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Live a romantic and exclusive experience on the stunning coast of Cascais, designed for couples looking for elegance, tranquility and memorable moments. This private tuk-tuk tour combines Atlantic landscapes, history, local legends and a carefully prepared picnic at a relaxed pace. Touring the Bay of Cascais, with historic palaces, coastal gardens and curiosities about the aristocratic life by the sea. Visit Ribeira Beach and the Citadel of Cascais, an ancient defensive fortress followed by the iconic Boca do Inferno. The highlight is the romantic picnic on a reserved beach, such as Praia da Duquesa or da Rainha, with Portuguese cheeses, filled, mini-sands, wraps, desserts and selected drinks, creating an intimate and elegant atmosphere by the sea. The tour continues with a photographer along the coast, between stories and legends. Ideal for anniversaries, special celebrations, wedding requests or simply live an unforgettable day for two.

Real, genuine and authentic experience with living traditions of the Saloyan culture. Direct contact with Portuguese rural authenticity. Tour thoughtful to the detail, which escapes to the "Mainstream". We start by Aldeia da Mata Pequena, an authentic rural treasure. Here, the pace slows down and simplicity is notorious: traditional homes, community furnaces and green landscapes reveal what life was like in Portuguese villages of other times. We continue to Mafra, where the imposing National Palace impresses at first sight. Symbol of royal power, you can explore majestic corridors, and its unique library and feel the grandness of the history that lived there. The next stage is the Aldeia Museu José Franco, which celebrates the old Portuguese crafts. Last step is Ericeira, fishing villa Overlooking the Atlantic, streets filled with charm, is a magical setting, ideal for relaxing, enjoying the sea and feeling the coastal soul of Portugal.

Emerge into cultural marks of Portugal, Visit the biggest monument ever built in the country, the vibrant atmosphere in a surfers paradise village and be delighted walking through classical gardens. Our Tours are private, therefore you can have special requires, you can adapt the Tour to go wherever you have that special desire to go, our guides are known to be flexible and we can give you best tips that fits your personal likes. first you are going to be picked up from your hotel, airport or selected location in a wide range area, including Sintra, Cascais and Lisbon metropolitan area. We are going for lunch and there's no better place to than Ericeira if you want to try the Portuguese food. We finish the Tour at your Hotel, or at any location near your final destination if you request. We will make sure the whole tour you get confortable, with free water, stopping point for restroom or grabbing snacks on the way and that you arrive safe at your destination.

Alcobaça admire the imposing facade, floating arches and stone sculptures listed by UNESCO. Love story of Pedro and Inês, Visit the tombs of the legendary royal lovers of Portugal, placed to face each other for eternity. Enter the largest church ship in Portugal, stroll through the serene cloisters and explore the monks’ rooms. We headed to Nazaré, a fishing village, where we suggested a stop for lunch. Nazareth is the waves and the surf, thanks to the "Nazareth Desert", an underwater geomorphological phenomenon that allows the formation of perfect giant waves. Obed and discover medieval tales and their secrets! Discover unique places that combine history with modernity, such as the Church of St. James, now a bookstore. See colorful tiles and paintings created in the 17th and 18th centuries. Walk the streets of Óbidos Visit places like the Church of Santa Maria and the Castle of Óbidos Drink Ginjinha, a Ginja liquor, in the house of a local resident

Experience the most hidden and amazing gems of Fatima, Nazare, and Obidos. wonderful views, culture, and history. Make the most of your time with this full-day experience. You are going to be picked up at your hotel or preferred location. We will start to go to Fatima, one of the most important Christian sanctuaries in Europe. Fatima is a location of devotion and pilgrimage and gathers visitors from all over the world seeking connection with their spirituality. You are going to see and learn about Nazare's cannion, the giant waves, in one of the most beautiful scenes in Portugal. We will visit Nazare's lighthouse, with tickets to the Surfer Wall Museum included. You will be driven onto Obidos, with its medieval castle, churches, and references that will, like a time machine, transport you to the Middle Ages. We finish the tour at your hotel or at any location near your final destination if you request. The tour will be done in a modern car.

Alentejo is an area of Portugal where time stops or at least slows down a lot... the perfect place for a stroll and to travel in time, allowing yourselves to be taken to far way times of knights and damsels in distress... but also to enjoy Portugal wonders and many beautiful monuments and again, a lot of the tour is your guide - we aim to provide you with insightful tips, facts and legends known to just a few! Évora is a places old with so more than meet the eye... Like the dragons we will show you or the University Cistern. Places not so often explored by others and which are of extreme beauty and importance! We will show you an Évora known by locals rather then foreigners Look forward to seeing you soon!

This tour takes you away from the busy areas of Lisbon and Sintra, still so close and you feel like you are in the middle of a totally different area of Portugal! It will show you a lost Portugal, areas that today are coming back to life because of Tourism but still maintaining their own identity! You will see how the local people used to live and in some cases, still do live and you will learn about our culture and ways of life!! It is amazing how so close to big busy centers we have communities like these and it is a communion between the old and the very old since we can visit one or two monuments which are from our Neolithic period, almost 5000 years ago!!

