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The Golden Century
Itinerary: Coimbra | Mafra | Lisboa
The Golden Century: This itinerary offers a journey through the peak of Portuguese opulence in the 18th century, covering Coimbra, Mafra, and Lisbon. In Coimbra, the golden richness of the Joanina Library and the baroque elegance of Sé Nova stand out. In Mafra, the National Palace and its Basilica embody the monumental nature of King João V’s reign, financed by the wealth of Brazilian gold. In Lisbon, the grandeur of São Roque Church, the ingenuity of the Águas Livres Aqueduct, and the historical connection between gold and power explored in the Museum of Money are included. An itinerary that combines history, art, and architecture, unveiling the splendor of a golden age.
PROGRAM:
Day 1: Coimbra | Mafra
Morning: Departure from the starting points. Visit to the University of Coimbra and the Joanina Library, one of the greatest examples of Portugal's cultural and scientific wealth in the 18th century, under the protection of King João V. Continue to Sé Nova, an important Baroque construction. Lunch at a typical restaurant.
Afternoon: Walk through the historic center of Coimbra, with emphasis on the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque, symbolizing the cultural peak during King João V's reign. Journey to Mafra.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 2: Mafra | Lisbon
Morning: Visit to the National Palace of Mafra, a symbol of King João V's power, focusing on the Basilica and the Library. Lunch at a typical restaurant.
Afternoon: Continue to São Roque Church, highlighting the Chapel of São João Batista, commissioned by King João V in Rome, one of the most expensive of its time and an example of his grand vision. Next, visit to the Money Museum, which explores the impact of Brazilian gold on the Portuguese economy. Walking tour through Terreiro do Paço to explore pre-earthquake 19th-century Lisbon.
Return to the starting points.
PRICE PER PERSON*:
In a double room (2 people, double bed) | 235 € |
In a twin room (2 people, separate beds) | 235 € |
In a single room (1 person) | 275 € |
*PRICE:
The prices presented are an estimate based on the following conditions: 40 participants | 50-seater coach departing from the Lisbon Metropolitan Area | 4-star standard hotel during mid-season | Full-menu meals.
Prices may vary depending on rates at the time of booking and the group's specific preferences.
To receive a personalized quote, please fill out the Group Reservation Form.
Deposit: 100 €
Bookings up to 30 days before departure
The prices quoted include:
Tour by coach.
7 meals with a full menu (starters or soup, main course, dessert, coffee, wine and water at mealtimes. Some restaurants offer juices and soft drinks on the menu.
Accompanying guide representing the company.
Local guides for visits and activities.
All entrances and visits mentioned in the programme.
Accommodation in a 4* or 3* hotel with breakfast.
Civil liability and personal accident insurance.
SEATS ON THE BUS:
Seats on the bus are pre-allocated in order of where you get on the bus and date of deposit payment.
RYTHM: Medium
To take part in this route, you should:
Feel comfortable with several days of visits and an itinerary that alternates bus journeys and short walks in the places visited.
Be able to accompany a group at an average walking pace on sometimes uneven ground and with occasional stairs.
Being able to follow a medium-paced programme, which may involve getting up early on several days and only arriving at the hotel at the end of the day for dinner and a rest.
Feel comfortable accompanying a guide and respect all the instructions given.
Tolerate some temperature changes and unstable weather.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is planned in a 4* or 3* hotel.
NOT TO BE MISSED
Explore the Joanina Library in Coimbra, a symbol of the 18th-century cultural wealth.
Discover the monumental National Palace of Mafra, with its grand Basilica and Royal Library.
Be enchanted by the Chapel of Saint John the Baptist at the Church of São Roque, a baroque masterpiece commissioned in Rome.
Immerse yourself in Portugal's economic history with a visit to the Money Museum, exploring the impact of Brazilian gold.
Stroll through Terreiro do Paço, reliving 19th-century Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake.
