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Wellington Defensive Lines in Portugal

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Lisbon, Portugal

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7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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 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.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Meals
  • Mafra Palace ticket
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What To Expect

Monumento a Hercules e aos Defensores das Linhas de Torres Vedras

Visit to the monument and the Fort. Admire the sights over the Tagus river and the plains of Ribatejo
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lines of Torres Vedras

Visit to the Fort of Zambujal in Mafra
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Nacional de Mafra

Visit to the palace
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Forte de São Vicente

Visit to the Interpretation Center of Lines of Torres Vedras
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Lines of Torres Vedras

Visit to the Fort of Torres Vedras Castle
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guided Tour

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Wellington Defensive Lines in Portugal?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-10261P3

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).

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