About this experience
In Mafra municipality The great royal lifestyle of the 18th and 19th Centuries, before and after 1755 earthquake, influenced by world maritime trade, contrasting with the peasants vivid rurality, all this assaulted by Napoleon ́s wars. To fully understand the identity of the Portuguese as the People of the Sea. The centrality of all this is a huge marble building, the biggest complex of Palace Convent Basilica and military base in Europe, vision of the early 1700 ́s Sun King. Here you find a 98 bells set, the one best preserved in the world and still beautifully playing. In Sobreiro or Aldeia da Mata Pequena, experience and interpret the simplicity of living through the hard rural life achievements, reality of Portugal peasants till the early 1980 ́s. And don’t forget, the Pão de Mafra and \ or the Pão con Chouriço, or the Fradinho and the Ouriços of Ericeira.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation with individual air conditioning.
- Departure and arrival from the client's hotel or designated location.
- Customizable tour/excursion available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Professional and certified guide and tour guidance inside and outside monuments;
Not included
- Tickets or entrance tickets for monuments;
- Meals (but lunch time included on the total tour time);
Itinerary and highlights
Mafra and Ericeira Or Mafra and Queluz, attractions or sightseeing acording to guests choices;
Time spent at destination is adapted to the guest resquest; Guest must chose destinations acording to options as described on the title of the tour;
Meeting and pickup information
- Guest can specify a meeting point or at their own hotel. If non mentioned, the assumed meting point will be at Epic Sana Hotel - Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco 15, 1070 - 100 Lisboa; Any questions please check with the guide;
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Nuno Sophiatours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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