This tour allows you to discover Lisbon, capital of Portugal, colonized by many civilizations along the centuries: Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and finally the Portuguese after 1147. In the main hill of Lisbon, you will find the St. George Castle with its surrounding quarter and Alfama, Lisbon's oldest quarter. This city is linked with the heroic deeds of the Portuguese maritime exploration, in the 15th and 16th centuries. This was the Age of Discoveries and the Golden Era of Portugal, transforming Lisbon into the opulent center of a vast empire. Part of the wealth from these expeditions was used to build magnificent monuments in a unique Portuguese style: the extravagant Manueline architectural style, best typified in the monuments located in the area of Belém.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Local guide
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel pickup and drop off
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drink, unless specified
✖ Entrance fee to Jeronimos Monastery, as the visit is optional
Pickup Locations
1. Imperador Hotel
2. EasyHotel Lisbon
3. Hotel Ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa
4. VIP Inn Berna Hotel
5. Hotel Nacional
6. Pensao Estacao Central
7. Residencial Dona Maria II
8. Hotel Botanico
9. Altis Prime Hotel
10. Hotel A. S. Lisboa
11. Hotel Alicante
12. Albergaria Senhora Do Monte
13. Hotel Dom Carlos Park
14. Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
15. Lisbon Inn Lapa Suites
16. Alegria a Lisbon Boutique Hotel
17. Turim Terreiro Do Paco Hotel
18. Ever Lisboa - City Center Hotel
19. Memmo Alfama Hotel
20. Hotel Jorge V
Additional Info: Pick-up is valid for any location within the city of Lisbon
Itinerary
1
Castelo De Sao Jorge
The Castle of St. George is located in the parish of Santa Maria Maior (Castelo). The Castle of St. George, dating from the X-XI centuries, was conquered to the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques in 1147. The present name derives from the devotion of the castle to Saint George, patron saint of the knights and of the crusades, and was given by order of D. John I in the 14th century.
Over time the castle, as well as the various military structures of Lisbon, was remodeled, and by the first half of the 20th century it was already in an advanced state of decay. In the 1940s monumental works of reconstruction were undertaken, rising a great part of the walls and raising many of the towers. For this reason, contrary to what one might think at first glance, the "medieval character" of this military complex is due to this reconstruction campaign, not to the preservation of the castle from the Middle Ages to the present day.
It stands in a dominant position on the highest hill of the historic center, giving visitors one of the most beautiful views of the city and of the Tagus estuary.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
In 1501 the new King of Portugal Manuel I ordered the construction of a new pantheon on the waterfront honoring the arrival of Vasco da Gama to India in 1498, using a style of architecture that cannot be found elsewhere in the world: the Manueline, best typified in Jerónimos Monastery. The combination of religious motives, nautical symbols, and tombs of historical characters such as Vasco da Gama or Fernando Pessoa transformed the Monastery into one of the most astonishing pieces of architecture in Europe.
You will be able to visit the church and the cloisters, considered by many the most beautiful in the world, you will travel back in time to when the Hieronymite monks lived here and the silence was the motto.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Alfama
The name itself comes from the Arabic “Al-hamma”, which means fountains or baths.
"Originally, Alfama was situated outside of the city walls and was associated with poverty and squalor, where only the poor and disadvantaged resided. As Lisbon grew into an important port, the district retained its lowly status as the tough and deprived district where sailors and dock workers lived.
Today, Alfama has shrugged off its grim reputation, being transformed into a fashionable artisan district, while still retaining its character and dilapidated charm."
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
