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. Drive through the old quarter of Alfama: 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. 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 (stop for drinks and
toilettes), 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. 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.
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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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