Cross the central Marques de Pombal square and go down by the XVIII century boulevard called Liberdade avenue to the popular Restauradores and Rossio squares and the Pombaline downtown which has been the shopping area for more than 2000 years. The majestic waterfront Comercio square, facing the extraordinary estuary of the river, once the welcome gate to seafarer and caravels.
The tour continues along the riverside by the harbour with sights of one of world's leading cruise destinations. On the way to Belem, the most monumental and historical quarter, we pass by Belem palace, official residence of the President of Portugal. Stop at Belem Tower – icon of the Age of Discovery (stop for photos, drinks and toilettes). Close by is Jeronimos Monastery, magnificent example of the Manueline style.
The Estoril coast, incorporating holiday hotspots offers great beaches and a choice of historic sights.
Cascais fishing port swiftly expanded to an elegant, cosmopolitan, coastal resort.
Drive across the luxuriant Sintra Mountain and its gardens - "The Glorious Eden" - by twisted roads bordered by several plants, its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas that have bewitched visitors for centuries.
Sintra’s historical town is made up of a charming maze of steep, narrow streets lined with fine examples of old palatial homes hiding behind lichen-covered walls, while local pastry shops provide the famous Sintra ‘queijadas’ (cheese pastries).
Obidos. A medieval city surrounded by the walls of the castle with picturesque narrow streets, whitewashed houses, iron balconies, flower pots in every window. Inhabited by Romans and Arabs, this was the dwelling place of the Portuguese court for more than 500 years.
Continue to XIV century Batalha Monastery, the supreme achievement of gothic architecture in Portugal.
Finally Fatima - the center of Christian faith and a local of world's pilgrimage.
