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 Tours from Lisbon
Your tour then takes you across Sintra Mountain and its lush gardens to visit the fairytale Palacio Nacional da Pena in Sintra (closed on Wednesdays, when the tour visits Queluz Palace instead).
This tour will take you to the unexplored area of the South of Lisbon: Arrabida. Just a few kilometers South of Lisbon you will stop at the castle of Palmela which once was the headquarters of the mighty Saint James Religious Order and where its walls still have the privilege to admire the amazing views of the Setubal bay and the Troia Peninsula. Your journey will continue to Azeitao to enjoy the flavors and aromas of the Moscatel wine in the famous Jose Maria da Fonseca Wine Cellars where we will learn all about the production techniques of this famous fortified wine. After such an exquisite appetizer it will be the perfect time for lunch in Setubal in one of the many fresh fish restaurants of this area enjoying the sounds and views of the beautiful Sado estuary. After lunch your journey will continue to Sesimbra where you can admire spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and the cascade of white washed houses of the fishing community of Sesimbra. But your day wouldn't be complete without a visit to the most famous cape of this region: the Cape Espichel where its austere sanctuary still drives some to come and pay a tribute to Our Lady at the local small church. Behind the church lies a true hidden secret: the cliffs of the Cabo Espichel that manage to combine its reddish color with the blue waters of the Ocean in a truly inspiring scenery. Your tour will end with a drive back to Lisbon.
This tour will take you on a journey to some of the many royal residences of Portugal witnessing the history of the monarchs that once ruled one of the oldest nations in Europe. The first stop of the day will be in the Queluz Palace. This once small hunting pavilion was transformed into an exuberant rocaille summer residence and still today is the official residence of the Portuguese President of the Republic guests. After a stroll in the gardens of the Queluz Palace you will continue your journey to Mafra where something amazing is waiting for you. Starting with plans to a small monastery thanking God for a healthy heir, John V's extravagant wishes led to an enormous structure composed by a Royal Palace, a Monastery and a Basilica in an ensemble of more than 600 rooms, 5200 doors and windows and the largest bells carillon in the world. After the visit of such an inspiring building it's time to slow down the pace of your tour by having a delightful lunch break in the small fishing town of Ericeira where the waves of the Atlantic will accompany you during your meal. During the afternoon it will be time to continue your royal journey to Sintra, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the old city centre the old chalets and small manor houses are the perfect background for a stroll and a look in one the many local handicraft shops. At the top of the mountain is located one of the highlights of Sintra: the 19th century Pena Palace, one of the extravaganzas of the Portuguese royalty. If you prefer something even older then the Vila Palace is the perfect place showing its antiquity in an outstanding collection of glazed tiles, furniture and paintings. After such a fulfilling day it's time to return back to Lisbon and to your hotel. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the mountainous region of Sintra on this day trip from Lisbon. You'll take a drive along the picturesque Estoril Coast, see the fishing port of Cascais Bay and watch the wild waves breaking at Boca do Inferno. The excursion takes you on a scenic drive along the coast of picturesque Estoril, where Ian Fleming (author of the James Bond series) hit on the idea for Casino Royale. Often referred to as the Portuguese Riviera, it is here you will find Europe's biggest casino. You will also see the colorful Bay of Cascais and the picturesque cliff of Boca do Inferno, Guincho. Next stop is Colares, famous for the region's wine. From April to October on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the trip down from Colares is made by tramcar. At all other times the trip is by bus. After enjoying lunch is at Sintra, you'll have some free time to explore the town. You will then continue to Queluz Palace (closed on Tuesdays, when you'll visit the National Palace of Sintra), a fairytale castle built for Prince Dom Pedro in the 1750's. |
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Estoril
Coast and Sintra Day Trip from Lisbon
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Tour to Arrabida Mountains and South of Lisbon - Palmela, Azeitao and Setubal
Private
Tour to Queluz Palace, Mafra, Ericeira and Sintra - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sintra
Day Trip from Lisbon