Full-Day Tour: Queluz, Mafra, and Ericeira - From Lisbon.

About this experience

Departure in the direction of Queluz with destination to the Palácio de Queluz and Pousada D. Maria I. We continue to Mafra, where it is possible to visit the beautiful Palácio de Mafra, ending our day with a fantastic walk on the Ericeira beaches. In the city of Queluz, we highlight two monuments of extreme importance, the Palácio de Queluz, often called “the Portuguese Versailles”, and the Pousada D. Maria I, which at one time housed the royal guard of the King. The Palácio de Queluz, with a very beautiful decoration replete with pieces of enormous value, became the official residence of royalty, especially the Portuguese prince regent, or the future D. João VI, as well as his family, who were forced to escape by the royal family to Brazil due to the French invasions. Neste palace was born D. Pedro IV or D. Pedro I of Brazil. It also served as a discreet place of imprisonment for Rainha Maria I, “Maria Louca”, while her madness continued to grieve after her. Town of Mafra. In the town of Mafra, it is impossible to be indifferent to the monumental Palácio de Mafra, ordered to be erected by D. João V in 1711. Also known for being a town of agricultural people, we also find the famous Tapada de Mafra, with an area of ​​1187 hectares and surrounded by a wall with an extension of 21 km. A Tapada possui a great diversity of animal and plant species. The palace, inserted in the center of the town, is the most luxurious national…