Explore Wellington’s Defensive Lines: Visit historic forts, stunning baroque architecture, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover the pivotal moments of Portugal’s past.
- 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
- Lines of Torres Vedras - Visit to the Fort of Zambujal in Mafra
- Palacio Nacional de Mafra - Visit to the palace
- Forte de São Vicente - Visit to the Interpretation Center of Lines of Torres Vedras
- Lines of Torres Vedras - Visit to the Fort of Torres Vedras Castle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Meals
- Mafra Palace ticket
In 1807, Napoleon dispatched his armies to invade Portugal as retribution for the country’s refusal to join his Continental Blockade. With assistance from the English, a combined force of British and Portuguese troops, led by the future Duke of Wellington, was assembled to address the situation. Anticipating the third and final invasion, the Duke constructed two impenetrable defensive lines north of Lisbon, fortifying all the surrounding hills.
On this tour, we will explore three of the main forts of the Torres Vedras Defensive Lines, which link the Tagus River to the Atlantic Ocean: the Alhandra Memorial Fort, the Zambujal Fort in Mafra, and the Torres Vedras Fort. In Mafra, we’ll visit the magnificent baroque complex of the Palace/Convent/Basilica, built with the vast amounts of gold brought from Brazil.
During this trip, we will discuss the history of this period and the significant impact of French revolutionary ideas on Portugal’s future.
A highlight of the tour is the stunning scenery of the locations we will visit.
- Guided Tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
