Private tour to Maritime Fortifications in Cascais

Fortress Sao Jorge dos Oitavos

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Fortress of Guincho

Fortress detail

Oitavos Museum

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Cascais

Private Tour

5 Hours

EASY

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Description

Visit and learn about the Maritime Fortifications of Cascais, from Forte do Guincho to Citadel, with dedicated visit to Forte de São Jorge, Santa Marta Museum and Citadel. The defense line against foreign invasions and pirates was consolidated in the XVII century, after recovery of independence of Philippines' rules.
There will be dedicated visit to:
• Forte São Jorge dos Oitavos, open to public as historical museum explaining the defense line.
• Forte and Farol de Santa Marta, open to public as historical museum explaining the lighthouse.
• Cidadela de Cascais
Stop will be done for short lunch or coffee (not included in price) in Casa da Guia, over the Atlantic ocean.
During the experience, historical and defense strategy information will be provided.
The tour will take around 5 hours and it includes the necessaries stops.
Monument fees are included.
The pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Cascais, Sintra Lisbon or Oeiras.