Portimao: all 21 tours and excursions for your cruise

Explore Portimão at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Silves, Archaeological Museum, Moorish Castle, Gothic CathedralNote Please...

Explore Portimão at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Silves, Archaeological Museum, Moorish Castle, Gothic CathedralNote Please...

Explore Portimão at your leisure during your full-day (8 Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Silves, Archaeological Museum, Moorish Castle, Gothic CathedralNote Please...

Explore Portimão at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Silves, Archaeological Museum, Moorish Castle, Gothic CathedralNote Please...

Discover the Old World village of Alvor and the Arvad Estate during this delightful, half-day sightseeing excursion. AlvorDepart the pier for the short drive past Praia da Rocha and on to Alvor, a delightful little fishing port with a history that extends back to the Classical Era. The Moors first occupied this area in 716 and there are ruins of a wealthy Roman villa located slightly inland from the present village. Although an earthquake destroyed most of the traditional Moorish village in 1755,...

Discover the cultural heritage and scenic beauty of southern Portugal on this immersive, full-day excursion through the Algarve region. Porches Pottery and Winery ExperienceDepart the pier and enjoy a scenic drive to the traditional village of Porches. Here, visit the iconic Porches Pottery workshop, where artisans preserve centuries-old techniques in handcrafted and hand-painted ceramics. Observe the artists at work and explore the gallery of colorful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Next, continue on...

Experience the deep Algarve like few visitors do on this adventurous 4x4 Jeep Safari through the region’s most rural landscapes. Panoramic Drive & Jeep Safari AdventureDepart the pier in your awaiting 4x4 vehicle for an off-road discovery of Portugal’s southern interior. Begin with a scenic introduction and panoramic drive before veering off the paved routes into rugged backroads, riverbeds, and remote trails. Admire the dramatic landscape, learn about local flora, and enjoy a...

Depart the ship with a short drive of 1 km to the RIB boat boarding area. After a safety briefing, board your comfortable and modern rigid inflatable boat and prepare for a magical ride along the coast. Benagil Sea Caves and Coastal WondersYour journey begins with views of the charming village of Ferragudo and the hilltop Castle of São João do Arade, a historic fortress that once protected the Arade River entrance. From here, cruise east past Carvoeiro and enjoy panoramic views...

Discover the Old World village of Alvor and Morgado do Quintão estate during this delightful, half-day sightseeing excursion. Alvor Depart the pier for the short drive past Praia da Rocha and on to Alvor, a delightful little fishing port with a history that extends back to the Classical Era. The Moors first occupied this area in 716 and there are ruins of a wealthy Roman villa located slightly inland from the present village. Although an earthquake destroyed most of the traditional Moorish...

Experience the coastal beauty, landmarks and history of Portimão during this panoramic sightseeing excursion.       Portimão, Sightseeing Drive, Praia de Rocha Beach, Portimão MuseumDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute sightseeing drive through Portimão en route to beautiful Praia de Rocha. After a photo stop here, re-board your coach and continue on to the Portimão Museum. Located near the Arade River, the museum is housed in a renovated...

If it's fun, excitement and adventure you're looking for.....then look no further! Let us take you off the beaten track but straight into the heart of the Algarve!Travelling in a comfortable 4 x 4 jeep, we go up hills and down dales,crossing streams and traversing meadows in a roller-coaster ride through the countryside. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of an areaalmost untouched by time.Our journey will take us to some of the most interesting places in the Algarve - but not by roads you'll...

Experience the exquisite beauty and allure of the Algarve during this scenic visit to Lagos, the magnificent Ponta da Piedade coastline and the fashionable resort of Carvoeiro.Depart the pier for the approximately 30-minute drive to Lagos, one of the oldest settlements in the Algarve.Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the town, once an important Moorish trading post. The older part of Lagos is still circled by the city walls that were constructed during the 16th century when it was the residence...

