Portimão, Portugal Portimao Highlights Excursion

Portimao Highlights

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4
hrs Estimate Duration

Immerse yourself in the rich history of intriguing Portimão with an enlightening visit to a museum and a guided walk through its quaint Old Town, where you’ll discover intriguing landmarks that survived the ravages of the 1755 earthquake that leveled Lisbon. Meander through narrow streets and find the stalwart Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, which still retains its original 15th-century Gothic doorway, buttresses and gargoyles. Note the equally magnificent later additions, including signature 17th-century azulejo tiles and a regal statue of Saint Peter the Apostle that is lavishly adorned with ivory and wood crucifixes.

You’ll explore the Convento do Colégio dos Jesuítas and the mausoleum of Diogo Gonçalves, a nobleman who funded the church’s construction a century before the quake, and revel in some free time to shop or further examine the city’s churches. Delve into a wealth of exhibits at the Museu de Portimão, housed in a former fish-canning factory on the picturesque Arade River, and learn how early settlements in the area were altered by Roman and Islamic occupations. You’ll long remember the treasures to be found in Portimão’s endlessly captivating Old Town.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 2 ½ hours of easy-to-moderate walking/standing, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. There will be some uneven surfaces and steps to negotiate. The tour is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an able-bodied companion to assist them. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. This tour includes approximately 2 ½ hours of easy-to-moderate walking/standing, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. There will be some uneven surfaces and steps to negotiate. The tour is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an able-bodied companion to assist them. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina.Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Dress appropriately for a religious venue; shoulders and knees must be covered. Carry bottled water, as you may require hydration. Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Shopping

Activity Level:

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Challenging

Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

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Portimao Highlights