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Puerto Montt - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Puerto Montt Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Frutillar & Puerto Octay.

First, you will reach the “Las Cascadas” area, a famous summer destination. A few kilometers up is Puerto Octay, a small and sleepy town with beautiful old houses made of wooden shingles. You will enjoy the nice view over the Llanquihue Lake.

Then you will go on towards Frutillar, a charming village noted for its architecture developed by German immigrants who arrived around 1853. Discover this charming lakeside destination where Lake Lanquihue and various volcanoes are part of the landscape. Here you can see the heritage of the German settlers, with spectacular old houses - many of them converted into lodgings, delicious Bavarian gastronomy and pastry kuchenes or apple strudel.

Located on the west bank of Lake Llanquihue, Frutillar enchants the visitor all year round with its beauty. The route will access a rural road used by farmers in the area, so you can observe the agricultural and livestock activity that takes place here. You will also get to know the Teatro del Lago, another reason to fall in love with Frutillar. Depending on the time schedule, you will visit the open-air German museum.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Puerto Montt - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Puerto Montt At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Puerto Montt: The Llanquihue Lake Experience - 6 hours

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EXCURSION

• The town of Puerto Varas
• The Settlers Museum in Frutillar
• Angelmó Handicrafts Market in Puerto Montt

 

DESCRIPTION
This excursion takes in the main attractions of Puerto Montt and the nearby towns of Puerto Varas and Frutillar, both located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, with spectacular views of the snow-capped Osorno Volcano.
 
Puerto Montt was founded in 1853 by German immigrants and their stalwart promoter Vicente Pérez Rosales, who named the town after another promoter of immigration, President Manuel Montt. The waterfront here was rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1960, which had destroyed the city's port, church, and neighbourhood of Angelmó. Today it is the capital of Chile's Southern Lake District, a thriving city that invests heavily in salmon farming, shipping, and tourism. Puerto Montt is commercially and strategically very important to this region. Settled by German colonists in the mid-19th century, it features middle-European architecture, with high-pitched, redwood-shingled roofs and ornate balconies.
 
On leaving the port there will be a short visit of the Angelmó Handicrafts market located just a few minutes walk from the dock gates, before continue through the centre of the city for a glimpse of highlights such as the redwood cathedral on the city's plaza, which is the city's oldest building, dating back to 1856. Continue to the town of Puerto Varas for an orientation tour and enjoy the opportunity to take a photograph across the waters of the Llanquihue to one of the regions icons; the mighty Osorno Volcano. Puerto Varas is one of Chile's most charming towns, not only because of its privileged lakeside location, but also because of its quaint, German-influenced architecture, and its friendly, laid-back atmosphere. The city was built by the sweat and tenacity of German immigrants, and later it became a port for goods being shipped from the Lago Llanquihue area to Puerto Montt (mostly timber). Today most of the area's middle- and upper-middle-class residents call Puerto Varas home and commute to Puerto Montt and other surrounding places for work.
 
Along the trip we will do a short stop to enjoy the delicious local beer, Drakkar and Colonos; we will also visit the brewery to learn how they produce it. Our host will be the owner who will explain us the process.
 
Continue to the historic town of Frutillar. Founded in 1856 by German settlers, this is one the most charming towns in Chile. A visit will be made to the Settlers Museum, which features a collection of 19th-century antiques, clothing, and artefacts gathered from various immigrant German families around the area. There will also be a visit to the Teatro del Lago Concert Hall, an open-air venue that is gaining prestige on both a national and international level, and which is home to Frutillar’s famous Music Festival. Once an event for local and regional artists, this annual festival now draws international performers.
 
Light lunch will be served at “Lavanda Casa de Té”, an old barn where Opa Pancho spended many hours dedicated to one of his hobbies, mechanic; today, it has been turned into an exclusive tearoom immersed in lavender plantation.  Among aromas, flavors and memories of an unforgettable time, we will taste the finest flavors of tea accompanied by the best local pastry
 
After light lunch return to Puerto Montt, stopping briefly at an observation point for a view across Tenglo Bay with the ship in port.


Operational notes :
 
Duration : 6.15 hours
Level of activity : Easy.
Meal plan : Light lunch & mineral water 
Travelers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion site. 
 

Puerto Montt: A Journey into Chile's Oldest National Park - 4 hours

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EXCURSION

• The Petrohué Rapids
• The town of Puerto Varas
• Puerto Montt and the Angelmó Market

 
DESCRIPTION
This excursion takes in the main attractions of Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, and the Petrohué Rapids, one of southern Chile’s most beautiful attractions.
 
Departing from the pier, the drive heads directly to one of the most famous beauty spots in Chile’s Lake District; Petrohué Rapids. The scenic journey follows the road to the village of Alerce, with views of charming wooden houses and churches, pristine farmland, and lush green forest, before taking the road that skirts Lake Llanquihue.
 
The arrival to the village of Ensenada, at the foot of the Osorno Volcano, marks the entrance to the oldest National Park in Chile; the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Founded in 1926 it covers an area of 251,000 hectares (619,970 acres), incorporating the park's centrepieces Lake Todos los Santos, the Petrohué Rapids, and three commanding volcanoes; Osorno, Calbuco, and Puntiagudo.
 
The mighty Petrohué is one of Chile’s most beautiful and exciting glacial rivers, and your guests will marvel at the spectacular scenery of ancient forests, waterfalls and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and volcanoes. Upon arrival to the rapids, one can enjoy the spectacle of the inky-green waters as they crash through lava channels formed after the eruption of the Osorno in 1850.
 
Head back west in the direction of Puerto Varas, where a short stop will be made. This tidy little town, with its lovely architecture and bustling centre, is mainly residential and thrives on tourism thanks to its grand setting on Lake Llanquihue and proximity to the nearby National Parks. Here there will be an opportunity to take a photograph or two across the waters of Lake Llanquihue to the mighty Osorno Volcano. The city was built by the sweat and tenacity of German immigrants, and later it became a port for goods being shipped from the Lago Llanquihue area to Puerto Montt (mostly timber). Today most of the area's middle- and upper-middle-class residents call Puerto Varas home and commute to Puerto Montt and other surrounding places for work.
 
Return to Puerto Montt, stopping briefly at an observation point for a view across Tenglo Bay with the ship in port, followed by a short orientation tour through the centre of the city for a glimpse of highlights such as the redwood cathedral on the city's plaza, which is the city's oldest building, dating back to 1856.
 
The transfer will end either on the pier or for those who choose to browse for bargains, at the Angelmó Handicraft Market, just a few minutes’ walk from the dock gates.


Operational notes :
 
Duration : 4 hours
Level of activity : Easy.
Meal plan : Mineral water 

**Travelers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion sites by car

 

Puerto Montt: The Route of the Pioneers - 7 hours

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EXCURSION

• A walk on the Osorno Volcano
• Breathtaking mountain and cold rainforest scenery

 
DESCRIPTION
This excursion follows route taken by the German, Swiss and Austrian pioneers in 1850, looking for a way to reach Argentina from Chile.
 
This programme commences with a drive north out of Puerto Montt towards the village of Alerce, with views of charming wooden houses and churches, pristine farmland, and lush green forest. Then take the road to Colonia Tres Puentes. This small, sleepy town is located at the foot of the Calbuco Volcano. A stop will be made at a nearby forest of the ancient alerce trees.
 
Continue the journey to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, climbing the Osorno Volcano to the Ski and Mountain Centre, at an altitude of 4,200 feet above sea level. When you reach the La Burbuja sector, you will take a short trek to enjoy the panoramic views and will be able to take pictures of the summit of Osorno and Calbuco with their snow-covered peaks, and of Lake Llanquihue. You will also enjoy the views from the chairlift.
 
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, before continuing to one of the most famous beauty spots in Chile’s Lake District; Petrohué Rapids. The mighty Petrohué is one of Chile’s most beautiful and exciting glacial rivers, and your guests will marvel at the spectacular scenery of ancient forests, waterfalls and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and volcanoes. Upon arrival to the rapids, one can enjoy the spectacle of the inky-green waters as they crash through lava channels formed after the eruption of the Osorno in 1850.
 
Return to Puerto Montt to rejoin the ship.

Notes:
Duration : 7 hours
Level of activity : Easy.
Meal plan : Mineral water 
*Travelers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion sites by car
 

Puerto Montt: Petrohue Falls -4 hours

From the pier in Puerto Montt, head north to Puerto Varas then straight towards Petrohué through Ensenada, entering the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.  Reach Ensenada after about 45 minutes by car, the easternmost port on the lake.  The road continues east along the Petrohué River Valley, flanked by thick forest and old lava fields.
 
Enter the park visiting the Petrohué Falls, where the Petrohué River plunges over very hard volcanic rocks, amidst millenary forests.  After a light walk along these woodlands, the view of this natural formation will impress you, while the water flows and jumps creating a landscape worth remembering.
 
Return to the pier in the afternoon or stay at the nearby Angelmó Handicraft market before returning to the pier on foot.

Tour Duration: 06:00
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair accessible: No
Physical Activity Level : Light

Inclusions:
·    ½ mineral water bottles
Exclusions:
·          Gratuities for guide and driver
·          Any item not mentioned in the itinerary

Punta Arenas - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (8 Hour) - Provided by Sportstour

Punta Arenas Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Punta Arenas.

Your first stop today will be the Main Square (Plaza Muńoz Gamero). It is lined with cedars and surrounded by beautiful buildings such as the cathedral, the government building, the beautiful Sara Braun Palace. In its center is a bronze statue on a high pedestal, a Memorial to Hernando de Magallanes.

Next, continue to De la Cruz Hill for a magnificent panoramic view of the colorful roof tops, the Strait of Magellan and, in the background, the large Tierra del Fuego Island. Then, you will visit the Maggiorino Borgatello Salesian Museum, founded by the Salesian Congregation in 1893. This museum displays a complete collection of Patagonian aboriginal piece work, as well as exhibits on the region’s flora, fauna, history and economy.

Finally, you will head to the Historia Patagonia Park to see Fort Bulnes, a historic reconstruction of the first Chilean port which was settled in 1843. On the weay, you will pass by Rio de Los Ciervos, Leńadura, Bahía Santa María, Guairabo, Agua Fresca and Rinconada Bulnes; a typical fishing cove. You will have time to take a walk by the beautiful coast, enjoy the flora and fauna of the place and learn more about this unique place and its history.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Gratuities to guide and driver

Items of personal nature

Punta Arenas - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (8 Hour) - Provided by Sportstour

Punta Arenas At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Punta Arenas: Exploring the End of the World - 3.5 hours

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EXCURSION

• A visit to the Braun-Menendez Regional Museum.
• Cocktail and canapés at the De La Cruz hill
• The municipal cemetery and the tomb dedicated to the Ona Indians.

 DESCRIPTION

This city tour begins with a visit to the southern sector  of Punta Arenas where we’ll visit the eerie wreckage of the Lord  Longsdale ship and the local market.

Afterwards we’ll head back to Old Town Punta Arenas. Here its European architecture, public buildings, main square and gardens with their varied styles denote wealth and luxury that existed in the city during the "golden era" between 1880 and 1914, when Punta Arenas was one of the most active ports of the Southern Cone.

The visit will continue to the Braun-Menendez Regional Museum, the former residence of Maurice Braun and Josefina Menendez, a marriage that united the two largest fortunes in the region of Magallanes. With the falling price of wool and the nationalization of the farms during the 1970's, the family lost most of their wealth and their descendants have since moved from Patagonia to the rest of world.

Moving from downtown towards the North, we’ll arrive at the Mount La Cruz panoramic point. It offers a beautiful view of the city, with its colorful roofs spreading up to the strait and showing the landscape of Tierra del Fuego, Mount Sarmiento and the southern area of the Brunswick Peninsula. Before continuing will take a few minutes to make a toast enjoying this unique view and brilliant photo stop.

To end this excursion we’ll take you to the beautifully landscaped Municipal Cemetery. Here, one can admire the splendid mausoleums of pioneer families as well as a tomb dedicated to the Unknown Ona, the now extinct Fireland Indians. They say you can't really understand a culture until you see where they bury their dead, and in the case of the cemetery of Punta Arenas, this edict certainly rings true. The Municipal Cemetery was opened by the Governor Señoret in 1894 and features a giant stone portico donated by Sara Braun in 1919. Inside this necropolis lies a veritable miniature city, with avenues that connect the magnificent tombs of the region's founding families, settlers, and civic workers and a rather solemn tomb where lie the remains of the last Selk'nam Indians of Tierra del Fuego. 

*Travelers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion sites by car

Operational notes :
 
Duration : 3.5 hours
Level of activity : Easy.
Meal plan : Snacks and refreshments at Mount La Cruz
Travellers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion sites by car

Punta Arenas: Flavors of Patagonia - 4 hours

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EXCURSION

• An orientation tour of Punta Arenas
• A private culinary experience with a renowned local chef

 DESCRIPTION

The Walking City Tour begins at Main Square Plaza Muñoz Gamero and Old Town with its European arquitecture, public buildings and gardens with their varied styles denote wealth and luxury that existed in the city during the "golden era" between 1880 and 1914, when Punta Arenas became one of the most active ports of the Southern Cone.

To continue towards the area near the port and regional market where will meet up with Luis Gonzalez, Chef and owner of the unique Remezon Restaurant which offers wild flavours that come from this part of the world. Thus his proposal has been awarded and praised by many visitors.

Luis Gonzalez enjoys sharing his Patagonian recipes and culinary secrets with those who come to the Remezon. Today we’ll be doing some grocery shopping together at the market and his favourite spots and afterwards enter his kitchen where cooking is not only fun but we’ll also learn more about Punta Arenas culture, its people and way of living at the ends of the world.

After participating in preparing some delicious dishes it will be time to sit back and enjoy lunch.

Before leaving Luis will surprise you with a very special memento of this Patagonian culinary experience. 

*Travelers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion sites by car

Operational notes :
 
Duration : 4 hours
Level of activity : Easy.
Meal plan : Lunch with wine at the Remezón restaurant 
Travelers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion sites by car

Punta Arenas - A day on a Patagonian Ranch - 5 hours

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EXCURSION

• The local fauna
• Typical Patagonian lunch

DESCRIPTION
 
This journey begins as we take off from the city towards the north. Once leaving Punta Arenas enjoy the scenery of the pampas and Patagonian steppe; rheas may be seen alongside hundreds of sheep.
In 1852 Bernard E. Philippi brought some sheep from Chiloé (island across Puerto Montt) and in 1877 the governor Double Diego Almeyda traveled to the Falkland Islands and brought 300 sheep that were sold in Punta Arenas. The following year other traders brought more sheep, and thus began the business of farming and today represent one of the main economic activities in the region. The principal landowners were English and Scots, who knew the handling of sheep and the necessary infrastructure.
 
Rio Penitente farm was founded by Alexander Morrison, a Scottish pioneer in 1891. Today his descendants are in charge, and will be here to welcome visitors to their charming ranch to explore their facilities, discover the traditional work around the farm, and watch the sheep working dogs and a sheep shearing exhibition.
 
The comfortable old-world setting provides sharp contrast with the raw beauty of the beech forest and open pampas of the surrounding Patagonian Landscapes. The clear water of Rio Penitente, flowing through the farm, offers excellent trout fishing.
 
For lunch an exquisite Patagonian barbecue will be served at the main dinning room.

*Travelers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion sites by car
 

Punta Arenas: City Tour - 3.5 hours

Your journey begins departing from the pier with a panoramic view of the city and the famous Strait of Magellan from the La Cruz Hill vantage point.  Receive an informative and interesting lecture on the city and the region while admiring your surroundings.  Travel towards the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, driving along the main avenues and knowing a little more of the city.  The Museum is kept by the Salesian friars and exhibits four levels of a magnificent ethnographic collection showing the region´s native people – Aonikenk, Selk’nam, Yamanas and Kaweskar. It also boasts information about the regional fauna and mineralogy as well as the Antarctica.  Afterwards, continue to the cemetery with its beautiful gardens and huge cypress trees.  You will see splendid mausoleums of pioneer families as well as a gravestone to the last Onas, where the extinguished Tierra del Fuego natives are buried.  Next visit the Patagonian Institute boasting a collection of old local cars and replicas of pioneer houses from 1880 to 1900; it also exhibits historical pictures of Punta Arenas dating back to 1905.
 
The last stop is at the Plaza de Armas Square, where you can take a look at the Hernando de Magallanes monument. Tradition has it that the visitor who kisses or rubs the toe of the Indian sitting at the foot of the statue will surely come back to Punta Arenas, if that is your wish, a chance to discover if this tradition is true or not.  There is a small handicraft market on the square where you can purchase regional souvenirs. Right across the Plaza find the Union Club, one of the most beautiful mansions built at the start of the 20th century by rich cattle ranchers.
 
Note: Museum Maggiorino Borgatello does not have an elevator and there is a long flight of stairs to reach each level.
 
