Three charms of Portugal - Lisbon - Sintra - Cascais!

Three charms of Portugal Lisbon – Sintra – Cascais! NEW2011 (Saturday) Lisbon – Sintra Luxury – Mafra + 8 days / 7 nights Visit Lisbon + Sintra 2 Castle + Wine Cellars + Cabo de Roca + Cascais + Estoril + Mafra Eriseira + Village of San Jose (included 3 lunches with drinks and all entrance tickets, accommodation in the hotel of Lisbon, Sintra and the Portuguese Riviera)

Day 1 (Saturday). Lisbon. Arrival in Lisbon, transfer to hotel accommodation in the hotel. Day 2 (Sunday). Lisbon. Sightseeing tour of Lisbon. Acquaintance with the historical center of the city, which has preserved its ancient unique appearance. Baixa is the center of Lisbon, rebuilt from ruins after the earthquake of 1755 by order of the Marquis of Pombal. Independence Avenue, framed by chestnut alleys. Restorers Square, which houses a granite obelisk, erected in 1886 in memory of the liberation from Spanish expansion. Rossio Square, with amazing bronze fountains, colorful flower beds, a statue of King Pedro IV and the building of the National Theatre of Don Maria II. Commerce Square. In the XV-XVII centuries there was a majestic palace built by King Manuel. Trip along the embankment: Bridge 25 April, Belém Docks, Alfonso Albuquerque Square. Visit to the Jeronimos Monastery in Belém. Inspection of the Tower of Belém. It is one of the most elegant Lisbon monuments of the XVI century and the most photographed place in Portugal. Grand monument to the Discoverers, made of granite. Visit to the carriage museum. After the tour - free time for shopping in shopping centers or to visit the Oceanarium. Dinner at the national restaurant with Fado. Day 3 (Monday). Obidush – Batalia – Buddha Park – Alcobasa – Tomar. Breakfast Excursion to Obidos - City of Brides, Visit to the monasteries of Alcobasa and Batalha. Buddha Park. Visit to Tomar. This is a picturesque town lying on the banks of the Naban River 140 km from Lisbon. It was founded during the Reconquista and for many centuries was the property of the great Order of the Templars. Lunch at the national restaurant. Inspection of the majestic Monastery of the Order of Christ, built by the "knights of the temple" in 1160. This is where the Holy Grail is located. Return to Lisbon. Day 4 (Tuesday). Lisbon. Free time. Day 5 (Wednesday). Departure from the hotel at 13:00. Sightseeing tour of Sintra. This is an ancient Moorish town, which became in the Middle Ages the residence of Portuguese kings, located in the mountains among shady eucalyptuses, cedars and palm trees. It is called the priceless pearl of Portugal. Against the background of romantic landscapes, exotic parks, centuries-old forests on the tops of the hills frozen castles, palaces, monasteries, striking any most sophisticated imagination. Stop in the historic center (in no larger shop you can taste and buy a wonderful Portuguese port wine). Visit the amazing estate of Quinta da Regaleira. This is undoubtedly the most mysterious place in the whole of Sintra, which dates back to the XVI century. Darkened by time and moisture, the palace looks especially romantic against the background of bright tropical greenery. It was here that the owner of the estate engaged in various occult rituals and kept his secrets. The mystery of the mysterious estate is unlikely to ever be fully solved. Free time to walk through the streets of the town, visit antiques and souvenir shops. Accommodation in a charming hotel in the city of Sintra. Day 6 (Thursday). Breakfast at the hotel. Visits to Palacio da Pena Castle. Majestic architecture, truly royal interior decoration, including luxurious finishes and exclusive furniture, do not leave anyone indifferent. Pena Castle (Palacio da Pena) is divided into two main parts - the restored ruins of an ancient monastery and independently erected buildings. The royal family chose to live in the old part, where strangers were not allowed. Even at that time, the king lived in cramped conditions, among narrow corridors and rooms with low ceilings, where everything was cluttered with furniture, and on beds they slept sitting, not wanting to be like the dead in coffins. But the new part of the Palacio da Pena is a luxurious vacant apartment in the spirit of romanticism with elements of the Middle Ages, Gothic and Moorish style. In the decoration of the rooms used numerous gifts and trophies from overseas colonies, including America and India. The castle of Pena (Sintra) is also famous for the fact that it spent his last night King Carlos I, who became the last adult king of Portugal, except for his young son Manuel. Manuel ruled under the regency of his mother, Queen Amelia, until the bourgeois revolution of 1910 that overthrew the monarchy. Lunch at the national restaurant. Visiting the wine cellars of the Kolares district: dry red and white wines are produced here, wine digustation. Cape Roca is the westernmost point of Europe. The serpentine mountain road leads to the top of Mount Roca, from where dizzying views open. Here you can purchase a certificate of your stay on the edge of the earth. Cascais and Estoril are magnificent resorts west of Lisbon. A place loved by aristocrats around the world. Luxury villas, eucalyptus groves, the best beaches of the central part of the country, magnificent hotels, exquisite restaurants, world-class golf courses, one of the most famous casinos in Europe and the famous Formula 1 circuit - all this attracts millions of tourists from all over the world, and is already appreciated by Russian tourists. Holidays here are ideal for those who seek to combine opportunities to relax, enjoy the quiet and luxurious nature of the coast with a rich entertainment program. Not far from Cascais there is a picturesque cliff "The Devil's Mouth", shrouded in an aura of mystical secrets and mysterious deaths, a favorite place of tourists. Accommodation in a hotel on the ocean coast, Portuguese Riviera. Free time. Day 7 (Friday). Mafra – provincial Portugal (Eriseira – village of José Franco – Mafra 4 hours). Departure from the hotel at 13:00. Eriseira is an amazing fishing town located on a picturesque ocean shore. For many centuries it was an important fishing center. It is also one of the most dramatic events in the history of Portugal. Lunch at the restaurant is included in the price. (Walking along the waterfront). The village of Jose Franco is an open-air museum, a typical Portuguese village of the early XX century. It was created in 1945 by a simple potter Jose Franko. Small, cozy houses, an ancient castle, a church, a mill - all this reflects the life of Portuguese peasants and attracts hundreds of tourists every year. Lunch: local bread with dried sausage, made according to an old recipe, washed down with a special regional wine. Inspection of the historical center of Mafra. The magnificent giant palace and monastery complex of Mafra arose as a result of the grandiose project of King Joan V. Its cold grandeur was to eclipse the Spanish Escorial. Back to the hotel. Free time. Day 8 (Saturday). The cost of the tour includes: transfers from and to the airport; 3 lunches in a regional restaurant (with drinks) + 1 dinner with the performance of Fado (with drinks); comfortable transport; Russian-speaking guide for the excursion program; accommodation in a hotel 4 * with breakfast. Additional charges: airfare, visa, museum tickets 25 €. extra night at the Lisbon hotel 80 € per room. DBL 560 € SGL 790 €