The tour departs by bus from the Lisboa Congress Centre for the historical quarter of Belém where some of the most remarkable monuments from the 15th and 16th centuries can be visited. There will be brief photo stops at the Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), UNESCO World Heritage Site, and at the Monument to the Discoveries (Monumento das Descobertas), that celebrates the Portuguese who took part in the Discoveries. After that, the tour continues by bus to the famous Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), also an UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will first have a short tour of the church and cloisters, followed by some free time. The tour will continue by bus along the river Tagus towards the quarter of Alfama which is the oldest district of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the Castle of Lisbon and the river Tagus. Here a short stroll including a walk up to St Jorge Castle will show you the charming corners of the city as well as some beautiful views from the castle. Return by bus to the Lisboa Congress Centre.

Price per person: € 45

(incl. private coach, entrance to the Monastery and English speaking guide)

Meeting point: 12.45h at the Tours desk at the Lisboa Congress Centre

 

 

Departure from Lisboa Congress Centre to Sintra by bus. Sintra is a charming village, classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Palacio da Pena is one of the best examples of 19th-century Romantic revivalism in Portugal. Situated at the top of the Monte da Pena, the palace was built on the site of an old monastery belonging to the Order of St. Jerome. It was the fruit of the imagination of Dom Fernando of Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married the queen Dona Maria II in 1836. After falling in love with Sintra, he decided to buy the convent and the surrounding land to build a summer palace for the royal family.The interior of the palace is still decorated according to the tastes of the kings and queens who lived there.
After the visit of the Palace there is some free time to walk about in the village centre, an extremely beautiful and romantic place. Be sure to also taste the famous “Queijadas” a typical local pastry specialty. Return to Lisboa Congress Centre by bus.

Price per person: € 55

(incl. private coach, entrance to Pena Palace and English speaking guide)

Meeting point: 08.45h at the Tours desk at the Lisboa Congress Centre

 

 

Departure from Lisboa Congress Centre to the Palácio Nacional de Queluz, which is located about 12 km from Lisbon. The Palace is one of the last great Rococo buildings to be designed in Europe and it was conceived originally as a summer retreat for the royal family. The entire palace and its wonderful gardens are steeped in remarkable history and art of its time.
From there, the tour continues to the fishing village of Cascais by bus. Cascais enjoyed an important period of development in the 14th century, when it was a major stopping off point for boats on their way to Lisbon, turning it into a very busy port at that time. Today, the pedestrianised streets and the city centre win you over with their unique charm and atmosphere. After the visit of the small historical centre of Cascais there will be some free time to stroll the streets and enjoy the seaside as well. Return to Lisboa Congress Centre by bus.

Price per person: € 50

(incl. private coach, entrance to the National Palace of Queluz and English speaking guide)

Meeting point: 13.45h at the Tours desk at the Lisboa Congress Centre