Private Tour to Defensive Lines of Torres, Mafra & Ericeira | 8 hours to 9 hours

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Mafra National Palace admission ticket - 6 € (adult / children 13 or plus)

Overview

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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Itinerary

  • Centro de Interpretacao das Linhas de Torres

    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.

    1 hour

  • Circuito do Alqueidao

    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

    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

    Visit Mafra National Palace, the impressive barroque building from the 18th century that houses one of oldest and most beautiful libraries in Europe.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Forte do Zambujal

    Visit the Fort from the second defense line which is closest to the coast.

    30 minutes

  • Ericeira

    Stroll around this picturesque old town and its wonderful beaches which are also considered the Surf capital of Portugal.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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  • 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

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Tour of Defensive Lines of Torres Vedras, Ericeira & Mafra Palace

Published on Oct, 2024

We enjoyed our day spent with Frederico who was a charming guide and companion. A long-time goal to visit the Lines of Torres Vedras was fulfilled and new knowledge gained. The opportunity to view the historical landscape first hand and to have context added by our guide combined for a great experience.

Tour of Defensive Lines of Torres Vedras, Ericeira & Mafra Palace

Published on Oct, 2024

We enjoyed our day spent with Frederico who was a charming guide and companion. A long-time goal to visit the Lines of Torres Vedras was fulfilled and new knowledge gained. The opportunity to view the historical landscape first hand and to have context added by our guide combined for a great experience.

Tour of Defensive Lines of Torres Vedras, Ericeira & Mafra Palace

Published on Oct, 2024

We enjoyed our day spent with Frederico who was a charming guide and companion. A long-time goal to visit the Lines of Torres Vedras was fulfilled and new knowledge gained. The opportunity to view the historical landscape first hand and to have context added by our guide combined for a great experience.

Amazing experience!

Published on Oct, 2024

We had an incredible experience touring the Lines with a very knowledgeable and wonderful guide. The tour made seeing these very easy, with pickup right at our hotel, and local knowledge that just made things easily. It was a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in these incredible feats of engineering or early modern warfare at all. There are some gorgeous sights to see as well!

Amazing experience!

Published on Oct, 2024

We had an incredible experience touring the Lines with a very knowledgeable and wonderful guide. The tour made seeing these very easy, with pickup right at our hotel, and local knowledge that just made things easily. It was a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in these incredible feats of engineering or early modern warfare at all. There are some gorgeous sights to see as well!

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