Albufeira: Silves Castle and Chapel of Bones,

Algarve



Travel from Albufeira to enjoy the medieval Silves Castle. Whilst there, discover the Old Town, making the descent through the old and tight streets and visiting the Chapel of Bones.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the medieval Silves Castle
  • Discover Silves' Old Town
  • Make a short stop at the Chapel of Bones
  • Customized Private Tour With Local Guide

Description

Following pickup from your Albufeira accommodation, begin a day out enjoying the medieval Silves Castle. As well as the castle itself, take in the statue of King D. Sancho I at the castle's entrance. This statue dates back to the time of the Christian Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, the Portuguese monarch D. Sancho. Following the castle, visit the cathedral of Silves before taking the opportunity to explore the old city, making the descent through the old and tight streets. Admire the many local stores, small shops, and cafes, which have decades of history behind them. As you make you way back near the river in Silves, make a short stop to the Chapel of Bones in Alcantarilha. Once back in Albufeira, your friendly guide drops you off at your accommodation where your tour concludes.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Albufeira Area Hotels, Villas, apartaments, Tren Stations, Cruises Ports Private Transportation Private Tour guide WiFi on board Air-conditioned vehicle

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