Algarve Traditions Loulé and Cork
Your journey begins in Loulé, a town rich in cultural and historical heritage. Wandering through the streets and alleys of the historic center, you'll find traces left by the Arabs and Romans.
Visit the impressive 13th-century castle walls (optional), the ruins of Islamic public baths, unique in Portugal, and the beautiful Chapel of Our Lady of the Conception, built in the 17th century. Learn how the famous Algarve cataplanas are made through the traditional art of beating copper and brass. Enjoy free time to explore the lively Loulé Municipal Market.
São Brás de Alportel is a town rich in centuries-old traditions and historical significance. In the 19th century, it was a major cork production center. Discover the fascinating world of cork, a 100% natural raw material—Portugal is the world's largest exporter! Visit a house-museum dating back to the late 19th century that showcases the lifestyle of a rural bourgeois family.
The visit includes a typical lunch in São Brás de Alportel.
Options
Summer 2025
Standard Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Algarve Traditions Loulé and Cork
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mercado de Loule
Free time to explore Loulé municipal market.
Loule
Visit Loulé and discover the Algarve origins, see the typical handicraft made from the hands of the local artisans.
Sao Bras de Alportel
São Brás de Alportel is a town with centuries-old traditions and historical achievements. Visit a house-museum dating from the late 19th century, which represents the way of life of a rural bourgeois family. Discover the interesting world of cork, a 100% natural raw material, where Portugal is the world's largest exporter of cork!Typical lunch in São Brás de Alportel.
Inclusions
- Cork Factory Visit
- Lunch
- São Brás de Alportel Museum
- Local driver/guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up details will be sent to you by email within 24 hours after receiving the booking. Kindly make sure you have inserted the hotel name or accommodation address in your booking. Not all accommodations are available for pickup at the door. If pickup at your hotel is not available, a nearby location will be provided. The pick up time will depend on guest's hotel location in Algarve, normally between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Meeting / End Points
- Guide with MTS sign. Bus Stop in front of Alfagar Aparthotel.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please be ready at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to your pick-up time. If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided. Kindly confirm you have received your meeting point details with according pick up time. Printed voucher is recommended.
