TOUR A - LISBON CITY TOUR
Excursions
- 4 hours
We can also enjoy the magnificent view of the city and harbour from Alto do Parque Belvedere. Rossio Square is the Piccadilly Circus of Lisbon, and here the mile-long Avenida da Liberdade leads to the statue of Pombal, who rebuilt the city following the devastating earthquake of 1755. We will drive by Lisbon’s oldest quarter, Alfama, and continue on to the April 25th Suspension Bridge, which is one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, and connects the city of Lisbon to Almada. The bridge was built in 1966 and is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, due to their similarities. Here we can enjoy a superb view of the city of Lisbon from the comfort of our tour coach.
After re-crossing the bridge back into Lisbon, we continue with a visit to the Church of the Jeronimos Monastery – a 16th century architectural masterpiece designed in the Gothic-Manueline style. Here we will be invited to enjoy an explanation of the Monastery from the outside, should time permit we will have some free time to perhaps explore the Monastery independently.
Nearby we will see the lavishly decorated Belem Tower, where Portuguese explorers were given a rousing send-off, and the Monument to the Discoveries, which was built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry, the mastermind navigator behind Portugal’s voyages of exploration and subsequent wealth.
As we return to our ship via Avenida Brasilia, we will see once again, stretching across the River Tagus, the April 25th Suspension Bridge and the towering Christ the King statue on the far side.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves some walking, and there are a few steps to negotiate. Guests can remain on the coach at any of the stops if they wish, although this is not recommended in order to get the most out of this excursion. Please note that should our call fall on a Monday, the Maritime Museum will be closed and a visit will instead be made to Ajuda Palace. For reference, there is a walk of approximately 100 to 200 metres through the cruise terminal to our tour coaches.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR THE 2012 CANARIES & MED SEASON.
Snack or meal provided
Refreshments available
Free time
Shopping opportunity
Wheelchair access
Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
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