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Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, Tavira & Cacela Velha
Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, Tavira & Cacela Velha
Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, Tavira & Cacela Velha
Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, Tavira & Cacela Velha
Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, Tavira & Cacela Velha

Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, Tavira & Vila Real de Santo António

By MTS Globe
7 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$103 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Printed voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Charming villages of the Eastern Algarve
  • Faro and it's iconic Arco da Vila entrance to old town.
  • Olhao old fishing town and its fresh markets
  • Visit to Tavira "the Venice of Algarve"
  • Vila Real de Santo António

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited: Faro, Olhao, Tavira and Cacela Velha
    • 8800, Tavira, Faro District, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 07h45 - Hotel Pickup in Quarteira
    • 8125, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Best of the East
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
NZ$102.98 x 1 AdultNZ$102.98

Total
Price is NZ$102.98

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Bus tour of Faro, Olhao, Tavira, Montegordo and Vila Real de Santo António
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from West Algarve hotels or near accommodation address.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drink

Know before you book

  • Pick up details will be sent to your email within 24 hours after we receive the booking. Kindly make sure you have inserted the hotel name or accommodation address on your booking.
  • If pick up/drop off at your hotel entrance is not available we will provide a near meeting point.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located areas in Lagos, Luz, Alvor, Vau, Praia da Rocha, Carvoeiro, Armacao de Pera,Galé, Albufeira, Vilamoura and Quarteira.
  • Hotel pickup transport is made with a driver, on a bus or minibus, previous to tour start time depending on your hotel location (normally between 07am to 09am). The driver will take you to the meeting point where your guide will receive you and start the tour.

What you can expect

The East is still the picturesque side of the Algarve! Venture into charming villages, see ancient buildings that hold many historic stories and admire various architectural landmarks. Away from the typical developed tourist towns, this full-day tour takes you to Sotavento, or eastern Algarve.

Start with a visit to the Old Town in Faro, meander through narrow streets and small squares to the Arco da Vila—built by order of Bishop Francisco Gomes, who oversaw the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake.

Heading further eastwards, your next stop is Olhao, one of the most ancient towns in the Algarve. The town is known for its peculiar cubist houses. Embracing RIA Formosa Natural Park, Olhao has the second most important fishing harbour in the Algarve and offers the visitors a diversity of local fresh products found in the local markets. Ria Formosa is also an official Natural Park, a stopping place for hundreds of different birds, so make sure to capture the natural beauty around you.

Tavira known as “the Venice of the Algarve” is one of the most charming and beautiful villages in the region. The traditional architecture of the houses with its peculiar roofs named “4 águas” can be seen from the Walls of the Castle with its enchanting garden. The Roman Bridge join together the two banks separate by Gilão River and Ria Formosa natural park offering the visitor an unforgettable and memorable day.

End up the tour in Vila Real de Santo António, the beautiful city right on the border with Spain.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations Visited: Faro, Olhao, Tavira and Cacela Velha
    • 8800, Tavira, Faro District, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE07h45 - Hotel Pickup in Quarteira
    • 8125, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE08h00 - Hotel Pick up in Vilamoura
    • 8125, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE08h20 to 09h00 - Hotel Pickup in Albufeira
    • 8200, Albufeira, Faro District, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE08h40 - Hotel Pick up in Armação de Pera and Porches
    • 8365, Armação de Pêra, Faro District, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE08h20 - Hotel Pickup in Carvoeiro
    • 8400, Carvoeiro, Faro District, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE08h10 - Hotel Pick up in Ferragudo
    • 8400, Ferragudo, Faro District, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE07h55 - Hotel Pick up in Portimão and Praia da Rocha
    • Portimão, Faro District, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE07h40 - Hotel Pickup in Alvor and Vau
    • 8500, Alvor, Faro, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE07h15 - Hotel Pick up in Meia Praia and Lagos
    • 8600, Lagos, Faro District, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE07h00 - Hotel Pick up in Praia da Luz
    • 8600, Praia da Luz, Faro District, Portugal

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Reviews

7 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Susan M

Reviewed on Expedia
22 Jul 2022
United States
Rosa was our Guide. She was very friendly, introduced herself and driver. Made sure we knew our bus #. She explain everything about each town. I loved how she pointed out the main areas so we had a choice whicj ones to go to. This tour was my 2nd best. Thanks
Activity date: 21 Jul 2022

4.0 out of 10

Roman M

Reviewed on Expedia
23 May 2019
United States
Too long and not enough time allocation at beaches.
Activity date: 22 May 2019

6.0 out of 10

Sharri-Lynn L

Reviewed on Expedia
21 Mar 2019
Canada
Interesting sites, time allowed at each stop was plentiful. Would of liked to have more information on the history, the who’s who in the city centres instead of on the bus getting to destinations.
Activity date: 20 Mar 2019

8.0 out of 10

A verified traveller

Reviewed on Expedia
7 Mar 2019
Knowledgeable guide. Very reasonable lunch and good breaks. Would recommend.
Activity date: 6 Mar 2019

10.0 out of 10

A verified traveller

Reviewed on Expedia
22 Mar 2018
The trip was well organised, the pick up was on time and the guide was excellent the only comment I would make is that the restaurant for lunch which was an optional extra I Did not think was a very good standard or good value for money compared with other experiences in Portugal. Overall the trip was good value
Activity date: 21 Mar 2018

10.0 out of 10

A verified traveller

Reviewed on Expedia
12 Nov 2015
United States
Joanna, our tour guide was awesome and George, our drive was great. Loved the tour and the commentary Lunch was delicious and extremely reasonably priced. Many highlights on this tour and a great way to se so much of the countryside in one day.
Activity date: 11 Nov 2015

10.0 out of 10

A verified traveller

Reviewed on Expedia
28 Dec 2017
No written review provided
Activity date: 27 Dec 2017

2.0 out of 10

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Reviewed on Expedia
18 Sept 2017
No written review provided
Activity date: 17 Sept 2017

10.0 out of 10

A verified traveller

Reviewed on Expedia
29 Jun 2017
No written review provided
Activity date: 28 Jun 2017