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Discover Mafra, where royal grandeur meets authentic Portuguese tradition. The imposing Mafra National Palace, commissioned by King João V in 1711 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as one of Europe’s most remarkable Baroque monuments.
Beyond the palace, explore the charming José Franco Village — a faithful recreation of a traditional Portuguese rural community, built in the 1960s, offering an authentic insight into Portugal’s cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
As specialists in premium private transportation and curated travel experiences in Portugal, we deliver a seamless, comfortable and personalized journey. Our professional bilingual chauffeurs ensure discretion, punctuality and refined service throughout.
Experience the true essence of Portugal on this exclusive half-day private journey.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Traveler pickup is offered
Any Hotel or Address in Lisbon District
Itinerary
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Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, the National Palace of Mafra is Portugal’s most important Baroque monument. The Royal Palace and convent complex includes a 232-metre gallery — the longest palatial corridor in Europe — a magnificent library considered one of the most beautiful in the world, two historic carillons with 98 bells and six unique Basilica organs. With around 1,200 rooms and monumental architecture funded by Brazilian gold, Mafra stands as a powerful symbol of royal authority and artistic ambition.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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José Franco Village Museum is also commonly called Saloia Village, Cork Oak Typical Village or even José Franco Typical Village. This village is one of the most recognized musealized villages in the country. To tell the story of this village we have to go back to 1920, the year of the birth of potter José Franco. The son of a shoemaker and a door-to-door cookware saleswoman (and at fairs when business was weak), José Franco lived with the potter's trade from an early age. The Cork Oak was, at the time, an important potter center, and it is customary for the people of the earth to learn to handle the clay and make a profession of it. Franco learned the trade from two local potter masters before starting at age 17 on his own. In the early 1960s, José Franco began to shape an old dream, to recreate a village of ethnographic character, where the way of life of local people was mirrored. It was a form of tribute to his land.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- The information of the places or monuments to be visited on this tour are merely indications of places of interest, which may or may not be visited during the trip.
- The driver can extend the hours of the tour in agreement with the customer, and charge 30€ per 1 hour extra (payable to the driver).
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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