We have prepared a selection of optional tours for the attendees and accompanying persons of the ISJR Conference 2020. If you have some free time come and join one of the tours for an unforgettable experience, from river cruises to hop-on hop-off and much more!
Here you can see the available tours, that can be booked at the same time of your hotel reservation or later if you have not yet decided! Prices published are in euros per person with all taxes included. Look at the bottom of the page for additional information on the tours.

River Cruise

CHRIST TOUR

daily departures  

@ 11AM                        

- 60 minutes - 

Tour by sailing Yatch

This tour takes you from Belém to The Christ monument passing under the bridge were you well enjoy panoramic views of Lisbon.

25.Eur

Tour operated by TagusCruises, depart from Bom Sucesso Dock closeby Belem Tower. 

River Cruise

DAY TOUR

daily departures

@ 3PM


- 2 hours -

Tour by sailing Yatch

Cruise along the waters of the Tagus River, passing the atmospheric neighborhoods of the city, enjoying Lisbon´s buildings and monuments from the “right” perspective.


38.Eur


Tour operated by TagusCruises, depart from Bom Sucesso Dock closeby Belem Tower. 

River Cruise

SUNSET TOUR

daily departures

@ 7PM


- 2 hours - 

Tour by sailing Yatch

Relax with a beautiful sunset. Discover the best perspective of Lisbon on board of a comfortable sailing yacht. From Belém Tower to Cristo Rei Statue passing by Discovery monument and 25th April bridge, enjoy the historic monuments from a unique point of view and admire a gorgeous sunset while sailing the calm waters of Tagus river. 

45.Eur

Tour operated by TagusCruises, depart from Bom Sucesso Dock closeby Belem Tower. 

HOP-ON

HOP-OFF

4 LINES x 48h


daily departures

from 9AM

28.Eur

audio guide: 

Come and discover this unique sunny city on the ocean. Hop on one of the amusing red buses and enjoy the best sightseeing the city has to offer. With the 48-Hour Tour you can hop-off at any of our 54 stops distributed along 4 lines: Belém, Oriente, Castle & Cascais Lines to visit museums and shops, to discover typical old quarters, or to have lunch. Then Hop-on again, as many time as you want!

CASTLE LineDiscover where the city of Lisbon was born. 

BELÉM LineImmerse yourself in history and culture on the riverside from where Portugal sailed to new worlds.  

ORIENTE LineExplore the diversity of a modern and vibrant Lisbon. 

CASCAIS LineVisit the charming Costa do Sol, favoured by kings and queens from many countries.

halfday tour

CLASSIC LISBON


daily departures

9AM & 2.30PM


35.Eur


- 4 hours -

AM / PM 

Visit Belém quarter, where you will find the most beautiful and historical monuments from the 15th and 16th centuries. A brief stop at the Belém Tower - world heritage by UNESCO (Torre de Belém), point of departure of some of the Portuguese maritime explorations, such as on the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos), built to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the “death“ of Prince Henry the Navigator. Then we visit the church of Jeronimos Monastery - world heritage by UNESCO a masterpiece of the “Manueline” style and the Coach Museum with one of the most important collection of old carriages in the world, (both closed on Mondays, replaced by visit to Ajuda Palace). Along the river we arrive at Alfama, an old and traditional district, where we have the opportunity to walk in its narrow streets, and visit a handicraft shop. We will pass by downtown to admire the most important squares of Lisbon such as the monumental Praça do Comércio; Rossio Square, the heart of Lisbon and the symbolic Restauradores Square. Then we drive along the Liberdade Avenue the “boulevard” of Lisbon to finish at Pombal Square with the statue of the statesman from  the 18th century responsible for Lisbon reconstruction after one of the most deadliest earthquakes in History, the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake.

halfday tour

SINTRA & CAPE ROCA

daily departures

@ 2.30PM


58.Eur


- 4.30 hours -

For an unforgettable afternoon, we leave in direction to the village of Sintra (Cultural Landscape by UNESCO), to visit the Royal Palace, a charming spot where the Portuguese Royal Families spent long summers, and where the rich collection of glazed tiles (azulejos) and the two conical chimneys of the kitchen’s palace are the “ex- libris” of Sintra.

