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Private Tour to Defensive Lines of Torres, Mafra & Ericeira

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After the second invasion of Portugal by Napoleon’s army in 1809, the British army, Portugal’s ally, led by Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington) designed three defensive lines of 152 fortresses 40 km around Lisbon to prevent another invasion which eventually happened. This magnificent strategic work can be seen today in some sites and better understood in one of the six interpretation centers. Visit this mountainous green region to witness history. The third invasion of Portugal defeat is said to have led towards Waterloo’s finale by Napoleon. Next visit the majestic Mafra National Palace which was turned into the French headquarters, but mostly it is the top baroque building in Portugal. Finish your day passing by the Zambujal Fortress heading towards Ericeira, the west coast pearl, famous for surfing, its picturesque center and amazing views to the Atlantic coast. Optionally add a Wine Tasting in a local winery.
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Mafra National Palace admission ticket - 6 € (adult / children 13 or plus)
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  • Lisboa Airport, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Doca Jardim do Tabaco Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 1100-651 Lisboa, Portugal
  • Centro de Interpretacao das Linhas de Torres, Sobral de Monte Agraco, Portugal
    In this Interpretation Center, visitors will get the first general context from the French Invasions of Portugal with maps, texts, audios and exhibition of artifacts.
    60 minutes
  • Circuito do Alqueidao, Sobral de Monte Agraco, Portugal
    Visit the most important Fort from Wellington's first line of defense and also the Command Post, set up in a hill with a magnificent view around of the hills and countryside.
    30 minutes
  • Serra do Socorro, Torres Vedras, Portugal
    Visit Wellington's telegraph, the method used to communicate with flags to the forts and the ships in the ocean.
    30 minutes
  • Palacio Nacional de Mafra, Mafra, Portugal
    Visit Mafra National Palace, the impressive barroque building from the 18th century that houses one of oldest and most beautiful libraries in Europe.
    90 minutes
  • Forte do Zambujal, Ericeira, Portugal
    Visit the Fort from the second defense line which is closest to the coast.
    30 minutes
  • Ericeira, Ericeira, Portugal
    Stroll around this picturesque old town and its wonderful beaches which are also considered the Surf capital of Portugal.
    90 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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22 Mar 2023
Frederico, Thank you very much for our tour of Wellington's Defense Lines of Torres Vedras. You customized our tour (from picking us up in downtown Lisbon to returning us to our hotel) to exactly meet our schedule and interests . Being able to visit and walk through three major forts, two visitor centers, an exceptional telegraph signal station as well as touring the countryside around the two lines, identifying additional points of interest including the HQ sites for Wellington and Beresford was quite an accomplishment. Nothing is better than seeing and walking the actual sites where history happened. Your knowledge of the area, the Lines, the campaign and the battles greatly enhanced our experience. The conclusion of the tour with a drive-by of the Mafra Palace, the coastal fort overlook and the city of Ericeira was perfect. We highly recommend you/EpiTravels to everyone. Ronald & Martha Rouse
This tour in Lisbon is organized by EpiTravels Portugal

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