{"id":23321,"date":"2019-08-06T19:14:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T18:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/portugalafora.com\/?page_id=23321"},"modified":"2026-10-28T14:02:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T14:02:58","slug":"cristo-rei","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portugalafora.com\/en\/tours\/cristo-rei\/","title":{"rendered":"Cristo Rei"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our tour begins by crossing the Tagus River over the 25 de Abril Bridge towards the National Sanctuary of\u00a0Cristo Rei<\/strong>, built in 1959 at a height of 133m above the river level. From this place, we have the most beautiful view of Lisbon. It is one of the tallest buildings in Portugal, at 110m high. And you can climb to the top of the monument for an even better view.<\/p>\n

Next we go to Cape Espichel<\/strong>, with an altitude of 134 meters and where we visit the abandoned Sanctuary and Church of Pedra da Mua, a place with great historical importance and rare beauty. Soon after we go to Sesimbra Castle,<\/strong>\u00a0a privileged point with views of the city and the beach. Our itinerary continues on Serra da Arr\u00e1bida<\/strong> and along its beautiful roads, from where we can see the Tr\u00f3ia Peninsula and the beaches at the foot of the mountains.<\/p>\n

Next our destination is\u00a0Saint Fort<\/strong>\u00a0Philip<\/strong>, built in the Serra da Arr\u00e1bida in 1582, from where we have one of the most beautiful views of the Sado River estuary, the Tr\u00f3ia Peninsula and the city of Set\u00fabal. To end on a high note, our next destination is Palmela Castle<\/b>, built in the 8th century and expanded in the 11th century. From this very well preserved castle, we have an incredible view of the Serra da Arr\u00e1bida, the Tr\u00f3ia Peninsula and, depending on the weather, greater Lisbon.<\/p>\n

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Is it possible to exclude Cabo Espichel and visit the winery\u00a0Quinta Jos\u00e9 Maria da Fonseca<\/strong>, one of the first in Portugal. You will be able to taste famous wines, in addition to a guided tour of the main building, a mansion built in the 18th century, where you can see the cellars and where the wines 'rest' to the sound of Gregorian chant. Additional cost paid directly to the winery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Duration:<\/strong> 9 hours, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, including one hour for lunch. Private tour for groups of 2 to 6 people, with a guide in Portuguese or English.<\/p>\n