Porto Salvo Trip Overview
Visit and learn about the Maritime Fortifications of Cascais, from Forte do Guincho to Citadel, with dedicated visit to Forte de São Jorge, Santa Marta Museum and Citadel. The defense line against foreign invasions and pirates was consolidated in the XVII century, after recovery of independence of Philippines’ rules.
There will be dedicated visit to:
• Forte São Jorge dos Oitavos, open to public as historical museum explaining the defense line.
• Forte and Farol de Santa Marta, open to public as historical museum explaining the lighthouse.
• Cidadela de Cascais
Stop will be done for short lunch or coffee (not included in price) in Casa da Guia, over the Atlantic ocean.
During the experience, historical and defense strategy information will be provided.
The tour will take around 5 hours and it includes the necessaries stops.
Monument fees are included.
The pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Cascais, Sintra Lisbon or Oeiras.
Additional Info
* Duration: 5 hours
* Starts: Porto Salvo, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto Salvo, Central Portugal, Portugal
Visit and learn about the Maritime Fortifications of Cascais, from Forte do Guincho to Citadel, with dedicated visit to Forte de São Jorge, Santa Marta Museum and Citadel. The defense line against foreign invasions and pirates was consolidated in the XVII century, after recovery of independence of Philippines’ rules.
There will be dedicated visit to:
• Forte São Jorge dos Oitavos, open to public as historical museum explaining the defense line.
• Forte and Farol de Santa Marta, open to public as historical museum explaining the lighthouse.
• Cidadela de Cascais
Stop will be done for short lunch or coffee (not included in price) in Casa da Guia, over the Atlantic ocean.
During the experience, historical and defense strategy information will be provided.
The tour will take around 5 hours and it includes the necessaries stops.
Monument fees are included.
The pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Cascais, Sintra Lisbon or Oeiras.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fort of Guincho, R. 7 6, 2755 Lisboa, Portugal
Stop for visiting the fortress exterior
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Guincho Beach, Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais, Cascais Portugal
Along Guincho coast there is the defensive line back from XVII century
Stop At: Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos, 2750-004 Cascais, Portugal
Stop for visiting the fortress and the museum
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Casa da Guia, Av. Nossa Senhora do Cabo, 101, Cascais 2750-234 Portugal
Stop for lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum, Rua do Farol, Cascais 2750-341 Portugal
Stop for visiting the Lighthouse and Museum
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Palacio Cidadela Cascais, Avenida Dom Carlos I, Cascais 2750-310 Portugal
Stop for visiting the Citadel
Duration: 30 minutes
