From Lisbon: Mafra, Ericeira & Queluz Full-Day Xperience Small-Group Tour
ID: GYG428443-776548
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Experience a full-day tour filled with history and incredible beauty, and visit Queluz and Mafra Palaces. Journey to grand palaces, sandy beaches, and beautiful cliffs on a guided trip from Lisbon.
This tour will take you to Mafra, where a world heritage famous convent-palace takes place. The National Palace of Mafra, a complex consisting of a Royal Palace, a Basilica and a Convent, was completed in 1735, by the will of King D. João V by virtue of a promise he had made on behalf of the descendants he would obtain from the queen. It was the residence of the royal family for a few years, until the king's death, but never ceased to be one of the court's favorite places. Mafra's greatest treasure is the library. Here are kept books that are unique and rare examples of knowledge produced between the 15th and 19th centuries.
After visiting the palace, head to the coast and arrive at Ericeira, a pretty fishing village. Its connection to the sea is undeniable, which you can enjoy exploring its narrow streets located in the Historic Center that take us back to other times.
The cliffs along the shores of Ericeira beach also give it a unique beauty, as do the fishermen's boats that bring the best and freshest fish to land that can be tasted in many of the village's restaurants.
Onwards, you will travel towards the interior, to discover Queluz National Palace, not infrequently called the Portuguese Versailles. It is an 18th century palace and was built as a summer retreat. Among the various rooms and other divisions of the palace such as the throne room, music room, ambassador's room, D. Quixote's room, among others, it is here where you will find the most interesting and important historical gardens in Portugal, present the most significant set of statues by the British sculptor John Cheere, outside English territory, which gives it great importance in the international art scene.
Highlights
- Visit Mafra's National Palace, the very famous palace-convent
- Enjoy magnific view with cliffs and beaches at the fisherman's village of Ericei
- End the day visiting the Queluz National Palace, also known as the Portuguese ve
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour guide will be at the lobby of your hotel or apartment at scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.