This tour will take you to Mafra, where a UNESCO world heritage famous convent palace takes place. An enormous complex with around 1200 divisions and 4700 doors and windows.
After visiting the palace, head to the coast and arrive at Ericeira, a pretty fishing village. Enjoy some free time to explore and have lunch in the local fish and seafood restaurants.
Onwards, you will travel towards the interior to discover Queluz National Palace, not infrequently called the Portuguese Versailles.
Your hotel/apartment
Visit the National Palace of Mafra, a complex consisting of a Royal Palace, a Basilica and a Convent, 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. 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.
Ticket cost: 6 euros
Explore Ericeira, a pretty fishing village. Walk through the Historic Center that take us back to other times and have free-time for lunch to enjoy the local gastronomy.
Visit 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 explore one of the most mesmerizing gardens of the Portuguese Palaces.
Ticket cost: 10 euros.
Your hotel/apartment or along the way
• All mandatory insurances in accordance with Portuguese law
• Private tour guide
• Modern private prestige transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board
• gasoline fee / toll fee
• Tickets to monuments or other places visited
• Food and drinks
• Mercedes E-class up to 4 persons (the rear middle seat has a smaller size than the others, if you wish for an upgrade select 5 passengers)
• For groups with more than 4 passengers add 250$ fee for a vehicle up to 8 people (Mercedes-Benz Vito van)
Mafra National Palace-Convent is closed at tuesdays, if you're interested to do it, enjoying the monument from the exterior only, please message me.
Mark S.
Lisboa: Old town, New town and Belém Full Day Private Tour
“Great day in Lisbon”
Goncalo did an excellent job. We had a really fun day, he is knowledgable and gave us a great balance of Portuguese/Lisbon history as well as a thoughtful tour of the city. Efficiently taking in the main sights and avoiding the crowds. Thanks Goncalo!!