The best way to see a city is from its lifeline - its water supply. Most great cities are built on a river or by the ocean, and Lisbon is no exception.

Soak up the centuries of history which will emerge from Lisbon's monuments scattered along the hills. Enjoy a panoramic view of " Parque das Nacoes" as you cruise along the Tagus River.

Travel from your Lisbon city, Cascais or Estoril hotel to Lisbon International Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer so the price is the same for groups of:

• 1 to 3 people
• 4 to 8 people

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Lisbon city, Cascais or Estoril hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call the supplier directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pick up times and places.

It's that easy!

Don't forget to book your Lisbon Airport Arrival Transfer, simply type the product code 2874LISAPTHTLPVT into the Keyword Box.

On arrival in Fatima, visit the Sanctuary Basilica where the tombstones of Jacinta and Francisco are and the Chapel of Apparitions, heart of the shrine. There will be time to attend mass if you wish.

In Aljustrel you will stop and visit the houses where Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia were born. In Valinhos, visit the place where Our Lady of Fatima appeared for the 4th time on 19 August 1917.

At Loca do Anjo, you can visit the place where the children, Francisco, Jacinta e Lucia, got for the 1st and 3rd time, the visit of the Angel in 1916.

See Marques de Pombal, Av. da Liberdade, Rossio, Terreiro do Paco, Monument to the Discoveries, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon Bridge and Alcantara.

After your tour of the illuminated city, you can join the fun at a typical Fado restaurant. Here you can sit back and choose to enjoy a delicious Portuguese meal, while enjoying the Fado (traditional Portuguese singing) and folk dance shows.

At the end of the night, you will be dropped back to your hotel.

Drive down Liberty Avenue to Rossio, the very heart of the city. Alfama, the oldest and most picturesque quarter where you will stop for a wine tasting in a handicraft store.

Then a drive along the riverside to admire Black Horse Square, before crossing the bridge over the Tagus. You will then have stops at Belem Tower and at Monument to the Discoveries, possibly Lisbon's most famous sight.

Next a visit to Jeronimos Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site), and to the Coach Museum, where you can find the world's largest collection opulent coaches built for the aristocracy, dating back to the 17th century. Both are closed on Mondays, however they will be replaced by Ajuda Palace or "Fundacao Medeiros e Almeida".

Enjoy some free time for lunch (not included in tour cost) before an unforgettable afternoon to discover the "Sunny Coast" and its beaches.

Cosmopolitan Estoril, the colorful Bay of Cascais and the picturesque cliff - Boca do Inferno, Guincho.

Continue on to Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of Europe (stop here from 1st April to 31 October only).

You will then drive across the luxuriant Sintra Mountain and its gardens to visit the charming Vila Palace (closed on Wednesdays - visit to Queluz Palace).

Historical researches indicate that the Jewish presence in Portugal remounts before the formation of the kingdom of Portugal.

In the 12th century, Portugal becomes a nation and the first Jewish communities appear in Lisbon.D.Manuel I (15th century) with fear of the financial exit capital of the country, published a law, that unauthorized the Jewish departure of Portugal and he force them to convert. It is these descendants of those generations that today begin to assume their Jewish inheritance.

You will begin your visit at the place where the Saint Catholic Inquisition burned thousands and thousands of Jews that refused to accept the Christian faith in the bonfires of the Square of Rossio in Lisbon.

Visit the Synagogue Shaare Tikva, as well as the cemetery which was built when the Jewish settled into Lisbon. The first to be buried in this cemetery was Jose Amzalaga, who died on February 26, 1804.

In the afternoon you will visit Jewish Sintra.

Begin start the day with a visit to Obidos, a magnificent medieval town, that you can explore on foot, with your guide.

Next, you will journey to Nazare, a beautiful sightseeing spot of the Atlantic Ocean and the Portuguese coast. From here, continue to Alcobaca, famous for its 12th century monastery. This monastery is not only a beautiful architectural example, but it has also the monuments in memory of King D. Pedro I and D. Ines de Castro (characters of a romantic Portuguese story from the 14th century and similar to "Romeu and Juliet") of magnificent stone handwork.

