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Estoril Coast and Sintra

An unforgettable afternoon will take you to discover the "Sunny Coast" and its beaches.
Cosmopolitan Estoril, the colourful Bay of Cascais and the picturesque cliff - Boca do Inferno, Guincho. Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of Europe*. Drive across the luxuriant Sintra Mountain range and its gardens to visit the charming “Vila” Palace **.
*A diploma can be delivered to each participant.
** A walk around the “Pena” Palace gardens can be arranged. The visit of this Palace is not recommendable on a half-day tour and only small mini-buses can climb the hill until the entrance.
Lunch can be arranged on the beautiful unspoilt beach of Guincho at a seafood restaurant.

Sintra in “Caleches”

Immortalised as “little Eden” by Lord Byron, Sintra, a UNESCO World Patrimony is one of the most interesting and beautiful villages with its historical background and natural beauty. Guests will be picked-up at Sintra Train Station by the horse drawn carriages, crossing the historical centre, passing the National “Vila” Palace, continuing to the Gardens of the Deluxe Hotel Palacio de Seteais where a coffee-break with typical pastry or the famous Colares wine can be served.

H/D ARRÁBIDA/SESIMBRA

Cross the bridge over the Tagus River driving to the south. Visit the old Castle of Sesimbra and admire the beautiful scenery of this fishing town. Azeitão - a visit to a famous wine cellar to taste the local wines. One of the tastiest cheese can be purchased in the old “Vila”.Visit a handicraft centre to admire its “Azulejos” (hand-made glazed tiles). Arrábida mountain - a unique nature reserve giving a breathtaking view over Setúbal and Tróia. Coffee-break at Pousada do Castelo in Palmela. Return to Lisbon thru the newest Bridge “Vasco da Gama”.

PORT WINE TASTING ON BOARD THE LEÃO HOLANDÊS SCHOONER

Leão Holandês in collaboration with the Douro and Porto Wine Institute presents Night and Day Tagus River Cruises with Port Wine tasting. These tasting are coordinated and presented by the Portuguese Wine institute (I.P.V.) with an ambience of Excellency and relaxed atmosphere.
Wine tasting consists of 3 different possibilities:
- White Port with White Chocolate and Almonds;
- Red Port Vintage with Dark Chocolate or Typical rural mountain cheese;
- Tawny Port (aged 10 years) with Pâté over a toasts or Ice cream.

ZEZERE RIVER CANOEING (for Beginners)
Departure from Lisbon. One hour and a half drive to Abrantes in the Ribatejo region. Short briefing with the experts of the Zezere River and embark on board the canoes. The trip goes down to the village of Constância and lasts around 4 to 5 hours. A nice and deserved typical lunch waits for you upon arrival.

Lisbon Venues :
National monuments:
Adega Regional de Colares - Castelo S. Jorge - Convento do Beato - Estufa Fria - Fábrica da Polvora - Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - Museu da Electricidade - Museu da Marinha - Museu dos Coches - Palácio Nacional da Ajuda - Palácio Nacional de Queluz -Palácio Rocha Conde d'Óbidos - Tapada da Ajuda - Torre de Belém.

Outdoor Venues: Centro Equestre da Leziria - Coliseu dos Recreios - Convento de Mafra - Estufa Real - Jardim do Tabaco - Kremlin (Disco’s) - Lisbon Welcome Center - Mãe d' Água - Mercado da Ribeira - Palácio da Foz - Palácio de Xabregas - Quinta Patiño.

Lisbon Conventions and Meetings :
Atlântico - Pavilhão Multiusos de Lisboa - Auditório Casino do Estoril - Auditório Pavilhão do Futuro - CCB, Centro Cultural de Belém - Centro de Congressos de Lisboa - Centro de Congressos do Estoril - Coliseu de Lisboa - Culturgest - FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa) - Forum Lisboa - Forum Telecom - Teatro Camões - Torre do Tombo.

Some events :
. Estoril Jazz - Jazz On a Summer's Day
See jazz concerts during Estoril Jazz and be seduced by the cosmopolitan glamour of Estoril. Top international musicians and groups, especially from North America, perform at this festival held in July.

. Estoril Open, April-May
The Estoril Open is one of the rare world tennis events to combine at the same time tournaments that count towards the official classifications of the ATP and the WTA Tour. Holding the two competitions in a single event at the Jamor Tennis Club places the Portuguese tournament at a select level with only 13 other events.

. Jazz at the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, in August
Attend open-air jazz concerts during the summer, held at the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon. "Jazz in August" shows the multiple identities of jazz, a more unusual programme than what is offered at the main international festivals.

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