Algarve wine tour and lunch in Silves or time to visit the city
About This Experience
Visit to two wine estates of the demarcated region of the Algarve, guided by wine expert, and acquire in-depth knowledge about the every aspect about the world of wine and the process of winemaking....
This tour follows a similar structure to other Algarve wine outings: two vineyard visits, guided tastings, and a focus on the region's winemaking traditions. The difference is the destination after the cellars. Instead of climbing to Fóia, you stop in Silves, the old Moorish capital of the Algarve, where you will have lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant or, if you prefer, time to explore the town on your own.
The vineyard visits are led by a wine expert, and the format is educational and unhurried. You will tour the estates, learn about the growing and production process, and taste wines that reflect the Algarve's terroir — warm-climate reds, crisp whites, and sometimes a rosé. The tastings are paired with explanations of what you are drinking, and there is space for questions and conversation.
Silves is a small inland town with a red-stone castle, a Gothic cathedral, and narrow streets that climb the hillside above the Arade River. It was once the capital of the Algarve under Moorish rule, and the castle is the most intact fortification in the region. The town has a quieter, more traditional feel than the coastal resorts, and the food here draws on both inland and coastal influences — grilled fish, slow-cooked pork, vegetable stews, and the kind of rustic Portuguese cooking that does not translate well to resort menus.
Lunch is included in the tour, and the restaurant serves typical Algarvian dishes in a setting that feels local rather than tourist-facing. If you would rather skip the meal and explore Silves independently, that option is available, and the town is small enough to cover on foot in an hour or two.
This is a full-day outing, and it suits wine drinkers who also want a taste of the Algarve's history and inland culture. It does not suit families with young children, and it is not the right choice if you are looking for a quick or high-energy experience. The pace is relaxed, the focus is on wine and place, and the day is structured around learning and enjoying rather than ticking boxes.
Silves is worth visiting in its own right, and pairing it with vineyard tours makes for a day that feels more rounded than a wine-only itinerary. The town is less than an hour from the coast, but the landscape and atmosphere are noticeably different — quieter, greener, more rooted in agriculture and history.
The tour is bookable through Viator, and it has strong reviews. Expect a small group, a knowledgeable guide, and a day that moves at a comfortable pace. Bring sunscreen and a hat for the vineyard visits, and be prepared for a leisurely lunch if you take the meal option.
What You'll See
Stop
Located north Portimão, already on Silves county. It's an exclusive wine farm production, the one located most north in the region ,right on the beginning of the Monchique Mountains. Owned by a portuguese-french couple that met at Bordeaux, where he was born and grew up surroundend by the influence of wine. They moved in the region at the beginning of the century to start this project from zero. In the slopes of Odelouca River Vlley, they planted their vineyard and built their small but well equiped winery, that also hosts a tasting room, barrels room and laboratory.
Stop
Located on the north border area of Portimão and Alvor. With the big mountain of Monchique, that dominates the view when we are at the vineyards, this large property has also growing areas of cork trees, wheat fields and orange trees. In the family since 1865 and producers of grapes from a long time, this farm built their modern winery in 1999 and were the first producing certified designation of origin wines in the Algarve. In the esplanade, at the shop or at the oak barrels is visible the tradition of this family estate.
Stop
Lunch
What's Included
Included
- Permanent guide during the entire trip
- Groups of 2 to 5 people may have a shared tour. Private tour option available with an extra fee
- Private visit at the vineyards and winery with your exclusive guide
- Lunch. With starters, free choice of main course, desert, house wine, coffee and water
- Full wine tour with explanation of the making process in the vineyards and winery
- Wine tasting of 3 classic wines at each winery (6 in total)
- Maximum of 8 people and 3 groups for shared tours. Groups starting on 6 people get private tours.
Not Included
- Food at the wineries. Tapas available under request and with extra charge
- Premium wine tasting. Upgraded tasting available with extra charge
- Drinks at the restaurant: Other wines, spirits, digestives and special coffees
- Food at the restaurant: Some specific options may be excluded of the choice (informed when choosing)
Book This Experience
Book via Viator
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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