Queluz, Mafra & Atlantic Coast Private Shore Tour

Pick-up at the Lisbon Cruise Terminal – 30 minutes Meet your private guide directly at the Lisbon Cruise Terminal and begin your full-day journey through some of Portugal’s most fascinating royal, rural, coastal, and historic destinations.

Drive to Queluz Palace – 30 minutes Relax during a comfortable drive from Lisbon to Queluz while your guide introduces the history of the Portuguese monarchy and the importance of this elegant royal residence.

Explore one of Portugal’s finest Rococo palaces, often called the “Portuguese Versailles.” Discover lavish royal apartments, richly decorated salons, and elegant ceremonial rooms before strolling through the beautiful formal gardens once used for royal celebrations and entertainment.

Traditional Portuguese Village Visit – 30 minutes Experience the authentic atmosphere of rural Portugal during a stop in a traditional countryside village. Learn about local customs, agricultural traditions, and the everyday life of Portuguese communities before the country’s rapid modernization.

Drive to Mafra – 20 minutes Continue through the scenic Portuguese countryside toward Mafra, home to one of the country’s most impressive monumental complexes.

Mafra Palace & Library – 75 minutes Visit the magnificent Palace-Convent of Mafra, a masterpiece of Portuguese Baroque architecture. Explore its grand halls, royal apartments, basilica, and extraordinary historic library, which houses thousands of rare and ancient books.

Drive to Ericeira – 20 minutes Travel toward the Atlantic coast and enjoy the changing scenery as you approach the charming fishing town of Ericeira.

Lunch Break in Ericeira – 60 minutes Enjoy free time for lunch in one of Portugal’s most picturesque coastal towns. Choose from traditional restaurants serving fresh seafood, regional specialties, Portuguese wines, and local desserts while enjoying the relaxed seaside atmosphere.

Lines of Torres Vedras Fortifications – 30 minutes Discover an important chapter of Portugal’s military history with a visit to one of the defensive fortifications built during the Napoleonic Wars. Learn how this remarkable defensive system helped protect Lisbon from French invasion.

Atlantic Coast Scenic Drive & Coastal Villages – 30 minutes Travel along the dramatic Atlantic coastline, passing traditional villages, rugged cliffs, and scenic viewpoints while enjoying some of the most beautiful coastal landscapes in the Lisbon region.

Cabo da Roca – 20 minutes Stand at the westernmost point of continental Europe and admire spectacular panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy time for photographs and experience the dramatic scenery of towering cliffs and the open sea.

Return to the Lisbon Cruise Terminal – 50 minutes Relax during the scenic journey back to Lisbon before being dropped off comfortably at the cruise terminal in time for your ship’s departure.