Lisbon Highlights and Belém Landmarks
- Meet your tour guide and visit the following places:
Downtown Baixa with the nearby sections of Bairro Alto, Chiado, and Alfama: this is the heart of Lisbon and its main shopping and banking district, where you can experience the hustle and bustle of the city.
Saint Jorge Castle: a historic castle whose occupation dates back to the 8th century BC.
City viewpoints such as Senhora do Monte, Graça, or São Pedro de Alcântara: take in all of resplendent Lisbon at a glance from these viewpoints.
Westernmost district, Belém Tower: this is the symbolic gateway to Lisbon and the site of embarkation for the Portuguese explorers; witness the beauty of the tower with waves crashing at its feet.
Jerónimos Monastery: a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome.
Monument to the Discoveries: this monument was erected in 1939 and has stood ever since in honour of the Portuguese discoveries of the golden centuries.
Confeitaria de Belém: a famous pastry shop.
Travel back to the hotel after the tour.