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Palacio Nacional de Mafra - The last part of our tour takes us north through the magnificent landscape of the west coast until we reach Mafra. Mafra Convent has inspired several Portuguese writers as our Nobel Prize for Literature (1998) José Saramago. Visit to the church of the imposing Mafra Convent, largest baroque building in Portugal with 4700 doors and windows.
Visit to the palace with your certified guide. - Cabo Carvoeiro - Strange rock formations at the “Cabo Carvoeiro” can be admired. This is a Geologic Paradise in Portugal. Short photo stop. If we have clear weather you will see the fabulous Islands of Berlengas.
- Obidos - Óbidos is known as “Village of Queens”. Once the wedding present to a queen, the preserved medieval town of Óbidos north of Lisbon is without doubt one of Portugal’s most classic walled settlements. Walking the ramparts, visitors can enjoy views of windmills, vineyards and surrounding farmlands. Here we start an extensive orientation tour and the guests are invited to the famous cherry liqueur “Ginginha taste” too. Some free time.
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Peniche - Peniche is also a small walled fishing town where the fishing industry is a very important activity. Peniche was an island until the sixteenth century, when silt created a narrow isthmus and is nowadays becoming popular as a surfer’s paradise.
Lunch time in the fishing town Peniche…off the beaten path, a place were portuguese like to eat. - Baleal - Along the way we enjoy this magnificent coastal scenery until we arrive at the fishing village of Baleal, a fusion between land and sea. Stop for you to discover it.
- Air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
- COVID-19 safety kit provided
- Complimentary water, wipes, and tissues
- Expert driver/guide and monument visits
- All toll fees included
- Convenient hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
- Enjoy a Cherry Liqueur on us
- Entrance-fees to monuments
- Food and drinks, unless specified
This exclusive journey leads us northward along the breathtaking vistas of Portugal’s west coast until we reach Óbidos. Guided tour and leisure time in the town will be provided. An opportunity to sample Cherry Liqueur for free. As part of the ‘hidden gem’, We will make a pit stop at the peculiar rock formations in Cabo Carvoeiro, Peniche. Another distinctive location is the town of Baleal - an isthmus reaching out into the Atlantic. We will pause here to let you explore the area - a melding of terrestrial and marine environments, unspoiled nature at its finest. Mafra National Palace - one of the biggest edifices in Europe - is a major highlight. We will visit the church within the palace. Even descriptions like ‘huge,’ ‘magnificent,’ ‘immense,’ ‘gargantuan,’ and ‘expansive’ do not adequately capture the enormity of Mafra’s Baroque royal palace. Brief break for lunch where you can indulge in the vintage traditional convent sweets.
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