Top Algarve Day Trips - page 2

Delve deep into the Algarve on this full-day guided Jeep safari from Albufeira. Get off the beaten track on this fun-filled four-wheeling adventure. Pack into an open-air Jeep, and set off for Portugal’s most famous coastline. Go off-road in a 4x4 to see rustic landscape, dramatic coastal cliffs, babbling streams and charming old villages. Your tour is capped off with a tasting of local Portuguese honey or jam and a visit to an old firewater distillery where you will try famous Medronho drink.

Visit Benagil Cave the fun way — by kayak — and leave the tourist boats behind. You’ll follow the scenic route from Marinha Beach to the wind-carved Benagil Cave, enjoying stops to swim at secluded coves along the way. The small-group kayak experience is led by a local guide, meaning assistance on the water is always close by.

Portugal’s Algarve region is a natural haven of beautiful landscapes, regional architecture, and gastronomic delights, but stepping off the tourist trail requires local knowledge. On this full-day Jeep safari, escape the tourist hotspots and hit a few of the Algarve’s hidden gems with your guide. Visit historic villages, stop at a river for a swim, and enjoy lunch in nature—with included hotel pickup and drop-off from your Albufeira hotel.

Take a break from the bustling beaches and discover views of the Algarve coast on a boat tour of Benagil from Lagos. Explore the coast’s natural cave system and gain intimate insight into famous formations such as the Garage and Pirate’s Cave from your guide, sailing at a time that suits your schedule with a number of departures throughout the day.

Discover stunning Lisbon monuments and culture during a guided day trip from the Algarve. With a guide, see the architectural beauties of Belém, including the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery and the Monument of Discoveries, and the old quarter of Alfama with the Castle of São Jorge (entrance tickets are not included). Spend free time exploring on your own before heading back to the Algarve.

Go off road and see a side of the Algarve that most travelers usually miss during a Jeep safari day trip. You’ll travel on rugged roads that cars can’t, and discover small towns and villages reflective of authentic Algarvian culture. Plus, letting someone else take the wheel lets you focus on the scenery rather than navigating.

The best way to discover the caves and coves of the Algarve is by kayak, but you don’t want to exhaust yourself before you reach the coastal highlights. This tour offers an energy-saving solution with a round-trip catamaran ride from Marina de Portimão to the Benagil Cave zone, where your kayak awaits. You’ll then follow a guide right inside the famous cave, and have time to swim, too.

Start the tour after getting picked up from your hotel or any meeting point in the Albufeira area, travel to the destination of Lagos, where you will visit the city center, with all the shops, handicraft and the Museum. From here we will to go visit Cabo Sao Vicente in Sagres, this is the most southwesterly point in Continental Europe and was once considered the end of the world. Admire Europe's most powerful lighthouse and it's amaizing views over the cliffs. After this you will be returning to your hotel.

Discover the Algarve’s gorgeous countryside on a full-day Jeep tour from Albufeira that follows off-road tracks to tiny villages and farms. You’ll pass groves of orange trees, sample local produce, then enjoy a lunch of regional cuisine and wine at a restaurant that’s tucked deep into the mountains. For a more personal experience, group size is limited to 15 people, and this tour includes lunch, snacks, and round-trip transport from Albufeira hotels.

Explore even the smallest corners of Ponta de Piedade—known for its beautiful rock formations, caves, and grottoes —on this small-group tour from Lagos, which uses specialty boats designed and built for navigating the ins-and-outs of this particular landscape. Gain insights into the unique geology from your local guide.

The magnificent, rocky cliff scenery of the Algarve coast awaits. Beginning at Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha, the setting of an ancient fortress, head west to the charming fishing village of Ferragudo. Overlooking the Portimao estuary, you'll have the opportunity to take beautiful photographs before the tour departs to the stunning seaside at Praia da Rocha. Your trip rounds to a close in Lagos, where a guide will teach you the local history, before a visit to the Mercado Municapal and not-to-be-missed marina.

Go beyond the beaches of the Algarve and discover the more traditional towns on this full-day bus tour of the eastern region. On this tour, visit the capital of the region, Faro, plus the fishing village of Olhão. You also head to the Spanish border to explore Villa Real de Santo Antonio and end in the historic town of Tavira.

