Discover the elegance of Portuguese history, royal heritage, and coastal charm on this full-day tour through Mafra, Ericeira, and Queluz. Start with a visit to the monumental Palace-Convent of Mafra (UNESCO), a magnificent 18th-century complex combining a Royal Palace, Basilica, and Convent with over 1,200 rooms.
Walk through its grand halls and imagine royal life within its walls. Continue to the Atlantic coast to explore Ericeira, a charming fishing village with narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses, deeply connected to the sea. Enjoy free time for lunch, with local seafood recommendations available.
In the afternoon, visit the elegant Queluz National Palace, known as the Portuguese Versailles, with its richly decorated interiors and beautiful formal gardens. After a day filled with culture, history, and coastal beauty, return comfortably to Lisbon.
Pickup included
Visit the National Palace of Mafra, a complex consisting of a Royal Palace, a Basilica and a Convent, completed in 1735, by the will of King D. João V by virtue of a promise he had made on behalf of the descendants he would obtain from the queen. Mafra’s greatest treasure is the library. Here are kept books that are unique and rare examples of knowledge produced between the 15th and 19th centuries. Ticket cost: 6 euros
Explore Ericeira, a pretty fishing village. Walk through the Historic Center that take us back to other times and have free-time for lunch to enjoy the local gastronomy.
Visit Queluz National Palace, not infrequently called the Portuguese Versailles. It is an 18th-century palace and was built as a summer retreat. Among the various rooms and other divisions of the palace explore one of the most mesmerizing gardens of the Portuguese Palaces. Ticket cost: 10 euros.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
The tour guide will be at the lobby of your hotel or apartment at scheduled pickup time. Drop-off at the site of pickup or at customers preference along the itinerary.