Urusov Alexander

Hello from sunny Lisbon! I have been living and traveling in Portugal since 2011. He traveled the whole country from north to south, visited the Azores and Madeira. And the longer I live here, the more I realize how lucky I am! Here is incredibly beautiful, cozy and soulful.

People from all over the world come to Portugal to get acquainted with its culture, sights and nature. I am happy to introduce them to Lisbon, not only about historical facts, but also about what modern Portugal lives. What are the characteristics of the local mentality, and why so many people want to stay here forever?

I will be glad to be your guide in the city, to talk about a variety of topics about Portugal, and to create pleasant memories of your trip.

Lisbon

• Sightseeing walking tour.
• Duration 3.5 hours, 7 hours.

Excursions take place in the historical part of the city, the route is flexible, takes into account your preferences. I get acquainted with the history of the country, the peculiarities of the mentality of local residents and cuisine, we communicate on any topic that interests you in a relaxed form.

We visit the main squares and streets of the city, institutions with history, ancient churches, observation decks. Try traditional sweets and cherry liquor. I'm taking a photo of you as a souvenir, sharing recommendations for restaurants in Lisbon.


belen

• Sightseeing walking tour / sightseeing.
• Duration 4-5 hours.
• Additional expenses are tickets.

The tour will begin with a visit to the luxurious royal Ajuda Palace of the early 19th century, where you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the ancient palace lifestyle.

Then we head to the National Carriage Museum, which contains a rich collection of coaches made from the 17th century to the present. Exquisite carriages decorated with paintings, carvings, gilding and sculptures are real works of art.

No less impressive will be a visit to the Jesuit Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This monastery, founded in the early 16th century, is the burial place of the navigator Vasco da Gama, literary figures Louise Camoes and Fernando Pesoa.

We will also stop at the Monument of the Discoverers, where an impressive 52-meter stone caravel stands, symbolizing the great geographical discoveries of Portuguese navigators. This monument is the embodiment of the spirit of their journeys and discoveries.

Our footsteps will also lead us to the Belém Tower, a majestic 35-meter-high fort on the banks of the Tagus River. The Manueline style in which it is built and its location create a unique atmosphere of history and exciting events.


sintra

• Sightseeing walking tour / sightseeing.
• Duration 4 hours, 7 hours.
• Additional expenses are tickets.

Visiting Portugal without visiting Sintra is a big omission. There are so many sights, castles, palaces, fortresses, parks that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is impossible to visit them all at once. But I can offer an entertainment program for the whole day, which will allow you to spend your time as efficiently as possible and visit the most interesting places without wasting time searching for information and tourist queues. I will also show you where to try traditional pastries in this region and where to go for lunch.

Sintra National Palace and Historic Center, Moor Fortress, Pena Palace with Park, Rigaleira Manor with Initiation Well, Montserrat Palace with Park, Biester Estate with Park and Cape Cabo da Roca... You probably don’t know where to start or what’s more interesting. We will visit the most remarkable, without wasting time on objects of secondary importance.

The route is discussed individually, taking into account your wishes and preferences. We can visit most of the standing places in one day or vice versa, calmly, without haste, explore the park of the Palace of Pena (80 hectares of garden with lakes and plants from all over the world) throughout the day.

Excursions take place in Sintra. Historic center, Palazzo Pena, Fortress of the Moors, Manor of Rigaleira, Palace of Montserrat, Cape Cabo da Roca.