Silves is famed for its imposing Moorish red brick castle that dominates the town´s skyline, cafés line streets close to the river Arada and offer a relaxed ambience unique to the region. Below the castle is the gothic cathedral which is the only example of a gothic religious building in southern Portugal.Depart the pier for the approximately 30 min drive inland to Silves. Once the Moorish capital of the Algarve , it was a place of grandeur with glittering minarets, bustling bazars and...

Scenic drive to the Algarve's most western point, Cape St. Vincent. Explore the historical places related to the Portuguese Discoveries.Named after the martyred St. Vincent, the cape is the site of numerous naval battles, including those between Admiral Rodney and Spanish in 1780, and Admiral Jervis and Admiral Nelson against the Spanish fleet in 1797. As you stand on the Algarve´s most western point, admire a steadfast lighthouse whose guiding beam safely directs hundreds of ships past the...

Discover the Algarvian coast, caves, and look out for dolphins in this boat ride to the Alfanzina Lighthouse. Drive for 15 minutes to Cais Vasco da Gama where you will board your boat. Before boarding, there will be a safety briefing where you will be equipped with a life jackets and, on the cooler day, with waterproof windbreakers. This amazing adventure takes place on board a semi-rigid, fast, 8-seater boat. Enjoy an educational trip benefitting from the extensive knowledge of the two crew members,...

In the south of Portugal, in addition to the many beaches, cliffs, headlands and charming bays in sight, you will find an immense natural richness in fauna. The "Salgados" Lagoon, also known as 'Pera Marsh', is a great birdwatching destination. More than 200 bird species have been registered here and it is considered a national hotspot for its occurrence of rarities. In this Important Bird Area (IBA) you can observe, amongst others, the Marsh Harrier, the Purple Heron, the Ferruginous Duck,...

Enjoy one of the most famous stretches of the Algarvian golden coast on a moderate hike through some of its most beautiful scenery.Depart the pier on foot following your expert local guide. This scenic route runs from Portimão harbor to Alvor and offers a string of notable stops at Praia da Rocha, Praia do Vau, Jão Arens and Alvor beaches among others.The walk takes place along the top of coastal cliffs defined by deeply sculpted shapes and beautiful ocher and golden cliffs, and it takes...

Depart the ship by minibus for a 20-minute drive to Alvor. Alvor is one of the finest resort towns of the Algarve. Historically, Alvor was a fortified town and fishing port, which today has developed responsibly into a charming and mature holiday destination. The town lies on the banks of the Alvor Estuary, overlooking the protected marshlands of Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve, while to the south is the Praia do Alvor, one of the largest sandy beaches of the Algarve. Alvor is a delightful town,...

Discover the Old World village of Alvor and the award-winning wines of the Quinta dos Vales estate during this delightful, half-day sightseeing excursion. Alvor Depart the pier for the short drive past Praia da Rocha and on to Alvor, a delightful little fishing port with a history that extends back to the Classical Era. The Moors first occupied this area in 716 and there are ruins of a wealthy Roman villa located slightly inland from the present village. Although an earthquake destroyed most...

Discover two of the Algarve’s most captivating locations on this scenic and cultural half-day excursion.Ponta da PiedadeDepart the pier for an approximately 45-minute scenic drive along Portugal’s southern coastline to Ponta da Piedade, located just outside Lagos. Known for its dramatic cliffs, sculpted rock formations, and emerald-hued waters, Ponta da Piedade is one of the Algarve’s most breathtaking natural landmarks. A short 10-minute walk from the coach brings you to a...

Silves is famed for its imposing Moorish red brick castle that dominates the town's skyline, sleepy cafés line streets close to the river Arada and offer a relaxed ambience unique to the region. Below the castle is the gothic cathedral which is the only example of a gothic religious building in southern Portugal.Depart the pier for the approximately 45-minute drive inland to Silves. Once the Moorish capital of the Algarve, it was a place of grandeur with glittering minarets, bustling...