If you wish to see the history of Portugal unveiled, Faro is one of the best places to visit and get a true essence of the country. The coastal landscape of the city and the marvelous sightseeing lure tourists especially during the summers of Portugal. Apart from incredible beaches, Faro has some of the best monuments and beaches within the country.

The Old Town of Faro popularly referred to, as the ‘Cidade Velha’ or 'Centro Historico,' is the site to some of the most ancient attractions. The city is also close to Ria Formosa Reserve that serves as a home to a number of migratory birds during the spring and winter season. To get a better view of the city and its wonderful attractions, plan a pleasurable cruise to the region with the help of the Faro cruises guide.

Stad Amsterdam

Enjoy an unforgettable 20-night adventure sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in the Stad Amsterdam. The vessel takes you all the way from Boston to Faro non-stop, which means there are no port of calls and you will just be at the sea enjoying a memorable shipboard life. This ship gives you the experience of working on a voyage, as it is a working ship. You can enjoy several activities that involve working with the crew. Some of these include setting the sails at the galley or the helms.

Algarve Coast and Guadiana River Cruise

This unique 7-night European coastal cruise takes you all along the Algarve, stopping at Faro on the third day after breakfast. The itinerary starts from Portimao - leaving the port in the afternoon and cruises along Olhao on the second day and then to Vila Real de Santo Antonio, where you can take a short tour of Faro on the third day. From here the cruise enters the waters of Spain via the Guadiana River and passengers disembark at Mertola-Alcoutim on the fourth day. It leaves for Ayamonte, where you can take an excursion to Seville on the fifth day and then to Vilamoura on the morning of the sixth day.

You can continue the scenic cruising and arrive near Portimao to enjoy a tour of Lagos on the seventh day and return to Portimao on the eight day after breakfast. Throughout the journey you can enjoy the sight of whitewashed villages and castles sailing up the river. The cruise allows you to spend plenty of time for sightseeing and also shopping.

Once you disembark in Faro there are lots of historical places to see, miles of beaches to explore and loads of shopping to do. So book your voyage and pack your bags to relish a fun-filled vacation at Faro.