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Hotel Mundial 4* Lisbon. Located down town. Restaurant with panoramic views of the city, restaurant 1st floor, snack bar and bar. Air conditioned. Garage. Rooms have; Safe, telephone, mini bar and TV and hair dryer.
Hotel Lisboa Plaza 4* Lisbon. Centrally located. Restaurant, Bar and individually decorated rooms. Air conditioned. Parking. Rooms have; Safe, telephone, mini bar, TV.
Hotel Avendia Palace 5* Lisbon. Centrally located down town. Bar, restaurant and beautifully decorated sitting areas. Air conditioned. Parking. Rooms have; Safe, TV, telephone and mini bar.
We offer airfares from: ORD (Chicago) MIA (Miami) LAX (Los Angeles)
BOS (Boston) and IAD (Washington)
With over 23 other add-on gateways
Available upon request
H/D LISBON CITY TOUR An authentic taste of Lisbon in just a few hours. Drive through one of the main avenues of the city, to the Rossio Square, heart of the city. Continue on foot through the Alfama District, the oldest and most picturesque quarter of the city, and magnificent views of Lisbon city below. Stop for some wine tasting in a “handicraft” store. Then proceed along the riverside to the Praca do Comerico, ex libris of Lisbon and one of the Tagus Bridges, to the Belem Tower, dedicated to the discoveries. Then a unique opportunity to visit the Church of St. Jerome Monastery, a masterpiece of the Manuelin style. Also visit the Coach Museum, with the largest collection of coaches in the world. Finally, a panoramic view of the Belem Tower and the Monument To The Discovery, built to commemorate D. Henrique “The Navigator”. Daily all year except Jan 01 and Dec 25. Departs 9:00 am / 2:30 pm from Parque Eduardo VII
F/D LISBON CITY AND SINTRA, ESTORIL & CABO DA ROCA Drive through one of the main avenues of the city, to the Rossio Square, heart of the city. Continue on foot through the Alfama District, the oldest and most picturesque quarter of the city, and magnificent views of Lisbon city below. Stop for some wine tasting in a “handicraft” store. Then proceed along the riverside to the Praca do Comerico, ex libris of Lisbon and one of the Tagus Bridges, to the Belem Tower, dedicated to the discoveries. Then a unique opportunity to visit the Church of St. Jerome Monastery, a masterpiece of the Manuelin style. Also visit the Coach Museum, with the largest collection of coaches in the world. Finally, a panoramic view of the Belem Tower and the Monument To The Discovery, built to commemorate D. Henrique “The Navigator”. Free time for lunch on your own. Afternoon departure for an unforgettable view of Lisbon’s coastline. Arrive in Estoril, a cosmopolitan village between Lisbon and Cascais offering with it’s mild climate, several activities, such as golf, casino, horse racing and motoring, all this plus it’s beautiful beaches of white sand. Following the coast to Cascais and its colorful bay, a fishing village that extends to Guincho, with it’s picturesque dunes. Continue through Boca do Inferno (Hells Mouth) a striking cliff formed by the erosion of the sea. Stop at Cabo de Roca (summer months only), the westernmost point of continental Europe, to admire the beautiful landscape. Then continue on to Sintra and it’s mountains covered with luxuriant vegetation and dotted with palaces. Visit the charming Village Palace (Wednesday visit of Palace of Queluz instead) in Moorish style, with its conic chimneys and manueline style windows. Daily all year except Jan 01 and Dec 25. Departs 9:00 am from Parque Eduardo VII
H/D ESTORIL COAST AND SINTRA Depart for an unforgettable afternoon discovering the Coast of the Sun and it’s beaches. Estoril, a cosmopolitan village between Lisbon and Cascais, offering with it’s mild climate, several activities, such as golf, casino, horse racing and motoring, all this plus it’s beautiful beaches of white sand. Following the coast to Cascais and its colorful bay, a fishing village that extends to Guincho, with it’s picturesque dunes. Following the coast to Cascais and its colorful bay, a fishing village that extends to Guincho, with it’s picturesque dunes. Continue through Boca do Inferno (Hells Mouth) a striking cliff formed by the erosion of the sea. Stop at Cabo de Roca (summer months only), the westernmost point of continental Europe, to admire the beautiful landscape. Then continue on to Sintra and it’s mountains covered with luxuriant vegetation and dotted with palaces. Visit the charming Village Palace (Wednesday visit of Palace of Queluz instead) in Moorish style, with its conic chimneys and manueline style windows. Daily all year except Jan 01 and Dec 25. Departs 2:30pm from Parque Eduardo VII