Tour Duration: 3.5 hours
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair accessible: No
Physical Activity Level : Light
 
Inclusions:

•           ½ lt bottle of mineral water

        
Exclusions:
·          Gratuities for guide and driver
·          Any item not mentioned in the itinerary

Ushuaia - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Ushuaia Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Tierra del Fuego National Park, one of the most frequently visited places in Ushuaia.

Today, you will discover the true nature of the secret within the Tierra del Fuego National Park. With specialized guides, it is possible to get to know in detail this recovered paradise, where the mountains are accessible from the sea, and the fresh water of rivers and lakes mix with the sea. On this tour, you get to walk through the forest to get into the famous Lapataia Bay.

You will head to the National Park which is a wonderland for those interested in ornithology, geology, and ecology. You will be able to do some trekking and have time for some photography stops.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Ushuaia - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Ushuaia At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Ushuaia: Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park - 4 hours

Description:

• Car at disposition 
• English speaking guide
• Guided tour through Tierra del Fuego National park
• Transfer from and to the pier. 
• National park entrance

Highlights:

• National Park Tierra del Fuego
• Hike through Lapataia and Ensenada lakes.
• Walk along the shore of the Beagle Channel

Duration:

• 4 hours

Not included:

• Meals

Ushuaia: Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park - 8 hours

Description:

• Car at disposition 
• English speaking guide
• Guided tour through Tierra del Fuego National park
• Transfer from and to the pier. 
• National park entrance

Highlights:

• National Park Tierra del Fuego
• Hike through  Lapataia and Ensenada lakes.
• Walk along the shore of the Beagle Channel
• Lago Roca
• Redondo Island

Duration:

• 8 hours

Not included:

• Meals

Ushuaia: National Park Tour - 4 hours

Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 
Tierra del Fuego National Park is the southernmost protected natural area of Argentina and runs for almost 7 km along the Beagle Channel. A rugged territory and successions of steep mountains, with rivers running through deep valleys and many lakes, make up the varied landscape.

Created by the Argentine government in the year 1960 to protect the southernmost sub-Antarctic forests, Tierra del Fuego National Park is the country's only park with an ocean shoreline. It offers historical and wild attractions, and borders with Chile to the West and the Beagle Channel to the South.

It boasts a typical glacial landscape, with a mountainous area and deep valleys washed by rivers and lakes, and mountains ranging from the North West to the South East.
There are numerous pedestrian crosswalks in this National Park starting at different points along Route Nº 3 and reaching wonderful places:

Island Walk - The 800 m track crosses part of the Cormorant Archipelago up to Green Lagoon. It runs along the banks of the Lapataia and Ovando rivers.
Negra Lagoon Track - 400 meters away from the Park, its dark colored waters are due to the presence of big peat mosses.
Lapataia Vantage Point Walk - An alternative access option to Lapataia Bay, after a 500-meter walk, through the lenga forest, a scenic pathway affords a striking view of the bay, and winds down to its shore.
Peat Bog Walkway - 400 meters away from Lapataia Bay, along the way through lenga forests may be seen abandoned beaver dams.
After tour you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 
- Lapataia bay 
- The pedestrian crosswalks within the National Park
  
Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the pier
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver 
• National Park entrance fee
• Lunch

Ushuaia – National Park, Trekking & Canoas (7 hours - Active sightseeing)

Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 

Discover the secrets of Tierra del Fuego National Park with specialized guides on this half-day excursion. Here, mountains are accessible from the sea, and freshwater rivers and lakes mix with the coastal forest. On this excursion, walk around the forest and canoe down rivers and across lagoons to reach Lapataia Bay.

After the tour you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 

• Beagle Channel
• Lapataia Bay
• Roca Lake
• Do trekking and canoing at the NP

 
Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the pier
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle
• Box-Lunch

 
Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver

Montevideo - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Montevideo Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Montevideo.

Enjoy a City Tour visiting Montevideo's most important attractions: the historic center with its pedestrian streets, the town hall building and the cathedral, Independence Square, the Legislative Palace, the traditional Prado neighborhood, the riverside drive “Rambla,” different residential areas and the famous port market “Mercado del Puerto.”

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Montevideo - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Montevideo At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Montevideo Full Day City Tour - 8 hours

Description:

• Car at disposition 
• English speaking guide
• Guided tour through different neighborhoods of Montevideo.
• Museums entrance included
• Transfer from and to the pier. 

Highlights:

• Historic Centre
• Cathedral
• Independence square
• Prado Neighborhood
• Rambla
• Mercado del puerto

Duration:

• 8 hours

Not included:

• Meals

Montevideo - Highlights Tour - 3 hours

Join in a comprehensive overview of Montevideo's neighborhoods, monuments, parks and gardens. Highlights include Solis Theatre, and Independence Square, View the Government House and the Congress Building ( Legislative Palace ) constructed between 1908 and 1925, considered one of the most beautiful parliament buildings in the world given its marble ornamented structure, works of art and lavish interior (inside visit not included). Drive through the Prado neighborhood, one of the oldest parks in the city host to the famous sculpture La Diligencia, Monument to the last Charrua Indians, and the Rose Garden. Drive through the Battle and Ordonez Park, passing by the Obelisk, La Carreta (Covered Wagon) monument and the Football Stadium. A brief stop will be made at Plaza de la Armada at the monument dedicated to the Fallen Navy Soldiers for an impressive photo opportunity of the city coastline. The return drive to the port will be along the coast and its various beaches. 

Montevideo: Artistic tour - 3 hours

Montevideo is an eclectic mix of influences in architecture, with some amazing buildings dating back to very prosperous times. The city is also an open?air exhibition of monuments and sculptures, as well as museums displaying the wonderful work of Uruguayan artists. Begin with a stop at the Old Montevideo city (Ciudadela) Gates in Independence Square and walk down pedestrian Sarandi Street to Constitution Square to find the best preserved buildings from the Spanish Colonial period, including the Town Hall, the Spanish Neoclassical Cathedral, and also examples of the Italian influence in architecture such as the Uruguay Club and the sculptural water fountain of Gianni Ferrari. On the way, visit to Joaquin Torres Garcia Museum which reveals the work of Uruguay's most influential artist.
Stop outside the Solis Theater for a photo opportunity. The Theatre, the greatest reference to all scenic arts in
Uruguay. 
Walking involved: extensive, some steps at the museum.

NOTES:
Avialable only in the afternoon, not available Sunday & Holiday.
Museum visits may change depending on opening hours, strikes, etc. Timing also could be affected by Holidays and/or unforeseen circumstances. As this excursion involves extensive stair climbing at the
museums, which have no elevators, it is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.

Buenos Aires - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Buenos Aires Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Buenos Aires. Your journey begins at Plaza de Mayo, the city’s foundational site and an important witness to the country’s political history. You will visit the Pink House, the Presidential Palace, the Cabildo, the colonial town hall, and the neoclassical-style Metropolitan Cathedral, final resting place of Argentina’s founding father, General José de San Martín.

Then you will head for San Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. It was the residential district of the Buenos Aires “aristocracy” until the late 19th Century when a yellow fever epidemic caused the wealthier families to move northwards. The area was marginalized until the 1970s, when many artists and artisans came to install their workshops. Nowadays, thanks to its amazing architecture and convenient location, this classic neighborhood has undergone a process of gentrification and is blooming. Walk its cobbled streets, where the city’s colonial past seems to come back to life, and make a stop at Plaza Dorrego, best known for its traditional antiques fair.

Continue southwards to La Boca, one of the city’s most authentic and charming neighborhoods. It is a working-class district, heavily shaped by Italian immigrants who came to the country in large numbers during the last quarter of the 19th Century. The neighborhood’s colorful buildings and its characteristic tenement houses reflect the cheerful spirit of the Italian community. La Boca is being renovated, and more and more artists and TV producers are choosing this neighborhood to set up their workshops and studios. Here, you will make a special visit to Caminito Street, which embodies everything that gives La Boca its distinctive spirit: the strong passion for soccer, the heavy presence of art and color, and the tango atmosphere.

Next, head back north across the river and pay a visit to Puerto Madero, a port district that contrasts the other neighborhoods. Puerto Madero is the result of an ambitious urban project, which began in 1991 and renovated more than 170 hectares of an abandoned port area, transforming it into the city’s new international district and at the same time accomplishing an old dream: integrating the river and the city.  The huge warehouses and grain storage buildings have been renovated and redesigned to create a new business, residential, hotel and gastronomic neighborhood.

Finally, you will visit La Recoleta to the north which is in sharp contrast with the neighborhoods in the south of Buenos Aires. Here you will learn about the dream of the local aristocrats in the late 19th early 20th Centuries, when they sought to build a small-scale Paris in the heart of Buenos Aires. After visiting the impressive Plaza San Martín, and admiring the sumptuous Belle Époque palaces, which contrast with the modern concrete mass of the Kavanagh Building, Latin America’s first skyscraper, walk down

Avenida Alvear, chosen by the world’s most distinguished brands to locate their exclusive boutiques.  You will see the many wonderful French style palaces which nowadays house many embassies. Once in Plaza Francia, visit the Basílica de Nuestra Seńora del Pilar, one of the city’s oldest churches, which dates to the colonial era. Lastly, you will admire the celebrated Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of the most important characters of Argentina’s history and political and cultural life. You will make a stop at Eva Peron’s grave, one of the country’s most recognizable icons.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Buenos Aires - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Buenos Aires At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Buenos Aires Street Art Tour - 3 hours

This tour will take you off the beaten track to show you the biggest murals in Buenos Aires located in neighborhoods that aren’t in the tourist guidebooks. Check out whole streets filled with murals and huge artworks by international and local artists in the city’s only street art district. Our specialized guides have organized more than 50 mural projects in the city in collaboration with artists and home-owners.

Included:

• Private transfer
• Guide specialized in street art

Buenos Aires: Wine Tasting - 1 hour

You will have the opportunity to try some of the best wines of Argentina with the specialized sommelier. From the traditional Malbec to the newest and originals blends. Our sommelier will introduce you some of the most representative grapes of Argentina while pairing them with some regional cheeses. 

Includes

• Private transfer (driver only)
• Wine tasting of 4 different Argentinean wines+ cheese board
• Bilingual sommelier

Flavours of Argentina - 4 hours

At a Glance:

• Tour  escorted by bilingual chef
• Hands-on classes in a authentic closed door restaurant
• Lunch+ wine included

Duration:
4 hours
to/from the port of Buenos Aires
Available everyday

Accessible:
to everybody (wheelchair accessible)

not included:
gratuities

Jewish Heritage in Buenos Aires - 3 hours

Tour Description:
The Buenos Aires Jewish community is the largest in Latin America (approximately 200,000) and one of the largest outside of Israel. Jewish guides conduct this very comprehensive tour of neighborhoods, buildings and synagogues that preserve and embody the Jewish heritage in Buenos Aires
 
Duration:
3 hours
to/from the port of Buenos Aires
Available every day, except on Shabbat

Accessible:
to everybody (wheelchair accessible)

not included:
Donation to the visited temples
Meals and gratuities

Luxury Dinner and Tango show -3.5 hours

Included

• Round trip private transfers to/from the port
• Dinner with all drinks on a private table (not shared)
• Tango show

In the trendy and international district of Puerto Madero lies the Faena + Universe Hotel, created by that true rockstar of design, Philippe Starck. El Cabaret is its glamorous discotheque, where Starck recreated a sumptuous yet decadent atmosphere, modern and nostalgic at the same time.

Here you will enjoy an intimate dinner followed by Rojo Tango, a sophisticated and avant garde tango performance, truly different to the rest of the options in Buenos Aires.

Schedule
8.00 PM - Transfer from the ship
8.30 PM - Dinner
10.00 PM - Show
11.30 PM - Return to hotel

Buenos Aires - At Your Own Pace with Private Car and guide

Discover the city of Buenos Aires at your own pace for either 4 hours or 8 hours. 


Included:

• Car at disposition.
• Driver and guide 
• Transfer from/to the pier

Buenos Aires at its Best - 4 hours

Description:

• Car at disposition 
• English speaking guide
• Guided tour through differents neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.
• Museums entrance included
• Transfer from and to the pier. 

Highlights: 

• San Telmo
• Recoleta
• Palermo
• Plaza de Mayo 

Duration:

• 4 hours 

Not included: 

• Meals 

Buenos Aires at it's Best - 8 hours

Description:

• Car at disposition 
• English speaking guide
• Guided tour through differents neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.
• Transfer from and to the pier 
• Museums entrance included

Highlights: 

• San Telmo
• La Boca
• Recoleta
• Palermo
• Plaza de Mayo 
• Puerto Madero

Duration:

• 8 hours 

Not included: 

• Meals 

Buenos Aires: Polo Experience - 6 hours

Buenos Aires is the city to catch the world's best polo players in action. This polo experience gives guests a chance to get up close and personal to the sport of kings by spending a day at La Martina polo farm. Just 50 km (30 miles) from downtown, visit polo fields belonging to the Cambiasos, one of the polo world’s most renowned families.
La Martina is home to Adolfo Cambiaso, the best player in the world, and named after his mother. This is where guests will be introduced to polo, learning about the sport’s history, the rules of the game, and about the ponies’ breeding and training.  A two-hour polo clinic follows, where guests take a class with bilingual polo instructors of polo; this is suitable for both beginners and advanced players. After a morning on the field, a well-deserved lunch comprising homemade Argentine cuisine is served in the shade under the trees, surrounded by nature and stunning views. This program does not require any previous polo-playing knowledge and does not have an age limit.

Tour highlights: 
-  Visit the Farm of  Adolfo Cambiaso´s family (the best polo players in the world)
- Learn about the sport
- Take a Polo-clinic  

 
Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the Estancia
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle
• Lunch

Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver

 

Buenos Aires - Full Day Sightseeing Tour - 7 hours

Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 
Explore the highlights of magnificent Buenos Aires in an seven-hour guided sightseeing tour. This excursion kicks off in one of the city’s most significant spots: Plaza de Mayo square. This is where the city was founded in 1580 are where the most important governmental buildings are located, including Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (City Hall) and the Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral).
The visit continues to San Telmo neighborhood, with its cobblestoned streets, where the original porteños (Buenos Aires residents) settled in the early days. After a short drive south, stop off at picturesque La Boca, the colorful working-class port neighborhood, and walk along Caminito Street, where local artists display their artwork to the tune of tango performed on the street. Drive towards Palermo, passing through Puerto Madero and see this regenerated area where redbrick warehouses have been transformed into trendy restaurants and bars. Once in the northern area of the city, drive through Palermo Chico with its impressive townhouses, tree-lined boulevards and parks. Palermo Soho, meanwhile, fuses the flavor of a working-class neighborhood with contemporary twists such as ethnic restaurants, design stores and bars. Its bohemian atmosphere makes it popular with Argentines as well as foreign visitors. Gastronomy options are wide enough to appeal to all palates. Continue to Recoleta, the most sophisticated district, to visit Nuestra Señora del Pilar church and Recoleta Cemetery to glimpse stunning mausoleums, the final resting place for many of Argentina’s key characters. 

After the sightseeing you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 
- May square
- Old quarters at San Telmo neighborhood
- Caminito street at La Boca 
- Palermo neighborhood and parks
- Recoleta Cemetery  

 
Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the pier
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver
• Lunch 

Buenos Aires sightseeing south with Colon Theatre

Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 

Explore some of the most recognizable landmarks in the southern part of the Paris of South on a four-hour sightseeing tour. Find out about the history and culture of Buenos Aires, as you take in some of the city’s the most significant spots.

Discover the most important square in the country: Plaza de Mayo. The country was founded here in 1580, and today the most important governmental buildings are located on these four streets including Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (City Hall) and Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral). Government Palace opens to visitors if you’re keen to take a look inside.
Walk down Defensa Street to reach San Telmo, one of the oldest areas of the city. This neighborhood maintains a great part of its architectonic patrimony intact: colonial-style houses, cobbled streets and a bustling collection of artists' studios, ethnic restaurants, antique shops and boutiques. Walk through the oldest and narrowest streets of this protected colonial district, with its famous cobbled streets to Plaza Dorrego. This is the heart of 19th-century Buenos Aires, plus this area is home to some fascinating antique shops.

The next stop-off is the picturesque district of La Boca, home to Caminito, perhaps the city's most photographed area thanks to its corrugated iron and brightly-colored houses. This block houses one of the few outdoor museums in the world, where artists exhibit works related to the influence of mainly Italian citizens who arrived at this port at the end of the 19th century. Also stop by at the famous Bombonera stadium, home to legendary football soccer giants Boca Juniors, whose colors of blue and yellow adorn most of the houses and stores in this barrio.
Before returning to the pier, visit of the world's greatest opera houses, its interior is resplendent, with every marble tile, piece of furniture and crystal, imported from Europe. The theater took 80 years to complete and opened in 1908. It combines many European architectural styles and influences including Greek columns, French stained glass and Italian marble. The main salon seats up to 2,500 people and the Colón has hosted opera luminaries such as Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Callas and Placido Domingo. Guided tours (50 minutes).