This walking tour of Pena Palace and Castelo dos Mouros offers a unique journey through both the romantic and medieval history of Sintra, combining two dramatically different landmarks within a short distance. Experience the colorful fantasy architecture of Pena Palace—one of Europe’s most iconic 19th-century royal residences—before walking through the lush hills of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park to reach the ancient Moorish Castle, where stone ramparts trace the mountain ridge and reveal sweeping views over Sintra and the Atlantic coast. The contrast between the palace’s vibrant Romantic style and the fortress’s rugged medieval walls, together with the scenic forest walk connecting them, makes this tour a memorable way to explore the history, landscape, and viewpoints that define Sintra.

This tour is unique because it takes the traveler beyond conventional tourist routes, exploring ancient Lusitania in an authentic and engaging way. Throughout the day, the visitor discovers little-known pre-Roman hill forts, strategic locations used by Lusitanian peoples, museums with relevant archeological finds, and preserved natural landscapes of Beira Interior. The experience combines history, archeology, and oral tradition, integrating local legends and clear explanations that help understand how the ancient inhabitants of the region lived, fought, and believed. The pace is designed to appreciate each place calmly, without haste, valuing the contact with the territory, the landscape, and the local identity. Ideal for those seeking a deep cultural experience, away from the crowds, guided by specialized knowledge and a narrative that transforms each stop into a true journey thru time.

This Marian pilgrimage center evokes the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, which occurred in 1917 and were recognized in 1930. The Menu publisher was a rural property called Cova da Iria, belonging to Lucia's parents, who donated it to the sanctuary. Five of the six apparitions took place here. The Sanctuary includes the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Prayer Area, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Aljustrel, 4 km from the Sanctuary of Fatima, is where the three visionaries of Fatima were born. In this village, we can see firsthand the essence of simplicity that guided the lives of Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta.

Sintra is classified as World Heritage, a true treasure for its natural richness, its monuments and an inexplicable magic. This tour focuses on the most emblematic places and all the singularities that make this a unique landscape. This experience with a local guide will be a blessing, with the scenery changing as we take the road from the mountain, stopping at the westernmost point of Europe, continuing along the coast, ending in the center of Cascais. We will pass by the Moorish Castle, Pena Palace, Biester Palace, Sintra National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace and you can choose to visit. From lush gardens, lakes, caves and mystical constructions that hide alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucians. Unmissable. Cascais will be the second attraction on this tour, a place that was once a fishing village, is now a paradise of beauty and glamor by the Atlantic.

The Sanctuary includes the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Prayer Area, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Take a photo atop the Nazaré cliffs with stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean and learn about the famous legend of D. Fuas Roupinho. The village retains a strong and long tradition of fishing activity since its origin. It has a huge variety of fish and seafood restaurants. Relax at lunch (free time) with a wide variety of regional restaurants. Enjoy the sea breeze as you drive along the Atlantic coast on your way to your next stop in Óbidos. Fall in love with this romantic medieval village founded over 2,000 years ago. Its winding streets and medieval structures, castle walls and craft shops make this stop a highlight of the trip for many people.

Cruising the landscapes south of the Tagus, this tour combines nature, gastronomy and tradition in a memorable experience. Discover the Arrábida Natural Park, one of the most beautiful landscapes in Portugal, with imposing cliffs, unique vegetation and stunning views of the Atlantic and Troia, including a stop at Portinho da Arrábida Beach. Explore Setúbal, an authentic fishing town between the Sado River and the ocean, known for its fish and seafood gastronomy and for being the natural habitat of the estuary dolphins. Enjoy local flavors and the traditional Moscatel Licor. The experience ends in Azeitão, famous for the wine cellars and the iconic Tortas de Azeitão, one of the most appreciated convental sweets in Portugal. Ideal for those looking for unique landscapes, local culture and authentic flavors, away from mass tourism.

Known as the small “Venice of Portugal”, Aveiro charms with magnificent works of Art Nova architecture, the typical colorful “moliceiros” boats and stunning landscapes linked to the Ria. Start the panoramic tour of the beaches of Costa Nova, where the vibrant and unique salines and wooden houses reveal the essence of Portuguese folk architecture. Passing by Praia da Barra, discover the influence of the sea and the population of Aveiro in the 17th and 18th centuries, while fascinating stories bring life to each scene. The Guide will guide you through the most typical streets of the city, including the market, churches and iconic monuments, alternating moments of stroll with stops at regional cafes, where you can taste traditional sweets and enjoy breathtaking views. A perfect tour to live Aveiro in an authentic, colorful and unforgettable way, ideal for all lovers of culture, photography and unique experiences.

Discover the charm of Sintra on this scenic 12-hour tour. Stroll through the cobbled streets of the historic centre, admire the fairy-tale palaces and castles from the outside, and enjoy spectacular viewpoints. See the Moorish Castle and National Palace from the exterior, and take in breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from Cabo da Roca – the westernmost point of mainland Europe. End your journey with a relaxing visit to the picturesque coastal town of Cascais before returning. We will pickup you up from your hotel and drop you back after the trip.