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Witness the enduring legacy of the Age of Discovery in Portugal on this tour of Lisbon’s grandest landmarks. Board your motor coach and set out on your journey. On the banks of the Tagus River, gaze up at the Monument to the Discoveries, inaugurated on the fifth centennial anniversary of explorer Henry the Navigator’s death. Nearby is Belém Tower, a UNESCO Site and a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the New World. Another UNESCO Site is the Jerónimos Monastery at the entrance to Lisbon’s harbor. You can also see the 25th of April Bridge, named for the date of the revolution that restored democracy to Portugal. View the riverside statue of Christ the King looking over the city, and pass Eduardo VII Park, named for England’s king, who visited here to improve Anglo-Portuguese relations. After, return to your coach and onward to your ship.

Discover Lisbon’s most beloved monuments and its tradition of azulejos, the finely wrought tiles of Portugal. Board your motor coach and journey with your local guide to view the bastioned Belém Tower and the magnificent Monument to the Discoveries, where you can stop for photos. Visit the Jerónimos Monastery, a Manueline masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the nearby National Coach Museum—two stunning reflections of the wealth that poured into the city during the Age of Discovery. In the hillside Alfama District, Lisbon’s oldest quarter, your guide will take you on a stroll along the narrow shop-lined streets. You will also learn about Portugal’s colorful azulejo tiles at the National Tile Museum. Housed within the ancient and beautiful Madre de Deus Convent, the museum boasts one of the finest collections of azulejos in Portugal. Later, return to your ship by coach.

Visit some of Portugal’s most picturesque and captivating cities south of Lisbon. Board your motor coach and set out with your guide through the scenic countryside to Queluz Palace. Built in the style of Versailles in the mid-1700s, it is one of the last magnificent rococo buildings designed in Europe. Once a country mansion built for Pedro III, son of King João V, its grounds today are adorned with spectacular gardens. Continue through the dense forests of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, board a shuttle and take the short transfer to Sintra town, where you will enjoy a short walking tour. Catch a glimpse of the old Royal Palace on the town’s highest peak, and the town’s signature surreal architecture. After your walk, transfer back to your coach and enjoy a scenic coastal drive, passing Cascais, en route to your awaiting ship.

Marvel at one of Christendom’s holiest sites on this excursion: the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Fátima. Board your motor coach and set out for the basilica, where, in 1917, the Virgin Mary miraculously appeared to three young shepherds. The area has since become a place of pilgrimage for the devout. Journey with your guide through the fertile plains of the Ribatejo Province, renowned for bullfighting. On arrival in Fátima, visit the basilica and view the tombs of the shepherds who witnessed the Marian apparition. You will also see the new Church of the Santíssima Trindade. Built to seat more than 8,500 worshippers, it is one of the largest churches in the world and features a marble foundation taken from the tomb of St. Peter. You will also pass through the small hamlet of Aljustrel and see the childhood homes of the three shepherds of Fátima. After lunch, return to your ship.

Explore the romantic hilltop city of Óbidos, a delightful labyrinth of narrow warrens and whitewashed houses. Travel by motor coach to this enchanting city, a wedding gift to Isabel of Aragon from King Dinis following their marriage in 1282. Discover its fascinating history from your guide during a half-mile walk, then set out to explore its cobblestone streets more on your own. Take in the sight of its gleaming white buildings, balconies overflowing with bougainvillea and decorative tiles, and see the 14th-century castle, rebuilt after the defeat of the Moors in 1148. At the Church of Santa Maria, view the vibrant ceiling frescoes, elaborate hand-painted tiles and stately Renaissance columns. You may also stroll through the town’s Pillory Square or pause to sample authentic Portuguese cuisine at a local eatery, before returning to your coach and onward to your awaiting ship.

See two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lisbon: the famed Belém Tower and the renowned Jerónimos Monastery. Drive along the Tagus River to the historic Belém District, stopping at the Belém Tower, a watchtower built in 1515 to defend the harbor entrance; from here, Portuguese explorers set forth on adventures to new worlds. Continue to the impressive Jerónimos Monastery and visit the church, followed by the remarkable cloisters. This jewel of Manueline architecture is noted for its richly sculpted stonework. The monastery represents Portugal’s Golden Age of Discoveries, between the 14th and 16th centuries. Rejoin your coach for a short transfer across the city to the downtown area. Cap your day with a visit to Praça Dom Pedro IV, commonly known as Praça do Rossio (Rossio Square). Always a hive of activity, enjoy a short panoramic drive though the square en route to your ship.

Travel in a tuk-tuk around the most beautiful and interesting areas of Lisbon, while sampling Portuguese cuisine. Your driver will act as guide, pointing out the sights and stopping for you to enjoy little culinary treats. Stop at one of Lisbon’s most visited plazas, Praça do Rossio (Rossio Square); here, you can taste a traditional Portuguese liquor, Ginjinha, that amazes everyone’s palate. Then drive to the São Pedro de Alcântara belvedere overlooking downtown Lisbon for a photo stop; it is a perfect place for memorable pictures. Next, visit the Alfama District, Lisbon’s most emblematic quarter. Here, you will be able to sit and taste cheese and wine from the different regions of Portugal. After, return to your ship. Please note that each tuk-tuk takes four guests, and you may be seated facing backward.

Ride one of Lisbon's famous trams through the city’s seven hills, accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of Fado. Lisbon’s trams have been getting Lisboetas around the city since 1873. Horse-drawn versions were replaced with electric ones in 1902. You will ride in one of their present-day descendants. Join your guide for a panoramic tour, riding one of the city's iconic trams. Pass the Belém Tower, then stop for photos at the towering Monument to the Discoveries and the elegantly styled Jerónimos Monastery. Board your tram on the other side of the city in Estrela Square. You will pass the São Bento Palace, home of the Portuguese Parliament, Black Horse Square and the Se Cathedral. As you traverse the atmospheric streets, you will enjoy the sounds of fado played on a traditional Portuguese guitar, and a glass of port—the signature wine of Portugal—all served by a hostess dressed in a traditional Minhota costume.