It‘s also possible to taste the delicious local sweets in the tea-rooms; “queijadas” and “travesseiros”.

Then we will drive through Sintra’s range where its luxuriant and exuberant vegetation is to be seen, arriving at Roca cape (Cabo da Roca), the westernmost point in continental Europe.

Along the coast, passing by Guincho beach, spot of windsurfers, Boca do Inferno a grotto created by the sea erosion, always with a sea view enjoying the landscape until the cosmopolitan Cascais where we take a glimpse over the bay. We return by Estoril where we can have a panoramic view of the Casino and its gardens. Return back to Lisbon.

fullday tour

FÁTIMA|ÓBIDOS

NAZARE w/lunch


daily departures

@ 9AM

88.Eur


- 11 hours - 

   /    only on Thursdays

Leaving Lisbon, we head north. Our first stop will be at Óbidos, a small village surrounded by medieval walls, with its typical whitewashed houses and wrought iron balconies, its handcraft and the famous Pousada do Castelo. Then we go on to Alcobaça to visit the church of the Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO), the longest and first entire church in gothic style in Portugal, where e can admire the tombs of D. Pedro and of D. Inês de Castro.

Our lunch will be at Nazaré, the most typical and colorful Portuguese fishing village. If possible, we go to "Sítio", from where we enjoy a beautiful view over the beach and the ocean. In the afternoon we visit the wonderful church of Batalha Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO) a masterpiece in gothic style, with his beautiful stained-glass windows.Finally, we reach the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, an altar of the Christian faith and site of world pilgrimage. There is also the Chapel of Apparitions with its portrayal of Our Lady of Fátima. Take the time also for the location of the Basilica with the tombs of the three witnesses, and the Church of the Holy Trinity, the fourth largest inthe world by capacity. Return to Lisbon.

fullday tour

ÉVORA w/lunch


Tueday & Saturday

@ 9AM 

86.Eur


- 10 hours - 

A journey through the Alentejo cork plains to reach the city of Évora, a mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisbon, we cross the bridge over the river Tagus where, through a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oaks and vineyards, we arrive at Évora - UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

In the narrow streets of the whitewashed city of Évora we visit some of the most important monuments:

the Roman Temple, the Gothic-Romanesque Cathedral, the Church of San Francisco, with its "Chapel of Bones" and the University.

In the market we see and feel the richness of the product used to prepare one of the most elaborate and appreciated gastronomy in Portugal. 

Throughout the visit, we also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicrafts with objects of cork, ceramics and copper. After lunch, visit one for a wine cellar, where a wine tasting is included. After we head back to Lisbon.


important information

The River Cruise tours by sailing yatch are operated by TagusCruises. Tour start and finish at Bom Sucesso Dock not far from Belém Tower. Please be there at least 15 minutes before tour departure time.

Prices per person,  including Skipper, insurance, 1 drink per person (1 beer or 1 soft drink  or 1 mineral water), fuel  and taxes. Please note that no official guide is included, the skipper will show you the highlights of the City from the river! Please be aware that in case of severe weather conditions, these tours may not operate.


The sightseeing tours by tourism bus are operated by Cityrama/Grayline with guaranteed departures.Cityrama/Grayline tour terminal is located by Marques de Pombal Square in Lisbon city center. Please be at the tour terminal at least 15 minutes before tour departure time. Picks ups may be available from your hotel to be informed after the booking. 

cancellation policy

Any tour cancellation received until the 2nd June 2020, is refunded minus EUR 15,00 of administrative charges.

River Cruises - if the tour(s) do not operate due to weather conditions, full refund will be made minus EUR 15,00 of administrative charges.

If you wish to change or cancel your hotel booking, please contact TA DMC Portugal by e-mail telizabete.oliveira@tacongress.com