Lisbon Trip Overview
Swap Lisbon’s sights for the quaint charms of Sesimbra and Arrábida Natural Park on this day trip. Travel with an expert guide into the heart of Arrábida Natural Park, a protected area on the shore of the Sado Estuary.
Visit Cabo Espichel’s hilltop sanctuary and the Moorish castle in the fishing village of Sesimbra. After, make the most of your free time to laze on Arrábida’s secluded beaches or sample local food and wine in Azeitão.
Alternatively, upgrade to enjoy a 3-hour dolphin cruise.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Swap Lisbon’s sights for the quaint charms of Sesimbra and Arrábida Natural Park on this day trip. Travel with an expert guide into the heart of Arrábida Natural Park, a protected area on the shore of the Sado Estuary.
Visit Cabo Espichel’s hilltop sanctuary and the Moorish castle in the fishing village of Sesimbra. After, make the most of your free time to laze on Arrábida’s secluded beaches or sample local food and wine in Azeitão.
Alternatively, upgrade to enjoy a 3-hour dolphin cruise.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: 25 de Abril Bridge, Praca 25 de Abril Almada, Lisbon 1950-358 Portugal
Cross over the iconic 25th of April Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril) and, as you travel, feel free to ask your guide any questions you have; the beauty of a private tour is that the commentary is entirely tailored to your interests.
Take in the city sights and the breathtaking Cascais coastline, then, after around an hour, find yourself traveling through the luscious Arrábida Natural Park.
Pass By: Aldeia do Meco, Aldeia do Meco, Setubal District, Alentejo
Pass by Aldeia do Meco and its beautiful beaches!
If the tour is running on time, maybe you can stop for a little.
Stop At: Cabo Espichel, Oeste de Sesimbra, Sesimbra 2970-738 Portugal
Make your first stop at Cabo Espichel to visit Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel, a peaceful sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of the Cape. Explore the religious site with your guide and enjoy sweeping panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean from your clifftop vantage point.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castelo de Sesimbra, Rua Nossa Senhora do Castelo, Sesimbra Portugal
Explore the Castle of Sesimbra and admire the magnificent tiles in its church, while learning about the fishing village of Sesimbra.
Admire the amazing views over Sesimbra’s bay and the infinitude of the blue ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sesimbra, Sesimbra, Setubal District, Alentejo
Have free time in Sesimbra for lunch (own expense), where you can find the freshest fish in Portugal, as this is one of the most important fishing ports of the country.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Parque Natural da Arrabida, Setubal 2900-324 Portugal
Drive through the Arrábida Natural Park to Portinho da Arrábida and all the other magnificent beaches in this Natural Park.
Stop At: Portinho da Arrabida, Portinho da Arrabida, Setubal District, Alentejo
Enjoy the views and take some time for a swim, if you prefer. There are several options of beaches you can visit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia de Galapinhos, Rua Cirio da Arrabida, Setubal 2910-086 Portugal
Enjoy the views and take some time for a swim, if you prefer. There are several options of beaches you can visit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia dos Coelhos, Rua Cirio da Arrabida, Setubal 2900 Portugal
Enjoy the views and take some time for a swim, if you prefer. There are several options of beaches you can visit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Azeitao, Azeitao, Setubal District, Alentejo
In alternative to the famous beaches, you can visit an ancient winery or learn about the art of painting, and making, tiles.
It’s an option you can choose.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Reserva Natural do Estuario do Sado, Rua Claudio Lagrange 8, Setubal 2900-324 Portugal
During the Summer season (April to October), you can also opt for embarking in a dolphin watch cruise departing from Setúbal or Sesimbra.
Duration: 3 hours
