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Description
Highlights
What to expect
Included and Excluded
Time and Location
Information and Booking
Useful information

Description

Discover the historical and natural beauty of Mafra and Ericeira

Get to know the amazing beaches of Lisbon’s west coast.

During this private tour, our Driver Guide will take you to visit the most stunning beaches, walk around charming fishing villages and taste the fantastic local food of Portugal’s west coast.

Highlights

Mafra Nacional Palace and Convent

Mafra Palace and Convent built in the 18th Century by the order of King João V in fulfillment of a vow he made to be blessed with an heir.

The building was made in limestone and marble of the region and has 1.200 rooms, more than 4.700 doors and windows, 156 stairways, 29 inner yards and courtyards, and an amazing library with 36.000 volumes.

It’s considered the most important baroque monument in the country.

Aldeia Tipica José Franco

The sculptor José Franco dedicated his whole life to the art of modelling clay.

He built a perfect life-size village, with shops and houses displaying the typical architecture of the region and furnished on the inside, as well as a windmill, butcher’s shop, water-mill, blacksmith’s forge, threshing floor, tavern, carpenter’s workshop, etc.

Ericeira

Considered one of Europe’s best ‘small destinations’! Ericeira is a quite ancient town, believed to be connected with the Phoenicians.

The sea has always had an essential role for the village and it was a very important port during the 19th century.

This is the place where the Portuguese royal family escaped to their exile after the 1908 regicide.

Ericeira is a popular beach destination, known for its natural beauty, welcoming atmosphere and delicious seafood.

Recently Ericeira has become very well known for Surfing and is considered, since 2011 as World Surfing Reserve.

Forte do Zambujal

Fort built to defend Portuguese territory from Napoleon’s French invasions in the early 19th century.

It is a place worth visiting for its history. Between November 1809 and September 1810, a defensive system was built in secret, which today constitutes a valuable historical and military heritage

The Lines of Torres Vedras – whose importance is recognised internationally.

Malveira Weekly Market – Thursdays only

With nearly 250 years of existence, this weekly market is where thousands of locals come to buy all kind of vegetables, fruits, farming goods, clothing, shoes, tools, and much more.

Keeping the old tradition alive it represents the rural lifestyle.

What to expect

A relaxed day, but at the same time full of History, Culture, Landscape, and Gastronomy.

Away from crowded places, time to explore the calm and beauty of Portugal’s coast

A private guide/driver just for you, at your own pace, who will share experience, knowledge, and lots of curiosities, in short, a fun day to remember

Included and Excluded

INCLUDED:

Entrance ticket to Mafra Palace
WiFi on board
Bottle of water on board
Certified professional driver guide
High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
Accident and civil liability insurance
All taxes included

NOT INCLUDED: X

X – Entrance tickets
X – Meals and accommodation for customers
X – Air ticket to Portugal
X – Tips

Time and Location

DEPARTURE AND RETURN LOCATION:

Location designated by you according to Portugal Expert® Turismo – Normally Lisbon

TYPE OF TOUR:

Private and exclusive

TOUR AVAILABILITY:

Daily

DURATION:

1 day – up to 8 hours

SUGGESTED DEPARTURE TIME: