Private tours in Lisbon & surroundings
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Program
Lisbon, the millenarian city of the seven hills, with unique views from the top of them, like in Edward VII park. Cross the
famous Marquis of Pombal square and go down the hill by the XVIII century boulevard of Liberty avenue to Restauradores
square and Rossio, the heart of Lisbon, which has been the shopping district for more than 2000 years. The majestic Commerce
square, in front of the extraordinary estuary of Tagus river and close by the nucleus of ancient Lisbon: Saint George castle,
where we can see a nice view of the medieval town from the old city walls. Drive through the old quarter of Alfama, the most
ancient section of Lisbon with very narrow streets, where you can see the antique medieval structure of the capital. The XVI
century "pointed stones" palace, saint Anthony of Padua church, the very antique XII century Cathedral of Lisbon, saint
Vincent Monastery and saint Engracia church. Go up the hill of Bairro Alto, the famous section of Fado singers, where another
belvedere waits you; Estrela basilica - marvelous marble construction with an outstanding dome; the Parliament of Portugal -
imposing XIX century palace.Then, we go along the riverside by the busy harbor, with its discos and restaurants, cruise ship
docks. Cross the 25 April bridge, for a marvelous view of Lisbon. Go up to the hill where the statue of Christ stands for a
superb view of all Lisbon. On the way to Belem quarter, drive by the official residence of the President and stops at Belem
Tower – jewel in Manueline style dating from the XVI century, the Monument to the Discoveries – homage to the great
Portuguese navigators, Jeronimos Monastery – the most imposing monument of Lisbon, telling about the apogee of Lisbon’s
history, the age of adventurers and navigators of the XVI century. Free taste of Port wine. Go to the top of the hill and stop for
a glimpse and photos at Ajuda palace, a 19th century palace, a souvenir of the last years of Monarchy in Portugal. On the way
back we go by the elegant ambassadors residential area, Monsanto park, the XVIII century aqueduct, Spain square, the bullfight
ring - oriental style construction from the XIX century, Republic avenue - the widest and longest with XIX century palaces
and modern Lisbon. Your guide will recommend a restaurant for lunch.
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Our additional suggestions:
- Saint George castle, the nucleus of medieval Lisbon, at the top of the most strategic hill, from where we can have a
nice view over the ancient part of the city, the estuary of the river, the south bank. Enjoy a walk on the ramparts of
the once Royal residence.
- Alfama, the oldest and most picturesque quarter, where we step back in time and see the curious structure of
medieval Lisbon, with narrow, labyrinthine streets.
-The Manueline cloisters of Jeronimos Monastery, a lace-work in stone, ex-libris of Lisbon.
-The Maritime Museum, with a huge collection of miniatures and full scale boats from different periods.
-The 19th century Ajuda palace, a souvenir of the last years of Monarchy in Portugal.
-The coach Museum, a collection of more than 30 coaches from different centuries and countries, the largest coach
collection in the world.
-The Ancient Art Museum, a must for art lovers, as here we have the most symbolic items of Portuguese Art.
-Gulbenkian Museum, one of the largest private art collections in the world: Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Persian, Arab,
Middle East, Chinese, Japanese items among others and well preserved items of European Art, such as paintings,
religious Art, tapestries, furniture, jewelry, sculpture, etc.
-Cross "Vasco da Gama" bridge (12 km long) for a spectacular view and go to Expo area by the riverside with a
marvelous scenery, theaters, concert halls, restaurants, bars, exhibition centers, promenades by cable cars and most of
all the “Oceanarium”, one of the biggest aquariums in the world.
-Go to the top of the statue of Christ, for an astonishing view of Lisbon, more than 700 feet high.
-The Glazed Tiles museum in Madre de Deus Convent, where one can see samples of all periods.
-The Zoo of Lisbon with more than 2000 different animals, housed in a huge farm of a Portuguese noble family.
-The Cold Green House, with a big variety of tropical plants.
-take the tram nº 28 for a fantastic ride through the narrow streets of ancient Lisbon, up and down the hills...
-take a ferry boat for a cruise on one of the widest estuaries in the world... your guide will wait you on the south bank.
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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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