After lunch in Alcobaca, continue to Batalha to visit its marvelous monastery, built between the 14th and the 15th centuries. The Monastery of Batalha is the biggest example in Portugal of the late gothic Portuguese style, where you will find a mix of the Gothic style with the Manuelino Art symbol of the Portuguese maritime expansion.

Finally, visit Fatima and its Sanctuary, the site where Our Lady of Fatima appeared in 1917. Since then, Fatima attracts millions of pilgrims every year, thanks to its mystical strength! The Sanctuary Square is so big that it can only be described by numbers: it accommodates 300,000 visitors and is twice the size of St. Peter Square in the Vatican.

As this tour is private, you have some choices:

• Fatima, Batalha (passing by), Alcobaca and Obidos - for those who want to spend more time in Fatima (about 2 hours instead of 1 hour).
• Mafra, Obidos, Alcobaca and Batalha - for those who do not wish to visit Fatima.
• Mafra, Nazare, Alcobaca, Batalha and Fatima - for those who have already visited Obidos and wish to focus on the West Region of Portugal.

A chance to travel back in time! Explore the town of Obidos, considered by many as a true museum, since it is famous as one of the best preserved medieval towns of Portugal.

You will walk through its lovely typical streets, always with the company of your English speaking guide. It will be a moment that you will remember forever, Obidos is an essential tour for anyone visiting Portugal for the first time.

Obidos is only one hour from Lisbon. You will understand why this village was a gift from Portugal's Kings to their Queens throughout the centuries.

This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.

Discover Fatima and its Sanctuary, the site where Our Lady of Fatima appeared in 1917. Since then, Fatima attracts millions of pilgrims every year, thanks to its mystical strength.

The Sanctuary Square is so big that it can only be described by numbers: it can accommodate 300,000 visitors and it's twice the size of St. Peter Square in the Vatican.

Today you will have the opportunity to see the area of the Arrabida's Mountains in a luxury vehicle with a panoramic glass sunroof.

You will visit the town of Palmela, where you can explore its castle and from its belvedere, you will see Setubal, its bay and the Troia Peninsula. Also enjoy lunch in Setubal, which is famous for its restaurants with delicious fresh fish.

After lunch, visit the wine cellars of Azeitao to learn about how wines are produced along with a wine tasting (closed on Sundays). Your journey continues to Sesimbra, where you can admire its bay from the castle of Sesimbra.

You will conclude your tour with a stop in Cape Espichel. It is truly inspiring to gaze at the Atlantic Ocean and the Portuguese Coast from this picturesque spot.

Please note, in winter, the afternoon visit to Cape Espichel is replaced by a visit to the piscatorial town of Sesimbra, due to the absence of sunlight.

This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.

Travel from Lisbon International Airport to your Lisbon city, Estoril or Cascais hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer so the price is the same for groups of:

• 1 to 3 people
• 4 to 8 people

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Lisbon city, Estoril or Cascais hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

It's that easy!

Don't forget to book your Lisbon Airport Departure Transfer, simply type the product code 2874LISHTLAPTPVT into the Keyword Box.

At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the "Special Requirements" box:

• Arrival Airline
• Arrival Flight Number
• Departing Airport and Arrival Airport
• Arrival Time
• Full Hotel Name and Address

Today you will visit St. George Castle, including its surrounding quarter and Alfama, Lisbon's oldest quarter.

This city is linked with the heroic deeds of the Portuguese maritime exploration, in the 15th and 16th centuries. This was the Age of Discoveries and the Golden Era of Portugal, transforming Lisbon into the opulent center of a vast empire.

Part of the wealth from these expeditions was used to build magnificent monuments in unique Portuguese style: the extravagant Manueline architectural style, best typified in Jeronimos Monastery. Some of these monuments can still be seen, especially in the area of Belem. Please note the Jeronimos Monastery is closed on Monday.

But Lisbon has more than just monuments! You will visit also the traditional commerce areas of the city, with their 18th century buildings: the Downtown and the Chiado.

In short, this tour includes the best that Lisbon has to offer! There are senses that can only be felt in Lisbon. No one remains indifferent to its temperate climate, the characteristic sunlight and the excellent meals.

This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.

You are invited to Evora, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage City, due to its excellent preservation along the centuries.

