Lisbon Trip Overview
Passing through the downtown area of Lisbon, you will learn about the earthquake of 1755 and how that changed the city forever. See Rossio, the heart of the city center and head to the top of one of the city’s hills: Graça. Here you can enjoy the breathtaking views overlooking the city and the river.
You will then explore the most authentic neighborhood of Lisbon: Alfama. You will fall in love with its narrow maze-like streets and feel like you are suddenly in a small village.
It is time to visit another neighborhood: Belém. Here you will have the chance to see the impressive Jerónimos Monastery, the resting place of kings, queens and the famous navigator Vasco da Gama and poet Camões. After the Monastery it is time to go to the Belém Tower, a fortress built by order of King Manuel I in order to protect the banks of Lisbon in the 16th century.
Before returning to the hotel, enjoy a delicious Belém pastry.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Passing through the downtown area of Lisbon, you will learn about the earthquake of 1755 and how that changed the city forever. See Rossio, the heart of the city center and head to the top of one of the city’s hills: Graça. Here you can enjoy the breathtaking views overlooking the city and the river.
You will then explore the most authentic neighborhood of Lisbon: Alfama. You will fall in love with its narrow maze-like streets and feel like you are suddenly in a small village.
It is time to visit another neighborhood: Belém. Here you will have the chance to see the impressive Jerónimos Monastery, the resting place of kings, queens and the famous navigator Vasco da Gama and poet Camões. After the Monastery it is time to go to the Belém Tower, a fortress built by order of King Manuel I in order to protect the banks of Lisbon in the 16th century.
Before returning to the hotel, enjoy a delicious Belém pastry.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Pick you up at the hotel
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
We visit the three main squares of the city: Comércio, Rossio, and Figueira
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Graca (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen), Calcada da Graca Sao Vicente, Lisbon 1100-265 Portugal
Enjoy the breathtaking views from the the Chapel of Our Lady of the Hill
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal
Explore the typical neighborhood of Alfama with its narrow streets
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santa Maria de Belem Church, Praca do Imperio, Lisbon 1300 Portugal
Learn more about the glorious imperial past of Portugal in Belém
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Belem, Belem, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Eat one pastry of Belém.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Return to your hotel
Duration: 5 minutes
