5 Day Private Tour in Portugal from Lisbon

Starting with “modern” Lisbon, Parque das Nações, where in 1998 Lisbon hosted Expo 98, inspired by the glory moment of the Portuguese (maritime expansion), with its bold but also functional architecture, discovering the great work of Calatrava, the same as he designed the Museum of Tomorrow in Brazil.

A modern Lisbon, where public transport works, has simplified what has greatly improved access to the center of Lisbon, in addition to being the office space of many national and international companies

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In Alfama, we will visit the oldest part of Lisbon, with its alleys and alleys, this ancient Arab Medina after the Christian reconquest in the 12th century the Arab civilization that lived here was transferred to another hill

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Continuing on, we will reach the Castle of São Jorge, another of the few physical traces of Arab civilization in Portugal, after the visit on the way to Baixa, not before dazzling the Cathedral of Lisbon, with Romanesque architecture, built in the 12th century, where requested still of conquests, time to discover the place where the matchmaker saint, Santo António, this saint of Portuguese origin, was born.

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In downtown Lisbon, the most devastated place with the great earthquake of 1755 that devastated Lisbon, time to understand the importance of Pombaline architecture, where the buildings were reconstructed in a completely different way, a wider area with many streets and squares, this already predicting a new earthquake, anti-seismic construction from the 18th century is used.. 18th century, Marquês de Pombal, was the statesman responsible for rebuilding Lisbon, as well as all the economic and social changes arising after the earthquake.

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Crossing Avenida da Liberdade until we reach Marquês de Pombal square where we will stop by Parque Eduardo VII and try to understand the relationship and treaties between Portugal and England and the importance of this relationship in the future of Brazil and enjoy this fantastic view.

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After lunch we continue to Belém, an authentic open book during the period of maritime expansion of the Portuguese, place of the old shipyards and ports of Lisbon, from here brave Portuguese explorers left in the 15th century discovering the maritime routes to India, Africa and Brazil, commemorating this glorious past, financed by the vast wealth that flowed into Portugal from the colonies.

Here, then, we will visit these three important Monuments; The Torre de Belém, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, being the last stop will be at the Belém pastel factory, to taste this fabulous convent sweet that attracts millions of people every year.

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The second day of our seven day private tour in Portugal will take us to Sintra, the paradise of the Portuguese Aristocracy. We will discover the charm of the narrow alleys and the typical and regional shops, following to the Piriquita confectionery, with its famous “Queijadas de Sintra” and “Travesseiros de Sintra” sweets waiting for you.

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The choice of which palace (or palaces) to visit is yours, the guide will suggest which are the best to visit among: "Quinta da Regaleira", a 19th century palace. although it has an older appearance, with an impressive decoration, rich in Masonic symbolism, the Moorish Castle, a testament to the Islamic presence in the region, built between the eighth and ninth centuries, and enlarged after the reconquest, and why not the Pena Palace, a fantastic and revitalizing reconstruction, to prove the nineteenth century romanticism, which received the passion and imagination of the artist D. Fernando de Saxe-Coburg-Gota, consort of D. Maria II.

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The geological formation of "Cabo da Roca" is also known among the locals as "Cabo de Ofiússa", some prefer to call it "Promontory of the Moon", a more poetic name that fits the imaginable beauty of the place. of visitors every year, Cabo da Roca was mentioned by Portuguese poet Camões in "Os Lusíadas", in his words, this is the place "where the land ends and the sea begins", it is part of the Sintra Natural Park -Cascais and from there, it is possible to put on appropriate shoes and follow the ecological trails of the Serra de Sintra.

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Now it's time to explore Cascais, this former fishing village transformed into a beautiful and cosmopolitan beach resort, bathed by the Atlantic Ocean.

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Next door is Estoril, famous for its casino (the largest casino in Europe) and the fact that Yan Fleming wrote 007's first novel, “Casino Royale”, during World War II here. We will return to Lisbon along the “Marginal” road, enjoying stunning ocean landscapes along the coast.

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On the third day of our five-day private tour in Portugal, we will depart from Lisbon and visit Fatima, we will find three places of interest where you can attend Mass (optional), visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the first Chapel to be built immediately after the apparitions occupying a prominent place, not for its size or grandeur, but for its location, practically in the center of the Sanctuary.