The town of Evora has been developing itself without losing its primitive characteristics. That's why it deserved this "prize" from UNESCO. After leaving Lisbon, you will drive to Evora by the countryside roads of Alentejo, for a beautiful sightseeing tour by car.

In Evora, you will have enough time to walk its historical center and "feel" the atmosphere of this town. You will visit its famous Roman Temple and the interior of Evora's University, founded in the 16th century. Here, besides the possibility of admiring its architectural aspects, you will feel the true environment of the Portuguese student youth.

This is a unique experience, however it's not the only original visit. When your guides were walking in Evora, they found an amazing contemporary handicraft studio and today they will share this experience with you. This is an "off the beaten track" visit (closed on Sundays).

After Evora, you will visit Vila Vicosa, land of Marble and of the Braganca Family Palace. This family reigned in Portugal between 1640 and 1910 (date of the end of monarchy), from this palace.

In Vila Vicosa, you will find various references to the marble because in this region there are many stone quarries. Besides the visit to the center of Vila Vicosa, where you will find interesting patrimony, you can also visit the Palace, built in the 16th century with magnificent furniture, belonging to the Braganca Family.

This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.

Drive down Liberty Avenue to Rossio, the very heart of the city. Alfama, the oldest and most picturesque quarter where you will stop for a wine tasting in a handicraft store.

Continue with a drive along the riverside to admire Black Horse Square, before crossing the bridge over the Tagus. You will then have stops at Belem Tower and at Monument to the Discoveries, possibly Lisbon's most famous sight.

Next a visit to Jeronimos Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site), and to the Coach Museum, where you can find the world's largest collection opulent coaches built for the aristocracy, dating back to the 17th century. Both closed on Mondays, replaced by Ajuda Palace or "Fundacao Medeiros e Almeida".

This tour offers you an evening perspective of Estoril Coast, along the seaside road toward Cascais, driving by Estoril's Casino and its illuminated gardens.

In Cascais, enjoy a walk on its lovely bay, discovering the nightlife of its center. It's a simple yet, magical walk! If you go to Cascais at night, you will no doubt want to stay there forever!

This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.

On this private chauffeur-guided day tour you will be able to sample a small taste of what this region has to offer.

This relaxed tour is for those who want to know how Portuguese wines are made, or those who simply enjoy indulging in a sip or two. You will visit two wineries and a historic monument, Bacalhoa Palace.

At the first winery visited, you can see the grand daughter of the unique three who survived the atomic bomb in Japan. You will visit inside the winery and admire several tiles as well.

The second winery is one of the oldest in Portugal. Here you can taste wines made with an old technique. If you wish you can also taste the famous Azeitao cheese with the wine, one of the most famous cheeses in Alentejo.

This morning you will visit many of the major sights of Lisbon. The Coach Museum, Jeronimos Monastery (closed on Mondays, replaced by a visit of Ajuda Palace or the "Fundacao Medeiros e Almeida"), Tower of Belem, Monument to the Discoveries, Alfama, Rossio Square and Marques de Pombal Square.

You will have some free time for lunch, before proceeding to Fatima at around 2:30pm. Visit the Sanctuary Basilica where the tombstones of Jacinta and Francisco are and the Chapel of Apparitions, heart of the shrine. There will be time to attend mass if you wish.

In Aljustrel you will stop and visit the houses where Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia were born. In Valinhos, visit the place where Our Lady of Fatima appeared for the 4th time on 19 August 1917.

At Loca do Anjo, you can visit the place where the children, Francisco, Jacinta e Lucia, got for the 1st and 3rd time, the visit of the Angel in 1916.

Enjoy an exciting morning tour of Lisbon, where you will see the 16th century St Jeronimo Monastery and Belem Tower.

Enjoy special visits to Lisbon's 18th century wine bar, where you will be treated with three Port Wine tastings.

Enjoy a traditional lunch (not included) in Sintra before taking in the main castle of Sintra and a in the latter afternoon. Finish your tour with a wine tasting of Portuguese wines in a delightfully charming house.

Visit the town of Sintra (World Heritage Site), where you can walk through the historical center, accompanied by your guide. Visit the Pena National Palace, the most beautiful Romantic Palace in Portugal. Note: Closed on Mondays and replaced by Sintra National Palace.

