GALA DINNER

The Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday, April 2nd, at St George’s Castle in the Restaurant Casa de Leão which has a beautiful view over Lisbon and the river Tagus.

               

SUGGESTED EXCURSION PROGRAMME

Full day tour
Sintra – UNESCO Heritage Site Village

Full day excursion to the romantic village of Sintra and Cabo da Roca

We will depart from Lisboa by coach along the motorway to the beautiful town of Sintra, at the foot of the mountain range of the same name. Its unique characteristics have led UNESCO to classify it as a World heritage site, taking into account the natural riches as well as the historic buildings in the town and mountains. The luxuriant vegetation surrounds royal palaces, private mansions and romantic hide-away villas. We will visit one of the royal palaces, enjoy some free time to stroll around the narrow lanes and have lunch in royal surroundings.

The westernmost point of the European mainland is Cabo da Roca. This is where the mountain ridge dives abruptly into the Atlantic Ocean forming the cliff of Cabo da Roca. This viewpoint offers a 360º breathtaking view over the Atlantic Ocean. From here we will return to Lisboa along the scenic road by the Tejo River.

Price per person, including Lunch – 72,00 €
(min. of 20 participants)

Half day tours
Half day Lisbon city tour

This half day tour will start with a visit to the riverside BELEM quarter, where the famous monuments related to the Portuguese Discoveries are located, such as the Lisbon landmark, the Belem Tower, the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the magnificent 16th century Jeronimos Monastery. We will start our visit at the Belem Tower and walk to the Jeronimus Monastery. Before the visit to the National Coach Museum we will enjoy a taste of the famous “Pasteis de Belem” – a special pastry filled with vanilla cream.

The Coach Museum is housed in the former riding school of the Belém royal palace and contains a unique collection of royal coaches, from the 17th to 19th centuries used by the Portuguese other European courts noble houses until the introduction of the motor car. The Spanish King Philip II's travelling coach and three monumental coaches sent by Portugal to Pope Clement XI in Rome (1716), are some of the most spectacular pieces in this incomparable collection. Our coach will be waiting outside the museum for the return transfer to the hotels.

Price per person – 45,00 €
(min. of 20 participants)

Half day Excursion to Cascais

Departure by coach from Lisboa towards Cascais, situated about 25 km from the city centre, by the Atlantic. This traditional fishing village was an important passage point for boats on their way into Lisboa since the 14th century. In the second half of the 19th century, when sea bathing became a popular activity, Cascais was transformed into a very fashionable summer resort.

The main reason for this transformation being the king of Portugal, Dom Luís I, who, in 1870, converted the Fortaleza da Cidadela into his summer residence. The king’s example was immediately copied by the nobility, who built palaces and villas that completely transformed the appearance of the former fishing village. Nowadays, Cascais is a very lively and cosmopolitan town that still preserves a great deal of its earlier aristocratic atmosphere. High quality shops and many outdoor cafés and restaurants are to be found in the pedestrian centre of the town, were we will enjoy some free time. A walk along the beach promenade that connects Cascais and Estoril is also on the programme before returning to Lisboa via the scenic road, which runsalongside the Tejo River.

Price per person – 55,00 €
(min. of 20 participants)