F/D SINTRA DELUXE Depart in direction of the majestic and romantic Pena Palace (if possible-and on Mondays it will be substituted for the Queluz Palace), situated on one of the highest peaks of the mountain range. This Moorish castle is a mixture of many styles making it quite unique. On the Sintra, where you will stop for lunch. Free time to stroll around this lovely village and take in the antique shops, restaurants, or tea-rooms, where you may taste the delicious tarts known as “queijadas”. Continue on to Colares, region known for its table wines, then on to Cabo da Roca, the most western point in continental Europe, passing the beaches of Guincho till Boca do Inferno, through delightful landscapes till Cacais, where you can take a glimpse of the fishing port. Return to Lisbon via the Estoril Coast, where you can get a panoramic view of the Casino and its gardens. Daily all year except Jan 01 and Dec 25. Departs 9:00 am from Parque Eduardo VII. Lunch included
H/D FATIMA AND THE 3 SHEPHERDS Depart northwards to Fatima. Your first visit will be the Fatima Sanctuary, where the tombstones of Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco are, as well as the Apparitions Chapel, heart of the shrine. Everyone will have time to attend the mass. The better understand the life of the 3 little shepherds, you will visit the house where they were born. Then it’s on to Valinhos to visit the place where Our Lady of Fatima appeared for the 4th time on the 19th of August, 1917. Finally we will go to Loca do Anjo and see the place where the children, Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia went for the 1st and 3rd visit of the Angel in 1916. April-October (except the 12 & 13) Departs 2:30 pm from Parque Eduardo VII
F/D FATIMA AND THE MONASTERIES Depart northward to Obidos, a delightful little walled town with narrow streets and the impressive Pousada do Castelo. Continue on to Alcobaca, where you will visit the 12th century Church of the Monastery, that houses the tombs of Pedro and Ines de Castro. For lunch you will head to Nazare, the most colorful Portuguese fishing village. If possible, you will go to Sitio, to enjoy a panoramic view of the beach and village. In the afternoon you will continue to Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline styles, considered a Hertiage of Humanity by UNESCO. Finally you will arrive at the Sanctuary of Fatima, center of Christian faith and a site of world pilgrimage. Visit the Basilica where the tombstones of Lucia, Jancinta and Francisco are, as well as the Chapel of Apparitions, the heart of the shrine. After mass it’s back to Lisbon through colorful farming countryside. Daily all year except Jan 01 and Dec 25. Departs 9:00 am from Parque Eduardo VII. Lunch included
F/D LISBON AND FATIMA This tour is a combination of the half day Lisbon tour and the half day Fatima tour with free time to enjoy mass. April-October (except the 12 & 13) Departs 9:00 am from Parque Eduardo VII.
H/D ARRABIDA AND THE MOORISH CASTLES Depart Lisbon, crossing the Bridge over the Tagus River, to admire the magnificent view of Lisbon, heading for Sesimbra’s Castle for a panoramic sight of this fishing center. Then on to Azeitao, agricultural village, recognized for its baroque style and lovely fountains and farms. Then it’s off to a famous wine cellar to sample the local moscatel wine, and visit the handicraft center, where one can admire the delightful portugues hand made glazed tiles. Continue on to Arrabida Mountain, a unique natural park created with the purpose of preserving the natural elements such as local fauna and flora, coves ad beaches of limpid water as well as the architectural legacies, for example the Convent of the Arrabida. Panoramic views of Setugal and Troia. Short stop at the Pousada do Castelo in Palmela before finally returning to Lisbon via the Vasco da Gama Bridge. April-October (except the 12 & 13 Monday to Friday) Departs 2:30 pm from Parque Eduardo VII
F/D LISBON AND ARRABIDA This tour is a combination of the half day Lisbon tour and the Arrabida tour. April-October (except the 12 & 13 Monday to Friday) Departs 9:00 am from Parque Eduardo VII
F/D EVORA-THE ROMAN CITY Depart southwards through the widest Cork region in the entire world, on an exiting journey into the past, Portugal’s former “bread-basket”. As you arrive at Alentejos’ capital, you will visit the ancient ruins of the Roman Temple of Diana, built with marble from Estremoz, the Romanesque Gothic Cathedral, with its massive towers from the 16th century, the well know “Bones” Chapel and the University that occupies the former building of the Jesuit Univeristy. Stroll along the lovely whitewashed streets, to enjoy the typical sights of this city, once home to kings, artists and humanists, which with the help of Geraldo Sempavor, was considered a World Heritage. Lunch included. Return to Lisbon via Setubal, famous fishing center.