Tour highlights: 
- May square
- Old quarters at San Telmo neighborhood
- Caminito street at La Boca 
- Colón Theatre  

Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the pier
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle
• Visit to Colon Theatre (shared-group)

Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver
• Lunch 

Buenos Aires Sightseeing Tour North - half day

Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 

Familiarize yourself with some of the most recognizable landmarks in the northern area of Buenos Aires. Stop off in Palermo, a district with several faces such as classic Palermo Chico and contemporary Palermo Hollywood and Soho. Head towards Palermo Chico with its impressive townhouses, tree-lined boulevards and parks, then continue to Bosques de Palermo woods for the Japanese Garden and Rose Garden and their wonderful sculptures and lakes as well as the race track and polo grounds. Palermo Soho, meanwhile, fuses the flavor of a working-class neighborhood with contemporary twists such as ethnic restaurants, design stores and bars. Its bohemian atmosphere makes it popular with Argentines as well as foreign visitors. Gastronomy options appeal to all palates. Finally, visit Recoleta neighborhood, home to many a mansion, which takes you back to Argentina’s grander days. The tour ends at Recoleta Cemetery, renowned for its rich architecture and sculptures that makes it more of an open air museum than a place of rest.

After tour you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 
- Palermo trendy area
- Japanese and Rose garden in Palermo
- Recoleta cemetery

Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the pier
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver
• Lunch 

Buenos Aires: Graffiti Tour - 3 hours

Our guided Buenos Aires tours reveal the extraordinary history of the city’s vibrant urban art culture. From its fiery political origins to the modern context in which Buenos Aires has become one of the world’s most exciting cities for street art, you’ll get an in-depth view into what makes this fascinating city explode with culture and creativity.

Highlights:

• Experience the city through the eyes of a an graffiti tour guide
• Discover headen treasures

Buenos Aires - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Buenos Aires Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Buenos Aires. Your journey begins at Plaza de Mayo, the city’s foundational site and an important witness to the country’s political history. You will visit the Pink House, the Presidential Palace, the Cabildo, the colonial town hall, and the neoclassical-style Metropolitan Cathedral, final resting place of Argentina’s founding father, General José de San Martín.

Then you will head for San Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. It was the residential district of the Buenos Aires “aristocracy” until the late 19th Century when a yellow fever epidemic caused the wealthier families to move northwards. The area was marginalized until the 1970s, when many artists and artisans came to install their workshops. Nowadays, thanks to its amazing architecture and convenient location, this classic neighborhood has undergone a process of gentrification and is blooming. Walk its cobbled streets, where the city’s colonial past seems to come back to life, and make a stop at Plaza Dorrego, best known for its traditional antiques fair.

Continue southwards to La Boca, one of the city’s most authentic and charming neighborhoods. It is a working-class district, heavily shaped by Italian immigrants who came to the country in large numbers during the last quarter of the 19th Century. The neighborhood’s colorful buildings and its characteristic tenement houses reflect the cheerful spirit of the Italian community. La Boca is being renovated, and more and more artists and TV producers are choosing this neighborhood to set up their workshops and studios. Here, you will make a special visit to Caminito Street, which embodies everything that gives La Boca its distinctive spirit: the strong passion for soccer, the heavy presence of art and color, and the tango atmosphere.

Next, head back north across the river and pay a visit to Puerto Madero, a port district that contrasts the other neighborhoods. Puerto Madero is the result of an ambitious urban project, which began in 1991 and renovated more than 170 hectares of an abandoned port area, transforming it into the city’s new international district and at the same time accomplishing an old dream: integrating the river and the city.  The huge warehouses and grain storage buildings have been renovated and redesigned to create a new business, residential, hotel and gastronomic neighborhood.

Finally, you will visit La Recoleta to the north which is in sharp contrast with the neighborhoods in the south of Buenos Aires. Here you will learn about the dream of the local aristocrats in the late 19th early 20th Centuries, when they sought to build a small-scale Paris in the heart of Buenos Aires. After visiting the impressive Plaza San Martín, and admiring the sumptuous Belle Époque palaces, which contrast with the modern concrete mass of the Kavanagh Building, Latin America’s first skyscraper, walk down

Avenida Alvear, chosen by the world’s most distinguished brands to locate their exclusive boutiques.  You will see the many wonderful French style palaces which nowadays house many embassies. Once in Plaza Francia, visit the Basílica de Nuestra Seńora del Pilar, one of the city’s oldest churches, which dates to the colonial era. Lastly, you will admire the celebrated Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of the most important characters of Argentina’s history and political and cultural life. You will make a stop at Eva Peron’s grave, one of the country’s most recognizable icons.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Buenos Aires - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Buenos Aires At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Buenos Aires Street Art Tour - 3 hours

This tour will take you off the beaten track to show you the biggest murals in Buenos Aires located in neighborhoods that aren’t in the tourist guidebooks. Check out whole streets filled with murals and huge artworks by international and local artists in the city’s only street art district. Our specialized guides have organized more than 50 mural projects in the city in collaboration with artists and home-owners.

Included:

• Private transfer
• Guide specialized in street art

Buenos Aires: Wine Tasting - 1 hour

You will have the opportunity to try some of the best wines of Argentina with the specialized sommelier. From the traditional Malbec to the newest and originals blends. Our sommelier will introduce you some of the most representative grapes of Argentina while pairing them with some regional cheeses. 

Includes

• Private transfer (driver only)
• Wine tasting of 4 different Argentinean wines+ cheese board
• Bilingual sommelier

Flavours of Argentina - 4 hours

At a Glance:

• Tour  escorted by bilingual chef
• Hands-on classes in a authentic closed door restaurant
• Lunch+ wine included

Duration:
4 hours
to/from the port of Buenos Aires
Available everyday

Accessible:
to everybody (wheelchair accessible)

not included:
gratuities

Jewish Heritage in Buenos Aires - 3 hours

Tour Description:
The Buenos Aires Jewish community is the largest in Latin America (approximately 200,000) and one of the largest outside of Israel. Jewish guides conduct this very comprehensive tour of neighborhoods, buildings and synagogues that preserve and embody the Jewish heritage in Buenos Aires
 
Duration:
3 hours
to/from the port of Buenos Aires
Available every day, except on Shabbat

Accessible:
to everybody (wheelchair accessible)

not included:
Donation to the visited temples
Meals and gratuities

Luxury Dinner and Tango show -3.5 hours

Included

• Round trip private transfers to/from the port
• Dinner with all drinks on a private table (not shared)
• Tango show

In the trendy and international district of Puerto Madero lies the Faena + Universe Hotel, created by that true rockstar of design, Philippe Starck. El Cabaret is its glamorous discotheque, where Starck recreated a sumptuous yet decadent atmosphere, modern and nostalgic at the same time.

Here you will enjoy an intimate dinner followed by Rojo Tango, a sophisticated and avant garde tango performance, truly different to the rest of the options in Buenos Aires.

Schedule
8.00 PM - Transfer from the ship
8.30 PM - Dinner
10.00 PM - Show
11.30 PM - Return to hotel

Buenos Aires - At Your Own Pace with Private Car and guide

Discover the city of Buenos Aires at your own pace for either 4 hours or 8 hours. 


Included:

• Car at disposition.
• Driver and guide 
• Transfer from/to the pier

Buenos Aires at its Best - 4 hours

Description:

• Car at disposition 
• English speaking guide
• Guided tour through differents neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.
• Museums entrance included
• Transfer from and to the pier. 

Highlights: 

• San Telmo
• Recoleta
• Palermo
• Plaza de Mayo 

Duration:

• 4 hours 

Not included: 

• Meals 

Buenos Aires at it's Best - 8 hours

Description:

• Car at disposition 
• English speaking guide
• Guided tour through differents neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.
• Transfer from and to the pier 
• Museums entrance included

Highlights: 

• San Telmo
• La Boca
• Recoleta
• Palermo
• Plaza de Mayo 
• Puerto Madero

Duration:

• 8 hours 

Not included: 

• Meals 

Buenos Aires: Polo Experience - 6 hours

Buenos Aires is the city to catch the world's best polo players in action. This polo experience gives guests a chance to get up close and personal to the sport of kings by spending a day at La Martina polo farm. Just 50 km (30 miles) from downtown, visit polo fields belonging to the Cambiasos, one of the polo world’s most renowned families.
La Martina is home to Adolfo Cambiaso, the best player in the world, and named after his mother. This is where guests will be introduced to polo, learning about the sport’s history, the rules of the game, and about the ponies’ breeding and training.  A two-hour polo clinic follows, where guests take a class with bilingual polo instructors of polo; this is suitable for both beginners and advanced players. After a morning on the field, a well-deserved lunch comprising homemade Argentine cuisine is served in the shade under the trees, surrounded by nature and stunning views. This program does not require any previous polo-playing knowledge and does not have an age limit.

Tour highlights: 
-  Visit the Farm of  Adolfo Cambiaso´s family (the best polo players in the world)
- Learn about the sport
- Take a Polo-clinic  

 
Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the Estancia
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle
• Lunch

Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver

 

Buenos Aires - Full Day Sightseeing Tour - 7 hours

Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 
Explore the highlights of magnificent Buenos Aires in an seven-hour guided sightseeing tour. This excursion kicks off in one of the city’s most significant spots: Plaza de Mayo square. This is where the city was founded in 1580 are where the most important governmental buildings are located, including Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (City Hall) and the Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral).
The visit continues to San Telmo neighborhood, with its cobblestoned streets, where the original porteños (Buenos Aires residents) settled in the early days. After a short drive south, stop off at picturesque La Boca, the colorful working-class port neighborhood, and walk along Caminito Street, where local artists display their artwork to the tune of tango performed on the street. Drive towards Palermo, passing through Puerto Madero and see this regenerated area where redbrick warehouses have been transformed into trendy restaurants and bars. Once in the northern area of the city, drive through Palermo Chico with its impressive townhouses, tree-lined boulevards and parks. Palermo Soho, meanwhile, fuses the flavor of a working-class neighborhood with contemporary twists such as ethnic restaurants, design stores and bars. Its bohemian atmosphere makes it popular with Argentines as well as foreign visitors. Gastronomy options are wide enough to appeal to all palates. Continue to Recoleta, the most sophisticated district, to visit Nuestra Señora del Pilar church and Recoleta Cemetery to glimpse stunning mausoleums, the final resting place for many of Argentina’s key characters. 

After the sightseeing you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 
- May square
- Old quarters at San Telmo neighborhood
- Caminito street at La Boca 
- Palermo neighborhood and parks
- Recoleta Cemetery  

 
Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the pier
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver
• Lunch 

Buenos Aires sightseeing south with Colon Theatre

Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 

Explore some of the most recognizable landmarks in the southern part of the Paris of South on a four-hour sightseeing tour. Find out about the history and culture of Buenos Aires, as you take in some of the city’s the most significant spots.

Discover the most important square in the country: Plaza de Mayo. The country was founded here in 1580, and today the most important governmental buildings are located on these four streets including Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (City Hall) and Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral). Government Palace opens to visitors if you’re keen to take a look inside.
Walk down Defensa Street to reach San Telmo, one of the oldest areas of the city. This neighborhood maintains a great part of its architectonic patrimony intact: colonial-style houses, cobbled streets and a bustling collection of artists' studios, ethnic restaurants, antique shops and boutiques. Walk through the oldest and narrowest streets of this protected colonial district, with its famous cobbled streets to Plaza Dorrego. This is the heart of 19th-century Buenos Aires, plus this area is home to some fascinating antique shops.

The next stop-off is the picturesque district of La Boca, home to Caminito, perhaps the city's most photographed area thanks to its corrugated iron and brightly-colored houses. This block houses one of the few outdoor museums in the world, where artists exhibit works related to the influence of mainly Italian citizens who arrived at this port at the end of the 19th century. Also stop by at the famous Bombonera stadium, home to legendary football soccer giants Boca Juniors, whose colors of blue and yellow adorn most of the houses and stores in this barrio.
Before returning to the pier, visit of the world's greatest opera houses, its interior is resplendent, with every marble tile, piece of furniture and crystal, imported from Europe. The theater took 80 years to complete and opened in 1908. It combines many European architectural styles and influences including Greek columns, French stained glass and Italian marble. The main salon seats up to 2,500 people and the Colón has hosted opera luminaries such as Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Callas and Placido Domingo. Guided tours (50 minutes).

Tour highlights: 
- May square
- Old quarters at San Telmo neighborhood
- Caminito street at La Boca 
- Colón Theatre  

Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the pier
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle
• Visit to Colon Theatre (shared-group)

Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver
• Lunch 

Buenos Aires Sightseeing Tour North - half day

Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 

Familiarize yourself with some of the most recognizable landmarks in the northern area of Buenos Aires. Stop off in Palermo, a district with several faces such as classic Palermo Chico and contemporary Palermo Hollywood and Soho. Head towards Palermo Chico with its impressive townhouses, tree-lined boulevards and parks, then continue to Bosques de Palermo woods for the Japanese Garden and Rose Garden and their wonderful sculptures and lakes as well as the race track and polo grounds. Palermo Soho, meanwhile, fuses the flavor of a working-class neighborhood with contemporary twists such as ethnic restaurants, design stores and bars. Its bohemian atmosphere makes it popular with Argentines as well as foreign visitors. Gastronomy options appeal to all palates. Finally, visit Recoleta neighborhood, home to many a mansion, which takes you back to Argentina’s grander days. The tour ends at Recoleta Cemetery, renowned for its rich architecture and sculptures that makes it more of an open air museum than a place of rest.

After tour you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 
- Palermo trendy area
- Japanese and Rose garden in Palermo
- Recoleta cemetery

Inclusions

• Transfers to/from the pier
• English speaking guide
• Private vehicle

Exclusions

• Gratuities for guide and driver
• Lunch 

Buenos Aires: Graffiti Tour - 3 hours

Our guided Buenos Aires tours reveal the extraordinary history of the city’s vibrant urban art culture. From its fiery political origins to the modern context in which Buenos Aires has become one of the world’s most exciting cities for street art, you’ll get an in-depth view into what makes this fascinating city explode with culture and creativity.

Highlights:

• Experience the city through the eyes of a an graffiti tour guide
• Discover headen treasures

Montevideo - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Montevideo Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Montevideo.

Enjoy a City Tour visiting Montevideo's most important attractions: the historic center with its pedestrian streets, the town hall building and the cathedral, Independence Square, the Legislative Palace, the traditional Prado neighborhood, the riverside drive “Rambla,” different residential areas and the famous port market “Mercado del Puerto.”

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Montevideo - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (4 Hour) - Provided by Argentina Activa

Montevideo At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Montevideo Full Day City Tour - 8 hours

Description:

• Car at disposition 
• English speaking guide
• Guided tour through different neighborhoods of Montevideo.
• Museums entrance included
• Transfer from and to the pier. 

Highlights:

• Historic Centre
• Cathedral
• Independence square
• Prado Neighborhood
• Rambla
• Mercado del puerto

Duration:

• 8 hours

Not included:

• Meals

Montevideo - Highlights Tour - 3 hours

Join in a comprehensive overview of Montevideo's neighborhoods, monuments, parks and gardens. Highlights include Solis Theatre, and Independence Square, View the Government House and the Congress Building ( Legislative Palace ) constructed between 1908 and 1925, considered one of the most beautiful parliament buildings in the world given its marble ornamented structure, works of art and lavish interior (inside visit not included). Drive through the Prado neighborhood, one of the oldest parks in the city host to the famous sculpture La Diligencia, Monument to the last Charrua Indians, and the Rose Garden. Drive through the Battle and Ordonez Park, passing by the Obelisk, La Carreta (Covered Wagon) monument and the Football Stadium. A brief stop will be made at Plaza de la Armada at the monument dedicated to the Fallen Navy Soldiers for an impressive photo opportunity of the city coastline. The return drive to the port will be along the coast and its various beaches. 

Montevideo: Artistic tour - 3 hours

Montevideo is an eclectic mix of influences in architecture, with some amazing buildings dating back to very prosperous times. The city is also an open?air exhibition of monuments and sculptures, as well as museums displaying the wonderful work of Uruguayan artists. Begin with a stop at the Old Montevideo city (Ciudadela) Gates in Independence Square and walk down pedestrian Sarandi Street to Constitution Square to find the best preserved buildings from the Spanish Colonial period, including the Town Hall, the Spanish Neoclassical Cathedral, and also examples of the Italian influence in architecture such as the Uruguay Club and the sculptural water fountain of Gianni Ferrari. On the way, visit to Joaquin Torres Garcia Museum which reveals the work of Uruguay's most influential artist.
Stop outside the Solis Theater for a photo opportunity. The Theatre, the greatest reference to all scenic arts in
Uruguay. 
Walking involved: extensive, some steps at the museum.

NOTES:
Avialable only in the afternoon, not available Sunday & Holiday.
Museum visits may change depending on opening hours, strikes, etc. Timing also could be affected by Holidays and/or unforeseen circumstances. As this excursion involves extensive stair climbing at the
museums, which have no elevators, it is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.

