Lisbon Boat Trip
Lisbon is known for its beautiful sunsets that will leave you speechless. During your sailing trip, you can relax while appreciating the city from a different point of view and enjoy the last sunset in continental Europe.
Itinerary
Your trip will start in the center of Lisbon, before heading West, to appreciate some of the city’s most famous monuments. Some of the monuments that you will see are:
Cristo Rei
The Cristo Rei is a Catholic monument built in 1958 under the authoritarian President of the Council of Ministers António de Oliveira Salazar. Inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, this giant statue was built to express gratitude for escaping the horrors of WW2.
The 25th of April Bridge
First named Ponte Salazar, the 25th of April Bridge was built in 1966 in honor of the Portuguese authoritarian President of the Council of Ministers António de Oliveira Salazar, who named it after himself. Due to its similarity with the Golden Gate in San Francisco, it captures the attention of anyone visiting Lisbon. Its name was renamed for April 25th, the date of the portuguese revolution that overthrew the authoritarian Estado Novo regime.
The Jerónimos Monastery
The Jerónimos Monastery was inaugurated in 1496 by the rule king Manel I. Its architecture style is Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline and its one of the best examples of this style that Lisbon has to show. It was named UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a monument located along the river Tagus. This monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery, when the ships departed to trade with the Orient during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Belém Tower.
Torre de Belém is a tower that was built in the early 16th century. It was built as a fortress to protect the Portuguese territory in the Tagus river and served as a port from where Portuguese explorers departed. Nowadays it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During your trip, your captain will share fun and interesting facts about the city.
There is no better plan in Lisbon than appreciating a sunset from your sailing boat! As a country full of maritime history, it is with great pride that Lisbon showcases its appealing and lush landscapes ridden with buildings and rich in history.
The Boat trip can have a duration of minimum 2 hours or maximum 8 hours, depending on your preference. Choose your boat!
INCLUDES
-Private Sail boat or Catamaran
-Captain & Skippers
-Live commentary
EXCLUDES
-Food and drinks
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