Daily All year / April to October (except the 12 & 13 Tuesday and Saturday) Departs 9:00 am from Parque Eduardo VII. Includes lunch.
H/D LISBON RIVER CRUISE A mini cruise is a real must in order to enjoy Lisbon, a city which overlooks the Tagus River and the Atlantic Ocean. Centuries of history will emerge from its discoveries, monuments scattered along the river as well as the Castles on the hills. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Parque das Nações, where the Expo ’98 was organized, with all it’s modern architecture etc. Return to hotel is not included. Departs April –October (except Mondays) ) Departs 2:30 am from Parque Eduardo VII.
H/D MARTIME DISCOVERIES The visit starts with a visit to the Jeronimos Monastery, a masterpiece in Manueline style. The on to the Marine Museum to understand the relationship of the Portuguese and the sea. Time still to visit the Belem Tower, city symbol, and the Padrao dos Descobrimentos (panoramic) build in homage of Henry the Navigator. At the end of the tour, you can ride in the Cityline for the rest of the day. Departs Daily, April-October (except Mondays and holidays) Departs 9:00 am from Parque Eduardo VII
LISBON BY NIGHT WITH DRINK OR DINNER Pick up from hotel and begin the tour in the center of town at Marques de Pombal, Av. Da Liberdades, Rossio and Terreiro do Paço. Continuing along for a panoramic view of the Discovery Monuments-Padrao dos Descobrimentos, Torre de Belem and Mosteiro dos Jeronimos. View of the Lisbon Bridgeand Cristo Rei (Christ the King). Finally drinks or dinner will be served at a typical restaurant with Fado music and Folklore. Return to hotels only in Lisbon – subject to confirmation. Departs All year – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays with previous reservation
*You can purchase this tour with 2 drinks and show or dinner with show
All tours are subject to alteration without notice
Pick up from some hotels in the Lisbon Area available
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History of Lisbon The views from the Saint George’s Castle high above the city in the Alfama district are fabulous. A walk through the narrow streets, will display the overlays of Roman, Visigothic and Moorish history. Everywhere you go, the lovely blue “azulejos” (ornamental tiles) and lacy wrought iron window grilles are to be seen. Stroll the tree lined avenues, stop at the lovely Rossio Square with splendid fountain, enjoy the shops, and make a stop at one of the many fine restaurants where wonderful fresh seafood is served. There are many museums in Lisbon, too many for us to list them all, but here are some: the Military Museum, Museum of S. Roque with its sacred art, Da Cidade Museum showing the evolution of Lisbon, the Monastery dos Jeronimos and of course the Museum of National Tiles (Museu Nacional do Azulejo), this museum is housed in the former convent of Madre de Deus. For those interested in Jewish history in Lisbon, there is the Museu Arqueologico do Carmo, where a great collection of tombstones is to be found, amongst which is the “Monchique Stone” with inscriptions written in Hebrew. In the Alfama quarter you can find the “Rua da Judiaria (Jews Street) and close by at #8 Beco das Barrelas, is the site which tradition holds to be that of the ancient synagogue. In the center of the city at 59 Rua Alexandre Herculano, is the Shaare Tikva Synagogue. A visit to Lisbon would not be complete without going to hear some “Fado”, Portugal’s pride and joy. Fado is sung in bars and restaurants throughout the country. Even if you cannot understand the words, which are normally about tragic love, you will enjoy it, especially over a delicious Portugues meal. Lisbon also boasts a lovely coast line with typical fishing villages such as Estoril and Cascais and interior towns such as Queluz, to see the Rococo style Palace, set a beautiful garden, it was once the summer residence of the Kings & Queens of Portugal. Mafra, with it’s splendid Library in the enormous Baroque Palace-Monastery and Sintra, one of the oldest and most beautiful towns of Portugal perched high in the hills and surrounded by lush vegetation. Lord Byron called it a “glorious Eden” . Visit the 14th century Palacio Real, with its magnificent chimneys. The Moorish castle, the Palace of Pena, has a Disneyesque pastiche of architectural styles and a garden with 3,000 different species of plants. back to top... |
