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Following the Age of Discoveries” main_heading_color=”#000000″][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Join this historically enriched journey that traces the footsteps of Portugal’s great explorers, showcasing the pivotal role these cities and towns played during the Age of Discoveries. This tour offers a chronological and logical route, beginning in the south and culminating in the north, capturing the essence of Portugal’s maritime history.
[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Don’t Wait! Let’s Plan Your Trip!” shape=”round” color=”purple” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fiberiantour.com%2Fplan-your-trip-portugal%2F|title:Plan%20Your%20Trip”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css_animation=”fadeInDown” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^914|url^https://iberiantour.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hr-4.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^hr|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_image_size=”initial” bg_override=”full” el_class=”hr1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3438″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInDown” el_class=”tv”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”The adventure begins in Lagos” main_heading_color=”#000000″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]The adventure begins in Lagos, located in the Algarve region, where Prince Henry the Navigator launched many expeditions along the West African coast. Lagos was a center of maritime exploration in the 15th century, home to Europe’s first slave market and the departure point for voyages to discover new worlds. Explore the historic city center, visit the museum housed in the ancient Governors’ Castle, and stroll along the harbor where explorers once set sail. Discover the Church of St. Anthony, with its beautiful Baroque interior, and the nearby Ponta da Bandeira Fort, which protected the city from pirate attacks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css_animation=”fadeInDown” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^914|url^https://iberiantour.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hr-4.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^hr|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_image_size=”initial” bg_override=”full” el_class=”hr1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1712039988481{margin-top: -35px !important;margin-bottom: -35px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3442″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInDown” el_class=”tv”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”tour-text” width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”The next stop is the storied town of Sagres” main_heading_color=”#000000″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]Moving up the coast, the next stop is the storied town of Sagres and nearby Cape St. Vincent. This dramatic southwestern tip of Portugal was considered the edge of the known world. Here, Prince Henry established his School of Navigation, which became a hub for the world’s greatest navigators and cartographers, including Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan. Visit the Sagres Fortress, where the ruins of the school are located, and enjoy panoramic views of the rugged cliffs and the vast Atlantic Ocean. The nearby lighthouse at Cape St. Vincent, one of the most powerful in Europe, offers a glimpse into the past when sailors navigated by its light.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css_animation=”fadeInDown” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^914|url^https://iberiantour.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hr-4.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^hr|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_image_size=”initial” bg_override=”full” el_class=”hr1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1712039988481{margin-top: -35px !important;margin-bottom: -35px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3441″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInDown” el_class=”tv”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”tour-text” width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”The tour progresses to Lisbon” main_heading_color=”#000000″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]As the tour progresses to Lisbon, the capital city’s rich maritime history unfolds. Lisbon’s Belém district is particularly significant, home to the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. These monuments commemorate the voyages of discovery and the explorers who embarked on epic journeys from the nearby docks. Visit the Monument to the Discoveries, which further emphasizes the city’s proud history as a launch pad for voyages to India, Africa, and Brazil. Explore the Maritime Museum to see maps, models, and artifacts that tell the story of Portugal’s seafaring past. Take a walk along the Tagus River and imagine the bustling activity that once filled the port.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css_animation=”fadeInDown” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^914|url^https://iberiantour.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hr-4.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^hr|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_image_size=”initial” bg_override=”full” el_class=”hr1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1712039988481{margin-top: -35px !important;margin-bottom: -35px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3440″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInDown” el_class=”tv”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”tour-text” width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Traveling north, the tour reaches Coimbra” main_heading_color=”#000000″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]Traveling north from Lisbon, the tour reaches Coimbra, which, during the height of Portugal’s maritime exploits, served as the country’s capital. Here, the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe, became a significant center for the study of the sciences, including astronomy and navigation, which supported the explorers’ efforts. Visit the historic university, including its magnificent Joanina Library, and the Royal Palace, which now houses the university’s administrative offices. The city’s rich academic heritage and medieval architecture offer a glimpse into the intellectual environment that fueled the Age of Discoveries.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css_animation=”fadeInDown” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^914|url^https://iberiantour.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hr-4.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^hr|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_image_size=”initial” bg_override=”full” el_class=”hr1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1712039988481{margin-top: -35px !important;margin-bottom: -35px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3439″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInDown” el_class=”tv”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”tour-text” width=”2/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”The final destination is Porto” main_heading_color=”#000000″ alignment=”left”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]The final destination is Porto, where the legacy of exploration is intertwined with the trade of port wine, which was shipped around the world from its banks. Porto’s historic center, the Ribeira district, and the Douro River evoke the bustling activity of a city that was integral to trade and navigation. Stroll through the narrow streets of the Ribeira district, visit the historic Stock Exchange Palace, and explore the port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia across the river. Here, the wealth brought back from the colonies built the grand cityscapes that continue to draw admiration. Take a boat tour along the Douro River to appreciate the city’s scenic beauty and its historical significance as a major port.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”52px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^868|url^https://iberiantour.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/black-terrain2.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^black-terrain2|description^null” el_class=”pic-slider”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”72px”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Echoes of Exploration Gallery” heading_tag=”h1″ main_heading_color=”#ffffff”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”42px”][ultimate_carousel slides_on_desk=”1″ slides_on_tabs=”1″ slides_on_mob=”1″ arrow_color=”#ffffff” arrow_size=”64″ dots_color=”#ffffff” css_ad_caraousel=”.vc_custom_1714017498976{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”3476″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3475″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3474″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3473″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3472″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3471″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3470″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3469″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3468″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3466″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3465″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3463″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3462″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3461″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3460″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3459″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3458″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3457″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3456″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3455″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3454″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3453″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3452″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3451″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3450″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3449″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3448″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3446″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3444″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”3445″ img_size=”full”][/ultimate_carousel][vc_empty_space height=”62px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-vz-jquery” bg_image_new=”id^558|url^https://iberiantour.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ex-bg3.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^ex-bg3|description^null” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.15)” css=”.vc_custom_1712467082505{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #c9c9c9 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”42px” el_class=”display-web”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”We Invite You on a Journey Through Portugal” main_heading_color=”#000000″][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3477″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInDown” el_class=”tv”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”tour-text” width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”bigger-text”]We invite history enthusiasts to traverse the routes of Portugal’s explorers through the very cities that fueled their journeys into the unknown. This route from south to north not only maps the geographical spread of Portugal’s maritime activities but also connects the cultural and historical impacts that shaped the modern world. Each stop on this tour offers a deeper understanding of how Portugal’s Age of Discoveries influenced global history, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire curiosity and adventure.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_empty_space el_class=”display-web”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Each stop on this tour offers a deeper understanding of how Portugal’s Age of Discoveries influenced global history” heading_tag=”h4″ el_class=”handwriting”][/ultimate_heading][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”map” width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2872″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=”.vc_custom_1716453466323{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1712465593391{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-bottom-color: #1e73be !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space el_class=”display-web”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Learn More About This Tour” heading_tag=”h1″][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]
Are you ready to experience the magic of Portugal with Tourus Iberia? Whether you’re traveling solo, with your family, or as part of a group, we have the expertise and resources to create an unforgettable journey tailored to your preferences. Join us and discover why Portugal is more than just a destination… it’s an extraordinary adventure waiting to be explored.
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