The journey continues to Cape Roca (the westernmost point of continental Europe), passing through Colares, a route with a unique natural landscape. Next journey to Cascais, passing through Guincho, where you can admire the beaches and the beautiful Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, as well as the magnificent Atlantic Ocean.

Visit the picturesque and charming town of Cascais, where you'll take a short walk through its animated center. View the Estoril Casino and its Gardens. Sightseeing tour along the coastal road of Estoril, one of the most beautiful and charming itineraries of Lisbon surroundings.

Return to Lisbon, passing through Belem, a site with important historical monuments.

This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal. Click here for more information and Booking Details

Travel along the Estoril coast where you can catch glimpses of the Estoril Casino and its gardens. See the fishing port at Cascais Bay and the stunning Boca do Inferno.

Continue to Guincho and Cabo da Roca, which is the western most point of Europe.

Next stop is Colares, famous for the region's wine. From April to October on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the trip down from Colares is made by tramcar. All other times by bus.

Lunch is at Sintra, followed by some free time to explore further. A visit to Queluz Palace is included (closed on Tuesdays, replaced by the National Palace of Sintra), before returning to Lisbon.

Your day begins in Praias do Sado, a wide area of saltmarshes and saltpans where you can observe large groups of Flamingos, Black-winged Stilts and Avocets. The Little Tern, several pairs of Kentish Plover and the Yellow Wagtail, find good nesting places here. The Osprey can be seen mostly during Winter and Spring.

Arriving to Zambujal, vast rice fields mark the landscape. In this area you may find flocks of White Storks feeding together with egrets, and sometimes with the rare Spoonbills. In the estuary, the Black-necked Grebe appears in good numbers during the high tide, while during the low tide hundreds of waders feed in the exposed muds.

In Pinheiro, one of the largest private properties in the whole estuary, extensive wooded areas are an excellent habitat for raptors. Booted Eagles, Short-toed Eagles and Black-winged Kites are all rather frequent species. In the woods, you may also observe Redstarts, Iberian Chiffchaffs, Woodchat and Great Grey Shrikes (including the Iberian subspecies of the later) and Bee-eaters. In the lagoons and rice fields it is possible to watch large numbers of ducks and egrets, including the Purple Heron, an uncommon breeding species.

In Monte Novo de Palma, you will cross a large area with Cork Oaks, occupied by numerous forest species, such as Short-toed Tree creepers, woodpeckers, tits, etc. In the South margin of the Sado's estuary, you will visit the vast rice fields and saltpans of Batalha, where Flamingos and Storks gather in big numbers. In Acude da Murta, a small dam with rich marginal vegetation, you will find in Spring a mixed colony with Little and Cattle Egrets, sometimes with the presence of rarer species, like the Night and Squacco Herons.

The last stopping place on your tour is Carrasqueira, with its typical beautiful harbor, installed in a vast saltmarshes area, during low tide, several waders may be observed, including Bar-Tailed Godwit.

Travel from Lisbon International Airport to your Lisbon city, Estoril or Cascais hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Lisbon city, Estoril or Cascais hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

It's that easy!

Don't forget to book your Lisbon Airport Departure Transfer, simply type the product code 2874LISHTLAPT into the Keyword Box.

At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the "Special Requirements" box:

• Arrival Airline
• Arrival Flight Number
• Departing Airport and Arrival Airport
• Arrival Time
• Full Hotel Name and Address

On this private guided walking tour you will be able to sample a small taste of what this region has to offer.

Visit the sites destroyed by the earthquake in 1755 destroyed Lisbon and see the ones which survived. The mega-earthquake of 1755 and the tidal wave that followed had devastating effects, resulting in enormous material and human losses. The destruction of the city's buildings led to an unprecedented reconstruction program and created an opportunity for the development of new solutions, not only at the level of architecture and civil engineering, but also in the field of town planning.

Highlights include Alfama, Praca do Comercio, St Jorge Castle, Rossio, Chiado, Bairro Alto.

Tapas means "cover". Portugal is famous for its fish and shellfish, and a Tapas bar is a great place to sample the array. Fried fish, from tiny fresh anchovies and rings of tender squid, to chunks of fresh hake and batter-dipped prawns are waiting to entice you.

