Lagos and Sagres - Private from Portimão

One of the most highly rated tour guide in Portugal will take you on a
memorable journey.

Lagos (Old Town)

Ponta da Piedade .

Sagres

Cape Saint Vincent



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse, Lagos Portugal

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cape Saint Vincent, Cape Saint Vincent, Faro District, Algarve

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sagres, Sagres, Faro District, Algarve

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lagos, Lagos, Faro District, Algarve

Lagos is a historic and characterful city that is situated on the beautiful Western Algarve. It is a city that boasts a rich seafaring heritage and a coastline of dramatic natural scenery, and today is one of the Algarve’s finest holiday destinations.

Thankfully, Lagos has not succumbed to mass tourism, and the city still retains its distinctive character and charm. Found within the historic centre is a proud Portuguese city, with cobbled streets, authentic restaurants, and an atmosphere which is relaxed and welcoming.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 09:30 AM
Duração: 7 Hours
Ponto de partida: Jardim Visconde Bivar, 8500 Portimão, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
Hat and sunscreen are highly recommended.

Ports

• Portimão Cruise Terminal, R. do Convento, 8500-802 Portimão, Portugal

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Liability and Personal Accident Insurances
• Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off From Portimão + Toll / Parking fees
• Mandatory Licenses: 743/2016 and RNAVT 6326

Não Incluído

• Lunch
• Monuments, Museums Fees

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