Excursion Snapshots of lisbon (tour & airport transfer) tour at Lisbon

Discover the highlights of Portugal's charming capital city during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion through Lisbon.

The Alfama Quarter and Alto do Parque Belvedere

Depart the pier for the scenic drive to the Alfama Quarter, the oldest part of Lisbon. En route, your guide points out notable landmarks from your coach. Upon arrival, experience the ambience and intrigue of this ancient quarter's Kasbah-like layout, which features alleyways and narrow, cobbled streets lined by closely-packed rows of Moorish-styled houses. From here, continue to the city centre, where a brief photo stop is made at the Alto do Parque Belvedere for magnificent views overlooking the city.

25 April Bridge and Christ the King Statue

Next, re-board your coach and drive across the beautiful 25 de Abril Bridge. The twin of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, it was built by the same company. Once across the span, another photo stop is made at the base of the Monumento Cristo Rei. This 361-foot (108-metre) statue portrays the Sacred Heart, and was inspired by the statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio de Janeiro.

Jeronimos Monastery and Belém Tower

After crossing back over the bridge again, a brief exterior photo stop is made at the splendid Jeronimos Monastery, a 16th-Century architectural masterpiece designed in the Gothic Manueline style. Leaving the monastery, continue on to the Belém Tower, a prominent city landmark that dominates the bank of the Tagus River. From the motor coach, admire the lavishly decorated tower from which Portuguese explorers were once given a rousing send-off.

Monument to the Discoveries

Your last stop is at the nearby Monument to the Discoveries. This monumental sculpture was erected to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the death of Prince Henry, the mastermind navigator behind Portugal's voyages of exploration and subsequent fantastic wealth.

Leaving the Belém area, your tour coach will return to the port to disembark any participants who may be in transit to the next cruise before continuing on to the Silversea Hotel and finally to the Lisbon-Humberto delgado Airport.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Alfama Quarter, 25 April Bridge, Monument to the Discoveries, Jeronimos Monastery, Alto do Parque Belvedere, Christ the King Statue, Belém Tower

Note

Please note: This tour is available for guests with flights after 3.30 PM or those participating in a Silversea post-cruise hotel program. Tour requires a minimal amount of walking and is suitable for guests with limited mobility and who utilize a wheelchair. There are a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. The sites on this tour are mostly viewed by coach; walking at the sites is at the discretion of each guest. Lightweight, comfortable clothing and sun protection are recommended. The order of sites visited and actual duration of the tour may slightly vary.