The selection of shellfish will astound you. Clams and razorshells, mussels, prawns ranging in size from tiny to jumbo, crab, lobster and more. There will be a variety of hot dishes. Some are cooked to order, such as prawns pil pil, sizzled with garlic and oil or garlicky grilled pork loin, while others are dished out of a bubbling stew-pot.

You can savor meatballs in almond sauce, kidneys in Sherry sauce, sauteed mushrooms, chicken fried al ajillo, with garlic; lamb stew; broad beans with ham; piquant tripe, spicy snails, and, of course, tortilla, a thick round potato omelette. Crisp-fried fritters and croquettes are other great Tapas of Andalusia, which produces the world's finest olive oil.

Due to the large array available and to allow you to make the most of your Tapas experience, the Tapas is not included in the tour cost and you will order your choices at the restaurant.

The Lisbon Cityline Bus is the most convenient way to discover Lisbon! Get a great view of the most interesting and attractive sights of the city including Jeronimos Monastery, Tower of Belem and the Monument of the Discoveries.

With guided commentary along the route, you can make the most of your visit to the city. Come and enjoy yourself while you discover "much more than a tour" in Lisbon.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like throughout the day, at any of the 13 designated stops.

An unforgettable afternoon will take you to discover the "Sunny Coast" and its beaches.

Cosmopolitan Estoril, the colorful Bay of Cascais and the picturesque cliff - Boca do Inferno, Guincho.

Continue on to Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of Europe (stop here from 1st April to 31 October only).

You will then drive across the luxuriant Sintra Mountain and its gardens to visit the charming Vila Palace in Sintra (closed on Wednesdays - visit to Queluz Palace).

You are invited to Evora, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage City, due to its excellent preservation along the centuries.

The town of Evora has been developing itself without losing its primitive characteristics. That's why it deserved this "prize" from UNESCO. After leaving Lisbon, you will drive to Evora by the countryside roads of Alentejo, for a beautiful sightseeing tour by car.

In Evora, you will have enough time to walk its historical center and "feel" the atmosphere of this town. You will visit its famous Roman Temple and the interior of Evora's University, founded in the 16th century. Here, besides the possibility of admiring its architectural aspects, you will feel the true environment of the Portuguese student youth.

This is a unique experience, however it's not the only original visit. When your guides were walking in Evora, they found an amazing contemporary handicraft studio and today they will share this experience with you. This is an "off the beaten track" visit (closed on Sundays).

After Evora, you will visit Arraiolos to explore the traditional Alentejo village: the white immaculate houses with blue or yellow stripes, the castle at the top of the village that keeps guard over the fields of Alentejo, the typical slow pace of its people, the art of living and the embroiders working in the streets, making the famous and genuine Arraiolos carpets.

What you will experience on this tour is, above all, the tranquillity and a sample of the real Portugal.

This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.

Your tour includes a visit to Ponta da Erva, a vast farmland north of river Sorraia (a tributary to the Tagus estuary), covered with natural pastures (where bulls feed before bullfights) alongside different cultivations. Purple Herons fly continuously over the fields coming back and forward between farmlands and a big colony nearby.

You may also see Collared Pratincoles, whose colonies are annually settled in ploughed parcels of land. Fields are patrolled by Marsh Harriers and it is possible to find a day roosting Barn Owl in an old rural building. In this area, you will visit saltpans and saltmarshes where Black-winged Stilts breed and Red-crested Pochards are frequent. In winter, the landscape may change dramatically, as parts of the area become flooded. Likewise, bird species are also different, and include over a thousand Greylag Geese, variety of waders and waterfowl, and some considerable flocks of Little Bustard. Raptors are amazingly abundant, and include Hen Harriers, Peregrines and Merlins.

The next part of the tour crosses the extensive montados of Pancas, where colorful species, like Hoopoes and Bee-eaters, are common during spring. From a high spot, appreciate the whole estuary and watch hunting Black-shouldered Kites, Booted and Short-toed-Eagles and Black Kites. Spotted Eagles have been regularly overwintering in the same area. You will visit another salpans (Vale de Frades and Belavista), used by Kentish Plovers to breed before you head to Hortas, near Alcochete. Here, during the low tide, you may observe wader and waterfowl species, plus Flamingos, Spoonbills, Herons and Egrets. In some periods, it seems the birds cover all parts of mud uncovered by the tide!

