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Welcome to Portugal

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Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches: the Portugal experience
can be many things. History, great food and idyllic scenery are just the beginning…

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Top experiences in Portugal

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Alfama, Castelo & Graça Lisbon

THE ALFAMA NIGHTLIFE IN LISBON

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Sintra Porto

SINTRA PORTO

Top sights in Portugal

Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça

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ALCOBAÇA

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

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BELÉM

Palácio Nacional de Sintra

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SINTRA

Castelo de São Jorge

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ALFAMA, CASTELO & GRAÇA

Alfama
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ALFAMA, CASTELO & GRAÇA

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LAPA & ALCÂNTARA

Igreja de São Francisco

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RIBEIRA

Serralves
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FOZ DO DOURO
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Portugal activities

Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais Small-

Group Tour with Pena Park
Just a short trip away from Lisbon are the beautifu…

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