Lagos and Sagres - Private from Albufeira
Go beyond the usual mainstream itineraries, accompanied by one of the most highly rated portuguese tour guide.
Delving into the best experiences of the Algarve, while not having to worry about driving between popular spots and hidden gems, will improve your vacation time.
In addition to receiving personalized attention in a private, customized tour, you will get the inside scoop on the culture, traditions, and gastronomy of the region.
Lagos (Old Town)
Ponta da Piedade .
Sagres
Cape Saint Vincent
- The itinerary and stop times are representative but may be subject to change depending on unforeseen circumstances or the specific needs of each group.
Options
Lagos and Sagres - Private from Albufeira
Pickup included
What's included in Lagos and Sagres - Private from Albufeira
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse
The cliffs of the Ponta da Piedade headland is one of the finest natural features of the Algarve. This dramatic limestone coastline is formed of sea pillars, fragile rock arches and hidden grottos, all of which have been chiselled-out by savage winter storms.
Cape Saint Vincent
Being the most south-westerly point in mainland Europe, this rugged and forbidding Cape has long been considered sacred ground – ancient Greeks called it the ‘Land of Serpents’, but the pugnacious Romans oddly preferred a meeker designation: Promontorium Sacrum (‘Holy Promontory’), the Latin origin of the name ‘Sagres’ (from Sacrum). For them, terra firma-loving citizens of Rome, Cape St. Vincent was the ‘Edge of the World’, a supernatural vortex where the setting sun was dramatically submerged by the immense, unknown ocean (still today, the fading solar disk occasionally seems bigger and brighter at Cape St. Vincent). The myth persisted throughout the Middle Ages until a man decided to end all that crazy nonsense and – in the process – put an end to the Age of Darkness: Prince Henry the Navigator
Sagres
In terms of global importance, Sagres' heyday was in the 15th century and this was down to Prince Henry the Navigator. He chose Sagres as his home and location of his school of navigation. The school boasts alumni such as Fernao de Magalhaes (Magellan), Pedro Alvares Cabral and Vasco da Gama whose impact on the World is still felt today. It was from nearby Belixe that the first caravels were launched, the same ships that brought about Portugal's age of The Discoveries and helped define the nation's identity.
Inclusions
- Liability and Personal Accident Insurances
- Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off From Albufeira Town + Toll / Parking fees
- Mandatory Licenses: RNAAT 743/2016 and RNAVT 6326
- Approx. 1h free time for lunch on own. Due the diversity of people, we try to provide the best different Lunch restaurant tips. You can also bring your own Snack/Lunch.
- Monuments, Museums,etc. Entrance Fees
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Hat and sunscreen are highly recommended.
Meeting / End Points
- Car parking in front of hotel Vila Galé
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Tickets must be shown to the Guide/Driver