Your tour ends at Barroca d'Alva, a ricefield area, surrounded by montados. At this site, it is common to see large numbers of White Storks, Egrets and Glossy Ibis flying very high. Many well adapted introduced exotic species help to make up the scenery.

This full day private wine tour creates the opportunity to visit one of the most traditional and calm regions of Portugal , preserved by nature and by the man that always loved the Region of Alentejo and its heritage.

From Lisbon, you will cross a "barrier of modernity", which on the end of an historical maze, will present a city - Evora - surrounded by walls, expression of Portuguese nobility ambition and local tradition. Romans, Barbarians, Muslims and Christians, they could have never shown their back to this city. They have all passed, but they have all left their signature on local palaces, convents, churches, gastronomy and wines, which is why Evora has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will visit the city and have time to appreciate the local gastronomy, so different but so Portuguese. And then, the visit to a perfect example of how wine should be treated and, preserved at Herdade do Esporao. Taste the fruited, smooth, gentile wine of Alentejo and, delight the taste of centuries of careful dedication, on keeping and developing the fine art of wine making.

Travel from your Lisbon city, Cascais or Estoril hotel to Lisbon International Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Lisbon city, Cascais or Estoril hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call the supplier directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pick up times and places.

It's that easy!

Don't forget to book your Lisbon Airport Arrival Transfer, simply type the product code 2874LISAPTHTL into the Keyword Box.

Obidos is a charming fortified town which looks just like the set of a medieval film. It has been carefully preserved and maintains the architectural image of days gone by.

Alcobaca is the home to the Monumental Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria. Founded in 1152, this remarkable site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage.

Nazare will be the location for your lunch stop. A colorful Portuguese fishing village, make sure you have your camera ready for photo opportunities.

In Batalha you will find a national landmark in the Santa Maria da Vitoria Monastery. Another of the many UNESCO World Heritage sites in Portugal.

You final stop will be in Fatima. Attracting thousands of visitors each year, Fatima is the site of several appearances of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children.

Just perfect for those wanting to visit the best that Lisbon has to offer, as well as Sintra and the Estoril Coast.

In Lisbon you will be able to see the city's main sites, passing by the old Moorish quarter of Alfama, the well preserved 16th century Belem district (where you will find most of the monuments related to the Portuguese Golden period of the Maritime Discoveries) and the traditional commercial downtown, totally rebuilt in the 18th century due to a huge earthquake.

The locals insist that it is mandatory for any visitor to Lisbon to also visit the romantic town of Sintra, Portugal's ex-libris, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It will then be irresistible to have a look at the charming old fishing village of Cascais. This gives the perfect excuse to cross Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, also passing by Roca Cape, the westernmost point of continental Europe.

On your way back to Lisbon, always along the elegant Estoril's Coast, the remaining feeling will be a desire to return.

This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.

Enjoy a panoramic tour driving by the most important monuments and places of nocturnal interest.

Visit Parque das Nacoes (Nations Park), where the world exposition - EXPO98 - took place.

The Nations Park constitutes today the most modern part of Lisbon, with new buildings, gardens, restaurants and places of nightlife interest. If the weather permits it, there is always the possibility of going for a walk.

This tour is operated in a luxury vehicle as you tour the majestic sites of Portugal.

Spend a glamorous night out at the Casino Estoril, one of the most famous and largest casinos in Europe!

Enjoy an International Floor Show, visit the art gallery or try your luck in some of the gambling rooms.

The traditional games Saloon is equipped with a sophisticated computer system that keeps you up to dated on every game table. French and American roulette, blackjack, Caribbean stud poker and Ponto e Banca or just some of the games on offer.

In a gigantic space, with nearly 1,200 last generation slot machines on offer to thousands of clients, emotions can run like only imaginable in the best casinos of Las Vegas. A daily average prize volume greater than 800,000 Euro and "super-jackpots: that exceed the 1,000000 euros!

This fascinating tour begins from your hotel where you will be collected by a luxury vehicle and begin your morning in Evora. The capital of the province of Alentejo, Evora houses the ruins of the Roman Temple, the Romanesque Gothic Cathedral, the Bones Chapel and the University.

