Serra da Estrela - Full day Private Tour from Lisbon
Discover the largest mountain range in Portugal on this full-day tour of the Serra da Estrela. We will go to the foot of the Serra da Estrela, where you will find panoramic views and breathtaking landscapes. We will see flocks of sheep in their natural pasture, sheep from which milk for the famous Queijo da Serra, for many the best cheese in the world. It will also be natural to see herds of goats, animals also widely used in the region's gastronomy We will also see some dogs of the Serra da Estrela breed, a very robust shepherd dog of great beauty, is used to living in the meteorological adversity of Serra da Estrela. We will also make a stop at the highest inhabited location in Portugal, the village of Sabugueiro. Then, we will go to the highest point of mainland Portugal, the Tower. On the way down we will make the 1st stop at "Santa", a sculpture on the natural rock on a mountain escarpment. We will descend to Covilhã, where we will start the return to Lisbon.
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What's included in Serra da Estrela - Full day Private Tour from Lisbon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Universita Di CoimbraPass-by Only
Count Raczinski wrote about this library in "Les Arts au Portugal" in the following terms: «it is the most beautiful, most richly decorated library that I have ever seen». In fact, the beautiful and noble interior of this sumptuous space, built between 1717 and 1728, clearly expresses the generous spirit of its founding patron. Visitors are welcomed by the king's coat of arms above the great portico at the entrance. Here, students and researchers may consult more than 300 thousand volumes dating from the 16th to the late 18th century, kept in the archives that cover three floors of the building. Inside the library, the walls are covered with solid bookshelves made of exotic woods, composed of two sections, separated by a small balcony supported on columns. The painting and gilding of this wood was the work of Manuel da Silva. The main floor is divided into three rooms separated by arches that are identical to the one in the outer doorway, displaying the insignia of the old University faculties. The ceilings were painted with a trompe l´oeil effect by António Simões Ribeiro and Vicente Nunes, creating a false perspective and giving the illusion of a greater height. On one of the walls at the back of the room, there is a large portrait of the founder, Dom João V, dated 1730.
Pelourinho de Seia
Seia, a city at the foot of the Serra da Estrela, which can be made a stop before ascending to the top of the mountain.
Sabugueiro
Sabugueiro, is the highest inhabited place in Portugal, we can see here the famous dogs of the region and with the same name of it: Dogs Serra Da Estrela Also we can prove here the sausages of the region and above all the cheese, for many considered the best cheese in the world: Serra da Estrela Cheese.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Driver/escort
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
