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Lisbon: Private Tour full day

1. Lisbon: Private Tour full day

Get to know the city of Lisbon on a private excursion to its biggest landmarks. Learn about local history as you encounter meaningful locations, including parks, monuments, and iconic buildings. Take in panoramic views of the cityscape and the Tejo River. Get picked up at your accommodation in the city or its surrounding areas and travel aboard an air-conditioined vehicle with free WiFi. Start the visit at the emblematic Belém Tower, on the edge of the Tejo River. Pass by the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and the Jerónimos Monastery. Continue towards Almada over the 25 de Abril Bridge, toward the Cristo Rei monument. Admire one of the most breathtaking views over the city of Lisbon from the other side of the Tejo River. Return to Lisbon, heading to one of the oldest neighborhoods in the capital: Alfama. Stroll through its beautiful streets and alleys full of colorful homes. Explore a dynamic gastronomy with the chance to purchase lunch. Stop by different viewpoints, as well as several buildings that help tell the story of Portugal. Move on to the Cathedral of Lisbon and gaze at its ancient facade. Head toward the Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte, overlooking the city. Contemplate the landscape before ending your tour by passing the Parque Eduardo VII, with views of the Marquês de Pombal Square and Avenida da Liberdade, all the way to the south bank of the city. Sit back on the return drive to your accommodation.

From Lisbon: Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour

2. From Lisbon: Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour

Begin your private day trip as you are picked up from your accommodation in Lisbon. Visit the sacred Catholic site at Fátima and see the Monastery of Batalha, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel to the fishing village of Nazaré and then explore the medieval town of Óbidos. Start your adventure as you are taken from your hotel in Lisbon to Fátima. Observe one of the most important Catholic shrines in the world. Discover Portugal's varied landscape and visit the Dominican convent at the Monastery of Batalha, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue your tour as you go to Vila de Nazaré, a fishing village well known for its gigantic wave of 30 meters that emerged at Praia do Norte and was surfed by surfing legend Garrett Mcnamara in 2011. Taste traditional cherry liqueur in the medieval town of Óbidos and return to Lisbon.

Lisboa: Full-Day Wine Tasting Private Tour

3. Lisboa: Full-Day Wine Tasting Private Tour

Visit the picturesque region of Azeitão, known for its cheeses and wines, on this full-day tour. Discover two of the best wineries in the region and taste fine wines. We start in the morning with a visit to the first cellar where you can learn a little more about the history of the winery and taste some of its wines. Then you can enjoy lunch in one of the typical restaurants in the region. After lunch, visit the second winery in the region and taste 3 more regional wines, and learn a little more about the history of the winery In addition to participating in the tastings, admire breathtaking views in the Arrábida Natural Park. For logistical reasons, the Tour cannot be booked less than 24 hours in advance.

Serra da Arrábida: Private Tour with Wine Tasting

4. Serra da Arrábida: Private Tour with Wine Tasting

We will start our tour passing by the famous Vasco da Gama Bridge. It is the longest bridge in Portugal and the second longest in Europe. It has a total length of 17,345 meters, of which 12,000 meters are over the waters of the Tejo estuary. Destination is Palmela Castle, a castle full of history, made up of several conquests. Headquarters of the Order of Santiago until 1834 and considered National Monument, where Within the walls of the Castle are: the Pousada Histórica de Palmela We then set off to discover the famous Adega-Museu with wine tasting, famous for its long history of wine production, the Moscatel de Setúbal liqueur wine (a regional liquor), and also the world famous wine called "Periquita". We pass by the artisanal Tile Factory that maintains the manual manufacturing process, with origins in the 18th century and using the faience technique. We continue towards the Arrábida Mountain where we can glimpse the famous views of the mountains where the combination of the blue tones of the sea water and the green vegetation of the mountains gives the perfect coloring for an escape into nature. One can say, bluntly, that Mother Nature spared no effort when she created this little corner of Portugal! We pass through Sesimbra - a fishing village, where you can visit the fishing port and the 12th century castle, better known as the Moorish Castle. Here you can enjoy a lunch with typical dishes of the region. We will finish with a brief stop at Cristo - Rei. This National Sanctuary is located at an altitude of 133 meters above the level of the Tagus. The sanctuary and monument "Cristo Rei" constitutes the biggest tourist attraction of the council of Almada with a magnificent view over Lisbon, ending our visit with the crossing of the 25th of April Bridge in direction to Lisbon. Come make this tour with us and get to know the most spectacular places in Portugal.

Lisbon Bay Private Street Art Tour

5. Lisbon Bay Private Street Art Tour

Embark on a Private Street Art Tour and learn about street art and graffiti history from a local street art guide. Discover striking street art murals that emerged from a new cultural dimension explored to add value to municipalities. Your driver/street art guide will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean and Safe seal guarantee assigned by the Portuguese Tourism Board. Your street art guide can adapt the itinerary according to the group's wishes, provided that the number of hours and distance traveled are considered. Visit one of the open-air galleries created for the Lisbon Urban Art Festival - Festival Muro 2016/2017/2019. Cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge and make your first stop in Montijo. Visit Barreiro and the Mosa 2018 Wall. Before crossing the 25th of April Bridge, visit Almada, one of the biggest municipalities in Portugal. The Cristo Rei monument and the 30 km long Costa Caparica Beach are some of the highlights of the city that has presented over the last decade an interesting body of Street Art events. Visit the Mostra De Graffiti De Almada Gallery, before heading to Cacilhas. End the tour with one of the most spectacular views of Lisbon. Enjoy the view and also a fabulous set of murals painted on the Mosa 2017 Wall.

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