A walk along the streets means you get to soak up the typical "town" atmosphere now considered World Heritage. Stop for a coffee break (not included) and then continue on for a special visit to the Winery, located on an historic plot where you are able to taste two of the best types of wine by the glass.

Drive across the world's largest cork region for an exciting journey into the past.

Evora, located 81 miles (130 kilometers) from Lisbon, is the capital of the province of Alentejo. With more than 2 millennia of history, you will have a full day visiting the ruins of the Roman Temple, the Romanesque Gothic Cathedral, the Bones Chapel and the University.

A walk along its streets will help you to enjoy this typical World Heritage town. With a rich and diverse heritage, Evora has plenty to offer the visitor.

On your return journey back to Lisbon, you will have a stop at the famous fishing center of Setubal.

Crossing the bridge over the Tagus, you will have a superb view of Lisbon.

Your first stop is Sesimbra, a favorite town for Lisbon locals to spend a weekend getaway. Visit the old Castle of Sesimbra and admire the beautiful scenery of this old fishing town.

Next stop is Azeitao and a visit to a famous wine cellar to sample the local wines. You will also visit a handicraft center to admire its "Azulejos" (hand-made glazed tiles).

On your return to Lisbon, you will stop at Pousada do Castelo in Palmela, originally built as a Moorish fortress, and later the headquarters and convent of the Order of Santiago.

Begin with a visit to Queluz Palace, an 18th century palace and the official residence for the guests of the Portuguese Republic.

Next, journey to Mafra, where you can visit the largest palace of Portugal, built also in the 18th century by order of the megalomaniac King D. Joao V. This building, apart from its function as a palace, was also a monastery and includes an enormous basilica. The size of this building is awe-inspiring with more than 600 rooms and, 5200 doors and windows. It has a Natural Park with around 20 kilometers of perimeter (called "Tapada de Mafra").

From Mafra, continue to Ericeira, where you can enjoy excellent fresh fish of the day, for lunch. After that, there isn't anything better than a small walk in Ericeira, always near the sea, to relax before continuing to Sintra - UNESCO World Heritage Site.

When you arrive in Sintra, walk through its historical center, followed by a visit to Pena Palace (eccentric Romanticism of the 19th century) or Sintra Palace (the antiquity and genuineness from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries).

As this tour is private, you have some choices:

• If you wish to experience Cape Roca, Cascais and Estoril Coast, you can do so by not visiting the interior of Mafra Palace (time consuming). Please note, you can still maintain the visit to the impressive Basilica of Mafra Palace.
• The Pena Palace is closed on Mondays, the Sintra Palace is closed on Wednesdays and the Queluz and Mafra Palaces are closed on Tuesdays. So, on Tuesdays, the program of this tour includes only an external view of Queluz and Mafra Palaces, however the visit to Mafra Basilica is possible. The alternative proposal for Tuesdays is to visit a handicraft center near Mafra that has a reproduction of a traditional 20th century small village of this area. After Sintra, the journey continues to Cape Roca, Cascais and Estoril Coast.

You are invited to travel in time! Preparing you to taste a wine reference, on one of the Portuguese demarcated regions, you will cross the countryside, with an interesting perspective and contrast between the great city left behind.

Follow the steps of kings and artists that have chosen the traditional area of Mafra, to develop what is considered to be, a pure expression of the baroque style, that gain force on the walls and on the magnitude of the Convent and Palace of Mafra. The perfection of shapes, the careful option on the magnificent marbles that decorate and give the structure, are a small part of the 18th century world that you are invited to visit and to live, passing through the noble way of life, to the religious orders option of simplicity.

You will find all inside this pearl of the European baroque, but not only from the stone and its careful work. Wine has always been a challenge to achieve perfection and it is one of the legacies that have survived the evolution of times and the contradictions of taste, expressed by modern eras.

Not far away from Mafra, crossing the countryside, you will find the vineyards that are the cradle, the seed of this delightful product in the Bucelas Wine Region. Tasting, learning and contacting with this "art" are part of this tour that during a period of half-day, invites you to travel across historical references and to explore the genuine Portuguese Countryside, leaving a fabulous heritage not forgotten.