Day tours in Algarve & surroundings
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Program
LISBON – A legendary city with over 20 centuries of history and capital of Portugal since 1255. You will be able
to visit the “Queen of the Tagus River”, driving over the 25th April suspension bridge and admire the majestic
statue of Christ the King before visiting the Jeronimos Monastery, the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem
Tower. Free time for shopping and lunch in the city centre. In the afternoon, discover the Medieval Lisbon on a
tramcar tour that take you up the hills and penetrate deep into the narrow and curved streets of Alfama. Return to
the Algarve.
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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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