Arade River and Alvor Village tour in Portugal
Excursions & day trips

Arade River and Alvor Village tour in Portugal

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£52.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll cruise down the River Arade taking in views of Ferragudo and Portimao's lively harbour
  • There's a stop at a fortress in Praia da Rocha with views of the river mouth, harbour and its golden sands
  • You'll check out Alvor's winding streets and 16th-century church before taking a break by the estuary
What to expect

You'll start your adventure with a 90-minute cruise down the River Arade, where Ferragudo's little church peeks into view, closely followed by Portimao's bustling harbour. After drifting past the Grotto of Saint Anthony, you'll wander through Portimao's old fisherman's quarters, before heading to Praia da Rocha for golden-sand views from its fortress. Next, the minibus brings you to explore the village of Alvor, with its winding streets and 16th-century Manueline church. To wrap up, you'll stop for an optional drink at a local cafe along Alvor's estuary promenade.

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What's included
  • check River cruise
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What to remember
  • The boat segment of the tour is around 90 minutes long. The remainder of the tour is by minibus
  • When we break for refreshments at Alvor promonade, the drink is optional and not included in the tour price
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Subject to weather conditions
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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