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Cascais: 2- or 4-hour Sailing Tour

1. Cascais: 2- or 4-hour Sailing Tour

Start your cruise from Cascais, where you can adapt your route according to your preferences. Enjoy the beautiful coastline aboard a new sailboat.  Sail to Cabo the Roca, the most western point of Europe, or relax along the beautiful white sandy beaches of Cascais, Estoril, Parede, Carcavelos, and Oeiras. Drop anchor, enjoy the sun and swim in the clear blue seas. Another suggestion is to sail along Cascais Coast up to Lisbon and visit one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. From the sailing boat, you will have the opportunity to see Lisbon´s most famous monuments and views.

Lisbon: Sailboat Beach Tour

2. Lisbon: Sailboat Beach Tour

Feel the pleasure of taking a few dives along the magnificent coast between Lisbon and Cascais on this private sailboat tour. This experience is perfect for spending time with friends and family and celebrating birthdays or other special occasions. Board the luxury sailboat, enjoy a welcome drink, and set sail from Lisbon’s port, Doca do Bom Sucesso. Depending on your chosen tour length, you can anchor in front of the beach in Caxias, Oeiras, or Cascais Bay. Choose to swim, dive, or just relax on board and soak in the rays. On the way to the area’s most scenic places, take in the view of the coastline and enjoy the fresh air.

Lisbon: Private Tour full day

3. Lisbon: Private Tour full day

Get to know the city of Lisbon on a private excursion to its biggest landmarks. Learn about local history as you encounter meaningful locations, including parks, monuments, and iconic buildings. Take in panoramic views of the cityscape and the Tejo River. Get picked up at your accommodation in the city or its surrounding areas and travel aboard an air-conditioined vehicle with free WiFi. Start the visit at the emblematic Belém Tower, on the edge of the Tejo River. Pass by the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and the Jerónimos Monastery. Continue towards Almada over the 25 de Abril Bridge, toward the Cristo Rei monument. Admire one of the most breathtaking views over the city of Lisbon from the other side of the Tejo River. Return to Lisbon, heading to one of the oldest neighborhoods in the capital: Alfama. Stroll through its beautiful streets and alleys full of colorful homes. Explore a dynamic gastronomy with the chance to purchase lunch. Stop by different viewpoints, as well as several buildings that help tell the story of Portugal. Move on to the Cathedral of Lisbon and gaze at its ancient facade. Head toward the Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte, overlooking the city. Contemplate the landscape before ending your tour by passing the Parque Eduardo VII, with views of the Marquês de Pombal Square and Avenida da Liberdade, all the way to the south bank of the city. Sit back on the return drive to your accommodation.

Serra da Arrábida: Private Tour with Wine Tasting

4. Serra da Arrábida: Private Tour with Wine Tasting

We will start our tour passing by the famous Vasco da Gama Bridge. It is the longest bridge in Portugal and the second longest in Europe. It has a total length of 17,345 meters, of which 12,000 meters are over the waters of the Tejo estuary. Destination is Palmela Castle, a castle full of history, made up of several conquests. Headquarters of the Order of Santiago until 1834 and considered National Monument, where Within the walls of the Castle are: the Pousada Histórica de Palmela We then set off to discover the famous Adega-Museu with wine tasting, famous for its long history of wine production, the Moscatel de Setúbal liqueur wine (a regional liquor), and also the world famous wine called "Periquita". We pass by the artisanal Tile Factory that maintains the manual manufacturing process, with origins in the 18th century and using the faience technique. We continue towards the Arrábida Mountain where we can glimpse the famous views of the mountains where the combination of the blue tones of the sea water and the green vegetation of the mountains gives the perfect coloring for an escape into nature. One can say, bluntly, that Mother Nature spared no effort when she created this little corner of Portugal! We pass through Sesimbra - a fishing village, where you can visit the fishing port and the 12th century castle, better known as the Moorish Castle. Here you can enjoy a lunch with typical dishes of the region. We will finish with a brief stop at Cristo - Rei. This National Sanctuary is located at an altitude of 133 meters above the level of the Tagus. The sanctuary and monument "Cristo Rei" constitutes the biggest tourist attraction of the council of Almada with a magnificent view over Lisbon, ending our visit with the crossing of the 25th of April Bridge in direction to Lisbon. Come make this tour with us and get to know the most spectacular places in Portugal.

Walking Tour Around Lisbon and Belem

5. Walking Tour Around Lisbon and Belem

While visiting Belém monuments, you will get to learn everything about Portuguese history and how it once was a world power. Why Belém is one of the most important areas of Lisbon? Why it was important for the famous explorers Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Pedro Álvares Cabral? Was the Belém Tower a prison? Known as Santa Maria de Belém, Belem is a district of Lisbon located not far from the main city center sights. Get ready to experience Lisbon from a different perspective. Taking this walking tour in Belém will open up new horizons! The architecture and the history of this district are pretty inspiring. A local charismatic guide will reveal interesting facts about Portuguese history.

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based on 15 reviews

It was an amazing experience with Miguel & Joao!! They were attentive, kind and fun captains! They even gave us a history lesson of Portugal. Thank you so much for giving us a fun A+ sailing experience.

It was an amazing experience. Pedro & Theresa, our captains, went over and beyond to ensure us a great experience. We can recommend everyone who wants to sail in Portugal to sail with Bloo Boat Charter.

We had an amazing 2 hour trip. Amazing guys very considerate to our groups needs. We had an exhilarating experience of real sailing! Expert sailors and hosts We would Definitely book this again!

The captains were really great ! They were nice and we had great conversations. I did wish we got to go swimming. Other than that we would do again!

Experience sailing on the Atlantic Ocean, a happy experience