Rio de Janeiro - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (8 Hour) - Provided by VIP Journeys

Rio de Janeiro Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Rio de Janeiro. First, you will head to Sugar Loaf Mountain. The height and unmistakable outline of the mountain make it, together with Christ the Redeemer, one of Rio's main attractions. This famous landmark is reached by cable car and offers breathtaking views of Rio. The journey is done in two stages: firstly, to the top of Urca Hill, where visitors catch the second car to their final destination. From Sugar Loaf Mountain, the endless beaches of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói stretch to the horizon.

Next, your insider's tour to colonial Rio highlights the concealed, preserved, and authentic Rio, featuring the old Lapa district with its famous aqueduct arches; "Praça 15", the historical center of Rio which houses the restored Royal Palace, the Historical Museum, the impressive Candelaria Church; as well as the Săo Bento Monastery, considered to be the city's richest historical building. You will visit the heart of Rio, Av. Rio Branco, and the scenic Cinelandia square, where the magnificent Municipal Theater stands.

Finally, jutting diagonally into the sky from the old port of Rio de Janeiro is the other-worldly edifice of Museu do Amanhă that looks like a cross between a solar-powered dinosaur and a giant air conditioning unit. Mixing science and art, the institution devotes itself to a topic that is divisive: the need for change if mankind is to avoid climate disaster, environmental degradation and social collapse. It is a captivating invitation to imagine a sustainable world.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Rio de Janeiro - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (8 Hour) - Provided by VIP Journeys

Rio de Janeiro At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Rio de Janeiro - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (8 Hour) - Provided by VIP Journeys

Rio de Janeiro Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Rio de Janeiro. First, you will head to Sugar Loaf Mountain. The height and unmistakable outline of the mountain make it, together with Christ the Redeemer, one of Rio's main attractions. This famous landmark is reached by cable car and offers breathtaking views of Rio. The journey is done in two stages: firstly, to the top of Urca Hill, where visitors catch the second car to their final destination. From Sugar Loaf Mountain, the endless beaches of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói stretch to the horizon.

Next, your insider's tour to colonial Rio highlights the concealed, preserved, and authentic Rio, featuring the old Lapa district with its famous aqueduct arches; "Praça 15", the historical center of Rio which houses the restored Royal Palace, the Historical Museum, the impressive Candelaria Church; as well as the Săo Bento Monastery, considered to be the city's richest historical building. You will visit the heart of Rio, Av. Rio Branco, and the scenic Cinelandia square, where the magnificent Municipal Theater stands.

Finally, jutting diagonally into the sky from the old port of Rio de Janeiro is the other-worldly edifice of Museu do Amanhă that looks like a cross between a solar-powered dinosaur and a giant air conditioning unit. Mixing science and art, the institution devotes itself to a topic that is divisive: the need for change if mankind is to avoid climate disaster, environmental degradation and social collapse. It is a captivating invitation to imagine a sustainable world.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Rio de Janeiro - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (8 Hour) - Provided by VIP Journeys

Rio de Janeiro At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Salvador - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (4 Hour) - Provided by VIP Journeys

Salvador Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Salvador. Your tour starts in the Barra district at mouth of the immense bay, the site of important historical landmarks in Brasil’s early colonial period and now also residential waterfront neighborhood.

Then proceed via elegant tree-lined avenues and bustling city streets to the Pelourinho, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest complex of colonial architecture in the South America. Leave your vehicle at the Muncipal Square, by the towering Lacerda Elevator which allows for great views of the bay, and stroll through the narrow, bustling streets lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by, soaking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city.

Next, you will visit the church of Săo Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho square, the heart of the old town.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Salvador - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (4 Hour) - Provided by VIP Journeys

Salvador At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Casablanca - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (8 Hour) - Provided by A&K Morocco

Casablanca Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Casablanca. Depart the pier and proceed to the awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque. The Mosque is the second-largest mosque in the Islamic world. This magnificent building is both overwhelming in its grandeur and exquisite in its detail.

The Mosque can hold 25,000 people and the foundations are built partly on land and partly over the water. Some of the ceilings are over 200 feet tall (70 meters), and a part of this amazing and sacred building has a retractable roof. The construction of the Mosque began in 1980 and was completed in 1993. It is the only mosque in Morocco where non-Muslims are permitted to enter inside. This law dates to a French governor of Christian origin who passed the law to ensure that none of his countrymen inadvertently offended the local Muslim communities by entering mosques without following the correct protocol – this law still stands today.

From here you depart to another viewpoint of the mosque. Looking along the coastline of the city the towering mosque appears to float on the sea. After re-boarding your vehicle, drive through the elegant residential district of Anfa, the original site of Casablanca, and a far cry from the hustle and bustle of this large commercial city.

Continue to Villa des Arts for an inside visit. The villa is in a converted art deco building with a pleasant garden near the Parc de la Ligue Arabe. This gorgeous 1930s gallery holds exhibitions of contemporary Moroccan and international art.

The morning concludes at the famous Ricks Café, the saloon from the 1942 film “Casablanca”. Set in an old courtyard-style mansion built against the walls of the Old Medina, the restaurant–piano bar is filled with architectural and decorative details reminiscent of the film. Savor the elegant atmosphere while enjoying a delicious lunch on your own.

After lunch, you will continue to the Abderrahman Slaoui Museum which belongs to a business man who loved the arts. The museum is set up in a charming art deco building dating from the 1940’s, it is dedicated to Moroccan jewelry and decor. The Museum contains a unique collection of antique jewelry, vintage posters by great artists like Dinet, Majorelle and De La Neziere, and miniatures. The museum also boasts 19th Century Bohemian crystal boxes, illuminations and other objects collected from around the world. Visiting Slaoui’s Museum is like retracing the steps of a world traveler.

Your next stop is the New Medina, or 'Habbous Quarter' for a short stroll through this historic part of the city, lined with souks, shops, and a warren of alleyways. Also, here you will have the opportunity to admire the Royal Palace.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Casablanca - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (8 Hour) - Provided by A&K Morocco

Casablanca At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Casablanca - Highlights and Hassan II Mosque - 5 hours

Discover the white Casablanca, considered as the industrial capital of Morocco it features some great cultural monuments and an impressive Art deco architecture.
 
ADDED VALUES:

• Get an introduction to Casablanca history
• Visit the highlight of the city : Hassan II mosque
• Stroll in the small Medina and admire Art deco architecture

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

Explore Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. From your motor coach you will walk through Place Mohammed V-the main square.

At Casablanca's New Medina, a modern development in a traditional style, you will view the outside of the magnificent Royal Palace and the Regional Law Courts. The highlight here will be an inside visit to the Great Mosque (Hassan II Mosque). This phenomenal building is the world's third-largest mosque and it was built to commemorate the former king's 60th birthday, opening in 1993. It is the only mosque in Morocco where non-Muslims are allowed to enter inside. This law dates back to a French governor of Christian origin who passed the law to ensure that none of his countrymen inadvertently offended the local Muslim communities by entering mosques without following the correct protocol – this law still stands today.

You will also note that the mosque is the tallest building in Casablanca, which is kept so by royal decree, and means that Casablanca does not have any commercial high rise buildings.  You will find that it is a typical example of stunning Arab-Islamic architecture.

Also step inside at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church and browse in the central market. Driving along the coastal road, admire the golden beaches of the Ain Diab Resort and enjoy refreshment.

You'll have some free time in the famous United Nations Square for optional shopping before you return to the ship.
 

DURATION              
3 hours

INCLUDES               

•     All transfers and excursions in private   air-conditioned vehicle
•     Registered driver
•     All tours as described in the program with Private Local Professional English-speaking.
•     Mineral water complimentary on board.                                  

EXCLUDES

•     Any entrance fees
•     Any meals or beverages, other than those mentioned above (Any extras will be charged as per consumption).
•     Any entry visa or departure tax, if applicable.
•     Any extra tips to drivers, guides, and hotel staff... etc.
•     Any sites other than mentioned in the above itinerary.
•     Photography fees at antiquities sites.

NOTES        

• Hassan II mosque: the visits are at 9am, 10am, 11am & 2pm. on Friday: only at 9am.
• Monuments & shops are closed during religious & feast holiday.
• The ladies should cover their heads, arms and legs. Men should be covered more than the knee.
• All prices include current entrance fees as charged by the Moroccan Antiquities Authority. Should these be increased at any point, the same increase will be passed on to the quotes at that time.
• This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or those who have walking difficulties
• Guests are advised to wear comfortable flat footwear.
• To protect guests from the sun, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
• The order of sites visited may vary, according to the original itinerary, due to unforeseen circumstances. Guests are advised not to take photos of military personnel without their consent.
• Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times, particularly at tourist points of interest or crowded places.
• No reservation has yet been made for meals, guides or buses. This is subject to receiving your final written confirmation.
• Confirmation of the tour should be received minimum 30 days prior to date.

Casablanca: The Imperial City of Rabat - 3 hours

Discover Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom, renowned for its culture and history. This excursion is perfect to get an insight in Moroccan history.
 
ADDED VALUES:

• Get an introduction to Rabat history
• Visit the main attractions such as Mohamed V Mausoleum, Kasbah Oudaya.

DURATION              
3 hours

INCLUDES               

•     All transfers and excursions in private   air-conditioned vehicle
•     Registered driver
•     All tours as described in the program with Private Local Professional English-speaking.
•     Mineral water complimentary on board.                                  

EXCLUDES

•     Any entrance fees
•     Any meals or beverages, other than those mentioned above (Any extras will be charged as per consumption).
•     Any entry visa or departure tax, if applicable.
•     Any extra tips to drivers, guides, and hotel staff... etc.
•     Any sites other than mentioned in the above itinerary.
•     Photography fees at antiquities sites.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
 
We depart the quayside for our guided drive to the city of Rabat. Sitting on the Atlantic coastal plain Rabat is the capital city of Morocco. It is a modern city with wide boulevards, gardens and white buildings. A far cry from the hectic warrens of the other Imperial cities of Marrakech and Fes, but no less steeped in history with its origins going back to the 7th Century.
This enchanting city is home to many historic monuments and has some superbly preserved relics of its Moorish past.

Our first stop is at the must-see Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which was completed in 1971 and contains the tombs of the late Moroccan king and his two sons. This is a spectacular site and is an architectural marvel, and monument to a great rule - truly a final resting place fit for a king.

From here we transfer to the Kasbah Oudaya medina which will give you a good taste of what a traditional medina in Morocco is all about. We meander down the hill slope to the Andalusian Gardens where we enjoy a tea overlooking the river and city of Sale. The gardens are also home to the art museum which concentrates mainly on historical Moroccan jewelry.

NOTES        

• All prices include current entrance fees as charged by the Moroccan Antiquities Authority. Should these be increased at any point, the same increase will be passed on to the quotes at that time.
• This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or those who have walking difficulties
• Guests are advised to wear comfortable flat footwear.
• To protect guests from the sun, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
• The order of sites visited may vary, according to the original itinerary, due to unforeseen circumstances. Guests are advised not to take photos of military personnel without their consent.
• Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times, particularly at tourist points of interest or crowded places.
• No reservation has yet been made for meals, guides or buses. This is subject to receiving your final written confirmation.
• Confirmation of the tour should be received minimum 30 days prior to date.

Tangier - 2019 Private Car & Driver Guided Sightseeing (4 Hour) - Provided by A&K Morocco

Tangier Guided Sightseeing Option:

Meet your expert local guide for the drive to Tangier.

First, you will visit Saint Andrew’s church which is built on land given to Queen Victoria by the Sultan Moulay Hassan I in 1883. A century earlier Morocco had been the first country in the world to recognize the independence of the United States of America.

You will then visit the Moshe Nahon Synagogue. Built in the 1870s and renovated in 1994, it is one of the most beautiful synagogues in Morocco. The synagogue is in the heart of the old Medina of Tangier. The walls and ceiling are covered with intricate carvings which are illuminated by hanging lamps.

Continue through the medina and learn about the history, the architecture and everyday life from your knowledgeable guide.

Enjoy a refreshment at the Nord Pinus hotel at your cost before returning to the ship.

Your tour will conclude at the pier.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Tangier - 2019 Private Car & Driver At Your Leisure (4 Hour) - Provided by A&K Morocco

Tangier At Your Leisure Option:

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver **

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Tangier (Morocco): Half Day City Tour

Tangiers lies at the point where two great seas, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean meet and two great
continents, Africa and Europe. Enjoy the Kasbah, the Medina old part of the town, the Souk market, Cape Espartel and the Bazars.

3.5 hours tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port; Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

 

Tangier or Tangiers (Tanja
in Berber and Arabic, Tánger in Spanish, and Tanger in French), is a city of
northern Morocco. It lies on the North African coast at the western entrance
to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean
off Cap Spartel. It is the capital of the Tangier-Tétouan Region.

 

Tingis is an ancient Phoenician
town. According to Berber mythology, Tangier was built by the son of Tinjis,
named Sufax. Tinjis was the wife of the Berber hero Antaios. There are other
versions of Tangiers founding - Greek legend ascribes its foundation to the
giant Antaeus, whose tomb and skeleton are pointed out in the vicinity, or to
Sufax, son of Hercules by the widow of Antaeus. The cave or grotto of Hercules
is only a few miles from the city. Hercules slept there before attempting one
of his 12 labours.

 

When Morocco became a French
protectorate in 1912 the future of Tangier was still a matter of controversy.
France, England and Spain decided to look for an acceptable compromise. On December
18, 1923, Tangier was declared an international zone , controlled by eight countries
and monitored by a Mendoub (Sultan's representative), where political and military
neutrality was compulsory and where there was complete economic freedom.

 

We start the tour driving
thgrough the hill with its splendid villas, the Governor's residence and the
King's Summer Palace to Cap Spartel where the Atlantic and the Mediterranean
meet. After a visit and a photo stop leave for Hercule caves and continue to
the city center. The small flatroofed houses, the sprawling bazaars, the prayer
towers, the bearded men in their flowing robes and the veiled women, yes suddenly
you are immersed in Eastern culture. During the course of the day you will have
the opportunity to ride a camel, watch a snake charmer and visit the Kasbah
and its Mosque and the Zooks which are Arab markets where you can bargain over
prices of leather goods, brass, pottery, jewellery, rugs, carpets, blanquets
and other locally made merchandise.

Tangier (Morocco): Full Day City Tour

Tangiers lies at the point where two great seas, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean meet and two great
continents, Africa and Europe. Enjoy the Kasbah, the Medina old part of the town, the Souk market, Cape Espartel, Malabata Cape, the beach promenade, the
Bazars and moroccian lunch.

7 hours tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Moderate physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port; Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees: Lunch with drinks.

Not Included: other services not specified

Tangier or Tangiers (Tanja
in Berber and Arabic, Tánger in Spanish, and Tanger in French), is a city of
northern Morocco. It lies on the North African coast at the western entrance
to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean
off Cap Spartel. It is the capital of the Tangier-Tétouan Region.

 

Tingis is an ancient Phoenician
town. According to Berber mythology, Tangier was built by the son of Tinjis,
named Sufax. Tinjis was the wife of the Berber hero Antaios. There are other
versions of Tangiers founding - Greek legend ascribes its foundation to the
giant Antaeus, whose tomb and skeleton are pointed out in the vicinity, or to
Sufax, son of Hercules by the widow of Antaeus. The cave or grotto of Hercules
is only a few miles from the city. Hercules slept there before attempting one
of his 12 labours.

 

When Morocco became a French
protectorate in 1912 the future of Tangier was still a matter of controversy.
France, England and Spain decided to look for an acceptable compromise. On December
18, 1923, Tangier was declared an international zone , controlled by eight countries
and monitored by a Mendoub (Sultan's representative), where political and military
neutrality was compulsory and where there was complete economic freedom.

 

We start the tour driving
thgrough the hill with its splendid villas, the Governor's residence and the
King's Summer Palace to Cap Spartel where the Atlantic and the Mediterranean
meet. After a visit and a photo stop leave for Hercule caves and continue to
the city center. The small flatroofed houses, the sprawling bazaars, the prayer
towers, the bearded men in their flowing robes and the veiled women, yes suddenly
you are immersed in Eastern culture. We also drive through the beach promenade
and boulevard to the Malabata cape. During the course of the day you will have
the opportunity to ride a camel, watch a snake charmer and visit the Kasbah
and its Mosque and the Zooks which are Arab markets where you can bargain over
prices of leather goods, brass, pottery, jewellery, rugs, carpets, blanquets
and other locally made merchandise.

Tangier (Morocco): Full Day Excursion to Tetouan

We drive for around 45 minutes to the charming town of Tetouan located in the North coast of Morocco and near the Spanish city of Ceuta. We visit the Kasbah, the Medina (Unesco world heritage site), the Souk and the Handicraft School. Moroccian lunch.

7 hours tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Moderate physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port; Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees: Lunch with drinks

Not Included: Any other services not specified

 

Tetouan is situated in
the midst of greenery. A belt of orchards, planted with orange, almond, pomegranate
and cypress trees, encompasses dazzlingly white houses that cling to the Dersa
hillside. Nearby the somber, dim Rif Mountains emphasize the pleasant colours
of the urban site that dominates the fertile Martil Valley.

