Tours

 

A taste of Lisbon Wednesday, 15 September 2010 09.00 – 13.00

 

We depart from the Lisboa Congress Centre for the historical quarter of Belém where some of the most remarkable monuments, such as the Monument of the Portuguese Discoveries (stop), Jerónimos Monastery (visit) – a jewel of Manueline architecture – and Belém Tower (stop) are located. The group will continue along the Tagus River towards the old quarter. At the São Jorge Castle you will have one of the most beautiful and panoramic views over the city. From here, participants will enjoy a pleasant walking tour through the narrow, typical streets of the Castle Hill. The tour will continue on foot into the Afama quarter with its streets dating back to the 8thcentury, which have a distinct Arabic influence and are still very well preserved today.

 

After the tour, participants will return by bus to the Lisboa Congress Centre.

 

Price per person, € 40.–


© Lisbon
Tourism Office


© Lisbon
Tourism Office

 

 

The magic of Sintra and
Europe´s most western point
Thursday, 16 September 2010 09.00 – 13.00

 

We depart from the Lisboa Congress Centre by bus to discover the superb magical atmosphere of Sintra. This village, recognised as a Unesco World Heritage, is located about 28 km from Lisbon. Here you will find a unique environment of history and landscape which will combine to make your day very special. Once arrived in Sintra, it is time to visit the Sintra National Palace – also known as Vila Palace. This monument is one of the most original in Portugal: the Middle Ages architecture, the small rooms with exquisitely painted ceilings, the chapel from the 13thcentury and of course the amazing tile collection from the 16thcentury which decorates the palace walls. After this visit you will have some free time in the village’s centre, the perfect occasion to taste the typical sweet pastry, the “Queijada de Sintra”. Afterwards, we will take the Sintra Range road to Cabo Da Roca. This way you will have the opportunity to see the landscape, the manor houses and small palaces from the 19thcentury. Once arrived at Cabo da Roca – the most western point in the European Continent, it is time to stop for photos. The tour will continue towards Guincho – Cascais Coast and then return to the Lisboa Congress Centre.

 

Price per person, € 35.–


© Estoril/Sintra
Tourism Office


© Estoril/Sintra
Tourism Office

 

 

Note for all tours
Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants. If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers, the ticket will be reimbursed in full. Otherwise, please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable. An English-speaking guide will conduct all tours. On-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed.

 

Meeting place for all tours
Lisboa Congress Centre at the Hotel/Tour desk.