Immerging yourself in the charm of traditional Algarvian villages on a day trip from Vilamoura is an experience not to be missed. Savour local flavours as you sample regional brandy at a distillery nestled in the village of Barranco do Velho. You'll be collected from a designated meeting point in Vilamoura, then sit back and soak up the scenic journey to the ancient city of Loulé.

Take a leisurely stroll through a bustling local market, brimming with a diverse selection of regional products. From there, you'll travel to the hilltop village of Querença, where you can capture some memorable photos of the quintessential white buildings that adorn this town.

A visit to the Nossa Sra. Da Assunção church is next on your itinerary. Here, you can admire its Portuguese gilded work along with 17th-century paintings and tiling. Your journey continues to the village of Salir, where you'll stop at an archaeological museum. This intriguing site boasts a glass floor revealing the 12th-century foundations of an ancient castle.

Your next destination is the village of Barranco do Velho, where you'll have the opportunity to taste Arbutus Brandy at a local distillery. Following this, you'll indulge in a delightful lunch in the well-preserved traditional village of Alte, characterised by its whitewashed houses and charming canal. At the end of your tour, you'll return to your starting point in Vilamoura.