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Palácio Nacional de Mafra
MAFRA / ERICEIRA / ÓBIDOS PRIVATE TOUR
We start the tour through the grand Convent of Mafra, and then the Ericeira beaches, where the blue sea shines along the way.
Finally, we will visit Óbidos, a medieval village that was offered by King D. Dinis to his wife D. Isabel, and will thereafter belong to Casa das Rainhas.
A walk through this village that has so much to tell us, walking through the castle walls and visiting some of the historical monuments, will be good reasons to bring well-kept memories of these wonderful places at the end of the tour and back to Lisbon.
Departure: 9:00 am
Arrival: Approximately 6:00 pm
Minimum 2 Pax
The Tour includes:
- Departure from Hotel in Lisbon
- Certified Guide
- Free Wifi
- Liability and Personal Accident Insurance
- VAT at the legal rate in force
- Visits to monuments accompanied by the Guide
Does not include:
- Lunch
Optional: Entrance tickets to monuments.
Convento de Mafra: 6€ por Pax
Nº Pax
Price per Pax*
2
298 €
3
198 €
4
149 €
More than 4
Under Budget
* Prices without entrance tickets to monuments
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Tour Description
Mafra National Palace - There will be much to say about this monument, consisting of a palace and a monastery. Ordered by D. João V in the eighteenth century, in fulfillment of a promise, is undoubtedly the greatest work of his reign. The whole set is worth a visit, including the Library, which in addition to its grandeur, contains over 36,000 volumes. Just imagine the number of people, from the workers who laid all the stones to form this complex ensemble, to the sculptors and architects who made this monument unique. A must visit.
Ericeira - Another village full of history. Legend has it that the name means "land of hedgehogs". Village very linked to fishing, had a great commercial development in the nineteenth century, due to its port. It was from the port of Ericeira that the Royal Family left for exile, marking the end of the monarchy.
This region has several beaches well known for the large amount of iodine and also due to the large waves that allow surfing, being the first surf reserve in Europe and the second in the world. Here are some of the reasons not to miss this beautiful village.
Óbidos - a village that enchants for its beauty. Entering the walls, its streets with white and flowered houses, the broad with its monuments and the Castle, are some of the reasons that make Óbidos one of the places to visit.
Church of Santa Maria - was built by order of D. Leonor, wife of King D. João II. Here King D. Afonso V married his cousin D. Isabel.
Castle - built by the Arabs, was conquered by D. Afonso Henriques to the Moors in 1148. It was the residence of Queen D. Leonor, wife of D. João II.
D. Manuel I was responsible for rebuilding the Paços do Alcaide and various works in the Castle and the village. It is classified as a National Monument.
Sanctuary of the Lord Jesus of the Stone - Queen D. Leonor reportedly placed a stone cross with the image of Christ crucified on the road that links Óbidos to Caldas da Rainha. This image was very venerated at the time but was later forgotten.
According to legend, a farmer in the eighteenth century was called by this cross, asking him for veneration because there was a prolonged drought. The farmer worshiped the cross with others, and from there came the much desired rain. The image was stored in a wooden chapel. In 1740, the foundation stone was laid for the construction of the sanctuary, with the collaboration of D. João V, who offered large amounts whenever he visited this image, on the way to Caldas da Rainha where he performed treatments at the Hospital.
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