 

Founded around 1305 by the
Merinid Abou Tabit, the town served as a base for operations against Sebta (Ceuta)
and later became a pirates lair. The town was repopulated in the 16th century
by the Moslems and the Jews who had been chased away from Andalusia.

 

The Christian reconquest
of Spain came to its conclusion when Granada fell in 1492. Large numbers of
Muslims and Jews who were driven out of the city and made homeless crossed the
straits into Africa, settled in Tetouan and rebuilt the town. Architecture in
Tetouan is a harmonious and fascinating blend of Arabic and Spanish styles reflecting
the town's bicultural ancestry. Spanish culture still plays a significant part
in the life of the city. Andalusian music has remained dominant and trade with
Ceuta, the Spanish town situated in North Africa and located 30 minutes drive
from Tetouan. In 1913 Tetouan became the capital of Spain's protectorate until
independence in 1956.

 

Leaving the former international
city of Tangier, drive through the fertile countryside over a narrow pass in
the hills to arrive at Tetouan. Visit the Kasbah, walled Medina, the Museum,
the Souks, the Handicrafts school and watch the snake charmer. Refreshment will
served and at lunch, enjoy a typical folklore music show and one of the many
national dishes of Morocco like Harira and Kuskus.

Tangier - Half day city tour - 4 hours

Explore some of the main highlights of Tangier and get an introduction to its history and culture.   
 
ADDED VALUES:

• Get an introduction to Moroccan history whilst visiting Tagier main attractions such as the American Legation and the grand Socco.

 
DURATION               
4 hours 
 
INCLUDES        

• All transfers and excursions in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Registered driver
• All tours as described in the program with Private Local Professional English-speaking.
• Entrance fees to: Kasbah Museum
• Refreshment stop includes (Moroccan pastries & tea)
• Mineral water complimentary on board.

                
EXCLUDES    

• Any meals or beverages, other than those mentioned above (Any extras will be charged as per consumption).
• Any entry visa or departure tax, if applicable.
• Any extra tips to drivers, guides, and hotel staff... etc.
• Any sites other than mentioned in the above itinerary.
• Photography fees at antiquities sites.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
 
Tangier is a fascinating Moroccan city to visit. It has many of the things that travellers love,-a sense of exotic mystery, interesting history, beautiful vistas, unspoiled beaches, and friendly people.

Contrary to popular belief the Movie Casablanca was based on the city of Tangier and not Casablanca. Tangier also has the reputation as the city of spies during the 19th and 20th centuries and this reputation came about due to its political neutrality and commercial liberty at that time. Today it is an interesting mix of North Africa, Spanish, and French cultures.

Disembark the ship and depart by air conditioned coaches on a guided transfer to visit the American Legation and the grand Socco of Tangier.

Our coaches will drop us at the entrance to the medina of Tangier where we enjoy a guide walk through the medina until we arrive at the United States legation museum.
The museum traces the history of the relationship between the United States and Morocco. As Morocco was one of the first countries to recognize its independence, the U.S established its legation in Tangier in 1821. It is the only historical monument to have remained in American possession since the birth of the American nation. Amongst a number of displays there is a letter from George Washington to Moulay Abdellah.  

From here we continue our walk through the medina with many interesting facts about the history; the architecture and everyday life are explained by our knowledgeable guide.
   
We arrive at a nice riad to enjoy a refreshment break before return to the ship.


NOTES        

• All prices include current entrance fees as charged by the Moroccan Antiquities Authority. Should these be increased at any point, the same increase will be passed on to the quotes at that time.
• This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or those who have walking difficulties
• Guests are advised to wear comfortable flat footwear.
• To protect guests from the sun, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
• The order of sites visited may vary, according to the original itinerary, due to unforeseen circumstances. Guests are advised not to take photos of military personnel without their consent.
• Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times, particularly at tourist points of interest or crowded places.
• No reservation has yet been made for meals, guides or buses. This is subject to receiving your final written confirmation.
• Confirmation of the tour should be received minimum 30 days prior to date.

Tangier - half day Tetouan - 5 hours

Discover the highlights of Tetouan – a city renowned for its history and culture.
 
ADDED VALUES:

• Get an introduction to Moroccan history visiting the Hassan II square
• Immerse in Moroccan culture whilst you pay visit to the School of Traditional Arts and Crafts or stroll in the authentic and coulourful medina and souks, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

 DURATION               
5 hours
 
INCLUDES        

• All transfers and excursions in private air-conditioned vehicle
•  Registered driver
•  All tours as described in the program with Private Local Professional English-speaking.
• Entrance fees to: Bab Akla
• Refreshment stop includes (Moroccan pastries & tea)
• Mineral water complimentary on board.

             
EXCLUDES    

• Any meals or beverages, other than those mentioned above (Any extras will be charged as per consumption).
•  Any entry visa or departure tax, if applicable.
• Any extra tips to drivers, guides, and hotel staff... etc.
• Any sites other than mentioned in the above itinerary.
• Photography fees at antiquities sites.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
Tetouan is a Berber name which literally interpreted means "the eyes" and figuratively "the water springs". The town features a fort, squares, mosques, fountains, taverns, and one of the Kings palaces.

Disembark the ship and depart by car on a guided orientation drive through the city of Tangier en route to Tetuoan.

Drive to Tetouan ,upon arrival, We start our tour to the old Royal Palace, a 17th century building, at Place Hassan II(Hassan II Square) is itself a reflection of the Hispano-Moresque architecture. The palace is closed to public entry but its main ornate gate Bab Er-Rouah can give you a mental idea of what it's beyond and are allowed to take photos, Hassan II Square, situated where the historic and modern parts of the city converge to create the heart of the town. The square is suggestive of Andalusia with its kiosks, fountains and flower boxes, and is highlighted by buildings with wrought iron balconies and shop windows filled with imported goods.

We will have the opportunity to visit the School of Traditional Arts and Crafts, Tetouan’s famous School of Plastic Arts, the first of its kind in Morocco, has produced some of Morocco’s best painters over the past half century. and keeps alive these traditional art forms in the modern world. The city stands out for the beauty of these traditional arts including embroidery, cuisine, zullayj or mosaics, and carved and painted wooden objects. The scholars of the school are all children that come from disadvantaged backgrounds and the skills learnt gives them a new opportunity for a chance of success for their future. Your entrance fees go directly to maintaining this wonderful initiative The Medina of Tetouan has inspired many of them.

You will then have a refreshment stop nice Moroccan restaurant in the heart of Tetouan.

Our next stop is for a guided walk through the Medina which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This traditional walled souk features many typical architectural traits related to its history and also a multitude of different artisans carrying out their trades.

After a very fulfilling and interesting day, we return to tangier pier to board the ship.

NOTES        

• All prices include current entrance fees as charged by the Moroccan Antiquities Authority. Should these be increased at any point, the same increase will be passed on to the quotes at that time.
• This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or those who have walking difficulties
• Guests are advised to wear comfortable flat footwear.
• To protect guests from the sun, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
• The order of sites visited may vary, according to the original itinerary, due to unforeseen circumstances. Guests are advised not to take photos of military personnel without their consent.
• Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times, particularly at tourist points of interest or crowded places.
• No reservation has yet been made for meals, guides or buses. This is subject to receiving your final written confirmation.
• Confirmation of the tour should be received minimum 30 days prior to date.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Algarve History (3 - 4 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. During the morning enjoy a private guided tour to Lagos with visit to Golden Chapel. Lagos was the point of origin for many voyages during the Age of Discovery, and is now one of Algarve's liveliest historic towns and with some of the region's finest beaches.
 
Right by the city; enjoy the charm of these rock-enclosed beaches and the seafront restaurants with their menus featuring the pick of the sea’s produce.
 
Tour continues to Sagres, the southwestern tip of Europe and one of Algarve's most historical sites and a place of romantic pilgrimage.
 
At the end of your tour, your chauffeur will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Algarve History (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Departure towards the region of Algarve, to know the magnificent beaches and scenery of the region.
 
Travel along the coast towards Ponta de Sagres, enjoy a magnificent view of Ponta da Piedade. Near one of the most western points of the European continent, after Cabo da Roca is the Cape of S. vicente, where one marvels at a lighthouse under cliffs.
 
Next stop will be Lagos. Enjoy a visit to the Golden Gate of St. Anthony and the former slave market near the statue of Prince Henry the Navigator.
 
Time for lunch (not included) in a local restaurant.
 
After lunch, head towards Silves. Enjoy a private tour of the Moorish Castle, the impressive Gothic Cathedral.
 
Your continued visit to the Monchique Mountains. Enjoy the green hills, fresh air, tranquility and spectacular views of the highest point of the Algarve - Foia. Enjoy a visit to the quiet village of Caldas de Monchique.
 
At the end of the day, your driver will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Portimao (Algarve): Half Day Excursion to Lagos and Sagres

Drive to the neaby town of Lagos with the Marina, the harbour, the Town Hall and the church of Santo Antonio. Continue to Vila do Bispo, Cape Saint Vincent, the lighhouse and Sagres with the walls and the church of our Lady of Graça.

4 hours tour
Morning or afternoon tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

 

The Romans gave the name of "Lacobriga" to the town of Lagos but its natural river port would indicate very much earlier occupation. The Moors then gave the town the name of "Zawaia" It was captured from the Moors in 1189 but it was not until 1249 that it was finally conquered by Dom Afonso III and integrated into the kingdom of Portugal with the name of "Lagus". This historic town has played an important part in the story of discovery of many parts of the world. It was from the harbour that Vasco da Gama sailed in 1499 on his historic and epic voyage of discovery. Lagos was the capital of the Algarve from 1578 until 1756 and there remain several ancient buildings to testify to its historic glory.

 

Lagos is now an important tourist town with many architectural signs of its ancient past, even a building dating originally back to around 1445 which is recorded as being Europe's first building used as a slave market. The walls of the town in the most part remain after sections were restored. Attached to the famous 17th Century "gold" church of Santo António there is a small museum of regional items, some of which are quite odd! The town's more recently constructed Marina presents a lovely picture and this harbour is practically the first sight a visitor has of Lagos. There are several interesting statues erected to the famous figures of the past that are associated with the history of this town.

 

We drive to Vila do Bispo a very small administrative town for the Sagres area, the later being the most south-west corner of Europe! This area is a must for every visitor to the Algarve as it presents a very impressive and dramatic sight of towering sheer cliffs being beaten by the weight of the vast Atlantic Ocean. It is from here that Prince Henry sat and planned the several epic voyages of discovery that enlarged the known world of that time.

 

Sagres is close to the most south western point of Europe known as Cape St. Vincent. The legend of the martyr Saint Vincent is that his relics were mysteriously transported by ravens from the Holy Land to the Cape and subsequently guarded by them. The small chapel of Nossa Senhora da Graça and reputably the giant pebble wind compass, Rosa dos Ventos. The present walls surrounding the area are the remains of a 17th Century fort. At the nearby Cape St Vincent is an impressive lighthouse that can normally be visited.

Portimao (Algarve): Half Day Excursion to Silves and Monchique

Drive to the East to visit the town of Silves with remains of the castle, Roman bridge and the cathedral. Then to the north to visit the rustic Monchique village with the Franciscan Monastery and the Parish church.

4 hours tour
Morning or afternoon tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

 

Silves was once the capital of the whole district and was still referred to in the beginning of the 19th Century as the "Kingdom of the Algarve". Evidence shows that it was already a place of note in Roman times but it really became an important place during its occupation in the early 11th Century by the Moors. Giving it the name of Xelb, they constructed lavish palaces and created a cultural centre of learning for the whole Iberian Peninsular. Although it was important as a town it still fell under the mantle and control of Cordoba in Spain. It is recorded that in 1189 there were over 15.000 inhabitants when the Knights of Santiago sacked the city with the assistance of the Anglo-Norman Crusaders. Two years later it was retaken by the Caliph Ben Yussef. In 1242 that it was again under the control of the Portuguese Kings.

 

The impressive remains of the castle dates back to Moors and there is a impressive underground water reservoirs that are still used by the city today. As a reminder of the Romans occupation is the Ponte Romana, a fine strong bridge over the Rio Arade below the city walls and having been rebuilt from the original in the 15th Century. The city's earlier 13th Century Cathedral was built on the site of a Mosque and has suffered considerable alteration over the centuries.

 

Monchique lies in the saddle created by the two high hills, Foia and Picota, the former reaching to 902 metres above sea level. As with "mountain" people the world over the 10,000 inhabitants of this town have retained its rustic atmosphere with steep cobbled streets and small dark doorways housing various artisan trades.

 

There is a very neglected 17th~Century Franciscan monastery which overlooks the town from which a visitor enjoys a panoramic view over the beautiful countryside. The 16th Century Parish Church has excellent examples of Manueline craftsmanship around its doorway. The surrounding area flourishes on the production of cattle, pigs, cork and wood. Another important local product is the popular "medronho", which is the name of a strong schnapps style of drink made from distilling the fruit from arbutus bushes.

Portimao (Algarve): Full Day Excursion to Lagos, Sagres and Silves

Drive to the neaby town of Lagos with the Marina, the harbour, the Town Hall and the church of Santo
Antonio. Continue to Sagres with the walls and the church of our Lady of Graça.
Finally to Silves with remains of the castle, Roman bridge and the cathedral.

7 hours tour
Morning or tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

The Romans gave the name
of "Lacobriga" to the town of Lagos but its natural river port would indicate
very much earlier occupation. The Moors then gave the town the name of "Zawaia"
It was captured from the Moors in 1189 but it was not until 1249 that it was
finally conquered by Dom Afonso III and integrated into the kingdom of Portugal
with the name of "Lagus". This historic town has played an important part in
the story of discovery of many parts of the world. It was from the harbour that
Vasco da Gama sailed in 1499 on his historic and epic voyage of discovery. Lagos
was the capital of the Algarve from 1578 until 1756 and there remain several
ancient buildings to testify to its historic glory.

 

Lagos is now an important
tourist town with many architectural signs of its ancient past, even a building
dating originally back to around 1445 which is recorded as being Europe's first
building used as a slave market. The walls of the town in the most part remain
after sections were restored. Attached to the famous 17th Century "gold" church
of Santo António there is a small museum of regional items, some of which are
quite odd! The town's more recently constructed Marina presents a lovely picture
and this harbour is practically the first sight a visitor has of Lagos. There
are several interesting statues erected to the famous figures of the past that
are associated with the history of this town.

 

Sagres is close to the
most south western point of Europe known as Cape St. Vincent. The legend of
the martyr Saint Vincent is that his relics were mysteriously transported by
ravens from the Holy Land to the Cape and subsequently guarded by them. The
small chapel of Nossa Senhora da Graça and reputably the giant pebble wind compass,
Rosa dos Ventos. The present walls surrounding the area are the remains of a
17th Century fort. At the nearby Cape St Vincent is an impressive lighthouse
that can normally be visited.

 

Silves was once the capital
of the whole district and was still referred to in the beginning of the 19th
Century as the "Kingdom of the Algarve". Evidence shows that it was already
a place of note in Roman times but it really became an important place during
its occupation in the early 11th Century by the Moors. Giving it the name of
Xelb, they constructed lavish palaces and created a cultural centre of learning
for the whole Iberian Peninsular. Although it was important as a town it still
fell under the mantle and control of Cordoba in Spain. It is recorded that in
1189 there were over 15.000 inhabitants when the Knights of Santiago sacked
the city with the assistance of the Anglo-Norman Crusaders. Two years later
it was retaken by the Caliph Ben Yussef. In 1242 that it was again under the
control of the Portuguese Kings.

 

The impressive remains of
the castle dates back to Moors and there is a impressive underground water reservoirs
that are still used by the city today. As a reminder of the Romans occupation
is the Ponte Romana, a fine strong bridge over the Rio Arade below the city
walls and having been rebuilt from the original in the 15th Century. The city's
earlier 13th Century Cathedral was built on the site of a Mosque and has suffered
considerable alteration over the centuries.

Portimao (Algarve): Full Day Excursion to Faro, Olhao and Tavira

Drive through the east coast of the Algarve to the village of Tavira a labyrinth of pretty streets. Then we continue to Olhao to visit the fishermen quarter and to Faro city with the Roman walls, the cathedral and the church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo. 

Tour Details:
8 hours tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Moderate physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Hotel or Port

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

Faro is the administrative centre for the whole of the Algarve region. The city has both Arab and Roman ruins but most of the present attractive older buildings were constructed after the disastrous earthquake of both 1755 and 1532. The Moors who occupied the town in the 8th Century originally gave the city it the name of Ossónoba and developed it into a trading port until 1249. They were then defeated by the forces of Dom Afonso III. During the 500 years of Moorish occupation there were some Jewish inhabitants in Faro who were kept busy printing copies of the Old Testament.
 
Particularly attractive is the old part of the city surrounded still by the Roman walls which date back to the 9th. Inside a spacious open square that was once the site of the Roman Forum is a 13th Century Cathedral that faces the 18th Century Episcopal palace. An interesting building is the neighbouring 16th Century Convent that is now turned into the home of the city’s archaeological museum. The "golden" church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo is claimed to be the best example of gold-leaf woodwork in southern Portugal.
 
