POUSADAS DE PORTUGAL

Pousadas de Portugal is a chain of luxury, traditional or historical hotels in 

Portugal, located in castles, monasteries, fortresses and places of special natural beauty and created in 1941, by Antonio Ferro.

Each "pousada" reflects the character of the local region with an unique design and decor. 

Nowadays, the are thirty five "pousadas" in Portugal, which give you the opportunity to know our country, north to south. From the green valleys of Minho and the beautifull landscapes of the Douro valley, to the golden plains of Alentejo or the fine sand and warm water of the Algarve Coast, let be enchanted by Portugal.

ART IN LISBON METRO

Ever since the construction of the first stations in the 1950s, it has been the Lisbon Metro’s goal to make the underground environment more and more friendly to the user.

It has been called "an underground gallery", with many of its stations decorated by modern artists. The most outstanding is the red line, with spacious stations covered in tile panels with contemporary designs. Other stops feature sculptures and quotes by famous authors and philosophers.

QUELUZ PALACE

The building of the palace, designed by Mateus Vicente de Oliveira, began in 1747. Although much smaller, it is frequently called the “Portuguese Versailles”, converted in the late 1700s to a royal summer residence. It’s surrounded by queen-of-hearts formal gardens, with oak-lined avenues, fountains (including the Fonte de Neptuno, ascribed to Italian master Bernini) and an azulejo lined canal where the royals went boating.

One of the wings of the Queluz Palace, the Dona Maria Pavilion, built between 1785 and 1792 and designed by Manuel Caetano de Sousa, is now a guest room for the exclusive use of foreign heads of state visiting Portugal.

Villages Route of Lousã

Visit the mountain villages of Talasnal, Vaqueirinho, and Casal Novo, passing through places of rare beauty, like cascades and sanctuaries... and more!

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A taste for great living

In Portugal, we know we have the best qualities in the world: peace of mind and an epicurist attitude towards life. Where else can you travel safely and enjoy so many earthly pleasures? Exactly - Portugal has the best food, marvelous landscapes and authentic traditions, without social convulsions, ephidemcs, inflation or touristic crowds. Too good, but still true! Though Portuguese remain as generous as ever, gastronomy and lifestyle have improved dramatically. You will now find tradition embedded in haute-cuisine and old dark taverns converted to luminous esplanades. The art scene has been exploding and nightlife is trendier than ever. Come and get this affordable luxury experience while it´s still a secret for a few. Follow us on Facebook! TO BOOK YOUR HOLIDAYS, CALL +351 21 757 86 70, WRITE AN EMAIL TO traveltailors@travel-tailors.com OR FILL IN THIS FORM.

Best Restaurants South TravelTailors THE BEST RESTAURANTS OF THE SOUTH From Lisbon to the Alentejo, here´s an example of our suggestions: located on the ground floor of an ancient palace, the restaurant has the gastronomical signature of a chef known for his wisdom when it comes to aromatic herbs. The menu has an Alentejo cuisine as its starting point and develops its creative inspiration through Mediterranean flavors. The beautiful dining room with vaulted ceilings is elegantly decorated. Spacious tables, beautiful linens, proper glassware and culinary excellence inspire refinement. Also the finest landscapes, towns, vineyards and palaces are spread all over the itinerary for your delight. Start indulging...

Historic journey to Portugal TravelTailors) ROMANTIC ROUTE, NORTHBOUND This TravelTailors' program takes you to discover the most romantic secret places of Portugal, northbound: hotels, palaces, rivers and gardens in the Douro, Buçaco, Aveiro and Oporto. It proposes wonderful hotels and intimate fine dining options, suggesting ideal activities for two as well, such as boat trips, SPA and sweets' tastings. Perfect for an incomparable honeymoon! Would you like to be carried away?!

Medieval and Jewish Heritage TravelTailors MEDIEVAL AND JEWISH HERITAGE TravelTailors offers you a discovery of the legacies of the Middle Ages, religious orders and the Jewish heritage in Portugal. From the Beiras' mountains to the plains of Alentejo, you'll live ancient legends. A short piece of the itinerary: located on the slopes of Serra da Estrela and crowned by the granite mass of the old castle, Belmonte was the birthplace of the navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral, who in 1500 discovered Brazil. The community of Belmonte holds an important factor in Jewish history, associated with jewish resistance to the religious intolerance in the Iberian Peninsula. Read more about about this history.

Bike ride Lisbon TravelTailors RELAXING BIKE RIDES IN LISBON Take a bicycle ride along the Tagus River, from the city of Lisbon to Belém, and enjoy the fresh breeze and the stunning views! Or discover Lisbon riding an electric bicycle and get to know our wonderful city and its 7 Hills - where the most beautiful places in Lisbon wait for you. Another itinerary might be Linha de Cascais, having its beautiful beaches and the blue Atlantic ocean as a backdrop. Affordable & chic! Fancy a ride?

Medieval and Jewish Heritage in Portugal - 4 days

TravelTailors offers you adiscovery of the legacies of the Middle Ages, religious orders and the Jewish people in Portugal. From the Beiras' mountains to the plains of Alentejo, you'll live ancient legends.

Villages Route of Lousã

Visit the mountain villages of Talasnal, Vaqueirinho, and Casal Novo, passing through places of rare beauty, like cascades and sanctuaries... and more!
 
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The Northeastern Portuguese Caminho - 8 days

Explore a different Portuguese Caminho to Santiago de Compostela. This route, through the Northeastern Portugal, takes you to incredibly remote villages, far from the crowds that usually choose the more common pilgrimage routes. This is the really off the beaten path! In Algoso you can wash your feet in a fountain that has been used by pilgrims for centuries.

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Jeep Tours in Lousã

Guided tour by car all-terrain with driver / guide for the most interesting places, natural, human and cultural Lousã. Program of 3 hours or of 6 hours.

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Atlantic Coast, Porto to Lisbon - 7 days

Cycle along the Atlantic coast, starting from Porto towards Lisbon! With routes by the ocean side you have the chance to enjoy the west coast sunny beaches, stopping in one beach bar terrace for a coffee or tasting a grilled fresh fish lunch. Cycle paths, nature conservation areas, the Leiria pine forest and the Alcobaça monastery are some of the trip. Enjoy!

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The Green Wine Route - 4 days

This TravelTailors culinary and wine program discloses the second most exclusively Portuguese wine in the world: green wine. It also promotes the discovery of the gastronomy of Minho and its rich heritage and landscape, with palaces, manors and the typical vinha de enforcado.


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Boat tour in Old Lisbon

Cruise on the margins of the Tagus, from where you can see our monuments from a different perspective, as well as the typical districts of Old Lisbon, Belém Tower, Padrão dos Descobrimentos Monument, 25 de Abril Bridge, the Cristo Rei Statue, Jerónimos Monastery, S. Jorge’s Castle, Praça do Comércio, National Pantheon, the Lisbon Cathedral, Santa Apolónia’s train station, among others.
Price: 15€ / Duration: 60 min
Minimum: 4 persons / Maximum: 9 persons

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Historic Journey to Portugal: Prehistory, Romans and Arabs - 8 days

TravelTailors proposes a long tour of the rich Portuguese heritage, from prehistory to the Roman and Islamic occupation. This is a journey from the North to the South of the country, combining museums with outdoor legacies. Engravings, dinnossaurs´s marks, roman villas and temples and arabic heritage will make you dream awake

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