Enjoy visits the best Historical Houses of Portugal near Lisbon. Across the Tagus Estuary from Lisbon is Almada stop at Cristo Rei View Point statue. On the riverside road there lots of fragments of Almada’s old shipbuilding and fishing industries; one of the warehouses has been turned in to a maritime museum and in a dock in Cacilhas is Dom Fernando II e Glória, the last wooden frigate launched by the Portuguese Navy. Solares are historical houses preserved as the rich legacy of Portugal's architectural and cultural heritage.most often originating from the 17th and 18th Centuries. Visit the Solar dos Zagallois (Almada), Costa da Caparica and lunch Grill Fish at a Sessimbra beach front restaurant and finally visit Setubal famous Winery for a wine tasting.Your Private tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (9:00am)/drop-off (6:30pm) from your located accommodations, driver/guide, Lunch,Museum and Wine tasting.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Driver or tour guide
✔ Private tour
✔ Wine tasting
✔ Lunch
✔ Hotel pickup
✔ Van with air conditioner, gas and tolls
✔ Tea and coffee
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Insurances and taxes
✔ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Gratuities
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. HI Oeiras – Pousada de Juventude
18. Turim Terreiro Do Paco Hotel
19. Ever Lisboa - City Center Hotel
20. Memmo Alfama Hotel
Additional Info: This is a Private Tour please inform your Hotel / Port / Apartment Address for Pick-up and Drop Off in Lisbon region / Cascais / Sintra.
Itinerary
1
Almada
Visit Solar dos Zagallos is a journey back in time from the corners of this cozy 18th century mansion house, restored by the town hall and transformed into a cultural center geared to local cultures.
Main building of the parish of Sobreda, Solar dos Zagallos invites to know its romantic gardens, the three chapels and the various spaces of the house built by the Zagallo family, who came to this region in the reign of D. João II.
At the time, Sobreda belonged to the “noble” lands of Caparica.
To receive King D. João VI were built two noble halls that distinguish this palace. Open spaces for visitors and stage for pleasant classical music concerts.
The stucco, the tiles and the frescoes alone are worth a long visit.
Solar dos Zagallos is a dynamic memory space, a hub that aims to preserve local identity through a regular cultural activity, with exhibitions, concerts, recitals and initiatives for the youngest.
A day at Solar dos Zagallos is an excellent opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, enjoying the calm of this farm, just minutes from the freeway that leads to Costa da Caparica.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Costa da Caparica
Costa da Caparica’s seemingly never-ending beach attracts sun-worshipping lisboêtas craving all-over tans, surfers keen to ride Atlantic waves, and day-tripping families seeking clean sea and soft sand. It hasn’t escaped development, but head south and the high-rises soon give way to pine forests and mellow beach-shack cafes. The town has the same name as the coastline, and is a cheery place with shops and lots of inflatable seaside tack, done up in 2009 under a now-bankrupt government-sponsored revitalisation project that was responsible for building the town's 24 boxy seaside bar and restaurant structures.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Ponte 25 de Abril
Cross ehe 25 de Abril Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte 25 de Abril, 25th of April Bridge a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, to the municipality of Almada on the left (south) bank of the Tagus river. It was inaugurated on August 6, 1966. It is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, US, because they are both suspension bridges of similar color. It was built by the American Bridge Company which constructed the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, but not the Golden Gate. With a total length of 2,277 metres (7,470 ft), it is the 38th largest suspension bridge in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
Visit the National Shrine of Christ the King (or simply Christ the King ) is a shrine and religious monument dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus located in the parish of Pragal , in the municipality of Almada.
The National Shrine of Christ the King is located at an altitude of 133 meters above the Tagus level , consisting of a portico designed by the 75-meter-high architect Antonio Lino , topped by the statue of the Holy Redeemer with open arms facing the city of Lisbon , 28 meters high, by Portuguese sculptor Francisco Franco de Sousa . The pedestal, including the portico, rises to 82 meters in height. The sanctuary and monument to Christ the King is the biggest tourist attraction of the municipality of Almada .
This monument is the best viewpoint overlooking the city of Lisbon, offering a wide view over the capital and the 25 de Abril Bridge . In numerous tourist reports about Lisbon, there is the sanctuary and monument to Cristo Rei, a former Almada landmark.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Jose Maria de Fonseca
Built in the nineteenth century, the house was restored in 1923 by the Swiss architect, Ernesto Korrodi, and was the Soares Franco family residence until 1974. With its particularly beautiful façade and gardens, it has always been associated with the image of José Maria da Fonseca.
The visit to the Museum House begins with a brief explanation of the company’s history, followed by a tour of the ancient wine cellars: Adega da Mata and Adega dos Teares Novos, where wines such as Periquita mature, and Adega dos Teares Velhos, where the oldest Setúbal Muscatels (Muscats or Moscateis) rest, some of which are true relics over 100 years old. At the end of the tour, the visitor can sample some of the wines produced by José Maria da Fonseca.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Lunch in a picturesque fishing village situated by a sheltered bay, Sessimbra that was founded on the top of the hill, around the Moorish castle that the 1st king of Portugal.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Coronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.
• We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene certification stamp ‘Clean & Safe’.
• For our safety, we operate only private tour and pick-up/drop-off all passengers. We clean and disinfect our vehicles every tour and we provide hand sanitizer and masks to our customers.
• Our guides are experienced professionals, courteous and drive defensive and safety with only one objective to ensure your safety and satisfaction.
