Day tours in Algarve & surroundings
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Lisbon - full day
Personalized booking
Arrive to Lisbon via the impressive 25th's of April bridge. Arrive to Belem quarter to visit
Jeronimos Monastery, Belem tower and Monument to the Discoveries. Then, go to the East section of
Lisbon, the ancient area, to visit Alfama, the most picturesque quarter. Free time in the shopping area for
lunch (not included). Return to Algarve via Vasco da Gama bridge, one of the longest in Europe.
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...Lisbon’s history dates back to 300,000 years ago and ranks as one of the world's longest founded cities. As the
legend tells, it is a city founded and named by Ulysses, which has its origins in the Phoenician words "Allis
Ubbo", meaning "enchanting port". Lisbon was a battlefield for Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians,
however it was Romans who started their two-century reign in Lisbon in 205 BC. In 714, the Moors arrived and
stayed till the 12th century. In the 13th century, Lisbon became the capital of Portugal. The 15th century was the
point of departure for the Portuguese Discoveries, an era during which Portugal enjoyed abundant wealth and
prosperity through its newly discovered off shore colonies in Africa, the Americas and Asia. Today, Lisbon still
maintaining the marks of its early history, is one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe...
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