✅Cross the central Marques de Pombal square and go down by the XVIII century boulevard called Liberdade avenue to the popular Restauradores and Rossio squares it's the heart of Lisbon since Roman times, and the Pombaline downtown which has been the shopping area for more than 2000 years.
The majestic waterfront Comercio square, facing the extraordinary estuary of the river. Drive by the oldest quarter, Alfama, with the structure of the medieval city, with labyrinthine narrow streets, steep stairways and alleys, tiny squares.
The tour continues along the riverside by the harbour with sights of one of world's leading cruise destinations. On the way to Belem, the most monumental and historical quarter, we pass by Belem palace, official residence of the President of Portugal. Stops at Belem Tower – icon of the Age of Discovery (stop for photos, drinks and toilettes), the Monument to the Discoveries – evoking the maritime expansion.
Close by is Jeronimos Monastery, magnificent example of the Manueline style, the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery (stop to see the church).
On the way back, we go by Restelo district, a sumptuous residential area and chic ambassadors’ district, Monsanto park, the XVIII century aqueduct, Espanha square, the bullfight ring (oriental style construction from the XIX century), Republica avenue (the widest and longest with noble buildings and palaces) and modern Lisbon.
You may include other stops between Lisbon and Porto, like Fatima and Coimbra.