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In the city of Queluz, we highlight the extremely important monument, the beautiful Queluz Palace often called “the Portuguese Versailles” and let yourself be enchanted by the village of Mafra as it is impossible to remain indifferent to the monumental Palace of Mafra ordered by D João V in 1711. The late afternoon is enhanced by a fantastic walk on the beaches of Ericeira.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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In the city of Queluz, we highlight the extremely important monument, the beautiful Queluz Palace often called “the Portuguese Versailles” and let yourself be enchanted by the village of Mafra as it is impossible to remain indifferent to the monumental Palace of Mafra ordered by D João V in 1711. The late afternoon is enhanced by a fantastic walk on the beaches of Ericeira.
We’re specialized in services and unique travels experiences in Portugal.
Our experience is your garantee that we understand, meet and exceed your expectations. We invite you to experience the authenticity of a full day tour through to Queluz, Mafra & Ericeira.
Where you will know the best of Portugal!
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Stop At: National Palace of Queluz, Largo do Palacio, Queluz 2745-191 Portugal
The beautifully decorated Queluz Palace, full of valuable items, became the official residence of the royal, especially the Portuguese Prince Regent, the future D. João VI, as well as his family, until the escape of the royal family. to Brazil due to the French invasions. In this palace was born D. Pedro IV or D. Pedro I of Brazil. It also served as a discreet place of imprisonment for Queen Mary I, “Mad Mary”, while her madness continued to worsen after D. Pedro’s death.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palacio Nacional de Mafra, Terreiro D. Joao v, Mafra 2640-492 Portugal
The National Palace of Mafra was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. The Royal Palace occupies the noble floor of the Mafra building and the 2 turrets. The north turret was occupied by the king and the south turret by the queen, and both turrets are linked by a 232-metre gallery – making it Europe’s largest palatial corridor. This building, of about 40,000 m2, housed a Franciscan convent (300 fryers) – and features Campo Santo, the Infirmary, the Elliptical Hall (capitular), the Literary Acts Hall, the Stairway and the Dining Hall. It boasts a large library thought to be one of the most beautiful in the world. The Royal Building has two carillons with 98 bells – the largest of its time. The Basilica’s 6 organs are pieces of unique heritage worldwide. The Royal Convent and Palace of Mafra is the most important baroque monument in Portugal. The building covers an area of almost four hectares (37.790 m2), including 1.200 rooms, more than 4.700 doors and windows, 156 stairways and 29 inner yards and courtyards. Such magnificence was only possible due to the Brazilian gold that poured into the country, allowing the King to carry out his patronage of the arts and the strengthening of royal authority.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ericeira, 2655 Ericeira, Portugal
A traditional fishing village, Ericeira has developed enormously during the 20th century due to the growing interest in it as a summer resort. It has, however, maintained its original characteristics and its own individual atmosphere. Fifty kilometres from Lisbon, in an easily accessible area, its beaches are very crowded during the summer, and are considered among the best in Europe for surfing. Ribeira d`Ilhas Beach, where one of the World Surfing Championship contests is held every year, is worth a special mention. A visit to Ericeira is also an excellent opportunity to try the shellfish and fresh fish dishes, the speciality of the regional cuisine.
Duration: 3 hours
