Exploring Wellington Defensive Lines during Napoleonic War in Portugal

Description

In 1807 Napoleon sent his armies to invade Portugal as punishment for the country not having joined his Continental Blockade.

With the English help, a joint force of British and Portuguese commanded by the future Duke of Wellington was created to tackle the situation.

Anticipating the third and last invasion the duke built two impregnable defensive lines north of Lisbon, fortifying all the surrounding hills.

In this tour we will visit three of the main forts of the Torres Vedras Defensive Lines which connect the Tagus to the Atlantic: the Alhandra Memorial Fort, the Zambujal Fort in Mafra and the Torres Vedras Castle Fort. In Mafra we'll visit the magnificent baroque complex Palace/Convent/Basilica, built with the large amounts of gold brought from Brazil.

On this trip we will talk about the history of this period and the importance of the influence of French revolutionary ideas on the future of Portugal.

A highlight of the tour is the beautiful scenery of the places we will visit.

Included / Excluded
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Meals
  • Mafra Palace ticket
  • Entry/Admission - Palácio Nacional de Mafra
Important Information
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  • Duration: 7h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
Guided Tour
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Which attractions will I visit with Exploring Wellington Defensive Lines during Napoleonic War in Portugal?

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What time does Exploring Wellington Defensive Lines during Napoleonic War in Portugal start?

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Exploring Wellington Defensive Lines during Napoleonic War in Portugal will start at 8:45 AM.

What is the Exploring Wellington Defensive Lines during Napoleonic War in Portugal cancellation policy?

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Exploring Wellington Defensive Lines during Napoleonic War in Portugal cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Exploring Wellington Defensive Lines during Napoleonic War in Portugal?

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Exploring Wellington Defensive Lines during Napoleonic War in Portugal price starts from $205.88.

Operated by:

Lisbon Van Tours

About operator:

Lisbon Van Tours is a small Portuguese company dedicated to organizing tours, tourist trips and excursions to explore the national cultural heritage. It is an officially licensed travel and recreation agency. It is targeted at small tourist groups, and offers a customized service that includes itinerary organization, hotel reservation, transportation, as well as guided tours. Aimed at inbound tourism, Lisbon Van Tours seeks to offer great opportunities to gain insight into the Portuguese heritage, by focusing on the tourists’ personal interests, like history, art, nature, local traditions, and food, for instance, while simultaneously enjoying the relaxed environment of the local cultures. On the longer tours (more than one day), Lisbon Van Tours opts to stay in more traditional types of accommodation that are associated with the local history: hence, preferring to stay in small hotels, local manor-houses, palace like houses that have architectural value, and tourist lodgings located in rural or countryside areas. The itinerary and activity programmes are structured in a way to fully enjoy experience the journey and, at the same time, relax and learn.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 7 hours
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