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Private Shore Excursions from
Lisbon


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TOUR # 1
Lisbon

TOUR # 2
Sintra, Roca Cape, Cascais, Estoril

TOUR # 3
Lisbon & Sintra, Cascais, Estoril

TOUR # 4
Obidos, Alcobaca, Nazare, Batalha, Fatima

TOUR # 5
 Lisbon & Fatima

 

TOUR # 1 - Lisbon
 
Lisbon - Tour 1

Lisbon, the millenarian city of the seven hills, with unique views from the top of them, like in Edward VII park. Cross the famous Marquis of Pombal square and go down the hill by the XVIII century boulevard of Liberty avenue to Restauradores square and Rossio, the heart of Lisbon, which has been the shopping district for more than 2000 years. The majestic Commerce square, in front of the extraordinary estuary of Tagus river and close by the nucleus of  ancient Lisbon. Drive through the old quarter of Alfama: the XVI century "pointed stones" palace, saint Anthony of Padua church, the very antique XII century Cathedral of Lisbon, saint Vincent Monastery and saint Engracia church.
Go up the hill of Bairro Alto, the famous section of Fado singers, where another belvedere waits you; Estrela basilica - marvelous marble construction with an outstanding dome; the Parliament of Portugal - imposing XIX century palace. Then, we go along the riverside by the busy harbor, with its discos and restaurants, cruise ship docks. On the way to Belem quarter, drive by the official residence of the President and stops at Belem Tower – jewel in Manueline style dating from the XVI century (stop for drinks and toilettes), the Monument to the Discoveries – homage to the great Portuguese navigators, Jeronimos Monastery – the most imposing monument of Lisbon, telling about the apogee of Lisbon’s history, the age of adventurers and navigators of the XVI century. Free taste of Port wine. On the way back we go by the elegant ambassadors residential area, Monsanto park, the XVIII century aqueduct, Spain square, the bullfight ring - oriental style construction from the XIX century, Republic avenue - the widest and longest with XIX century palaces and modern Lisbon.

TOUR DURATION: 8 hours

TOUR # 2 - Sintra, Roca Cape, Cascais, Estoril
 
Lisbon - Tour 2

Estoril coast - the "sunny coast" where the sun shines 300 days per year. Drive close by the largest beach of Carcavelos and the rocky stretch of Sao Joao and Sao Pedro of Estoril with aristocratic palaces, manor houses and deluxe villas. Cosmopolitan Estoril with a stop at the biggest casino in Europe, its gardens and esplanades. Cascais bay and ancient fishing port, stop of many navigators in the past, like Columbus and Vasco da Gama. See the typical fishing boats unloading the catch and a panorama of the coastline. Continue by the seaside with rocky and sandy beaches and the picturesque cliff - the Mouth of Hell. Guincho, the wind surfer beach and Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of continental Europe - view of the ocean and seashore at 140 meters high. Drive across the luxuriant Sintra Mountain and its gardens by twisted roads surrounded by a huge variety of vegetation - "The Glorious Eden", "The Garden of Paradise". Admire the noble houses - each one in a different style, matching the variety and originality of the vegetation. Stop in the medieval Sintra town, with free time to see the most ancient royal palace in Portugal, the narrow streets with local handicraft shops, the typical local pastry like queijadas and travesseiros, the wine shops, the gardens.
 

TOUR DURATION: 8 hours

TOUR # 3 - Lisbon & Sintra, Cascais, Estoril
Lisbon - Tour 3

Lisbon, the millenarian city of the seven hills, with unique views from the top of them, like in Edward VII park. Cross the famous Marquis of Pombal square and go down the hill by the XVIII century boulevard of Liberty avenue to Restauradores square and Rossio, the heart of Lisbon, which has been the shopping district for more than 2000 years. The majestic Commerce square, in front of the extraordinary estuary of Tagus river and close by the nucleus of  ancient Lisbon. Drive through the old quarter of Alfama: the XVI century "pointed stones" palace, saint Anthony of Padua church, the very antique XII century Cathedral of Lisbon, saint Vincent Monastery and saint Engracia church. Go up the hill of Bairro Alto, the famous section of Fado singers, where another belvedere waits you; Estrela basilica - marvelous marble construction with an outstanding dome; the Parliament of Portugal - imposing XIX century palace.
Then, we go along the riverside by the busy harbor, with its discos and restaurants, cruise ship docks. On the way to Belem quarter, drive by the official residence of the President and stops at Belem Tower – jewel in Manueline style dating from the XVI century, the Monument to the Discoveries – homage to the great Portuguese navigators, Jeronimos Monastery – the most imposing monument of Lisbon, telling about the apogee of Lisbon’s history, the age of adventurers and navigators of the XVI century. Free taste of Port wine.
Proceed to Estoril coast - the "sunny coast" where the sun shines 300 days per year. Cosmopolitan Estoril with a stop at the biggest casino in Europe and its gardens. Cascais bay and ancient fishing port, stop of many navigators in the past. Free time for lunch by the seaside. Continue by the coastline with rocky and sandy beaches and the picturesque cliff - the Mouth of Hell. Guincho, the wind surfer beach and Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of continental Europe - stop for a marvelous view of the ocean and coastline at 140 meters high. Drive across the luxuriant Sintra Mountain and its gardens by twisted roads surrounded by a huge variety of vegetation - "The Glorious Eden", "The Garden of Paradise". Stop in the medieval Sintra town, with free time to see the most ancient royal palace in Portugal, the narrow streets with local handicraft shops, the typical local pastry like queijadas and travesseiros, the wine shops, the gardens.
TOUR DURATION: 8 hours



