Accessible Lisbon & UNESCO San Jeronimos Monastery
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Port
Lisbon, Portugal
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All,80
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Starting At
$289.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This Lisbon shore excursion gives you a perfect overview of the charming Portuguese capital city. Enjoy a memorable walking tour of the heart of Lisbon, visit the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Jerónimos Monastery (outside), Belém tower (outside) and capture breathtaking views and photos from these amazing historical sites next to the Tagus River! This tour makes the hilly capital of Portugal flat and comfortable.
Start your tour by meeting your tour guide accessible van at the Lisbon cruise dock. From here, you will head out on a scenic drive through the heart of Lisbon. During this part of your tour, you will see the best and most cherished highlights of the city. You will experience the vibrant Baixa area which is the commercial and historic heart of the city. The area is peppered with Portugal’s unique “palombine” and neo-classical architecture, and bustling with people, pedestrianized streets, and trendy shops. You will also see Lisbon’s Lower Town, the unique Santa Justa Lift and of course the Rossio Square. Through the hands of an experienced guide, you will discover the historical streets, traditional shops, emblematic squares and churches, signs of a wealthy past that characterizes our main historical areas. Before saying goodbye to the historical downtown, you will have the chance to taste the famous “ginjinha”, Lisbon´s cherry liquor.
Your second stop will be at the Belém quartier, the home of the Portuguese discoveries period. Driving through Belem, you will see the Tagus River, the embarking point for Vasco de Gama’s great discoveries, the iconic Monument of Discoveries, 25th April Bridge, Palácio de São Bento which is the home to the Portuguese Parliament and the fortified Tower of Belem – Lisbon’s postcard landmark.
Your tour continues to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerónimos Monastery. Here, you will visit Santa Maria, church of the Jeronimos, escorted by your tour guide who will be sharing the history of the Monastery and the fascinating architecture that resulted from Portugal’s immense wealth from international trading.
As you return to the city center of Lisbon, you will enjoy a drive along the River Tagus with a view of the April 25th Bridge, Christ the King statue, Praça do Comercio – the largest square in Europe - and the port of Lisbon.
Notes: This tour is designed to be accessible for all guests, including those using a wheelchair. The tour operator suggests you bring a companion to assist, as guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs. The tour route avoids stairs; however, the nature of access may differ from the standards you are familiar with at home. Accessible bathrooms with wide doors are available along the tour route. An accessible vehicle with a wheelchair lift or ramp is used for transportation. The number of accessible vehicles available is extremely limited; make your accessible shore excursion reservations as far in advance as possible. Lunch is not included. If appropriate (i.e., on long-duration tours), you will have time to purchase lunch at your own expense during the tour. Maximum weight is 350 lbs. Please complete the Special Services form at https://book.hollandamerica.com/specialServices/login.action; this will ensure that suitable transportation is in place for your tour.
On Sunday calls, the Jeronimos Monastery Church is subject to last minute closures. In case of a closure, a visit ot the National Coach Museum will be added as an alternative.