Lisbon Trip Overview
Let us take you across the Tagus river, just south of Lisbon, by the Arrábida Natural Park, that covers an area of 10,800 hectares, in the area of Setúbal, Palmela and Sesimbra. Nature and the combination with wine tasting , this is one of the most famous and emblematic treasures of this region that you will find in a sublime visit.
– Cross the 25 April Bridge to the souh region of Lisbon;
– Sighseeing Lisbon river coast from the Cristo Rei nacional santuary;
– Visit the Quinta da Bacalhoa palace and wine tasting;
– Explore the Castle on top of the hill of Palmela;
– Pass by the São Filipe Castle, near the city of Setúbal.
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 Arrábida, Setúbal & Palmela.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Let us take you across the Tagus river, just south of Lisbon, by the Arrábida Natural Park, that covers an area of 10,800 hectares, in the area of Setúbal, Palmela and Sesimbra. Nature and the combination with wine tasting , this is one of the most famous and emblematic treasures of this region that you will find in a sublime visit.
– Cross the 25 April Bridge to the souh region of Lisbon;
– Sighseeing Lisbon river coast from the Cristo Rei nacional santuary;
– Visit the Quinta da Bacalhoa palace and wine tasting;
– Explore the Castle on top of the hill of Palmela;
– Pass by the São Filipe Castle, near the city of Setúbal.
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 Arrábida, Setúbal & Palmela.
Where you will know the best of Portugal!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei, Praceta do Cristo Rei 27A Não é localizado em Lisboa e sim em Almada, Almada 2800-058 Portugal
Inspiring for some, symbol of the dictatorship and of obscurantism for others, the monument to Christ leaves no one indifferent. It was inaugurated across the Tagus in 1959, as a way for the Portuguese episcopate to thank God for having spared Lisbon from World War II.
The 28 meter-high (90ft) image of Christ stands on a 75 meter-tall pedestal (246ft), and an elevator takes visitors up to the feet of the statue, with the 25 de Abril Bridge standing right below. From the statue or from the terrace across the monument there’s a beautiful panoramic view of practically the entire city of Lisbon.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palacio e Quinta da Bacalhoa, En 10 Vila Fresca de Azeitão, Setubal Portugal
The vineyard has 14 ha and was planted in 1972. At the request of Thomas Scoville, then owner of Quinta da Bacalhôa, António Avillez installed a vineyard here to produce a wine with a similar design to that used in Bordeaux, namely in Médoc. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot are the red varieties produced here. The vineyard planted at Quinta da Bacalhôa finds the ideal terroir for the production of excellent wines: well-drained clay-limestone soils and mild climate due to the strong Atlantic influence.
Discover a privileged landscape passing along the gardens and the vineyards to the lake house, where you can find the first tile dated in Portugal and discover the unique pieces of art of the private art collection of the Comendador.
The experience includes a visit to the Bacalhôa Museum and ends with a wine tasting.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Estrada do Castelo de Sao Filipe, Setubal 2900-300 Portugal
Around 1 km from the city of Setúbal, there is the imposing Fort of São Filipe (Saint Philip) guarding access to the Sado river. It is named after the king who ordered its construction, Filipe I of Portugal and the II of Spain, in 1590. Italian military engineer Filipe Terzi, protégé of the Spanish Royal Court, was awarded the project. It was completed in 1600 but under the guidance of Leonardo Torreano due to the death of Filipe Terzi.
These fortifications are an example of the adaptations being made due to new military strategies and the progress in ballistic firepower that was being made at the beginning of the 17th century. The star shape and the thickness of the double walls, and wide moat, ensured attacks could not be so concentrated hence increasing the defensive effectiveness.
On the inside, the fort was protecting a number of buildings including the former governors residence and a small chapel decorated in tiles completed by the artist Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes. These represent scenes from the life of Saint Philip and are dated 1736.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo de Palmela, Palmela 2950-997 Portugal
Climbe up to the 12th Century Castle, built by our 1st King and relaxed to the sounds of the landscape.
Duration: 45 minutes
