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Itinerary
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Stop At: Castelo de S. Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo Rua De Santa Cruz Do Castelo, S/n, 1100-129, Lisbon 1100-129 Portugal

The Castle of St. George is located in the parish of Santa Maria Maior (Castelo). The Castle of St. George, dating from the X-XI centuries, was conquered to the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques in 1147. The present name derives from the devotion of the castle to Saint George, patron saint of the knights and of the crusades, and was given by order of D. John I in the 14th century.

Over time the castle, as well as the various military structures of Lisbon, was remodeled, and by the first half of the 20th century it was already in an advanced state of decay. In the 1940s monumental works of reconstruction were undertaken, rising a great part of the walls and raising many of the towers. For this reason, contrary to what one might think at first glance, the "medieval character" of this military complex is due to this reconstruction campaign, not to the preservation of the castle from the Middle Ages to the present day.

It stands in a dominant position on the highest hill of the historic center, giving visitors one of the most beautiful views of the city and of the Tagus estuary.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio Belém, Lisbon 1400-206 Portugal

In 1501 the new King of Portugal Manuel I ordered the construction of a new pantheon on the waterfront honoring the arrival of Vasco da Gama to India in 1498, using a style of architecture that cannot be found elsewhere in the world: the Manueline, best typified in Jerónimos Monastery. The combination of religious motives, nautical symbols, and tombs of historical characters such as Vasco da Gama or Fernando Pessoa transformed the Monastery into one of the most astonishing pieces of architecture in Europe.

You will be able to visit the church and the cloisters, considered by many the most beautiful in the world, you will travel back in time to when the Hieronymite monks lived here and the silence was the motto.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal

The name itself comes from the Arabic “Al-hamma”, which means fountains or baths.

"Originally, Alfama was situated outside of the city walls and was associated with poverty and squalor, where only the poor and disadvantaged resided. As Lisbon grew into an important port, the district retained its lowly status as the tough and deprived district where sailors and dock workers lived.

Today, Alfama has shrugged off its grim reputation, being transformed into a fashionable artisan district, while still retaining its character and dilapidated charm."

• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation

• Gratuities
• Food and drink, unless specified
• Entrance fee to Jeronimos Monastery, as the visit is optional

• At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• We have the Clean & Safe seal, and the Safe Travels seal
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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