Start the day with a guided visit to Queluz National Palace and its gardens. Built by King Peter III, husband of Queen Mary I, and used as a royal residence, this palace is one of the best examples of Portuguese architecture from the late 18th century. It was the idyllic countryside spot, where an Hunting Lodge stood. The palace is dominated by the rocaille architecture and decoration and has an important collection of decorative arts - Portuguese furniture, paintings, rugs, porcelain and tiles. Also beautiful gardens of geometric design surrounding the palace, with lakes and sculptures, even a Water Canal furnished with colorful tiles.
Azenhas do Mar, a village on the coast of Portugal, along the Atlantic coast and in the Natural Park of Sintra, surrounded by natural beauty of the mountains and the ocean. Discover this magical place, on the cliffs of the coast, and the water mills, still visit the beach and ocean pool.
Free Lunch in the fishing village of Ericeira, a traditional fishing village, where you can taste fresh seafood and ocean fish, a region delicacy. Ericeira was declared as the First Surf Nature Reserve in Europe!
Greatly developed during the 20th century, by increasing demand as summer resort, while maintaining its original features and a characteristic atmosphere. Its beaches are very crowded during summertime, being considered the best at European level for surfing.
In the afternoon, visit the National Palace of Mafra started in 1717 by King John V of Portugal. A grand monument of Baroque style that benefited from the wealth coming from Brazil. A monastery for 330 monks, a basilica, a summer palace with 666 rooms, and a rocaille library - the largest and most important library in Portugal with 83m long, with 40 000 volumes and books from the 16th century. José Saramago (Nobel Prize for Literature) was here inspired to his best known novel Baltasar and Blimunda.
Included:
Transportation
Road Tolls
Fuel
Parking Fees
Personalized pick-up and drop-off (Hotel / Address / Apartment / Airport / Cruise Terminal)
Free time to explore at each stop
Not included:
Monuments Admission Tickets
Meals
Meeting Point | Pick-up | Drop-off (Lisboa):
For your convenience, our guide will pick you up directly at your Hotel / Apartment / Airport / Cruise Terminal.
Departure and Arrival Time:
Departure: 08:30 - 09:30 am
Arrival: 6:30 pm