Sintra Experience & Queluz Palace
Half Day Tour: Friday, 4 November
Price: EUR 60 (per person)
Minimum Required Attendence: 19 pax
Proceed to Sintra, a charming village classified as World Heritage, it was the delirium of many writers and poets in the 18th Century and also the summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family.
A visit to the Royal Palace with its fabulous kitchen and chimneys, and the finest collection of “Mugdejar” tiles in Portugal. This palace combines features from the Moorish, Gothic and Manueline styles, in keeping with the different constructions added to the original building. Of this building there still remains the Arab Room (lined with unusual and magnificent azulejos, although these represent only a small part of the collection of azulejos to be found throughout the building).
Many of the rooms have been named after the paintings on their ceilings, such as the Swans Room, the Room of the Sirens, the Magpie Room or the Room of the Coats of Arms.
The conical chimneys visible on the outside of the building are the most characteristic feature of the town of Sintra.
Take some free time to walk around the narrow streets of Sintra, full of small shops selling Portuguese tiles and ceramics, the walk itself is like walking back in time.
Wine tasting - Wine Tasting at a picturesque little Tavern, located right in front of the Royal Palace
Includes Transportation and guide service, and entrance fee at Royal Palace in Sintra
Includes Wine Tasting
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Lisbon of the Discoveries
Half Day Tour: Friday, 4 November
Price: EUR 60 (per person)
Minimum Required Attendence: 19 pax
Take the city tour of Lisbon, settled first by the Phoenicians some 3000 years ago and capital of Portugal since the XII century is one of the world's most beautiful cities. Built on seven rambling hills on the north bank of the Tagus river estuary, it has amazing architecture, exciting vistas, worldclass museums, wonderful restaurants and a lively multicultural ambience.
Drive through the most impressive historical parts of Lisbon: Edward 7th Park, Liberty Avenue, Rossio, Square Blackhorse Square an immense square that brings downtown to the Tagus River, and follow to the most historical quarter of Lisbon The Discoveries Quarter of Belem, from which the Portuguese Caravels sailed off to the epic maritime discoveries. Once at Belem, photo opportunity two of Lisbon's jewels and symbols The Jerónimos Monastery Church and the Tower of Belem whose origins date back to the 16th century, both considered as World Heritage, and represent the most luxurious and prestigious times of the Portuguese Monarchy.
Coach Museum Installed in rooms with overhanging galleries in the former riding school of Belem Palace, the Coach Museum has a splendid collection of 74 carriages either royal, papal, or princely of the 16C, 17C, 18C and 19C, some of them elegantly light, others heavily encrusted with mouldings and statues. Most of them are handsomely gilded and padded.
Sedan chairs, figures wearing coach driver's or footmen's costumes, saddles, silver harness, complete the exhibition.
Before leaving Belem, a visit to the "Pasteis de Belém" Pastry Shop to taste the delicious and traditional "Pastel de Nata", served warm with sugar and cinnamon on top. (On Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays, reservation is only possible in the morning)
Includes Guide, Bus and entrance fee at the Coach Museum
Coffee break at the Pastry Shop (1 drink and 1 cake)
Please note that only the church of the Jeornimos Monastery is visited (not the cloisters)
No kind of meals / refreshments included
Azeitão, Natural Park of Arrabida and Setubal
Full Day: Saturday, 5 November.
Price: EUR 120 (per person)
Minimum Required Attendence: 15 pax
Leave Cascais towards South. Cross the emblematic bridge 25th April (Similar do the Golden Gate) and proceed to the small place of Azeitão.
Situated in the Nature Reserve of the Serra da Arrábida, the Azeitão area includes various characteristic villages, which adopted the names of the quintas (country houses/estates) around which they developed.
?Several aristocratic families made this delightful region, of great natural beauty, their summer residence. They built fine country houses and mansions.
A visit to Azeitão also provides the opportunity to taste the excellent regional products, such as the cheeses, the famous tarts and the wines, in particular the table wines made from Periquita grapes, and the Moscatel of Setúbal.
Along the Portuguese countryside until we will reach the wine cellars of José Maria da Fonseca where the art of winemaking awaits our guests. Famous for their Moscatel Wine production they’re also very proud of the first bottled red wine in Portugal.
After the visit and the wine tasting, proceed towards the astonishing landscape of the Natural Park of Arrabida.
Time to explore the marvellous scenery of the Nature Park of Arrábida, home to unique species of fauna and flora it also provides incredible views over the Atlantic Ocean in a setting worth of 1.000 pictures…
Arrábida Natural Park has incomparable natural beauty, where the blue of the sea alternates with the white tones of the chalk cliffs and the depths of the green vegetation that covers the mountain range.
One of the main attractions of the Park is the wealth of its indigenous vegetation. ?The action of the sea against the mountains has originated a line of beaches characterised by fine sand and transparent waters, that we might otherwise believe could only be found in the Mediterranean, such as Figueirinha, Galapos and the Portinho da Arrábida.
The zone was appreciated by Franciscan friars between the 16th and 19th centuries, who inhabited the convent that still exists in the zone and meditated in the isolated chapels dispersed throughout the mountains.
Continue to the city of Setúbal and after a short walk in the town centre.
The development of Setúbal has always been linked to the seafaring activities facilitated by its location at the mouth of the River Sado, and it was already one of the country's main ports in the 14th century.
The city was the birthplace of outstanding Portuguese cultural figures, particularly Bocage (a 19th century poet, famous for the ironic tone and social criticism that he put into everything he wrote), and Luísa Todi (an important lyric singer). The Convent of Jesus, which houses the Municipal Museum, is in the Gothic-Manueline style, and the Fort of São Filipe, now converted into a "Pousada" (country-house hotel) from which one can enjoy a fantastic view of the city, the River Sado, Tróia and the Arrábida mountain range, also deserve special mention.
Stop for lunch at the Fort of São Filipe (Pousada)
São Filipe's historical Pousada - is installed in a fort from the late XVII century built by King Philip II of Spain (Philip I of Portugal). This historic luxury hotel has a breathtaking view over the River Sado estuary from its terrace. The attractive Restaurant, offers a welcoming and friendly service and excellent Portuguese Specialities.
After lunch leave Setubal towards Cascais.
Includes Transportation and 1 Guide Assistance
3 Course lunch included with 1/2 bottle white or red wine and wine tasting
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