Cork Secrets
Albufeira, Portugalby Zebra Safari Tours
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 8 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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Overview
From the meeting point we head to the bubbling Loulé Market! Smell the smells and discover the local products (bread, cakes, jams, honey, nuts, liqueurs, fish and more). Next, we'll visit the cork capital of the Algarve: São Brás de Alportel, where it all began: the extraction and processing of cork that provided work for many families and its export generated wealth for the area. The first Portuguese bank was born here in the Casa Museu do Traje, and from here there will be time for lunch (not included in the tour). We'll then visit the cork factory.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off;
- All Fees and Taxes
- Live commentary on board;
- Entrance at the museum and at the cork factory;
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Itinerary
- 1
Loule
30 min
The day starts with a visit to the village of Loulé where guests will visit the local charismatic market located near the historical center.. One of the most famous ones in Algarve.
- 2
Sao Bras de Alportel
1.5 hours
In here we take a guided visit to this important cork factory (very essential to the local economy) Duration: 90 minutes.:
- 3
Museu do Traje
30 min
A visit to all departments of the museum.
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up and drop-off from your acomodation in Albufeira town centre. Pick-up and drop-off services outside central Albufeira will incur an additional charge of €5, which must be paid to the driver in cash. For pick-ups and drop-offs outside Albufeira, the price is on request. The pick up location must be confirmed with us at least 24 hours before departure, so that we can indicate the pick up time. If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown during the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult;
- We reserve the right to reschedule the tour or suggest a different experience available that day if the minimum number required is not available.
- If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown durin the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
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- This tour is not off road, therefore, the vehicle used to take this tour will be a Mercedes with air conditioning for greater customer comfort.
- Children will be required to present an identification document to verify their age. Under our laws, the applicable age range mandates the use of age-appropriate safety seats.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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