Wellington Defensive Lines in Portugal
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
Meeting and Pickup
Fixed pick-up points aim to reduce the time spent in traffic within the city, but this does not prevent the traveler from proposing a more convenient pick-up point that meets the same objectives.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Monumento a Hercules e aos Defensores das Linhas de Torres Vedras
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lines of Torres Vedras
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Forte de São Vicente
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Lines of Torres Vedras
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guided Tour
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-10261P3
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