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The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, built in 1928 in neo-Baroque style, today houses the tombs of the children, but also the tomb of Sister Lucy who died in 2005, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, built in 2007 with over 8,000 places and 40,000 m² in size were designed by the Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, a modern and quite imposing church.

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The time has come for us to go to Coimbra, where we will begin our visit to the University of Coimbra (the oldest in Europe), with its highlights, such as the Joanino library, built in the 18th century in the former university prison, is simply one of the most beautiful libraries. Around the world, its decoration was finished only around the 18th century and the frescoes were painted by Master Antonio Ribeiro and Vicente Nunes, and the portrait of Dom João V was made by the Italian Domenico Dupra. After visiting the library, we will continue to visit the University of Coimbra and other interesting places such as

São Miguel Chapel, "Sala dos Capelos", the "goat" tower, among others.

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Coimbra Center, situated between the Mondego River and the University, a charming sidewalk where you can relax and admire this beautiful city, with its narrow streets, alleys and beautiful squares, and you will find numerous cafes, pastry shops and restaurants. Rich in culture and unforgettable cuisine, this area has been the city's commercial hub for hundreds, if not thousands of years, maintaining its genuine atmosphere and unique personality. Then we will continue our trip to Porto.

Nightlife in Porto Meals not included on this day. Accommodation not included on this day.

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Day to visit Porto, where we will start at Avenida dos Aliados, focal point of the city, where everything happens, from demonstrations to celebrations, on this road there is the imposing building of Porto City Hall

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The Lello Bookstore is perfect for lovers of literature and architecture especially for "Harry Potter" fans.

His staircase is a major attraction that inspired JK Rowling who, although he never spoke openly about his time in Portugal, married a Portuguese and lived in Porto when he started writing “Harry Potter and the Stone”. Philosopher.

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Another attraction will be the São Bento railway station, where 20,000 tiles by Portuguese artist Jorge Colaço will take you on a virtual trip through Portugal, in the north in general, with a special emphasis on the different civilizations that have passed through here and different occupations. . Inside Porto Cathedral, a church with a Roman-Gothic structure that began to be built in the 12th century, but with several renovations in the 17th and 18th centuries, stands the 12th century medieval rosette and, outside, the Highlight goes to the lateral Galilee, work of Nicolau Nasoni in 1736, decorated with tiles.

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The Church of St. Francis, built in the twelfth century, initially of Romanesque architecture, was transformed into a Gothic and later Baroque style, three naves covered with gilded carvings, believed to have used more than 300 kilos of gold dust, another of Curiosities of the Church is the Tree of Jesse, a polychrome wood sculpture considered one of the best in the world of its kind.

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Free time to visit Gaia, where Port wine is aged in hundreds of different wineries, visit one of the wineries, enjoy its atmosphere and taste this unique wine, knowing the whole process, from the harvest to the final product.

Nightlife in Porto Meals not included on this day. Accommodation not included on this day.

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For those who like to appreciate the old architecture in Amarante, especially in the historic center, there are several examples of Romanesque style buildings and still many from the Middle Ages, along the bridge of S. Gonçalo (name of the Dominican friar who commissioned it). Enjoy some of the most touristic points of the city: São Gonçalo Church and Convent and the Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso Museum.

As we walk through the convent, especially at the end of the week, we will be able to observe the stalls of the sellers of the delicious S. Gonçalo sweets which, due to their phallic appearance, are always a source of curiosity and laughter. The name of the candy also helps… it is popularly called "little gillions of S. Gonçalo".

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Pinhão railway station is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the Douro region, built in the 19th century, its tiles represent the landscape and the life of the people in this region, with images of the production of port wine from the harvest, the peculiar floor of the grapes with the feet, and the transport of wine in rabelo boats, typical boats that transport the wine from there to the city of Porto or, more precisely, Gaia

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Strange would be to take a walk to the oldest wine country in the world without paying at least one visit to a local winery where you will get to know the different aspects of wine making and also taste some of the best wines in the world, according to the world famous Wine Spectator In the end, you will understand the methods and the different types of grapes and wines made here.

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