Óbidos Lagoon

Get out of the big city on a day trip with a local guide. Visit Óbidos, an authentic medieval village, see the looming Óbidos Castle and see the surfers at Nazaré Canyon. Meet your guide in Lisbon and head towards your first stop, Óbidos. See the many sights of this national heritage town and learn about their history from your guide. Climb up the Porta da Vila and get a stunning view of the town before heading towards Óbidos Castle. Continue to the 3km long Aqueduct before heading to see the Óbidos Lagoon, Portugal's largest salt lake. Join the locals in a stroll down Rua Dereita and stop in one of the shops to get a local craft or try the local Ginjinha, a cherry liqueur served in chocolate glasses. As you wander through town, stop at one of the local restaurants and enjoy a delicious traditional dish, soup of enguias. After you've finished lunch, return to your bus and head to Nazaré. Explore this small fishing village with your guide. Marvel at the Nazaré Canyon and spot the surfers catching massive waves. Stroll to the marina, see the many fishing and sailing boats, and snap a picture of the dried fruit vendors in colorful clothes. Finish your tour with a stop in Sítio at the Mirador de Subero for a stunning view of Nazaré. Get a postcard-perfect picture before heading back to Lisbon.

After being picked up from your accommodation, it is an hours drive, roof down, up the motorway to the stunning town of Orbidos. Admire the views from the motorway and as we approach down the hill. You will get an opportunity to spend about 2 hours here, exploring the narrow streets, shops and cafes, take in the views from the city walls, drink Ginjinha de Óbidos (sour cherry brandy) or coffee if you like!! Once you have finished exploring you can either remain here for lunch or head to the coast and the gorgeous town of Foz do Arelho. You can lunch at one of the shoreline cafes, whilst admiring the views across the sand to the lagoon in one direction and the Atlantic Ocean in the other. Take a walk along the beach, spend time soaking up the sun, the time is yours. When you have had enough it is back in the car and onto Mafia with it's stunning palace.. You will be amazed at it's size and beauty as we approach Mafra. Be stunned as we approach the palace. Here you will get about 2 hours to explore the palace in all it's glory. When your legs can take no more, it's time for a coffee before returning to your accommodation either by motorway (Lisbon) or the coastal road (Cascais/Sintra).

Get out of Lisbon and go on a private 8-hour tour to the heart of Portugal. Enjoy the flexibility of having your own driver and the ability to customize your tour. Discover medieval towns, fishing villages, and beautiful coastline. Start this tour with a visit to the famous Fátima Shrine. Being one of the most important pilgrimage points for Catholics, it attracts over a million visitors each year. Visit the small town of Batalha and its Dominican Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória. Marvel at this masterpiece of Gothic architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Indulge in some fresh fish by the sea in the surf mecca town of Nazaré. Explore the charming medieval town of Obidos and see its castle. Stroll among its small alleys, churches, and imposing city walls.