Take a fascinating day trip from Lisbon to visit three of the seven Portugal Wonders and the Sanctuary of 'Our Lady' at Fatima. This tour also visits two UNESCO World Heritage sites and includes lunch at the picturesque medieval fishing village of Nazaré.
Heading north from Lisbon on this day trip into a bygone era, your first stop is Obidos. This fortified village of whitewashed houses and narrow streets has a distinctly medieval atmosphere and is a great place to relax and watch the world go by.
At Alcobaca you will visit the famous Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also the biggest Gothic style church in Portugal. Lunch is taken at Nazare, renowned as being one of Portugal's most colorful and traditional fishing villages. At Sítio it is possible to enjoy a beautiful view over the beach and Atlantic Ocean.
In the afternoon you will visit the wonderful Batalha Monastery, another UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece in Gothic style with beautiful stained-glass windows. Finally, you will arrive at the world-famous pilgrimage site of Fatima, where 'Our Lady' appeared in 1917. You will have free time in Fatima to visit the Shrine.
Just outside Fatima in Ajulstrel, you'll see the houses of the three shepherd children - Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta - to whom the vision of 'Our Lady' appeared. The return journey to Lisbon is made via a rich agricultural region so you can relax and enjoy the views at the end of a memorable day.
Combine a sightseeing tour of Lisbon with an afternoon exploring the Estoril Coast and the romantic mountainous region of Sintra. If you are short on time or this is your first visit to Lisbon, this is a great tour to give you an overview of the area.
Your sightseeing tour of Lisbon takes you on a drive down Liberty Avenue to Rossio, in the very heart of the city. You'll then visit Alfama is the oldest and most picturesque quarter, and you will stop here for a wine tasting in a handicraft store. The tour continues along the riverside to admire Black Horse Square, before crossing the bridge over the Tagus. You will then have stops at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, perhaps Lisbon's most famous sight.
Next there's a visit to Jeronimos Monastery (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and to the Coach Museum,with the world's largest collection of opulent coaches built for the aristocracy, dating back to the 17th century. Both sites are closed on Mondays, when they will be replaced by Ajuda Palace or "Fundacao Medeiros e Almeida".
Enjoy some free time for lunch (not included in tour cost) before taking an unforgettable afternoon excursion to discover Portugal's "Sunny Coast" and its beaches. You'll tour cosmopolitan Estoril, the colorful Bay of Cascais and the picturesque cliff of Boca do Inferno, Guincho.
Continue on to Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of Europe (stop here from April 1 to October 31 only).
You will then drive across the luxuriant Sintra Mountain and its lush gardens to visit the charming Palacio Nacional Pena (closed on Wednesdays, when the tour visits Queluz Palace instead).
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With guided commentary provided along the route, you'll discover Lisbon's remarkable history as you tour the sights. You can hop on and off as many times as you like throughout the day, at any of the 12 designated stops (17 stops in summer).
Make the most of your visit to Lisbon with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.
For complete route details please click on "View Map" below.
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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The tour includes a visit to the Sanctuary Basilica, a place of worship for more than four million pilgrims each year. It is here you will find the tombstones of Jacinta and Francisco, two of the shepherd children who claimed to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917.
The main focus of the Basilica is the Chapel of Apparitions, which marks the exact spot where the Virgin Mary appeared. Many devotees kneel at this spot and pray, light candles or make offerings such as flowers. There will also be an opportunity for you to attend mass if you wish.
Your tour continues to Aljustrel, where the three shepherd children Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia, were born. Continue to Valinhos where Our Lady of Fatima appeared for the fourth time on August 19, 1917.
Your final stop is Loca do Anjo, where you can visit the place where the children were visited by the Virgin Mary on two occasions.
Discover the magic of Lisbon on an introductory morning or afternoon tour that covers all the city's highlights. You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jeronimos Monastery, see the world's most opulent coaches at the Coach Museum and stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Highlights on your half-day sightseeing tour of Lisbon's attractions include:
Discover the beautiful beaches of Portugal's "Sunny Coast" on a relaxing afternoon excursion from Lisbon. You'll travel to Estoril, the Bay of Cascais and Boca do Inferno, then cross Sintra Mountain to visit the idyllic Palacio Nacional da Pena in Sintra.
Your first stop is picturesque Estoril, where Ian Fleming (author of the James Bond series of novels) hit on the idea for Casino Royale. Estoril is often referred to as the Portuguese Riviera, as it is home to Europe's biggest casino. You will also see the colorful Bay of Cascais and the picturesque cliff of Boca do Inferno, Guincho.
The excursions continues to Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point. The tour stops here from April 1 to October 31 only.
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 West Region tour allows you to learn about the patrimonial 'masterpieces' of Portugal. You have as an option to visit Alcobaca or Batalha. Included in this tour is a visit to Fatima, the religious capital of Portugal, and an essential place to visit for many people. However, if religion doesn't interest you, you can visit both Batalha and Alcobaca instead.
Start with a visit to Fatima and its Sanctuary, the site where Our Lady of Fatima appeared in 1917. Since then, millions of pilgrims go there to pay their promises to pray or just to feel its mystical strength! The Sanctuary Square is so big that it can only be described by numbers: it can receive simultaneously 300,000 visitors and it's twice the size of St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.From Fatima, continue to the Monastery of Batalha, (or Alcobaca as an option) the biggest example in Portugal of the late gothic Portuguese style, where you can find a mix of the gothic style with the Manuelino Art - symbol of the Portuguese maritime expansion. If you choose to go to Alcobaca instead then you will visit the famous 12th century monastery. This monastery is not only a beautiful architectural example, but it also has the monuments in memory of King D. Pedro I and D. Ines de Castro.
After lunch in the fishing village of Nazare, your last stop of the day will invite you to travel back in time to the true medieval town of Obidos. In Obidos all of this royal tradition of Portuguese Kings and Queens was kept till today including the old wall that surrounds the city.
As this tour is private, you have some choices:
This tour is the perfect combination if you are short on time, in just one day you can discover Lisbon and also the World Heritage Site of Sintra and the Estoril Coast.
Start by exploring all the main busy squares of the city that truly transform Lisbon in a European capital. At the top of the highest hill of Lisbon you will find the Castle of Saint George with an astonishing view of Lisbon and the old Moorish quarter of Alfama. Lisbon is nowadays just the capital of Portugal but once it was the center of a huge empire that comprised half of the world! Many of the adventurous discoverers departed from the next area that you will visit: Belem. Along with new thoughts and cultures the Portuguese explorers brought also enough wealth to build the astonishing Jeronimos Monastery and the nearby Tower of Belem. In addition to these monuments the Discoveries monument was erected honoring all of these heroes of the past.
In the afternoon continue to the World Heritage Site of Sintra and wonder through its narrow streets just before heading to the top of the mountain to visit the 19th century extravaganza of King Ferdinand: the Pena Palace in a rare combination of architectural styles and colors.
After the visit of the Pena Palace with all its history it's time to relax in a journey along the coast. Your starting point will be the small historical centre of Cascais where the fishing tradition of the past still subsists. From here you will continue along the coast and the beautiful beaches of Estoril having the Atlantic Ocean as your company until you reach Lisbon.
This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.
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Highlights of your sightseeing tour include:
After your tour of the illuminated city, you can join in the fun at a typical Fado restaurant.
Sit back and enjoy a delicious Portuguese meal, while watching the Fado (traditional Portuguese singing) and folk dance shows. Return to your hotel at your leisure.
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