Next to the small boat basin bordering the Praça de Dom Francisco Gomes is a small Naval Museum composed of scale model boats and galleons showing the maritime history of the coast. Faro is also the home of the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 17.000 hectares and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods.
 
The Olhao fishermen’s district is a nice place to visit, where you can see the whitewashed houses, some of them with tiles and flat roofs. Here, narrow streets cover the district and its possible to see the Moorish influence. If the visitor climbs to the bell tower of Nossa Senhora do Rosario church, they can contemplate all the city.
The fishermen's quarter is located between the quay on the Ria Formosa and the earth of the city defined by the main church. The streets that border the Avenida da República, itself a symbol of the urban development that took place at the turn of the century, reflect a city of industrials and ship-owners who grew rich from the fish processing business and trade, displaying their wealth by decorating their homes with verandas, tiles, carved stonework and wrought iron.
 
Tavira has a really nice old city centre made up by a labyrinth of streets with beautiful pavements. The centre hides gardens and wooded squares, churches, and worth-to-visit mansions. Visit the Misericordia church built between 1541 and 1551 and considered the most important Renaissance building in Algarve. The city also has a small fishing port.

 

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Alentejo Wine & Olive Oil (10 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today, your driver will take you to Alentejo Region, to get to know the city of Évora and taste the local flavors.
 
With the help from your expert guide, enjoy a panoramic tour through Évora historic centre. You will be lectured on the city highlights and local monuments history, like the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral. 
 
''Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755” Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985). Due to part of the town which being enclosed by ancient walls preserved in its original state and, to its monuments dating from various historical periods, Évora is included in UNESCO's World Heritage list.
 
Your journey continues to Reguengos in order to visit a worldwide famous selected wine estate.
 
The origins of this estate and its winemaking activities, date back to the prehistoric times of the megalithic cultures and the Bronze Age. Already during the Roman occupation, the wines of the settlement were exported to the whole Empire. The boundaries of the estate were established in 1267 and have remained practically unaltered since then.
 
Enjoy a private visit to wine cellars, lectured wine tasting and lunch (pre-set menu with wines). Afterwards, savor the local cuisine and the local olive oils and cheeses, paired with their best wines, in scenery of tranquility, spotted by the greenery of the cork-oaks and olive trees.
 
Besides producing a large quantity of top quality wines, its prominence on export markets over the last decade has raised the profile of the Alentejo as a quality wine region outside Portugal, and no doubt has encouraged other producers to follow its lead.

At the end of the day, your chauffer will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (10 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Private Visit to selected Wine Estate followed by Lectured Wine Tasting and Lunch (pre-set menu with wines); Entrance fees at Bones Chapel, S. Francisco Church and Medieval Cathedral (Optional).
Not feasible:  Sundays and Mondays.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Alentejo, Local Tradition & Wine Estates (10 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Your driver will take you to Alentejo Region, to get to know the city of Évora and taste the local flavors.
 
Enjoy a panoramic tour through Évora historic centre and local monuments, like the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral. 
 
''Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755” Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985).
 
Your journey continues to Monsaraz. Lunch will be served (not included) at a former olive oil factory converted in a local restaurant with industrial archeology. Even the olive oil presses reveal themselves as picture frames, one freshly finished while the next waits empty, until others come to paint them in, so that diners can glance over to find their senses aroused right up to the last mouthful.
 
Time to explore, on your own, the medieval town of Monsaraz village. It is a truly unique place where one can find all the peace and tranquility that have been forgotten by the modern era.
 
Stop at a local store dating back 1830 with the regional blankets and tapestry is highly recommended. It’s a small shop that sells colorful refined blankets and shawls woven according to local traditions and which are sold internationally at KENZO Home, after the company’s founder Kenzo Takada visited the 19th century factory himself.
 
Your journey continues to Reguengos in order to visit a worldwide famous selected wine estate.
 
The origins of this estate and its winemaking activities, date back to the prehistoric times of the megalithic cultures and the Bronze Age. Already during the Roman occupation, the wines of the settlement were exported to the whole Empire. The boundaries of the estate were established in 1267 and have remained practically unaltered since then.
 
Enjoy a private visit to wine cellars, lectured wine tasting and lunch (pre-set menu with wines). Afterwards, savor the local cuisine and the local olive oils and cheeses, paired with their best wines, in scenery of tranquility, spotted by the greenery of the cork-oaks and olive trees.

At the end of the day, your chauffer will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (10 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Private Visit to selected Wine Estate followed by Lectured Wine Tasting and Lunch (pre-set menu with wines); Entrance fees at Bones Chapel, S. Francisco Church and Medieval Cathedral (Optional).
Not feasible:  Sundays and Mondays.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Alentejo & Wine Flavours (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today, your driver will take you to the noble city of Estremoz, an utterly charming Alentejo town.
 
Estremoz has a rich cultural heritage, in which clearly the major feature is the castle with its medieval walls and the former thirteenth-century citadel, which now houses a Pousada.
 
Upon arrival, enjoy a private visit to an 18th century wine estate, nowadays considered a landmark, not only for its beauty but also for its history and quality of its wines, referred by Wine Spectator. This estate is one of the most beautiful country house in the region, preserving the original features of its "Baroque" and "Joanina" style architecture.
 
Pamper your taste with a private lectured wine tasting and lunch (pre-set Menu and drinks included).
 
Your journey continues towards Évora.
 
''Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755” Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985).
 
Due to part of the town which being enclosed by ancient walls preserved in its original state and, to its monuments dating from various historical periods, Évora is included in UNESCO's World Heritage list.
 
With the help from your expert guide, enjoy a panoramic tour through Évora historic Centre. You will be lectured on the city highlights and local monuments history, like the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral. 
 
At the end of the day, your driver will take you to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Private Visit to selected Wine Estate followed by Lectured Wine Tasting and Lunch (pre-set menu with wines); Entrance fees at Bones Chapel, S. Francisco Church and Medieval Cathedral (Optional).
Not feasible: Weekends.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Lisbon: Artistic Half Day City Tour

Visit the Jeronimo’s Monastery of Manueline architecture, the Monument of Discoveries, the Belen Tower, Baixa quarter, the National tile museum and the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceiçao Velha,
 
4 hours tour
Morning or afternoon tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

The Jerónimos Monastery, masterpiece of the Manueline style and a tribute to the king that welcomed and protected the Jews that fled from Spain and then expelled them in 1496. The Monument to the Discoveries where you will have the opportunity to see the faces of Jewish men that participated actively in the Portuguese Golden Age of the Discoveries.
 
The Monument to the Discoveries celebrates the Portuguese who took part in the Age of Discovery. It is located on the estuary of the Tagus river. The monument consists of a 52 metre-high slab of concrete, carved into the shape of the prow of a caravel with its sails unfurled.
 
Belém Tower is a fortified tower located in the Belém district of Lisbon. It was built in the early 16th century in the Portuguese late gothic style, the manueline, and is one of the symbols of the city.
 
The Commerce Square with the beautiful façade of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceiçao Velha. The Church’s greatest highlight is its Manueline Portal representing Our Lady of Mercy, which was part of the ancient Misericórdia Church, featuring a tympanum with the images of the king D. Manuel the 1st, the Queen D. Leonor (sister of King Manuel and founder of the Order of Mercy) and Pope Leo X, the Rossio square and the gothic revival elevator de Santa Justa. The heart of the city is the Baixa or city centre; this area is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
The Museu Nacional do Azulejo or National tile museum is renowned for not only for its Azulejo (tile) collection but also for its location. Azulejo is a cherished Portuguese tradition that has enjoyed uninterrupted production for five centuries. Azulejo is glazed, ceramic tilework that is usually blue. It is a major component of Portuguese architecture and is found throughout the country on ceilings, floors, walls of churches, palaces, and homes. This museum occupies the ancient Convent of Madre de Deus (Mother of God), built in 1509 by Queen D. Leonor, and adjoining buildings including Saint Antony’s Chapel and a church noted for its Baroque style.

Lisbon: Historical Half Day City Tour

Visit the Saint George’s Castle with a magnificent view over the city, the medieval and old Jewish quarter of Alfama, the Church of Sao Domingos, the Cathedral and the Shaaré Tikvá synagogue if available.

4 hours tour
Morning or afternoon tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel
 

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

 
The castle of Sao George is located on one of the seven hills of Lisbon, to the east of the Baixa. In the context of the Christian Reconquista the castle and the city of Lisbon were retaken from the Moors by King Alfonso Henriques with the help of Northern European crusaders taking part on the Second Crusade. The castle was dedicated to Saint George in the late 14^th century by King John I.
 
Lisbon's ancient cathedral was built by Portugal's first king on the site of an old mosque in 1150 for the city's first bishop, the English crusader Gilbert of Hastings. From outside (with two bell towers and a splendid rose window) it resembles a medieval fortress, while inside it appears predominantly Romanesque, with a Gothic choir and ambulatory.
 
Jewish people were the advisors of Kings and Queens, doctors and even some of the explorers, geographers and mathematicians. The tour will start with a general introduction to the Jewish presence of the city, followed by a nice walk in the city centre passing by the site of the 1506 Jewish Massacre near the Church of Sao Domingos and the most well preserved Alfama Jewish and medieval Quarter. Alfama is a village within a city still made up of narrow streets, tiny squares, churches, and whitewashed houses with tile panels and wrought-iron balconies adorned with pots of flowers, drying laundry, and caged birds. 
 
With the abolition of the Inquisition in 1821, families of Sephardic Jews decided to return to Portugal. Most of these Jews were merchants from Morocco and Gibraltar. These were people with a cultural level greatly above average. They could read, speak and write in liturgical Hebrew, Arabic, English and Hakitia, the Moroccan judeo-hispanic dialect.
 
We will continue our tour with a visit to the only Synagogue of Lisbon (Shaaré Tikvá), passing by the Commerce Square, the place where thousands of Jews were forced to be baptized in the 15th century.

Lisbon: Fado Show Evening

Driving through the streets of Lisbon by night, you may admire the illuminated fountains, monuments and
plazas. A delicious dinner will be enjoyed at a Fado restaurant including wines and coffee. Afterwards watch a typical Fado Show where a performance of portuguese folklore will thrill you.

3 hours tour
Evening tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour or with driver; Entrance Fees; Dinner.

Not Included: Any other services not specified

 

Fado (translated as destiny
or fate) is a music genre which can be traced from the 1820s in Portugal, but
probably with much earlier origins. It is characterized by mournful tunes and
lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. The music is usually linked
to the Portuguese word saudade, a word with no accurate English translation.
(It is a kind of longing, and conveys a complex mixture of mainly nostalgia,
but also sadness, pain, happiness and love). Some enthusiasts claim that Fado's
origins are a mixture of African slave rhythms with the traditional music of
Portuguese sailors and Arabic influence.

Lisbon: Full Day Excursion to Queluz, Sintra, Cascais and Estoril

Visit the Royal Palace of Queluz and the pretty and charming village of Sintra, former residence of the
Portuguese Kings and aristocracy. Drive to Cabo da Roca, to the fishing village of Cascais and the famous cosmopolitan town of Estoril.

8 hours tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

 

The Queluz Palace was begun
in 1747 by the Infante Dom Pedro (later to become Dom Pedro III) on the basis
of a former country mansion of the Marquises of Castelo Rodrigo. The Palace
(classified as a National Monument at that time began to be adapted for use
as a summer seat of the Royal Family.

 

The main body of the Palace,
erected by 1758, with its low sinuous forms and harmonious intimist decoration,
was completed after the marriage of the Infante Dom Pedro to Dona Maria Francisca,
the future Dona Maria I (1760), at which time the opulent interior halls were
embellished, as were the luxurious Palace gardens, which were endowed with Baroque
fountains, statues and places for recreation.

 

Sintra is one of the most
delightful places to be found in Portugal. With its extensive range of green
bills with its crags - the Serra de Sintra - so picturesquely situated and offering
stupendous views of the coastline with its impressive beauty, Sintra is indeed
"a garden of the earthly paradise". The artistic heritage of the Old Town, described
by Byron as "the most pleasing in Europe", also include valuable archaeological
remains, particularly from the Roman period, ancient manor houses, churches
of personalised artistic value and characteristic villages.

 

Cascais was a small fishing
port throughout early history as it lies protected from nature's elements at
the mouth of the Rio Tejo. When in 1870 the King, Luís I, chose to convert the
17th Century building of the Citadela into his summer residence Cascais soon
became a very fashionable town and aristocratic palaces and mansions followed.
The Citadel or Fort of Cascais is a 16th century fortress built to protect the
Bay of Cascais. Today, Cascais now boasts smart new Marina with lovely yachts.

 

Just outside the town is
the famous Boca do Inferno in which the sea on rougher days hammers into the
rock and creates a booming noise and a spectacular spray thus creating its name
which in English means "mouth of hell".

 

Estoril town was really
created from the curious needs of the two World Wars. It became a prime location
for European royal exiles forced to leave their own countries. It has been the
residence of King Umberto II of Italy, Juan de Bourbon of Spain, Karl Hapsburg
of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and King Carol of Rumania. The many modest yet
architecturally interesting mansions still remain to indicate their royal owners.
At its height its visitors referred to Estoril as the "Portuguese Riviera".
A Casino with wide surrounding avenues and spacious gardens, a golf course,
all of which soon appeared and then flanked by large hotels and impressive private
homes.

Lisbon: Half Day Excursion to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Visit the pretty and charming village of Sintra, former residence of the Portuguese Kings and aristocracy
with the National Palace and continue to the fishing village of Cascais and the famous cosmopolitan town of Estoril.

5 hours tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

 

Sintra is one of the most
delightful places to be found in Portugal. With its extensive range of green
bills with its crags - the Serra de Sintra - so picturesquely situated and offering
stupendous views of the coastline with its impressive beauty, Sintra is indeed
"a garden of the earthly paradise". The artistic heritage of the Old Town, described
by Byron as "the most pleasing in Europe", also include valuable archaeological
remains, particularly from the Roman period, ancient manor houses, churches
of personalised artistic value and characteristic villages.

 

The National Palace is consisting
of various bodies built during the course of successive epochs on the so-called
"Chão da Oliva", the Paço da Vila de Sintra is one of the most important examples
of regal architecture in Portugal and for that reason is classified as a National
Monument. This gradual multiplication of buildings, with different styles, is
largely responsible for the enigmatic enchantment of this ancient palace, dominated
by great twin chimneys atop the kitchen that constitute as authentic ex-libris
of Sintra.

 

Cascais was a small fishing
port throughout early history as it lies protected from nature's elements at
the mouth of the Rio Tejo. When in 1870 the King, Luís I, chose to convert the
17th Century building of the Citadela into his summer residence Cascais soon
became a very fashionable town and aristocratic palaces and mansions followed.
The Citadel or Fort of Cascais is a 16th century fortress built to protect the
Bay of Cascais. Today, Cascais now boasts smart new Marina with lovely yachts.

 

Just outside the town is
the famous Boca do Inferno in which the sea on rougher days hammers into the
rock and creates a booming noise and a spectacular spray thus creating its name
which in English means "mouth of hell".

 

Estoril town was really
created from the curious needs of the two World Wars. It became a prime location
for European royal exiles forced to leave their own countries. It has been the
residence of King Umberto II of Italy, Juan de Bourbon of Spain, Karl Hapsburg
of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and King Carol of Rumania. The many modest yet
architecturally interesting mansions still remain to indicate their royal owners.
At its height its visitors referred to Estoril as the "Portuguese Riviera".
A Casino with wide surrounding avenues and spacious gardens, a golf course,
all of which soon appeared and then flanked by large hotels and impressive private
homes.

Lisbon: Full Day Excursion to Fatima & Nazare

Drive through the medieval village of Obidos, the fishing village of Nazaré, continue to Alcobaça and to
the Shrine and city of Fatima.

8 hours tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

 

In 1148 Dom Afonso Henriques
recaptured the town of Obidos from the Moors. Later in 1282, the King of Portugal
Dom Dinis made a wedding present of the town Obidos to his new wife Dona Isabel.
It is charming small and fortified town that has been carefully preserved. Impressive
18th Century blue tiles line the walls within the southern gate that is appropriately
known as Porta da Vila and acts as the main entrance.

 

Alcobaça is a town that
became notable in the 12th Century when it was the site for the important construction
of Portugal's largest church. In the month of March in 1147 the fledgling King,
Dom Afonso Henriques, defeated the Moors by capturing the town of Santarém.
As a suitable memory to this splendid victory he vowed to build a magnificent
home for the Order of Cistercians. In the church are the tombs of King Pedro
I and his murdered mistress, Inês de Castro and with this is the tragic story
of the liaison between Pedro and his ever-lasting love for Inês.

 

The well-known fishing
village of Nazaré is now a small town and a popular holiday resort with a boulevard,
bars and restaurants. The inhabitants have retained some of their past as can
be still seen in their own particular style of costume and women still wearing
the traditional dress, a black kerchief and the seven flannel skirts.