TOUR # 4 - Obidos, Alcobaca, Nazare, Batalha, Fatima
Lisbon - Tour 4

Travel northwards and arrive at the beautiful and very ancient walled town called Obidos - medieval city surrounded by the castle with picturesque narrow streets, whitewashed houses, iron balconies, flower pots in every window. Inhabited by Romans and Arabs, this was the dwelling place of the Portuguese court for more than 500 years.
Drive to Alcobaca and stop in this charming ancient town. Free time to visit the XII century Alcobaca Monastery. It has the longest church in Portugal, an amazing construction which resisted time and earthquakes and where you can see how Cistercian monks used to live. See also the tombs of king Peter and Ines, the 2 lovers of the most dramatic Portuguese love story. The cloisters are worthwhile a stopover: wander around the garden, kitchen, cellar, refectory, chapter house, dormitory, Kings’ hall of this centenary dwelling place of friars.
Free time for lunch in Nazare, the most colorful of Portuguese fishing villages and the richest fishing region of  Portugal, where one can see fishermen and their wives wearing traditional clothes. This seaside resort is also famous for its beautiful handicraft. After lunch, go up to the cliff near the beach, for a superb view of the village and coastline.
Proceed to Batalha Monastery, a XIV century masterpiece in Gothic style. Here you can admire the highest church in Portugal, the Royal Pantheon of the Portuguese “Conquerors of the Sea” – the so-called “Magnificent generation”, the beautiful manueline cloister, the chapter house with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Unfinished Chapels.
Finally Fatima - the Center of Christian faith and a local of world's pilgrimage. See the chapel where Our Lady appeared to the shepherds, the Basilica and the vast square where people crawl on their knees towards the heart of the shrine, in a impressive sign of faith and devotion, lightning a candle, praying and making a vow to Our Lady or fulfilling a promise. Religious services can be attended. Visit also Aljustrel with the humble houses where the shepherds lived.

TOUR DURATION: 10 hours



TOUR # 5 - Lisbon & Fatima
Lisbon - Tour 5

Lisbon, the millenarian city of the seven hills, with unique views from the top of them, like in Edward VII park. Cross the famous Marquis of Pombal square and go down the hill by the XVIII century boulevard of Liberty avenue to Restauradores square and Rossio, the heart of Lisbon, which has been the shopping district for more than 2000 years.
The majestic Commerce square, in front of the extraordinary estuary of Tagus river and close by the nucleus of  ancient Lisbon. Drive through the old quarter of Alfama: the XVI century "pointed stones" palace, saint Anthony of Padua church, the very antique XII century Cathedral of Lisbon, saint Vincent Monastery and saint Engracia church. Go up
the hill of Bairro Alto, the famous section of Fado singers, where another belvedere waits you; Estrela basilica - marvelous marble construction with an outstanding dome; the Parliament of Portugal - imposing XIX century palace.
Then, we go along the riverside by the busy harbor, with its discos and restaurants, cruise ship docks. On the way to Belem quarter, drive by the official residence of the President and stops at Belem Tower – jewel in Manueline style dating from the XVI century, the Monument to the Discoveries – homage to the great Portuguese navigators, Jeronimos Monastery – the most imposing monument of Lisbon, telling about the apogee of Lisbon’s history, the age of adventurers and navigators of the XVI century. Free taste of Port wine.
Proceed to Fatima where you can visit the Sanctuary and the Basilica (with the tombstones of the shepherds) and the Chapel of Apparitions - heart of the shrine, where Our Lady appeared to Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco. In the Chapel of the Apparitions, in the Basilica or in the new church you can attend mass and confess. Near the Chapel of the Apparitions, you can light a candle and make a vow to Our Lady. Leading to the Chapel, a marble passage is crossed by pilgrims on their knees to ask spiritual heal or fulfill a promise. In front of the Chapel there is a water source.
Aljustrel - visit the humble houses where the 3 shepherds, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco were born and lived. In the Ethnographic Regional Centre, next to Lucía's house, are a lot of articles like letters of Lucia, furniture of the shepherds houses, pictures connected with the miracles, clothes, etc.  
Valinhos - see the place where Our Lady of Fatima appeared for the 4th time in August 19th, 1917.
TOUR DURATION: 10 hours

 

 

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