Adventure on a full day safari through the natural wonders of the Algarve, a safari through the Algarve mountains. DE enjoying a true mountain adventure in a jeep. This tour features off-road paths and rural paths, beautiful landscapes, regional architecture, medieval monument, traditional villas and natural water springs where you can dive in the waters OF the river. The tour also includes the traditional trade where we can see regional products such as liquors, honey and compotes. On offroad paths we will see large DE fruit plantations with small streams and irrigation systems left by the Romans. Stop at the Superstar DA the mountain where we can enjoy DA wonderful view. - Visit to the Medieval Castle - Visit to DE Windmill - Visit to Traditional Villas - Visit the local farm - Passage through large DE fruit plantations - Passage through the ribs - Visit to local commerce - Visit to Natural Water Springs - Visit the Water Cascade - Lunch at a typical restaurant

Go beyond the beaches and resorts of Portimao and explore the eastern part of the Algarve on this private tour. Discover the region’s hidden gems as you visit Olhão's famous market, Vila Real de Santo António's Pombaline architecture, and the charming whitewashed village of Cacela Velha. End your tour in Tavira where you explore its castle and Roman bridge with beautiful views over the city.

Explore the islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park at your leisure with this hop on, hop off island tour, which lasts for 24 hours. The islands of Ilha da Culatra, Ilha do Farol, and Animaris Ilha Deserta are the ones you can hop between. Each has its own feel and flavor, so explore as you like. The ferries have scheduled pick up times, so you can plan your stays accordingly.

Discover the hidden Algarve by 4WD and boat on this full-day adventure. Forget the hassle of planning your own DIY trip, and settle inside a comfortable, chauffeured 4WD to roam the countryside. Traveling in convoy, take off-road trails, cross rivers and meadows; and hear tales of local culture you’d otherwise miss. Stop to taste the local “medronho” spirit and honey, savor a restaurant lunch, and cap your adventure with a scenic cruise along the River Arade.

Explore the western portion of the Algarve on this full-day tour from Albufeira. Visit the old Moorish capital of Silves and explore the castle and cathedral. Stop to explore the charming town of Lagos to learn about the Age of Portuguese Discoveries before finishing the tour at the famous Cape St. Vincent, also known as the “End of the World."

This action-packed jeep tour will be a day to remember. Go off the beaten track and travel along the craters of Sete Cidades. You’ll access impressive viewpoints that you wouldn’t find if traveling alone. Learn about the island’s volcanic past from your guide and see multiple sites including Lagoa do Fogo, Salto Do Cabrito waterfall, and Caldeira Velha. You’ll also enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Discover the best of the northwestern Algarve in a way difficult to do without a private car on this full-day tour. With a driver-guide for navigation and insight, follow less-traveled routes to uncover the real region that lies beyond the resorts. Visit Silves’ sandstone castle, traverse cork forests, stand atop Mount Foia, view sweeping sands, and absorb the invigorating sea air and views from Cape St. Vincent lighthouse. Your tour includes lunch and select hotel pickup and drop-off.

Join this group tour to get a full picture of both the history and nature of the Algarve. Your guide and driver will conveniently pick you up from your hotel or nearby location, then you’ll be on your way to discover the Algarve. Make several stops, including Silves, Mount Foia, Lagos, Sagres, and more.

Venture west from Faro or Tavira and explore the famous Benagil Cave on this full-day excursion. Join a private guide for the journey to the Benagil area for a day of caving, swimming, hiking, and soaking up the sun. See the famous skylight in the cave, take a hike in the Seven Suspended Valleys, and sunbathe on Marinha Beach all in one day.

Explore the beautiful coast of Portugal on this convenient day tour. Visit pretty villages, an impressive fortress, and the most southwestern point of Europe, with its lighthouse. This tour is the easy way to reach this coastal area from Lagos, and is a great break from the city. It’s an ideal tour for both nature and culture lovers.

Going with a guide, you'll visit the old town of Silves, where you can see a famous castle and church. In Foia you'll have one of the best views in the Algarve from it's highest point. After that, you'll visit Monchique. In the afternoon you will have a stop in Lagos with spare time to visit the center and to shop. The last stop will be in Cape Saint Vicent where you will have an amazing view of the ocean and the beautiful coast.

Discover the Algarve’s unique Moorish influences during this full-day guided tour to the towns of Silves and Monchique. This tour uncovers the impressive 11th-century Silves Castle, one of the best-preserved Moorish fortifications in Portugal. Then take in the views from the Algarve's tallest mountain, Foia, which stands at 2,960 feet (902 meters) above sea level.