 

Located in the region of
Leiria, the small town and Basilica of Fatima is one of the most visited Marian
Shrines in the world. Begun in 1928 and consecrated on 7 October 1953, its 15
altars are dedicated to the 15 mysteries of the Rosary.

 

The painting above the high
altar depicts the Message of Our Lady to the little shepherds, prepared by the
Angel of Portugal, through their encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. Scenes
of the apparitions are represented in stained glass, as well as invocations
from the Litany of Our Lady.

 

The Perpetual Adoration
Chapel is situated at the end of the colonnade, on the eastern side, this chapel
for perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament exposed, is a place of silent
prayer and adoration.

 

The Chapel of Apparitions
in the very heart of the Sanctuary. It was the first edifice constructed in
the Cova da Iria, at the place of Our Lady´s Apparitions. The exact spot is
marked by a marble pillar on which the Statue of Our Lady is placed.

Lisbon: Cultural Half Day City Tour

Visit the Royal Coach museum, the Sao Roque Church, the Chiado and Bairro Alto picturesque quarters, Do Carmo convent and the Fronteira Palace.

4 hour tour
Morning or afternoon tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

 
Bairro Alto is a picturesque working class quarter dating from the 16th century that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers.  Its grid of streets is quiet during the day, but is transformed at night into the city's vibrant nightlife quarter. Behind colorful and graffiti-ridden façades, is a variety of traditional and international restaurants, tourist-packed Fado Houses, and a multitude of bars and alternative shops that stay open until late at night. Neighboring Chiado is an elegant, sophisticated district of theaters, bookshops, old-style cafes, art nouveau jewelry shops and luxurious international names.
 
The church of Sao Roque with the plainest façade in Lisbon has one of the city's richest interiors. Each of the chapels is a masterpiece of Baroque art but the showpiece is the fourth one on the left, the "world's most expensive chapel." 
 
Created through the efforts of Queen Amélia of Orleans and Bragança, wife of King Carlos I, the Royal Coach Museum, as it was then named, was inaugurated on May 23, 1905. The Museum is containing one of the largest collections of royal coaches in the world.
 
The Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira was built in 1671 as a hunting pavilion to Dom João de Mascarenhas, 1st Marquis of Fronteira, who received his title from King Alfonso VI of Portugal for his loyalty to the House of Braganza in the Portuguese Restoration War. The palace is still located in a very quiet area, near the Monsanto Forest Park. The house and the garden have glazed tiles representing different themes such as battles or monkeys playing trumpets.

The ruins of the Do Carmo Gothic convent &  church are evocative reminders of the devastation left by the 1755 earthquake. At the time of the earthquake it was the largest church in Lisbon, but today the roofless nave open to the sky is all that remains of the arches and rubble that caved in on the congregation as they were attending mass. 

Lisbon: Full Day to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Visit the pretty and charming village of Sintra, former residence of the Portuguese Kings and aristocracy with the beautiful Pena Palace, drive to Boca do Inferno, and continue to the fishing village of Cascais and the famous cosmopolitan town of Estoril.

8 hour tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Moderate physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

Sintra is one of the most delightful places to be found in Portugal. With its extensive range of green bills with its crags - the Serra de Sintra - so picturesquely situated and offering stupendous views of the coastline with its impressive beauty, Sintra is indeed "a garden of the earthly paradise". The artistic heritage of the Old Town, described by Byron as "the most pleasing in Europe", also include valuable archaeological remains, particularly from the Roman period, ancient manor houses, churches of personalized artistic value and characteristic villages.

It will be time to visit to one of the highlights of the day: the Pena Palace. Driving around the mountain passing by amazing chalets and aristocratic residences you will reach the 19th century Pena Palace in the most incredible combination of architectural styles, colors and shapes that you will find in Portugal.

Cascais was a small fishing port throughout early history as it lies protected from nature’s elements at the mouth of the Rio Tejo. When in 1870 the King, Luís I, chose to convert the 17th Century building of the Citadela into his summer residence Cascais soon became a very fashionable town and aristocratic palaces and mansions followed. The Citadel or Fort of Cascais is a 16th century fortress built to protect the Bay of Cascais. Today, Cascais now boasts smart new Marina with lovely yachts.
Just outside the town is the famous Boca do Inferno in which the sea on rougher days hammers into the rock and creates a booming noise and a spectacular spray, thus creating its name which in English means "mouth of hell".

Estoril town was really created from the curious needs of the two World Wars. It became a prime location for European royal exiles forced to leave their own countries. It has been the residence of King Umberto II of Italy, Juan de Bourbon of Spain, Karl Hapsburg of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and King Carol of Rumania. The many modest yet architecturally interesting mansions still remain to indicate their royal owners. At its height its visitors referred to Estoril as the “Portuguese Riviera”. A Casino with wide surrounding avenues and spacious gardens, a golf course, all of which soon appeared and then flanked by large hotels and impressive private homes.

Lisbon: Half day excursion to Sintra & Colares Wine Cellar

Visit the pretty and charming village of Sintra, former residence of the Portuguese Kings and aristocracy with the National Palace and continue to Colares wine region to visit a wine cellar and taste the wine.

5 hours tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees; wine taste & aperitifs.

Not Included: Any other services not specified

Sintra is one of the most delightful places to be found in Portugal. With its extensive range of green bills with its crags - the Serra de Sintra - so picturesquely situated and offering stupendous views of the coastline with its impressive beauty, Sintra is indeed "a garden of the earthly paradise". The artistic heritage of the Old Town, described by Byron as "the most pleasing in Europe", also include valuable archaeological remains, particularly from the Roman period, ancient manor houses, churches of personalized artistic value and characteristic villages.

The jewel of this region - The Colares Wine - had its origin not far away from the small convent. Beyond the adversities of plagues that have destroyed many of the original Portuguese vineyards, just one region, only one wine was able to fight this adversity and keep its original identity. And so, the Colares Wine Region persists, keeping one of the most ancient Portuguese wines, which awaits you to be tasted and understood, with its originality and simplicity.

Lisbon: Full day excursion to Evora

This tour invites you to explore Évora, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage City, due to its excellent preservation along the centuries. Visit the cathedral, the Church of St. Francis and the Chapel of the Bones, the University, the old town and the Giraldo Square.

8 hour tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Light physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

After leaving Lisbon, we will drive to Évora by the countryside roads of Alentejo, for a beautiful sightseeing tour by car. In Évora, we will have enough time to walk in its historical center and "feel" the atmosphere of this town. A world of unexpected contrasts awaits you in the unique city of Evora. It has a history more than two thousand years old. You’ll see labyrinthine streets, squares flooded with light, Renaissance fountains, Moorish courtyards and Gothic doorways and turrets. After reaching the walled city our guide will invite you to visit the enigmatic church of St. Francis and its Chapel of the Bones.
 
The tour will continue up the narrow streets of the old town reaching the Giraldo Square where the Inquisition once had its headquarters. You will also have time to explore the millennium old Roman Temple and have a glimpse at the 12th century cathedral. The distant 16th century Évora thrived with culture and tradition in its university as much as it still does today. During a short visit to the century old university courtyard, you will understand why Évora was once the second most important city of Portugal. The Romans created the elegant temple, battlements and baths, and the Moorish “Yeborah” influenced the urban network of the Mouraria district. Conquered in the time of King Afonso Henriques, the city captured the imagination of the kings of Portugal. King João II chose it for the wedding of his successor to the daughter of the Catholic Monarchs. One of the most ostentatious celebrations ever seen in the late Middle Ages. King Manuel I established his court in Évora as did King João III.
 
Nobility accompanied the monarchs and built luxurious palaces, families such as the Counts of Basto and the Dukes of Cadaval settled here. It was at this time that the Royal Palace and large convents were built, such as the Convent of São Francisco. The Royal Palace is an unusual combination of the Gothic style with the decorative influence of Islam, whilst the Convent of São Francisco is one of the finest churches in Portugal. The 16th Century was a golden age for the city. Artists from Flanders, Italy and Spain flocked here to make their mark. Masters of humanities came from Salamanca and Paris to join the University, which was founded in 1553 and still functions today. Due to its historical significance, UNESCO has classified Évora as a World Heritage site.

Lisbon: Full day excursion to Sesimbra,Palmela & Azeitao wine cellar

This is an excursion to discover the country and seaside; including the Arrabida Natural Park, Cape Espichel, Palmela medieval castle, walks through the Setubal city center and Sesimbra fishing village, and visiting a wine cellar in Azeitao.
 
8 hour tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Moderate physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Port or Hotel

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees; wine taste & aperitifs.

Not Included: Any other services not specified

This full-day tour is perfect to discover the genuine Portuguese country and seaside just one hour outside the metropolitan city of Lisbon. After the pick-up at your hotel in the morning, we will drive you to the town of Palmela just 40 minutes away from Lisbon where the adventure will begin. The 12th century castle of Palmela preserves the medieval atmosphere of the brave soldiers that once defended the Portuguese coast offering astonishing views over the city of Setúbal and its bay.

The tour will continue along the Portuguese countryside until you will reach the town of Azeitão where the art of wine-making awaits you in the wine cellars of José Maria da Fonseca. Famous for their Moscatel Wine production, they are also very proud to have bottled the first red wine in Portugal.

After the visit and the wine tasting, you will be more than ready to drive to the city of Setúbal. After a short walk in the town center, try the fresh catch of the day in one of the many fish restaurants overlooking the harbor.

After lunch it’s time to explore the marvellous scenery of the Nature Park of Arrábida. Home to unique species of fauna and flora, it also provides incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean. At the end of this relaxing panoramic tour of the Park, our guide will take you to the Cape Espichel home to the Sanctuary with the same name where you can admire the impressive cliffs over the Atlantic Ocean. At the end of the day, you will still have time to have a look at the 12th century castle of Sesimbra and the nearby fishing village of the same name.

Lisbon: An Exploration of Lisbon - 8 Hours

Lying north of the River Tagus estuary and stretching over seven hills, Portugal’s capital city has much to offer. Highlights include a visit to the district of Belem to see the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. This area is also home to the splendid Coach Museum in the old Horse Riding Arena of Belem Royal Palace. Containing one of the finest collections of historical carriages in the world, it is well worth a visit!

There will be time for lunch at leisure to sample local Portuguese delicacies prior to your visit to the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum to admire its priceless treasures. At the end of your tour you are privately transferred back to your ship.

Highlights:

• Explore Lisbon's beautiful Belem district with its magnificent Jeronimos Monastery

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning / Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 8 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Lisbon: Sintra, Queluz and Estoril – 8 hours

Venture outside of Lisbon to explore Sintra, Queluz and Estoril during your private shore excursion. Take a short drive to Sintra, the summer retreat of Portuguese monarchs and Moorish emirs before them. Today, this town, nestling on the north side of the Sintra Mountain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit the oldest royal palace in Portugal which contains a splendid collection of Hispano-Arabic glazed tiles and afterwards, enjoy an opportunity to stroll through the town where charming streets are filled with fine handicraft shops. Later, make your way to the top of the granite mountain to visit the 16^th-century Capuchos Monastery and experience, first-hand, the very ascetic life of the Franciscan monks. From here, descend to Guincho beach for a fabulous view of Cape Rock, the westernmost point of the European continent. Time permitting, visit the sumptuous 18th-century Queluz Palace.


Highlights:

• Explore the Capuchos Monastery and Queluz Palace, the summer residence of the Portugese Royal Family

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning / Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 8 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes
   

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Lisbon: Half Day Excursion to Mafra Palace & Ericeira

Visit the Palace, Royal Convent and Basilica of Mafra (closed on Mondays). The Palace is the most important baroque monument in Portugal, and built in the 18th century by order of King João V. Afterwards we drive to the charming village of Ericeira, with a labyrinth of adorable streets, and a picturesque fishing port.

Tour Details:
5 hour tour
Morning tour
No wheelchair
Moderate physical activity
Pick up and drop off at the Hotel or Port

Included: Pick up/Drop off at the Port, Transportation by Deluxe Vehicle; Guided Tour; Entrance Fees

Not Included: Any meals or other services not specified

The Palace of Mafra was built in the 18th century by order of King João V (1689-1750) in fulfilment of a vow he made, to be blessed with an heir from his marriage to Maria Ana of Austria, or be cured of a serious illness, the Royal Convent and Palace of Mafra is the most important baroque monument in Portugal. All in limestone and marble from this region (Pêro Pinheiro and Sintra), the building covers an area of almost four hectares (37.790 m2), including 1.200 rooms, more than 4.700 doors and windows, 156 stairways and 29 inner yards and courtyards.
 
The Royal Convent was initially designed as a small convent for 13 monks, Mafra's project suffered successive changes, ending in a huge building of approximately 40.00 m2, with all the facilities for 300 Franciscans monks. The basilica is the central point of the main façade, flanked by two bell towers. It was designed by João Frederico Ludovice, a German goldsmith who, after a long stay in Italy, designed it in the Italian baroque style.
 
Ericeira is an enchanting village located about 11 kilometers west of the city of Mafra, in the region of Lisbon, Portugal. This village has become an excellent summer resort, which preserves a beautiful old neighborhood, with a labyrinth of adorable streets, and a picturesque fishing port located at the foot of a cliff. The area around the church is a beautiful place to lose yourself in its maze of narrow cobbled streets, flanked by charming white cottages with blue-painted corners, grouped around the parochial church whose interior boasts a coffered ceiling and tiles with colored edges.

 

Batalha and Alcobaça Majestic Monasteries, Fátima & Óbidos (10 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. 
 
First stop will be at Batalha for a visit to the Monastery of the Dominicans of Batalha, one of Europe's greatest Gothic masterpieces protected as a World Heritage monument, built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. 
 
Proceed to Alcobaça, and visit the Alcobaça Monastery, Europe's greatest Cistercian temple.  Founded in 1153 to commemorate a victory against the Moors, it was finally completed in 1223. It is now Portugal's largest church, and one of its outstanding architectural monuments. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and its excellent state of preservation makes it the finest example of Cistercian architecture in Europe.
 
Next stop will be Fátima, one of the largest Catholic shrines in the world since 1937.
 
Upon arrival, time for lunch in a "shrine" for regional food with a menu dedicated to quality Portuguese specialties, with the careful touch of home cooking.
 
After lunch, explore the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, a pilgrimage site world famous for the sightings reported by three local shepherds in 1917.
 
Drive continues towards the magnificent medieval walled town of Óbidos, the Wedding Present Town, Portugal's most romantic medieval village.
 
All of Óbidos has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place - what make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle.
 
Drive back to the dock and drop-off.


Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide – Half-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (3 - 4 horas); Entrance Fees at Batalha and Alcobaça Monasteries (Optional).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.
 

Fátima & Óbidos Medieval Village (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock.
 
First stop will be at Fátima, one of the largest Catholic shrines in the world since 1937.
 
Upon arrival, time for lunch in a "shrine" for regional food with a menu dedicated to quality Portuguese specialties, with the careful touch of home cooking.
 
After lunch, explore the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, a pilgrimage site world famous for the sightings reported by three local shepherds in 1917.
 
Drive continues towards the magnificent medieval walled town of Óbidos, the Wedding Present Town, Portugal's most romantic medieval village.
 
All of Óbidos has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place - what make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle.
 
Drive back to the dock and drop-off.


Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Alcobaça Monastery, Nazaré and Óbidos Villages (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock.
 
First stop of the day will be at Alcobaça, and visit the Alcobaça Monastery, Europe's greatest Cistercian temple.  Founded in 1153 to commemorate a victory against the Moors, it was finally completed in 1223. It is now Portugal's largest church, and one of its outstanding architectural monuments. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and its excellent state of preservation makes it the finest example of Cistercian architecture in Europe.
 
Next stop will be Nazaré, a lovely, colorful and traditional fishing village.
 
Upon arrival, time for lunch (not included) at a very casual restaurant with excellent seafood.
 
After lunch, drive continues towards the magnificent medieval walled town of Óbidos, the Wedding Present Town, Portugal's most romantic medieval village.
 
All of Óbidos has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place.
 
What make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle.
 
Drive back to your dock and drop-off.


Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide – Half-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (3 - 4 horas); Entrance Fees at Alcobaça Monastery (Optional).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Alenquer for Wine Lovers & Óbidos (6 - 8 Hours)

Today, meet your private chauffeur at the dock and hit the road towards Alenquer, for an exclusive treat at selected wine Estate, a wonderful and enchanting property for its buildings architecture and for its beautiful vineyards.
 
This wine estate is located in the surroundings of Aldeia Galega and it spreads over the sunny hills’ of Alenquer, a Delimited Region in the northwest of Lisboa. Its historical and excellent vineyards are known since the 16th century and have belonged to Diogo Duff, a brave Scottish man who received the "Tower and Sword" insignia, given by King João VI. Alice and Paulo Tavares da Silva bought the estate in the 1980s and made significant investments in its 45ha of vineyard. The introduction of new cultivation methods has allowed the family to consolidate the quality and reputation of their wines.
 
