Day 1:Lisbon, Portugal
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Lisbon's lighting is unique, rain or shine. We want you to revel in it and to see it reflected in the places that make Lisbon the special city it is, filled with history and traditions. With the Tagus River as a backdrop for the tour, we'll take you to the monuments that bear witness to our great voyage on seas which had never before been explored and where you can visit one of our most fascinating museums.
In addition to the bus tour, 2 digital walking tours are also included to get to know Alfama, one of Lisbon's oldest and most traditional quarters, where Fado echoes around every corner, and Baixa-Chiado, the commercial heart of Lisbon.
Highlights
Belem Tower – stop
Monument to the Discoveries – stop
Jeronimos'Monastery – free time (closed on Mondays and public holidays)
Ajuda National Palace – entry included (on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Royal Treasure Museum – entry included (on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays)
Alfama – walking tour (with the Vox City app)
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Lisbon, Portugal
The capital city of Portugal, Lisbon is one of Europe's most important economic centers. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations. Historically significant locations include Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery, which are recognized by UNESCO.
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Tower of Belem
This fortified tower off the coast of Lisbon, also known as the Tower of St. Vincent, was built to defend the city in the 16th century. It was built in the Portuguese Manueline style of architecture of the 16th century.
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Monument of Discoveries
This monument is located at the mouth of Lisbon harbor, commemorating the age of exploration, when ships bound for the American continents in the west would pass through the Tagus estuary.
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Jeronimos Monastery
The Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon was once the home of the city's Hieronymite religious order, and one of the best examples of the Portuguese Manueline style of architecture. Today, the facility houses the National Archaeology Museum and the Marine Museum.
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Ajuda National Palace
This neoclassical monument in Lisbon spent many years under construction, under the direction of several different head architects. Therefore, visitors can notice the baroque and Rococo influences amid the predominantly neoclassical style.
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Royal Treasure Museum
The Royal Treasure Museum in Lisbon showcases an unparalleled collection of Portuguese crown jewels and royal regalia, offering a dazzling glimpse into the nation's monarchy.
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Alfama District
Alfama, with its winding passages of narrow streets and steep stairways, is Lisbon's oldest district. Its name derives from Arabic because of the city's medieval Muslim rulers. Alfama is home to many restaurants and cafes that showcase live Fado music.