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● Experience this tour through the eyes of an expert/official Portuguese guide that goes with you inside the monuments and museums. Unlike many other suplliers, we don´t simply drive our visitors to the monuments and leave them outside. For that reason our tours have a high cost–benefit ratio.
This private tour will take us to the beautiful scenery of the west side of Estremadura. Óbidos is undoubtedly a highlight. The coast at Peniche is truly a natural wonder. Get an idea of the Golden Age of Portugal at Mafra and enjoy the romantic Sintra.
Itinerary
This trip may also taking place in reverse order.
We drive through the province of Extremadura to Óbidos, known as «Village of Queens.» Piktoresk entirely surrounded by walls and very well preserved. Here we start an extensive orientation tour. Here, the guests are invited to the famous cherry liqueur «Ginginha taste» too. Some free time.
Óbidos is located near the magnificent coastal scenery of Peniche.
Peniche is a small fishing town with about 30,000 inhabitants, where the fishing industry is a very important activity. A lot of restaurants are specialized in fish and seafood.
Strange rock formations at the «Cabo Carvoeiro» can be admired. Short photo stop.
Along the way we enjoy this magnificent coastal scenery.
Our journey takes us north through the hilly landscape of the west coast until we reach Mafra.
Mafra Convent has inspired a number of Portuguese writers, etc. our Nobel Prize for Literature (1998) José Saramago, the book «The Memorial».
Visit to the imposing church of Mafra convent. Mafra is the largest Baroque building in Portugal and larger than the Escorial, near Madrid, with 4500 windows and doors, a carillon with 114 bells. Remembrance of the golden age of Portugal, from the german architect Johann Friedrich Ludwig and built under King John V.
Now we deserve a little break. In addition to the complex there is an interesting park / wooded grounds with an old water wheel where guests can take a leisurely walk or taste in the numerous cafes opposite «Pastelarias» the old traditional convent sweets.
The next stop will be in Sintra. Enjoy some free-time or visit the former royal hunting residence of our kings.
Sintra is a beautiful town at the foot of the mountain range of the same name, its unique characteristics have led UNESCO to classify it as a World heritage site. It was even necessary to create a special category for the purpose — that of «cultural landscape» — taking into account its natural riches as well as the historic buildings in the town and mountains. Endowed with luxuriant vegetation, the mountains are part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
The palaces, too, are outstanding, such as the Pena Palace, built in the Romantic period on one of the mountain peaks, and the 18th century Palace of Seteais, now converted into an elegant hotel, and the Palace of Monserrate, famous for its beautiful gardens with their exotic species that are unique in the country.
Return to Lisbon
Additional Information:
Please bring your passport or ID along. Old-age pensioners over 65 receive a reduction on entry fees to museums and monuments.
1 to 4 persons:●7 seater Renault Espace (luxury version) with individual full leather seats and air conditioning.
●Tinted Windows with blinds in the rear (UV radiation protection) ●Free wi-fi
5 to 7 persons: 9 seater minivan
8 to 15 persons: 16 seater minibus
16 to 22 persons: 22 seater minibus
This is an exclusive private tour with a private official guide/driver. No further clients are going to join us.
This itinerary is only a suggestion. All trips, excursions or walking tours may have a different itinerary, depending on the clients' preferences.
*Tuesdays only the church of Mafra Convent is open.