In an accompanied visit, you can get to know the wine making technology and methods used in the Quinta to produce their elegant wines, learning every step of the wine process. After understand how the wines are produced, see for yourself how they are stored during the ageing process that gives them some of their most typical characteristic. Follows a private and lectured wine tasting, lectured by the responsible for the oenology department, Sandra Tavares da Silva, the daughter of the owners, or by the resident oenologist, so you can confirm the high quality of their product. The family will invite you for lunch at their house.
 
Sandra is making wines in both Estremadura and the Douro, which necessitates travelling between the two regions three times a week. Since then her day job has been as winemaker for Christiano Van Zeller at Quinta do Vale D. Maria in the Douro. In 2000 she began making wines from her parents Estremadura estate, at the Quinta you will visit. With their depth of fruit and fine structure these have rapidly established a reputation as being among the best of the appellation.
 
After lunch, drive to the magnificent medieval walled town of Óbidos which has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place - what make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle.
 
Drive back to the dock and drop-off.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Wine Estate Private Visit, Lectured Wine Tasting and Lunch (pre-set menu with wines).
Not feasible: Weekends and National Holidays.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Dressage Experience, Wine & Lunch with the Countess (6 - 8 Hours)

Your day begins when you are collected at the port by your chauffeured luxury vehicle. Drive direction to Muge in order to visit a magnificent Horse & Wine Estate.
 
This estate belongs to the Álvares Pereira de Melo family for almost four centuries. In this House lived during over a year the Queen Leonor, third wife of King Manuel I, sister of the Emperor D. Carlos V and mother of Infanta Dona Maria.
 
Upon arrival at the estate, you will be welcomed by the master rider at the Riding Hall and you will have the opportunity to ride a Lusitano Stallion for a classical dressage lesson.
 
After this unforgettable experience, you will have time to taste their wines from the different varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir) as well as selected blends such as Padre Pedro, Herdade de Muge and Marquees of Cadaval. The house oenologist will lecture you on the “secret” flavours while you taste.
 
Then, you will be invited by the owner (Countess Teresa Álvares Pereira Schönborn-Wiesentheid) of the Domain, to have lunch at the Palace. *Subject to availability
 
After lunch, a cart pulled by two noble studs, expects you to explore this very unique farm, going through the vineyards, natural reserve where you will meet the mares and foals. Your day at the farm is almost ending but, before leaving, tea will be served by the lake spotted with local birds,in magic scenery of tranquillity.
           
Drive towards Lisbon. Your chauffeur will drop you off at the ship.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Wine Estate Private Visit, Dressage experience, Lectured Wine Tasting and Lunch (pre-set menu with wines).


Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Tomar & Óbidos Jewish Inheritance (6 - 8 Hours)

Today, meet your private chauffeur at the dock and drive towards Tomar, a charming and historically outstanding town located in central Portugal. It is dominated by a 12th-century Templar castle containing one of the country most significant and impressive monuments, the Convent of Christ (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO).
 
Enjoy a private visit to the Templar Castle and a private visit to the Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacuto (Abraham Zacuto Portuguese-Jewish Museum). It is housed in the oldest synagogue in Portugal and it displays a variety of interesting artifacts from Tomar and around the world.
 
Next stop will be Óbidos, Portugal's most romantic medieval village.
 
All of Óbidos has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place - what make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle.
 
Lunch (not included) will be served at a charming restaurant embraced by the castle walls, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Their cuisine is based on typical Portuguese gastronomy, receives a careful selection of worldwide influences, all combined in a creative and refined fashion.
 
Enjoy a walking tour inside the walls. This walled town, with its narrow streets spreading from the foot of the castle, still preserves all the atmosphere of a 16th century mediaeval town.
 
The Jewish quarter, an area was once inhabited by traders, artists and scientists, was in the centre of the town, close to the Rua Direita and the beautiful 16th century Renaissance church of Santa Maria, where it is possible to appreciate the paintings of Josefa d'Obidos, one of the most important 17th century Portuguese artists.
 
Since it was the property of the queens of Portugal, Obidos always enjoyed special protection from the royal court and at one time had a school of arts and sciences. The effects of all this culture are clearly evident in its artistic heritage, in particular the Manueline palace that was built inside the castle walls (now converted into the Obidos Pousada).
 
At the end of the day your driver will take you to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide – Full-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (6 - 8 horas); Entrance Fees at Templar Castle and Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacuto (Optional).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Lisbon History & Local Flavours (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER

Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History.
 
Start your journey at Alfama, the Lisbon’s heart during Moorish times. The Moors have moved on, but the neighborhood retains an exotic atmosphere.  You might stop at the St Georges Castle-formerly a Moorish citadel and at Tiles Museum.
 
You'll find yourself wandering through colorful XVIII century squares downtown and getting lost in the medieval maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient castle.
 
For lunch (not included) we suggest a lovely restaurant facing Tagus River where the fresh fish served is among the best quality offered in the markets of Lisbon.
 
Enjoy a panoramic tour to Belem area with Discovery Monument and the XVI century Belem Tower.
 
You will take into a private visit to the XVI century Jeronimos Monastery, the incomparable monastery that exemplifies the Manueline style, a highly decorative form of architecture that emerged during the reign of Manuel I (1495-1521).
 
End your day at a local pastry store dated back from early 19th century. Nowadays it serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belém (custard tarts) a day, a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe. Indulge in a special gourmet treat on one of their rooms covered with 17th-century tiles.
 
Your driver will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Private Transfer by Deluxe vehicle with English speaking chauffeur from Lisbon International Airport to Lisbon Hotel; Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (6 - 8 Hours); Entrance fees at St. Georges Castle, Tiles Museum and Jeronimos Monastery (Optional); Gourmet treat at local pastry store (Optional).
Not feasible: Mondays.


Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Lisbon History with Alfama District (3 - 4 Hours)

Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History.
 
Start your journey at Alfama, the Lisbon’s heart during Moorish times. The Moors have moved on, but the neighborhood retains an exotic atmosphere.  You might stop at the St Georges Castle-formerly a Moorish citadel and at Tiles Museum.
 
You'll find yourself wandering through colorful XVIII century squares downtown and getting lost in the medieval maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient castle.
 
Your driver will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Entrance fees at Tiles Museum and St. George Castle (Optional).
Not feasible: Mondays.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.
 

Lisbon History with Belem Area (3 - 4 Hours)

Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History.
 
Start your journey at Alfama, Lisbon’s heart during Moorish times. The neighborhood retains an exotic atmosphere.
 
You'll find yourself wandering through colorful XVIII century squares downtown and getting lost in the medieval maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient castle.
 
Follows a panoramic tour to Belem area with Discovery Monument and the XVI century Belem Tower.
 
Enjoy a private visit to the XVI century Jeronimos Monastery, which exemplifies the Manueline style, a highly decorative form of architecture.

Follows a visit to a local pastry store dated back from early 19th century. Nowadays it serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belém (custard tarts) a day, a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe. Indulge in a special gourmet treat on one of their rooms covered with 17th-century tiles.
 
By the end of your journey, your driver will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Entrance fee at Jeronimos Monastery (Optional).
Not feasible: Mondays and Sunday mornings.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.
 

Lisbon Jewish Inheritance (6 - 8 Hours)

Today, with the assistance of your guide, visit the Sha'are Tikva (Gates of Hope) Synagogue. In 1871 the Jews of Lisbon were granted permission to build a synagogue, a dream not fully realized until the dedication of the Shaare Tikva in 1904. The synagogue served as the centre of Jewish life in Lisbon thereafter; it was a sanctuary for the thousands of Jewish refugees who passed through Portugal during World War II.
 
For lunch (not included) we suggest an informal and cheerful restaurant whit natural blend of the traditional and the modern. The cuisine, largely Portuguese inspired, is nevertheless influenced by travels abroad.
 
Passing the Rossio, the original headquarters of the Inquisition, reach the Largo da Graça, from where you can admire the magnificent city view, the Tagus River, and the “Seven Hills” of Lisbon. Continue to Porta do Sol, descending on foot through Alfama, Lisbon's oldest area.
 
The city's legendary seven hills will also seduce you into admiring characteristic mosaic pavements and dazzling tiled façades, and will reward you with strategically-placed viewpoints offering breathtaking panoramas over the city after a ride on a charming old tram.
 
Explore the Alfama district, the Lisbon heart during Moorish times. The Moors have moved on, but the neighborhood retains an exotic atmosphere. Visit to the St. Georges Castle formerly a Moorish citadel. The castle boasts panoramic views of the city.
 
You'll find yourself wandering through colorful XVIII century squares downtown and getting lost in the medieval maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient castle. Jewish refugees from Spain settled here in the fifteenth century. The entrance to the neighborhood’s Jewish quarter, or Judiaría, was through the Arco de Rosario. 
 
Just inside the arch is a brick wall with a pair of decorative arched windows near the top - all that remains of what is believed to have been the quarter's synagogue. Up the winding stairway just inside the arch is the Rua da Judiaría, the central artery of the former Jewish quarter. The typical medieval houses have a narrow door that was the family entrance and a wider one that often housed the place of business, such as a shop or workshop.
 
At the end of the tor your chauffeur will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (8 Hours); Entrance fees at Lisbon Synagogue and St. George Castle (Optional).
Not Feasible: Fridays, Weekends, Jewish Holidays and Yom Tov

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Lisbon Family Travel (6 - 8 Hours)

Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History.
 
Start your morning with a private guided visit to the Tiles Museum followed by tile paiting workshop.
 
Enjoy a private panoramic walking tour to new Lisbon on the waterfront. The Park of Nations is Lisbon at its most modern. On the east side of town, contemporary architecture now covers a vast area of urban regeneration. The most notable buildings are the awning of the Pavilhão de Portugal (Portugal Pavilion) and the Gare de Oriente (Oriente Train Station). The numerous small parks, many of them right on the river, and the famous cable car, make it a great place for a family outing. Indulge on a cable car panoramic tour (opcional).
 
Before lunch, enjoy a private visit to The Oceanário (Oceanarium), one of the world's largest aquariums. Designed by American architect Peter Chermeyeff, it rises from the river and is reached by a footbridge. It is a deep-sea diving experience without any of the risks, with about 25,000 fish, seabirds, and mammals in an enormous central tank that is the size of four Olympic-sized swimming pools. Visitors can look into it from different levels for close-ups of the various creatures, including different species of sharks.
 
Lunch (not included) at a lovely restaurant facing Tagus River where the fresh fish served is among the best quality offered in the markets of Lisbon.
 
Enjoy a panoramic tour to Belem area with Discovery Monument and the XVI century Belem Tower. You will take into a private visit to the XVI century Jeronimos Monastery, the incomparable monastery that exemplifies the Manueline style, a highly decorative form of architecture that emerged during the reign of Manuel I (1495-1521).
 
End your day at a local pastry store dated back from early 19th century. Nowadays it serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belém (custard tarts) a day, a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe. Indulge in a special gourmet treat on one of their rooms covered with 17th-century tiles.
 
At the end of the tour your chauffeur will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (8 Hours); Private Tile Workshop; Entrance fees at Tiles Museum, The Oceanário, Cable Car and Jeronimos Monastery (Optional); Gourmet treat at local pastry store (Optional).
Not feasible: Mondays.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Mystic Sintra, Cascais Coastline & Lisbon (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today is a superb day of sightseeing in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by Unesco, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery.
 
Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas.
 
Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments. You'll first visit the 19th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them.
 
Lunch (not included) in restaurant renowned for its exceptional fresh fish and seafood. The property resembles an old-style farmhouse, replete with a maritime themed interior. The comfortable and relaxing atmosphere makes this restaurant a favorite among locals.
 
After lunch, continue to Lisbon where you will enjoy a panoramic tour to Belem area with Discovery Monument and the XVI century Belem Tower. You will take into a private visit to the XVI century Jeronimos Monastery, the incomparable monastery that exemplifies the Manueline style, a highly decorative form of architecture that emerged during the reign of Manuel I (1495-1521).
 
End your day at a local pastry store dated back from early 19th century. Nowadays it serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belém (custard tarts) a day, a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe. Indulge in a special gourmet treat on one of their rooms covered with 17th-century tiles.
 
At the end of the tor your chauffeur will take you back to the dock hotel.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (8 Hours); Entrance fees at Pena Palace and Jeronimos Monastery (Optional); Gourmet treat at local pastry store (Optional).
Not feasible: Mondays.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Mystic Sintra & Cascais & Estoril Coastline (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today is a superb day of sightseeing in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery.
 
Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas.
 
Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments.
 
You'll first visit the 19th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them.
 
Drive towards Lisbon following the coastline. En-route stop at Cascais, a lovely fishermen village.
 
For lunch, we strongly suggest the enchanting selected fortress restaurant, by the sea. The views from your table will enhance their exquisite recipes…
 
After lunch venture on a relaxing walking tour to the Cascais center, enjoying the fresh sea breeze.
 
Your driver will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Entrance fees at Pena Palace (Optional).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.
 

Sintra Unesco World Heritage (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today is a superb day of sightseeing in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery.
 
Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas.
 
Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments.
 
You'll first visit the 19th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them.
 
Lunch (not included) at one of the most emblematic places of the historical center of the village of Sintra. With 18th-century palatial decoration, originally from the period of the building, the mirrored dining room with its gold-rimmed edges and the frescoes on the ceilings transform this space into a place of great refinement.
 
Follows a private guided visit to the remarkable Regaleira Estate and the exotic Monserrate Palace and its romantic subtropical gardens.
 
Your driver will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (6 – 8 Hours); Entrance fees at Pena Palace, Regaleira Estate, Monserrate Palace (Optional).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.
 

Sintra, Cascais Coastline & Queluz History (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock.
 
Today is a superb day of sightseeing in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery.
 
Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas.
 
Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments.
 
You'll first visit the 19th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them.
 
Drive towards Lisbon following the coastline. En-route stop at Cascais, a lovely fishermen village.
 
For lunch, we strongly suggest the enchanting selected fortress restaurant, by the sea. The views from your table will enhance their exquisite recipes…
 
After lunch venture on a relaxing walking tour to the Cascais center, enjoying the fresh sea breeze.
 
En route to Lisbon enjoy a private visit to visit the beautiful XVIII century Queluz Palace, reminiscent of Versailles.
 
 
Ending the tour, you will be dropped off at the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (6 – 8 Hours); Entrance fees at Pena Palace and Queluz Palace (Optional).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Cooking Class & Sintra Unesco World Heritage (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock.

Start your day in Cascais, a charming fishing village. In the morning, enjoy a visit to the local market and, with the help of the Chef, purchase fresh ingredients for lunch preparation.
Follows, in a 19th century palatial, a cooking class overlooking the sea. Lunch will be served after class.
After lunch, drive towards, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery.
Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas.
Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments.
You'll first visit the 19^th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them.

Ending the tour, you will be dropped off at the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 – 4 Hours); Private Cooking Workshop followed by Lunch (pre-set menu with wines); Entrance fees at Pena Palace (Optional).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Sintra Mountains Jeep Tour (4 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock.
 
Today is a superb day in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery.
 
Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas.
 
Indulge in a half-day Jeep tour through the hills of Sintra, diving into a unique nature. Mandatory stops at the Peninha Sanctuary or the most western point of the Europe, the awe-inspiring viewpoint at Cabo da Roca.
 
Ending the tour, you will be dropped off at the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Half-Day Jeep Tour (3 - 4 hours) with English Speaking Fluent Driver.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Alentejo & Local Tradition (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today, your driver will take you to Alentejo Region, to get to know the city of Évora and taste the local flavors.
 
With the help from your expert guide, enjoy a panoramic tour through Évora historic centre. You will be lectured on the city highlights and local monuments history, like the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral. 
 
''Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755” Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985). Due to part of the town which being enclosed by ancient walls preserved in its original state and, to its monuments dating from various historical periods, Évora is included in UNESCO's World Heritage list.
 
Lunch (not included) will be served in a small, cozy and friendly restaurant, where the regional cuisine is well prepared according to family recipes. The decoration is rustic, supported in the extensive wine cellar, brand image of this house.
 
Your journey continues towards Vila Viçosa, a Royal retreat of marble extravaganza. Enjoy a guided tour of the city.
 
All around the peaceful wide streets of Vila Viçosa lined with orange and lemon trees seems to be made of marble. Benches, sidewalks, framing windows and doors are made of this brilliant "white gold", the local marble from the huge quarries outside the city.
 
The next stop will be Arraiolos, where you can enjoy the art of tapestry.
 
This town situated under the ruins of a Moorish castle actually dates back to Celtic times, but is mostly famous for its carpets that originated with the Moors and were later inspired by Persian and Indian designs during the Age of Discoveries. Many of them now cover the most famous houses and palaces in Portugal, and although they are sold all over the country, the biggest bargains are found in many of the shops in Arraiolos.
 
At the end of the day, your driver will take you to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 – 4); Entrance fees at Bones Chapel, S. Francisco Church and Medieval Cathedral (Optional).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.