Lisbon Highlights - End At Airport

OVERVIEW

Settle in for an enlightening drive through Lisbon’s most historical neighborhoods with brief stops at the capital city’s famed landmarks. Alfama is the oldest quarter and as you will discover it was built on bedrock so it survived the disastrous earthquake of 1755 that leveled other parts of Lisbon. The Tagus River opens to the Atlantic Ocean at the Belém quarter p, so naturally it was where Portuguese explorers embarked on their voyages of discovery. There, you will see the Belém Tower – a fortification that served as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon – and the Jerónimos Monastery, an architectural treasure that holds the remains of explorer Vasco da Gama. Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites built in the 16th century. The towering Monument to the Discoveries commemorates the golden age of Portuguese exploration and legendary figures such as Henry the Navigator. The ultimate view of Lisbon awaits you from atop the Alto do Parque Belvedere.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive through the winding cobbled alleyways of Alfama, the oldest district in Lisbon.
• See the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Pause to snap photos of the Monument to the Discoveries and from atop a city lookout.
• Be dropped off at the Humberto Delgado Airport in plenty of time for your flight.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.