses & other local foods. Very enjoyable afternoon. The guide spoke knowledgeably and with very good English.”
Full-day Algarve tour from Lagos: Silves Castle and Cathedral, Monchique thermal springs, Fóia 360 views, and wine tasting. 7 hours.
“We had a fantastic day, Antonio was very helpful and informative. This trip allowed us to see areas we wouldn't normally be able to get to, it was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish!”
Visit two boutique Algarve wineries with 6 tastings, enjoy regional pairings, then spend time in medieval Silves on a small-group day tour.
“Carlos was an amazing guide, so informative and very kind. We learned so much about wine and the wine making process. Highly recommend.”
Tuk-tuk through Algarve villages Alte and Paderne, see a windmill and waterfall, taste medronho, and ride rural roads with hotel pickup.
“It was great! just two of us and we saw and learnt alot. Our guide Andre provided a great experience, professional and friendly. It's a really fun way to see village life in Portugal Thank you!”
A half-day tour from Albufeira to Silves and Monchique, with castle views, a cathedral stop, and Fóia at 902m.
“It was amazing but wished we had booked the full day . Joseph our tour guide was ery knowledgeable and wanted to show us as much as he could. Definitely book again but the whole day”
Half-day off-road in Serra de Monchique: Bravura Lake paths, a village café stop, and a 900m Algarve summit view.
“Excellent trip, Tiago was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the areas that we visited. Would highly recommend this excursion”
Half-day jeep safari to Fóia and Monchique with cork-forest learning plus an included tasting of honey, melosa, and medronho.
“Guide was nice and informative however his presentation ran a little long. We had to rush back in order to make it back in time. Transportation - we were originally 8 people however one decided not to come. This is good because there is no way the jeep has room for 8 people. Also jeep is burning oil and smells of diesel which is bad for anyone who is inhaling that smell for the whole tour. For the amount we paid for the tour we should have better transportation and need to be aware of the time constraints.”
Small-group Monchique half day from Lagos: spa secret garden, Foia mountain views, village stops, and Medronho tasting with pickup.
“Great experience. Rui was very kind and knowledgeable and the mountains were beautiful. We saw ans learnt a lot. Thank you.”
9-hour Algarve day trip from $68: Silves castle, Lagos landmarks, and Cape St. Vicente’s end-of-Europe coast.
“Ciekawa wycieczka. Niezapomniane wrażenia z Cabo St. Vincente.”
Half-day group trip from Lagos to Monchique and Fóia for evergreen mountain villages, spa calm, and 360º views over the Algarve.
“I absolutely loved this tour. The Monchique spa was my favorite part of the tour, it’s absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Our guide Filipe was awesome, great guide went above and beyond for us. So happy we did this tour.”
