Mafra National Palace and Ericeira Private Tour One of the best Baroque Royal Palaces in Europe Extended Half-Day Tour (5h approx) With Private Tour Guide (English Speaking)
Private Tour Price: FROM 395EUR P.P. (Group/Family Discounts Available from 15% to 30%) This tour can start from Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais With Private Driver/Guide and Transportation Starting Time: 9h00AM (Reservation Required in Advance) Duration Flexible up to 5h
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Highlights:
icon-checkmark Private Tour Service: Only For You icon-checkmark Mafra Nacional Palace icon-checkmark Convent of Mafra / Church icon-checkmark Ericeira Fisherman Village icon-checkmark And much more, tailored/adjusted with your private guide! icon-checkmark This tour can start from Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais
Mafra National Palace is one of the biggest and impressive Palaces in the world, the biggest in Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain), started building in 1717 by King John the fifth, is one of the major baroque architecture references in the world, with more than 1200 rooms and about 40.000 sqm! This vast complex is among the most sumptuous Baroque buildings in Portugal and one of the biggest buildings constructed in Europe in the 18th century, built with Brazilian Gold (As Brazil being an old colony from Portugal), 52.000 men were working daily to build this imponent palace. Also has a stunning library with more than 36.000 books, along with Rococo style. Unique in the world is also its pipe organs: more than 6 imponent organs still working after 300 years. The Palace records the oldest Carillon in Europe, and the biggest in the World, consists of 92 bells, weighing total 200 tons (440.000 Pounds!). It was conveniently located for hunting in the nearby forests and was usually a secondary residence for the royal family. The visit will later follow to Ericeira, a coast fisherman village, to enjoy great views and relax before returning to your hotel.
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This private tour to Mafra and Ericeira is a very light tour, for customers who wish to visit one of the major barroque palaces in the world in the morning period, followed by a visit to the Ericeira Fishernam Village close by, over the morning and early afternoon period. Although the itinerary can be adjusted during the day, this is the standard itinerary:
Start the tour from your hotel (optional 9AM) and drive towards Mafra Palace (50min)
Guided visit to the Mafra National Palace (approx 1h30m)
Stop for a quick coffee after visiting the Palace (20min)
Drive towards Ericeira Village and stop for a visit (45min)
Return to Lisbon around 2PM
* Mafra National Palace is closed on Tuesdays, therefore this tour is not being operated on this day. * Times on each stop may vary, depending on group pace and preferences, since all our tours are private. * Admission fees and lunch/meals are not included. * extra time at the National Palace is possible on request
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Base Price: FROM 395EUR Per Person (Group/Family Discounts Available 15% up to 30%)
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* One guest pays equivalent of two guests traveling
* 3.9% booking fee applicable on all reservations
Pick-up and drop-off can be provided at any Lisbon Hotel, Sintra or Cascais, including also cruise ship terminal and Lisbon Airport. This can be added during your booking (35E)
Pick-up time is scheduled for 9AM, although this can be changed per request
Flexible start and end time for cruise ship passengers and airport pick-ups, please advise before booking.
Pick-up and drop-off can be provided at any Lisbon Hotel, Sintra or Cascais, including also cruise ship terminal and Lisbon Airport. This can be added during your booking (35E)
Drop-off is scheduled between around 5PM, although it can be changed if you need to get back earlier – please advise before booking.
This tour includes a dedicated Private Guide to assist you during the day.
Our private guide will be your Ambassador/Host during the day, and English Fluent.
The guide will assist you during the day, providing all explanations, helping to choose restaurants for lunch, and other important tips, etc
Portugal Magik Private Tours has been awarded over the years, as one of the leading private tour companies in Portugal, for the top quality service offering their customers, over the last years.
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This tour includes Private Transportation, exclusively for you.
We work with a recent fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, that are operating every day for your comfort. In case of need, we have other vehicles or different brands/models, including larger vehicles on request for larger families.
CANCELLATION POLICY (Updated) * We have a flexible worry-free cancellation policy for your comfort – BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE:
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Tour Language: This tour is available everyday in English. Other languages only per request (French) or Spanish.
Notes:
* This is a private tour and prepared exclusively for you. No more guests will join you during the day.
for the mentioned duration, if you have shorter time, we can fit it to your needs * This tour is prepared for the mentioned duration, if you have shorter time, we can fit it to your needs * Most of our tours are done using mercedes-benz small minivans for your comfort (more leg room). For larger families, we have larger vehicles operating on request. Vehicle type, size, brand or color can never be guaranteed on our regular tours. * Price for one of two adults is the same, as our operates with minimum two guests. * Pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais is complimentary (Hotel, AirBnB, Airport, Cruise Terminal) / For Pick-up and drop-off at other locations please inquire, for specific quotation. * We advise to book this tour in advance. For last minute bookings please call +351.30.880.4698 * Check in is recommended at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time * Prices, times and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice