Full descriptionWhile you are here in Portugal you cannot miss this wonderful opportunity to visit our capital. This full-day tour departs from Algarve in order to present to you the delightful city of Lisbon! This city is bursting with culture and great places to visit and it’s the cheapest city break destination in western Europe! We guess you do not need more reasons to take part in this tour!
We will enter Lisbon via the impressive 25th of April, the largest suspension bridge in Europe and the 20th longest in the world. Often considered as a twin sister of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco because of its similar design the bridge in Lisbon! The 25th of April bridge is a spectacular sight from any direction! It dominates the Tagus river and there are many places to get views of the structure from. Enjoy the unbelievable views!
Our visit includes the most popular places in Lisbon!
Let's start in Belém, next to the Belém Tower. Built as part of Tagus estuary defense system it becomes an icon of Lisbon! Not too far from this enchanting monument, you will discover Jerónimos Monastery the place where the Vasco da Gama explorer is resting! This jewel which represents so well Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery is, such as Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continuing walking around this area, you will be amazed by the magnificence of Monument of the Discoveries which represents the world's explorers in stone.
After this tour around Belém area, it is now time to finally visit Alfama. This is one of the oldest districts of Lisbon and is a delightful maze of narrow cobbled streets and ancient houses, which lead up the steep hill from the Tejo Estuary to the castle. Here you will have free time for shopping, visiting St. Georges Castle or just wondering around this enchanting city.
By the end of the tour, we will return to Algarve via the Vasco da Gama Bridge, considered as the longest in Europe.
HIGHLIGHTS- Enjoy a private and adjustable Full-Day Tour through Lisbon, the largest city in Portugal;
- Discover the most important treasures and sites of the Capital, with an experienced and exclusive driver/guide;
- Travel through the area of Belem, an ode to the golden age of the Portuguese Discoveries;
- Visit the traditional Alfama distric, home of Fado and located on one of the city’s highest hills;Appreciate a panoramic tour through the most important squares and avenues of Lisbon.
Key details- LANGUAGES - Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, German and Dutch (all languages are subject to availability).
- STARTING POINT/ RETURN POINT - Pick up at selected locations in the Algarve. (to be confirmed)
- DURATION - Full-Day Tour.